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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-09645

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02110

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Scott R. Plummer

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-612-671-1947

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

February 29

 

 

Date of reporting period:

February 29, 2012

 

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Manager's Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   7  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  12  
Statement of Operations   14  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  15  
Financial Highlights   17  
Notes to Financial Statements   25  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  37  
Federal Income Tax Information   38  
Fund Governance   39  
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 securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –1.94%, without sales charge.

g  The funds benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index1, returned 2.18%.

g  The fund underperformed the index due primarily to stock selection in financials, consumer discretionary, health care and energy, more than offsetting the positive impact of effective stock selection in information technology and consumer staples. Sector allocation overall also detracted from the fund's results but to a more modest degree.

Portfolio Management

Laton Spahr has co-managed the fund since August 2011 and has been associated with Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) as an investment professional since 2001.

Paul Stocking has co-managed the fund since August 2011 and has been associated with the Investment Manager as an investment professional since 1995.

Steven Schroll has co-managed the fund since August 2011 and has been associated with the Investment Manager as an investment professional since 1998.

1The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 2/29/12

  –1.94%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +2.18%  
  Russell 1000 Value Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Large Cap 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Value 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     14,171       13,357    
Class B     13,107       13,107    
Class C     13,124       13,124    
Class I*     14,558       n/a    
Class R*     13,818       n/a    
Class W*     14,113       n/a    
Class Y*     14,587       n/a    
Class Z     14,510       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   W*   Y*   Z  
Inception   12/06/89   06/07/93   06/17/92   09/27/10   01/23/06   09/27/10   07/15/09   09/19/89  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without   without   without  
1-year     –1.94       –7.58       –2.76       –7.61       –2.68       –3.65       –1.57       –2.19       –1.94       –1.58       –1.78    
5-year     –1.74       –2.90       –2.50       –2.84       –2.48       –2.48       –1.45       –1.98       –1.77       –1.41       –1.51    
10-year     3.55       2.94       2.74       2.74       2.76       2.76       3.83       3.29       3.51       3.85       3.79    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 in 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

09/01/11 – 02/29/12

    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       1,111.60       1,019.34       5.83       5.57       1.11 %  
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,106.50       1,015.61       9.74       9.32       1.86 %  
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,107.50       1,015.61       9.75       9.32       1.86 %  
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,113.20       1,021.43       3.63       3.47       0.69 %  
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,110.10       1,018.40       6.82       6.52       1.30 %  
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,111.20       1,019.39       5.77       5.52       1.10 %  
Class Y     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,113.20       1,021.28       3.78       3.62       0.72 %  
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,111.80       1,020.59       4.52       4.32       0.86 %  

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Large Cap 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     11.64    
Class B     11.19    
Class C     11.20    
Class I     11.69    
Class R     11.64    
Class W     11.64    
Class Y     11.68    
Class Z     11.66    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.10    
Class B     0.03    
Class C     0.03    
Class I     0.14    
Class R     0.07    
Class W     0.11    
Class Y     0.14    
Class Z     0.12    

 

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.

Effective August 1, 2011, Steve Schroll, Laton Spahr, CFA® and Paul Stocking assumed portfolio management responsibility for the fund.

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –1.94%, without sales charge. This result was behind the 2.18% gain of the fund's benchmark, the Russell 1000® Value Index. The fund underperformed the index due primarily to stock selection in financials, consumer discretionary, health care and energy, more than offsetting the positive impact of effective stock selection in information technology and consumer staples. Sector allocation overall also detracted from the fund's results but to a more modest degree.

Volatility characterized the market

The U.S. equity markets generated modestly positive returns for the annual period ended February 29, 2012, but such returns mask what was a fiscal year characterized by frequent bouts of dramatic volatility. Such significant volatility was driven primarily by shifting sentiment toward U.S. economic activity and the potential impact of international economies on the U.S. Optimism early in the annual period for a continued economic recovery gave way to deep concerns about deteriorating U.S. economic data, persistent sovereign debt crises in Europe and the possibility of a hard landing for China's economy. During the annual period, the U.S. equity markets also faced several other exogenous challenges, including the Arab spring, the Japanese natural and nuclear disasters and the massive flooding in Thailand. The third quarter of 2011 was particularly challenging, as these factors, along with political paralysis in Washington D.C. and an unprecedented downgrade of U.S. sovereign debt by Standard & Poor's, caused investor risk aversion to heighten such that the U.S. equity markets experienced their worst quarter since the fourth quarter of 2008. From October through February, U.S. equities rebounded rather strongly, albeit not steadily, as macro concerns began to fade. U.S. economic data in the important labor, housing and manufacturing markets came in better than anticipated, and European authorities made it clear that every effort would be made to ensure that the worst case default scenario would not materialize.

While the fiscal year was bookended by rallies in the U.S. equity markets, a flight to quality still dominated the annual period overall, and thus there was a bifurcation in sector performance. Traditionally defensive sectors, most notably, consumer staples, health care and utilities, performed best within the Russell Index on a relative basis for the annual period overall, each generating double-digit returns. More cyclical, economically-sensitive sectors, including financials, materials and energy, were the weakest performers in the Russell Index during the annual period. Financials negative returns within the Russell Index were impacted most severely by concerns surrounding the European sovereign debt crisis and its potential contagion effect. Materials and energy were particularly hurt by a broad slowdown in global industrial growth.

Lost ground from financials, consumer discretionary, health care and energy

The fund's results were hurt most by stock selection in the financials sector, which more than offset the positive contribution made by having an underweighted allocation to the worst performing sector in the index during the annual period. An emphasis on


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

capital markets firms and large diversified banks hindered results most. We had established exposures to these industries because it was there that we found companies with the deepest discounts to their long-term valuations. However, capital markets firms such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley performed poorly during the annual period on lower levels of capital markets activity due to concerns over broad regulatory changes and volatility in the global capital markets. Positions in diversified banks JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America hurt the fund's results as these companies faced revenue challenges based on controversy around retail fees and on ongoing costs incurred in restructuring their mortgage portfolios. A fund position in insurance company MetLife also detracted, primarily during the first months of the annual period.

Industry and stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector further detracted from the fund's results during the annual period. Specifically, greater exposure to the auto and auto parts and leisure industries, which lagged the index, and having underweighted exposure to a variety of industries within the sector, such as media, which performed better, hurt. In the auto and auto parts industry, a sizable position in automobile manufacturer Ford Motor hindered results. In the leisure industry, a significant holding in cruise line Carnival hurt the fund's relative performance. Such detractors within the consumer discretionary sector were partially offset by a sizable position in home improvement retailer Home Depot, which was a strong performer for the fund during the annual period.

In health care, the second best performer in the index during the annual period, having an underweighted exposure to the sector and industry and stock selection detracted. Having an underweighted allocation to the pharmaceuticals industry particularly hindered results, as this was one of the better performing areas of the sector.

Stock selection in the energy sector negatively impacted the fund's annual results with an overweighted allocation to the poorly performing sector also hampering relative returns. Stock selection was especially challenging in the oilfield services and exploration and production industries, with Halliburton and Apache delivering particularly disappointing results.

Contributions from information technology and consumer staples

Stock selection in the information technology and consumer staples sectors proved effective. In information technology, an emphasis on the services industries boosted results most. In particular, sizable positions in global payment solutions provider MasterCard, computer solutions provider International Business Machines (IBM) and software giant Microsoft benefited the fund during the annual period. Fund positions in personal computer and mobile communications device behemoth Apple and semiconductor manufacturer LSI also boosted results.

In consumer staples, a significant exposure to the tobacco industry contributed most positively to the fund's results, with positions in Lorillard and Philip Morris International each adding value. The fund also benefited during the annual period from underweighted exposure to industries within the consumer staples sector facing rising input costs, such as food products, which lagged.

Portfolio breakdown1

(as of February 29, 2012) (%)

Consumer Discretionary     8.7    
Consumer Staples     7.5    
Energy     13.1    
Financials     18.8    
Health Care     11.8    
Industrials     14.7    
Information Technology     14.3    
Materials     5.0    
Telecommunication Services     3.4    
Utilities     0.3    
Other2     2.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

(as of February 29, 2012) (%)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.     3.8    
Microsoft Corp.     3.5    
Lorillard, Inc.     3.2    
Bank of America Corp.     3.0    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     2.8    
Wells Fargo & Co.     2.6    
Mastercard, Inc., Class A     2.2    
Chevron Corp.     2.1    
AT&T, Inc.     2.1    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     2.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

Transitioning to a new portfolio management team

Most of the changes to the fund's portfolio were made during the third quarter of 2011, both as part of the transition to the new portfolio management team and given broad equity market volatility that dominated during those months. In transitioning to the new portfolio management team, we established certain exposures at the sector and industry level that differed from the benchmark and somewhat reduced the number of holdings in the portfolio—from 99 names at the start of the annual period to 87 at the end of February 2012.

Overall, we substantially increased the fund's allocation to the information technology sector. Within the sector, we established new positions in Microsoft, MasterCard, semiconductor bellwether Intel and networking products manufacturer Cisco Systems. To a lesser extent, the fund's exposure to materials and consumer staples also increased over the course of the annual period. In materials, we bought positions in diversified chemicals companies Dow Chemical and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and added to the fund's position in metals miner Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold. In consumer staples, we initiated new fund positions in Lorillard and drug store retailer CVS Caremark and expanded the fund's position in Philip Morris Int'l.

Conversely, we decreased the fund's allocation to the financials sector most. Within financials, the largest eliminations included Prudential, U.S. Bancorp and PNC Financial. We also trimmed the fund's positions in Wells Fargo and Citigroup. During the annual period, we additionally reduced the fund's exposures to the utilities and consumer discretionary sectors. In utilities, we eliminated the fund's positions in NextEra Energy and American Electric Power and trimmed its position in PG&E, each an integrated electric utility. In consumer discretionary, we sold the fund's positions in auto manufacturer General Motors and auto parts distributor Genuine Parts and reduced its positions in cruise line Carnival and multimedia company Viacom.

With these changes, it is well worth noting that at the end of February 2012, the fund had its most significant weightings compared to the Russell Index in the industrials, information technology and materials sectors and its most modest exposures relative to the benchmark index in the financials, utilities and telecommunication services sectors.

Equity securities are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Value stocks are securities of companies that may have experienced adverse business or industry developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. If the managers' assessment of a company's prospects is wrong, the price of the company's stock may not approach the value the manager has placed on it.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 97.6%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 8.7%  
Auto Components 0.9%  
Johnson Controls, Inc.     425,889     $ 13,896,758    
Automobiles 1.5%  
Ford Motor Co.(a)     1,742,617       21,573,599    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.5%  
Carnival Corp.     242,382       7,341,751    
Household Durables 0.4%  
Lennar Corp., Class A(a)     241,004       5,634,674    
Media 1.8%  
Comcast Corp., Class A     358,767       10,540,574    
Viacom, Inc., Class B     176,703       8,414,597    
Walt Disney Co. (The)     197,828       8,306,798    
Total     27,261,969    
Multiline Retail 2.0%  
Kohl's Corp.(a)     189,248       9,401,841    
Target Corp.     355,856       20,173,476    
Total     29,575,317    
Specialty Retail 1.6%  
Best Buy Co., Inc.(a)     139,247       3,439,401    
Home Depot, Inc. (The)     436,857       20,781,287    
Total     24,220,688    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     129,504,756    
CONSUMER STAPLES 7.5%  
Food & Staples Retailing 2.4%  
CVS Caremark Corp.     438,537       19,778,019    
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     284,040       16,781,083    
Total     36,559,102    
Food Products 0.3%  
Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A     136,264       5,187,570    
Household Products 0.3%  
Procter & Gamble Co. (The)     56,053       3,784,699    
Tobacco 4.5%  
Lorillard, Inc.     350,013       45,879,704    
Philip Morris International, Inc.     250,913       20,956,254    
Total     66,835,958    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     112,367,329    
ENERGY 13.1%  
Energy Equipment & Services 3.2%  
Halliburton Co.     644,653       23,587,853    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     261,343       21,568,638    
Schlumberger Ltd.     37,464       2,907,581    
Total     48,064,072    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 9.9%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     254,407       21,400,717    
Apache Corp.     225,672       24,356,779    
Chevron Corp.     279,099       30,455,283    
Exxon Mobil Corp.     474,403       41,035,859    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     288,088       30,067,745    
Total     147,316,383    
TOTAL ENERGY     195,380,455    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS 18.8%  
Capital Markets 2.7%  
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)     243,000     $ 27,979,020    
Morgan Stanley     633,255       11,740,548    
Total     39,719,568    
Commercial Banks 3.2%  
CIT Group, Inc.(b)     269,651       10,977,492    
Wells Fargo & Co.     1,191,280       37,275,151    
Total     48,252,643    
Diversified Financial Services 7.2%  
Bank of America Corp.     5,481,828       43,690,169    
Citigroup, Inc.     246,149       8,201,685    
JPMorgan Chase & Co.     1,404,243       55,102,495    
Total     106,994,349    
Insurance 5.7%  
ACE Ltd.     328,347       23,545,764    
Everest Re Group Ltd.     88,498       7,774,549    
MetLife, Inc.     657,785       25,357,612    
Travelers Companies, Inc. (The)(a)     205,467       11,910,922    
XL Group PLC     770,125       16,018,600    
Total     84,607,447    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     279,574,007    
HEALTH CARE 11.8%  
Biotechnology 1.1%  
Gilead Sciences, Inc.(b)     365,330       16,622,515    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.4%  
Medtronic, Inc.     183,236       6,984,956    
Health Care Providers & Services 1.8%  
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.(a)     354,996       19,791,027    
WellPoint, Inc.     101,738       6,677,065    
Total     26,468,092    
Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.0%  
Agilent Technologies, Inc.(b)     276,462       12,059,272    
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(b)     312,940       17,718,663    
Total     29,777,935    
Pharmaceuticals 6.5%  
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     502,870       16,177,328    
Johnson & Johnson(a)     252,803       16,452,419    
Merck & Co., Inc.     507,702       19,378,985    
Novartis AG, ADR(a)     277,364       15,119,112    
Pfizer, Inc.     1,393,479       29,402,407    
Total     96,530,251    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     176,383,749    
INDUSTRIALS 14.7%  
Aerospace & Defense 3.9%  
Boeing Co. (The)     242,936       18,208,053    
Honeywell International, Inc.     251,280       14,968,750    
Lockheed Martin Corp.(a)     108,763       9,615,737    
United Technologies Corp.     187,185       15,699,206    
Total     58,491,746    
Air Freight & Logistics 0.8%  
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B     164,042       12,613,189    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INDUSTRIALS (cont.)  
Airlines 0.7%  
Delta Air Lines, Inc.(b)     289,359     $ 2,838,612    
United Continental Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)     367,967       7,598,518    
Total     10,437,130    
Electrical Equipment 0.4%  
ABB Ltd., ADR(a)     272,644       5,586,475    
Industrial Conglomerates 3.6%  
General Electric Co.     1,219,556       23,232,542    
Siemens AG, ADR     143,762       14,334,509    
Tyco International Ltd.     314,761       16,310,915    
Total     53,877,966    
Machinery 5.0%  
Caterpillar, Inc.     220,522       25,185,818    
Deere & Co.     115,881       9,610,011    
Eaton Corp.(a)     248,518       12,970,154    
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.     327,997       18,266,153    
Parker Hannifin Corp.     90,118       8,093,498    
Total     74,125,634    
Road & Rail 0.3%  
CSX Corp.(a)     188,781       3,966,289    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     219,098,429    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 14.3%  
Communications Equipment 1.9%  
Cisco Systems, Inc.     1,098,830       21,844,740    
Nokia OYJ, ADR(a)     1,237,533       6,546,550    
Total     28,391,290    
Computers & Peripherals 0.9%  
Apple, Inc.(b)     24,366       13,217,093    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.8%  
TE Connectivity Ltd.(a)     339,454       12,407,044    
IT Services 3.1%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     229,025       13,636,148    
Mastercard, Inc., Class A     76,451       32,109,420    
Total     45,745,568    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.0%  
Intel Corp.     933,324       25,087,749    
LSI Corp.(b)     1,621,676       13,946,414    
Microchip Technology, Inc.(a)     153,356       5,531,551    
Total     44,565,714    
Software 4.6%  
Microsoft Corp.     1,619,172       51,392,519    
Oracle Corp.     614,438       17,984,600    
Total     69,377,119    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     213,703,828    
MATERIALS 5.0%  
Chemicals 3.2%  
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.(a)     79,576       7,180,938    
Dow Chemical Co. (The)     656,338       21,993,887    
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.     375,953       19,117,210    
Total     48,292,035    
Metals & Mining 1.8%  
Barrick Gold Corp.(a)     108,081       5,158,706    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     177,707       7,563,210    
Nucor Corp.(a)     185,719       8,084,348    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
MATERIALS (cont.)  
Metals & Mining (cont.)  
Rio Tinto PLC, ADR(a)     104,628     $ 5,956,472    
Total     26,762,736    
TOTAL MATERIALS     75,054,771    
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 3.4%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services 3.4%  
AT&T, Inc.(a)     987,826       30,217,597    
Deutsche Telekom AG, ADR(a)     577,050       6,765,911    
Verizon Communications, Inc.     338,661       12,906,371    
Total     49,889,879    
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES     49,889,879    
UTILITIES 0.3%  
Multi-Utilities 0.3%  
PG&E Corp.(a)     107,928       4,498,439    
TOTAL UTILITIES     4,498,439    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,273,273,832)
  $ 1,455,455,642    
Money Market Funds 2.3%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)     35,033,376     $ 35,033,376    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $35,033,376)
  $ 35,033,376    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 10.8%  
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 1.5%  
Antalis US Funding Corp.
03/01/12
    0.350 %   $ 9,999,319     $ 9,999,319    
Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.
04/13/12
    0.771 %     6,991,017       6,991,017    
Tasman Funding, Inc.
03/23/12
    0.320 %     4,998,711       4,998,711    
Total     21,989,047    
Certificates of Deposit 3.7%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     9,997,503       9,997,503    
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
03/09/12
    0.500 %     8,000,000       8,000,000    
DZ Bank AG
03/12/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts
03/09/12
    0.330 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corp., Ltd.
03/12/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     5,000,064       5,000,064    
National Australia Bank
08/16/12
    0.344 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Certificates of Deposit (cont.)  
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %   $ 7,000,000     $ 7,000,000    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
04/16/12
    0.360 %     9,000,000       9,000,000    
Total     54,997,567    
Commercial Paper 1.5%  
Development Bank of Singapore Ltd.
08/02/12
    0.551 %     4,986,708       4,986,708    
Societe Generale
03/06/12
    0.320 %     4,999,689       4,999,689    
State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia
03/13/12
    0.240 %     4,999,034       4,999,034    
Suncorp Metway Ltd.
04/10/12
    0.480 %     1,998,373       1,998,373    
Swedish National Housing Finance Corp. (SBAB)
03/15/12
    0.350 %     4,998,542       4,998,542    
Total     21,982,346    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Repurchase Agreements 4.1%  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,923,041(e)
 
      0.160 %   $ 5,923,015     $ 5,923,015    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $39,000,238(e)
 
      0.220 %     39,000,000       39,000,000    
Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $2,000,016(e)
 
      0.290 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
RBS Securities, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $15,000,063(e)
 
      0.150 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
Total     61,923,015    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $160,891,975)
  $ 160,891,975    
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,469,199,183)
              $ 1,651,380,993    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (159,731,567 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,491,649,426    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 316,836,949     $ (281,803,573 )   $     $ 35,033,376     $ 22,414     $ 35,033,376    

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 4,240,303    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     1,801,186    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 6,041,489    

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 1,961,964    
Fannie Mae REMICS     14,612,041    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     1,796,347    
Freddie Mac REMICS     8,615,963    
Government National Mortgage Association     2,571,853    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     10,222,075    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 39,780,243    

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 326,507    
Fannie Mae REMICS     275,343    
Fannie Mae-Aces     2,775    
Federal Farm Credit Bank     24,674    
Federal Home Loan Banks     26,538    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp     62,556    
Federal National Mortgage Association     77,156    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     132,490    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     37,004    
Freddie Mac Reference REMIC     9    
Freddie Mac REMICS     256,456    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     334,671    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     298,381    
Government National Mortgage Association     107,067    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     73,837    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     4,536    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 2,040,000    

 

RBS Securities, Inc. (0.150%)

Security Description   Value  
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds   $ 3,394,231    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     10,333,052    
United States Treasury Strip Principal     1,572,739    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 15,300,022    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 129,504,756     $     $     $ 129,504,756    
Consumer Staples     112,367,329                   112,367,329    
Energy     195,380,455                   195,380,455    
Financials     279,574,007                   279,574,007    
Health Care     176,383,749                   176,383,749    
Industrials     219,098,429                   219,098,429    
Information Technology     213,703,828                   213,703,828    
Materials     75,054,771                   75,054,771    
Telecommunication Services     49,889,879                   49,889,879    
Utilities     4,498,439                   4,498,439    
Total Equity Securities     1,455,455,642                   1,455,455,642    
Other  
Money Market Funds     35,033,376                   35,033,376    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           160,891,975             160,891,975    
Total Other     35,033,376       160,891,975             195,925,351    
Total   $ 1,490,489,018     $ 160,891,975     $     $ 1,651,380,993    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


11




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,273,273,832)   $ 1,455,455,642    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $35,033,376)     35,033,376    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $98,968,960)     98,968,960    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $61,923,015)     61,923,015    
Total investments (identified cost $1,469,199,183)     1,651,380,993    
Cash     564    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     3,672,260    
Capital shares sold     1,200,873    
Dividends     4,172,516    
Interest     31,932    
Reclaims     88,092    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     4,383    
Prepaid expense     22,095    
Total assets     1,660,573,708    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     160,891,975    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     3,734,615    
Capital shares purchased     3,822,953    
Investment management fees     27,304    
Distribution and service fees     4,081    
Transfer agent fees     209,270    
Administration fees     2,258    
Other expenses     231,826    
Total liabilities     168,924,282    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,491,649,426    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12



Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,724,669,432    
Undistributed net investment income     4,148,438    
Accumulated net realized loss     (419,350,254 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     182,181,810    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,491,649,426    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 156,909,311    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 418,906,263    
Class B   $ 16,489,479    
Class C   $ 26,274,170    
Class I   $ 2,853    
Class R   $ 1,419,898    
Class W   $ 2,851    
Class Y   $ 6,602,104    
Class Z   $ 1,021,951,808    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     35,994,193    
Class B     1,473,174    
Class C     2,346,830    
Class I     244    
Class R     122,007    
Class W     245    
Class Y     565,482    
Class Z     87,627,196    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 11.64    
Class B   $ 11.19    
Class C   $ 11.20    
Class I   $ 11.69    
Class R   $ 11.64    
Class W   $ 11.64    
Class Y   $ 11.68    
Class Z   $ 11.66    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $12.35. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


13



Statement of OperationsColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 35,997,297    
Dividends from affiliates     22,414    
Income from securities lending — net     128,220    
Foreign taxes withheld     (205,548 )  
Total income     35,942,383    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     9,815,325    
Distribution fees  
Class B     195,761    
Class C     220,467    
Class R     5,868    
Service fees  
Class B     65,254    
Class C     73,489    
Class W     7    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     1,099,870    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     830,542    
Class B     48,453    
Class C     53,480    
Class R     1,880    
Class W     4    
Class Y     21    
Class Z     1,994,606    
Administration fees     1,573,639    
Compensation of board members     66,907    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     59,100    
Custodian fees     32,106    
Printing and postage fees     58,448    
Registration fees     77,750    
Professional fees     59,457    
Chief compliance officer expenses     279    
Other     63,256    
Total expenses     16,395,969    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (1,084,047 )  
Expense reductions     (36,791 )  
Total net expenses     15,275,131    
Net investment income     20,667,252    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     219,248,810    
Foreign currency translations     (37,213 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     38,358    
Net realized gain     219,249,955    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (302,758,214 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (302,758,214 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (83,508,259 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (62,841,007 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
Februrary 28,
2011(a)
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 20,667,252     $ 24,251,398    
Net realized gain     219,249,955       233,872,369    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (302,758,214 )     124,489,315    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (62,841,007 )     382,613,082    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (3,791,237 )     (6,790,082 )  
Class B     (56,167 )     (323,287 )  
Class C     (72,197 )     (213,772 )  
Class I     (247,786 )     (533,119 )  
Class R     (7,381 )     (9,893 )  
Class W     (27 )     (8 )  
Class Y     (79,940 )     (193,638 )  
Class Z     (12,189,936 )     (18,764,224 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (16,444,671 )     (26,828,023 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (523,674,599 )     (589,141,795 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note7)     7,701          
Total decrease in net assets     (602,952,576 )     (233,356,736 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     2,094,602,002       2,327,958,738    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,491,649,426     $ 2,094,602,002    
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income   $ 4,148,438     $ (36,125 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011(a)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)     2,516,984       28,006,998       6,629,664       70,755,262    
Distributions reinvested     286,957       3,023,396       514,131       5,387,726    
Redemptions     (10,020,773 )     (110,684,735 )     (52,463,069 )     (540,167,576 )  
Net decrease     (7,216,832 )     (79,654,341 )     (45,319,274 )     (464,024,588 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     12,309       132,984       49,453       496,866    
Distributions reinvested     4,559       44,511       23,701       238,802    
Redemptions(b)     (2,284,160 )     (24,546,532 )     (6,267,231 )     (64,270,104 )  
Net decrease     (2,267,292 )     (24,369,037 )     (6,194,077 )     (63,534,436 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     137,370       1,461,967       168,724       1,739,351    
Distributions reinvested     5,696       55,644       15,667       158,109    
Redemptions     (931,321 )     (9,936,545 )     (880,581 )     (8,998,327 )  
Net decrease     (788,255 )     (8,418,934 )     (696,190 )     (7,100,867 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     208,708       2,492,014       16,236,077       172,515,838    
Distributions reinvested     21,122       247,752       47,136       533,108    
Redemptions     (10,457,952 )     (123,524,428 )     (6,054,847 )     (69,040,190 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (10,228,122 )     (120,784,662 )     10,228,366       104,008,756    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     52,204       568,939       98,178       980,433    
Distributions reinvested     707       7,351       939       9,893    
Redemptions     (31,949 )     (351,744 )     (23,133 )     (273,944 )  
Net increase     20,962       224,546       75,984       716,382    
Class W shares  
Subscriptions                 259       2,650    
Redemptions                 (14 )     (154 )  
Net increase                 245       2,496    
Class Y shares  
Subscriptions     28,100       289,000       12,987       130,000    
Distributions reinvested     15       162       19       203    
Redemptions     (56,388 )     (595,126 )     (557,752 )     (6,260,373 )  
Net decrease     (28,273 )     (305,964 )     (544,746 )     (6,130,170 )  
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     8,668,714       95,993,762       13,465,877       141,147,347    
Distributions reinvested     775,119       8,249,986       1,145,900       12,055,399    
Redemptions     (35,561,203 )     (394,609,955 )     (28,724,028 )     (306,282,114 )  
Net decrease     (26,117,370 )     (290,366,207 )     (14,112,251 )     (153,079,368 )  
Total net decrease     (46,625,182 )     (523,674,599 )     (56,561,943 )     (589,141,795 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Value Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payments of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.98     $ 10.07     $ 7.00     $ 12.37     $ 15.16    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.12       0.11 (a)      0.09       0.18       0.20    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.36 )     1.93       3.08       (5.36 )     (1.14 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.24 )     2.04       3.17       (5.18 )     (0.94 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.13 )     (0.10 )     (0.19 )     (0.22 )  
Net realized gains                             (1.63 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.10 )     (0.13 )     (0.10 )     (0.19 )     (1.85 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)            0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.64     $ 11.98     $ 10.07     $ 7.00     $ 12.37    
Total return     (1.94 %)     20.45 %     45.49 %     (42.36 %)     (7.55 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.16 %     1.18 %(d)      1.13 %     1.10 %(d)      1.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.09 %(f)      1.18 %(d)(f)      1.12 %(f)      1.04 %(d)(f)      0.99 %(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.16 %     1.18 %     1.13 %     1.10 %     1.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.09 %(f)      1.18 %(f)      1.12 %(f)      1.04 %(f)      0.99 %(f)   
Net investment income     1.13 %(f)      1.02 %(f)      0.95 %(f)      1.68 %(f)      1.37 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 418,906     $ 517,861     $ 891,894     $ 672,426     $ 1,262,700    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %     61 %     62 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.54     $ 9.72     $ 6.75     $ 11.94     $ 14.69    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.04       0.03 (a)      0.02       0.09       0.09    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.36 )     1.85       2.99       (5.17 )     (1.10 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.32 )     1.88       3.01       (5.08 )     (1.01 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (0.11 )  
Net realized gains                             (1.63 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (1.74 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)            0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.19     $ 11.54     $ 9.72     $ 6.75     $ 11.94    
Total return     (2.76 %)     19.48 %     44.59 %     (42.84 %)     (8.24 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.91 %     1.93 %(d)      1.88 %     1.85 %(d)      1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.83 %(f)      1.93 %(d)(f)      1.87 %(f)      1.79 %(d)(f)      1.74 %(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.91 %     1.93 %     1.88 %     1.85 %     1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.83 %(f)      1.93 %(f)      1.87 %(f)      1.79 %(f)      1.74 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.33 %(f)      0.32 %(f)      0.23 %(f)      0.89 %(f)      0.60 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 16,489     $ 43,173     $ 96,524     $ 127,489     $ 346,218    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %     61 %     62 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.54     $ 9.72     $ 6.75     $ 11.94     $ 14.69    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.04       0.03 (a)      0.02       0.09       0.09    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.35 )     1.85       2.99       (5.17 )     (1.10 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.31 )     1.88       3.01       (5.08 )     (1.01 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (0.11 )  
Net realized gains                             (1.63 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (1.74 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)            0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.20     $ 11.54     $ 9.72     $ 6.75     $ 11.94    
Total return     (2.68 %)     19.48 %     44.59 %     (42.84 %)     (8.24 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.91 %     1.93 %(d)      1.88 %     1.85 %(d)      1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.84 %(f)      1.93 %(d)(f)      1.87 %(f)      1.79 %(d)(f)      1.74 %(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.91 %     1.93 %     1.88 %     1.85 %     1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.84 %(f)      1.93 %(f)      1.87 %(f)      1.79 %(f)      1.74 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.37 %(f)      0.32 %(f)      0.21 %(f)      0.90 %(f)      0.60 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 26,274     $ 36,187     $ 37,229     $ 31,091     $ 70,383    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %     61 %     62 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.03     $ 10.23    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.17       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.37 )     1.80    
Total from investment operations     (0.20 )     1.85    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.05 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.69     $ 12.03    
Total return     (1.57 %)     18.07 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.71 %     0.70 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      0.71 %(f)      0.70 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income     1.45 %(f)      1.04 %(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 123,018    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.98     $ 10.07     $ 6.99     $ 12.36     $ 15.15    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.10       0.06 (a)      0.07       0.15       0.22    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.37 )     1.95       3.09       (5.36 )     (1.19 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.27 )     2.01       3.16       (5.21 )     (0.97 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.08 )     (0.16 )     (0.19 )  
Net realized gains                             (1.63 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.08 )     (0.16 )     (1.82 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)            0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.64     $ 11.98     $ 10.07     $ 6.99     $ 12.36    
Total return     (2.19 %)     20.16 %     45.34 %     (42.54 %)     (7.79 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.38 %     1.43 %(d)      1.38 %     1.35 %(d)      1.30 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.31 %(f)      1.43 %(d)(f)      1.37 %(f)      1.29 %(d)(f)      1.24 %(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.38 %     1.43 %     1.38 %     1.35 %     1.30 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.31 %(f)      1.43 %(f)      1.37 %(f)      1.29 %(f)      1.24 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.94 %(f)      0.59 %(f)      0.71 %(f)      1.45 %(f)      1.63 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,420     $ 1,211     $ 252     $ 147     $ 236    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %     61 %     62 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28.
2011(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.99     $ 10.21    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.14       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.38 )     1.78    
Total from investment operations     (0.24 )     1.81    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.03 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.64     $ 11.99    
Total return     (1.94 %)     17.79 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.09 %     1.22 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.01 %(f)      1.22 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income     1.22 %(f)      0.54 %(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010(a)   
Class Y  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.02     $ 10.10     $ 8.65    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.17       0.17 (b)      0.08    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.37 )     1.92       1.45    
Total from investment operations     (0.20 )     2.09       1.53    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.17 )     (0.08 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.68     $ 12.02     $ 10.10    
Total return     (1.58 %)     20.98 %     17.67 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.73 %     0.71 %(e)      0.72 %(f)   
Net expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(g)      0.73 %(h)      0.71 %(e)(h)      0.72 %(f)(h)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.73 %     0.71 %     0.72 %(f)   
Net expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(g)      0.73 %(h)      0.71 %(h)      0.72 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     1.50 %(h)      1.62 %(h)      1.36 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 6,602     $ 7,138     $ 11,497    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from July 15, 2009 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2010.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.01     $ 10.09     $ 7.01     $ 12.40     $ 15.19    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.15       0.14 (a)      0.11       0.20       0.24    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.38 )     1.94       3.09       (5.39 )     (1.14 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.23 )     2.08       3.20       (5.19 )     (0.90 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.12 )     (0.22 )     (0.26 )  
Net realized gains                             (1.63 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.16 )     (0.12 )     (0.22 )     (1.89 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)            0.00 (b)      0.02          
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.66     $ 12.01     $ 10.09     $ 7.01     $ 12.40    
Total return     (1.78 %)     20.81 %     45.93 %     (42.27 %)     (7.29 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.91 %     0.93 %(d)      0.88 %     0.85 %(d)      0.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      0.84 %(f)      0.93 %(d)(f)      0.87 %(f)      0.79 %(d)(f)      0.74 %(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.91 %     0.93 %     0.88 %     0.85 %     0.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      0.84 %(f)      0.93 %(f)      0.87 %(f)      0.79 %(f)      0.74 %(f)   
Net investment income     1.37 %(f)      1.32 %(f)      1.21 %(f)      1.91 %(f)      1.61 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,021,952     $ 1,366,011     $ 1,290,563     $ 907,353     $ 1,905,752    
Portfolio turnover     74 %     79 %     61 %     61 %     62 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Large Cap Value Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Large Cap Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to certain categories of investors which are subject to minimum initial investment requirements.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) 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 may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.


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Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board, including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in


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excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities, to shift foreign currency exposure back to U.S. dollars, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, and to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark, and/or to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012

At February 29, 2012, the fund had no outstanding derivatives.

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ 38,358    

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $    

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts     3    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives


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delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be


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determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 4. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective July 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.60% to 0.41% as the Fund's net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 25, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is


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facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $5,505.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by Columbia. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.19    
Class C     0.18    
Class R     0.16    
Class W     0.15    
Class Y     0.00 *  
Class Z     0.18    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $36,791.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution


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and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $125,422 for Class A, $12,360 for Class B and $2,168 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.11 %  
Class B     1.86    
Class C     1.86    
Class I     0.75    
Class R     1.36    
Class W     1.11    
Class Y     0.86    
Class Z     0.86    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges


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from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.25 %  
Class B     2.00    
Class C     2.00    
Class I     0.87    
Class R     1.50    
Class W     1.25    
Class Y     1.00    
Class Z     1.00    

 

Note 5. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, and post-October capital losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ (38,018 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     35,795    
Paid-in capital     2,223    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29, 2012   February 28, 2011  
Ordinary income   $ 16,444,671     $ 26,828,023    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 4,245,295    
Unrealized appreciation     180,640,823    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,470,740,170 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 227,379,679    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (46,738,856 )  
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation   $ 180,640,823    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 410,394,653    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $224,121,077 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.


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Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $7,414,614 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 6. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,207,057,676 and $1,700,251,878, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 7. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received payments of $7,701 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 8. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective Juy 25, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $156,909,311 were on loan, secured by U.S. government securities valued at $19,133 and by cash collateral of $160,891,975 invested in short-term securities or in cash equivalents (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State


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Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 9. Custody Credits

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 25, 2011, there were no credits.

Note 10. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 25, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 11. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned 47.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 12. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 25, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 25, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period June 27, 2011 through July 24, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $100 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum. The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 13. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure. On March 23, 2012, a group of unaffiliated shareholders of the Fund redeemed $137,646,441, which represented approximately 9% of the Fund's net assets as of that date. On April 20, 2012, the same group of unaffiliated


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shareholders redeemed $133,352,436, which represented approximately 10% of the Fund's net assets as of that date.

Note 14. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendents.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.


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There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


36




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Large Cap 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 Large Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

For non-corporate shareholders, 100% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

100% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


40



Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds.   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Large Cap 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

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Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
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Columbia Large Cap Value Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Fund Expense Example   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  9  
Statement of Operations   11  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  12  
Financial Highlights   14  
Notes to Financial Statements   18  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  29  
Federal Income Tax Information   30  
Fund Governance   31  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico Global Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –3.27% without sales charge.

g  The fund's benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (Net), returned –1.49%.1

g  Sector allocations hurt returns relative to the index, as the fund was underweight in the strongest-performing sectors. Stock selection in the energy and consumer discretionary sectors also hurt results. However, stock selection in the industrials, materials and health care sectors aided performance.

Portfolio Management

James G. Gendelman has managed the fund since 2008. He is associated with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico), investment subadviser to the fund.

Thomas F. Marsico has managed the fund since April 2008. He is associated with Marsico, investment subadviser to the fund.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) retained Marsico to serve as investment subadviser to the Columbia Marsico funds. As an investment subadviser, Marsico makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the fund. Marsico is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marsico is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

1The MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global developed and emerging markets.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –3.27%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.49%  
  MSCI All Country World
Index (Net)
 

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico Global 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/30/08 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Global 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 04/30/08 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     9,925       9,355    
Class C     9,642       9,642    
Class R     9,825       n/a    
Class Z     10,016       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   C   R   Z  
Inception   04/30/08   04/30/08   04/30/08   04/30/08  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     –3.27       –8.83       –4.04       –4.99       –3.62       –3.12    
Life     –0.20       –1.73       –0.95       –0.95       –0.46       0.04    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense 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 distribution and service (12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with a distribution (12b-1) fee. Class R shares and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details.

Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

The tables do 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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Fund Expense ExampleColumbia Marsico Global Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,069.40       1,016.91       8.23       8.02       1.60    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,064.80       1,013.18       12.06       11.76       2.35    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,067.50       1,015.66       9.51       9.27       1.85    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,070.20       1,018.15       6.95       6.77       1.35    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Marsico Global 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     9.71    
Class C     9.53    
Class R     9.65    
Class Z     9.76    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.12    
Class C     0.10    
Class R     0.11    
Class Z     0.12    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –3.27% without sales charge. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index ND (net of dividends), which returned –1.49%. The consumer staples and health care sectors were the strongest performers in the benchmark index, but the fund had few investments in these areas, which detracted from performance. Stock selection in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors also hurt results. Stock selection in the industrials, materials and health care sectors was strong and aided results.

In October 2011 the fund's management changed. Cory Gilchrist left the firm to pursue personal and charitable interests. Tom Marsico and Jim Gendelman continue to serve as co-portfolio managers of the fund.

Stock selection, sector weights hurt results

Stock selection in the energy sector was weak, with oil and gas exploration and production companies OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações and Ultra Petroleum each posting significant declines prior to being sold from the fund. Several consumer discretionary positions materially hurt results, including Hong Kong-based consumer goods firm Li & Fung (0.9% of net assets), General Motors and Walt Disney. The latter two positions were also sold during the period. Sector allocations also restrained results. The fund was underweight in the consumer staples and health care sectors, both of which were the strongest-performing sectors in the benchmark index.

Favorable stock selection in industrials, health care and materials

Stock selection was strong in the industrials sector. Several holdings posted double-digit returns, including aerospace components company Precision Castparts, engine manufacturer Cummins and Internet-based consumer banking information provider Bankrate (2.7%, 1.8% and 1.3% of net assets, respectively). In health care, Intuitive Surgical (4.1% of net assets), which makes a robotic system for assisting in minimally invasive surgeries, was among the fund's strongest performing individual positions. Other good performers included consumer electronics firm Apple and Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre (7.5% and 2.5% of net assets, respectively). In the materials sector, specialty chemicals firm Dow Chemical (1.8% of net assets) posted sharp stock price appreciation. Overall, the materials sector was a weak performer in the index, and the fund benefitted from having few investments in the group.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Fund positioning intended to reflect economic scenarios

By the end of the period, we sought to position the portfolio to reflect both uncertainty in Europe as well as a more constructive scenario in which the euro zone stabilizes and global growth reaccelerates. Hence, a number of holdings are more defensive in nature, with business models that have proven to be less susceptible to adverse macroeconomic conditions and that are capable of generating solid top-line growth and dependable revenues. Another segment of the portfolio is represented by cyclical companies that have the potential to benefit if the euro zone moves closer to a solution and global economic conditions continue to improve. A final segment of the portfolio consists of stocks selected from a purely bottom-up perspective, which we view as unique stories and compelling investments.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for this fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

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.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Portfolio breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     30.2    
Consumer Staples     8.9    
Energy     4.2    
Financials     11.2    
Health Care     7.6    
Industrials     9.4    
Information Technology     22.1    
Materials     4.5    
Other2     1.9    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Apple, Inc.     7.5    
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     4.5    
Cie Financiere Richemont SA,
Class A
    4.1    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.     4.0    
Wynn Macau Ltd.     3.7    
Starbucks Corp.     3.3    
Julius Baer Group Ltd.     3.3    
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.     3.1    
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV     3.1    
Wells Fargo & Co.     3.0    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Marsico Global Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 100.7%  
ARGENTINA 2.5%  
MercadoLibre, Inc.     2,135     $ 207,757    
BELGIUM 3.1%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV     3,860       259,294    
BRAZIL 2.2%  
BR Malls Participacoes SA     14,300       185,531    
CHINA 5.7%  
Baidu, Inc., ADR(a)     1,227       167,731    
Wynn Macau Ltd.     119,727       313,183    
Total     480,914    
DENMARK 2.8%  
Novozymes A/S, Class B     7,970       237,083    
GERMANY 1.8%  
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     1,676       155,033    
HONG KONG 2.3%  
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.     32,000       120,613    
Li & Fung Ltd.     32,000       72,971    
Total     193,584    
IRELAND 2.9%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     4,129       245,841    
ITALY 2.8%  
Prada SpA(a)     42,800       240,026    
JAPAN 2.4%  
FANUC CORP.     1,100       199,964    
NETHERLANDS 2.8%  
Sensata Technologies Holding NV(a)     7,263       235,321    
SOUTH KOREA 4.6%  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     357       383,905    
SPAIN 2.5%  
Inditex SA     2,269       209,523    
SWITZERLAND 10.4%  
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, Class A     5,675       348,454    
Julius Baer Group Ltd.(a)     7,144       279,932    
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares     2,846       173,962    
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares     435       75,730    
Total     878,078    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
UNITED KINGDOM 1.0%  
ARM Holdings PLC     8,979     $ 81,351    
UNITED STATES 50.9%  
Apple, Inc.(a)     1,171       635,197    
Bankrate, Inc.(a)     4,641       110,641    
Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)     2,033       236,784    
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)     259       101,067    
Citigroup, Inc.     3,899       129,915    
Cummins, Inc.     1,235       148,904    
Dollar General Corp.(a)     5,977       251,393    
Dow Chemical Co. (The)     4,513       151,231    
Google, Inc., Class A(a)     133       82,227    
Halliburton Co.     3,324       121,625    
Home Depot, Inc. (The)     2,860       136,050    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)     671       343,297    
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)     1,904       127,606    
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.     3,384       263,106    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     2,359       246,209    
Precision Castparts Corp.     1,350       226,030    
priceline.com, Inc.(a)     382       239,522    
Pricesmart, Inc.     1,139       73,614    
Starbucks Corp.     5,799       281,599    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.     1,248       67,267    
Tesla Motors, Inc.(a)     2,021       67,522    
Wells Fargo & Co.     8,100       253,449    
Total     4,294,255    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $6,993,984)
  $ 8,487,460    
    Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 1.9%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(b)(c)     162,080     $ 162,080    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $162,080)
  $ 162,080    
Total Investments
(Cost: $7,156,064)
        $ 8,649,540    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net           (218,505 )  
Net Assets         $ 8,431,035    

 

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012

Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.   March 5, 2012
  $ 140,125
(GBP)
  $ 223,229
(USD)
  $ 304
  $
 
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.   March 5, 2012
  200,703
(USD)
  16,260,567
(JPY)
 
  (672
)  
Total               $ 304     $ (672 )  

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

February 29, 2012

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (unaudited)

The following table represents the portfolio investments of the Fund by industry classifications as a percentage of net assets at February 29, 2012:

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Aerospace & Defense     2.7 %   $ 226,031    
Automobiles     2.6       222,554    
Beverages     3.1       259,294    
Biotechnology     2.8       236,783    
Capital Markets     3.3       279,932    
Chemicals     4.6       388,314    
Commercial Banks     3.0       253,449    
Computers & Peripherals     7.5       635,197    
Distributors     0.9       72,971    
Diversified Financial Services     1.6       129,915    
Electrical Equipment     2.8       235,321    
Energy Equipment & Services     1.5       121,625    
Food & Staples Retailing     0.9       73,614    
Food Products     5.2       437,068    

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (cont.)

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     4.1 %   $ 343,297    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     9.1       763,117    
Internet Software & Services     6.7       568,356    
IT Services     2.9       245,841    
Internet & Catalog Retail     2.8       239,522    
Machinery     4.1       348,868    
Multiline Retail     3.0       251,393    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     2.9       246,209    
Pharmaceuticals     0.9       75,730    
Real Estate Management & Development     3.6       306,144    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment     5.5       465,256    
Speciality Retail     4.1       345,573    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     8.5       716,086    
Other(1)     1.9       162,080    
Total       $ 8,649,540    

 

(1)  Includes affiliated money market fund.

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(c)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 4,970,932     $ (4,808,852 )   $     $ 162,080     $ 429     $ 162,080    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend

GBP  Pound Sterling

JPY  Japanese Yen

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 1,272,026     $ 1,339,190     $     $ 2,611,216    
Consumer Staples     336,720       433,256             769,976    
Energy     367,834                   367,834    
Financials     568,895       400,545             969,440    
Health Care     580,081       75,729             655,810    
Industrials     610,256       199,964             810,220    
Information Technology     1,449,394       465,256             1,914,650    
Materials     151,231       237,083             388,314    
Total Equity Securities     5,336,437       3,151,023             8,487,460    
Other  
Money Market Funds     162,080                   162,080    
Total Other     162,080                   162,080    
Investments in Securities     5,498,517       3,151,023             8,649,540    
Derivatives(c)  
Assets
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
          304             304    
Liabilities
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
          (672 )           (672 )  
Total   $ 5,498,517     $ 3,150,655     $     $ 8,649,172    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

(c)  Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Marsico Global Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $6,993,984)   $ 8,487,460    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $162,080)     162,080    
Total investments (identified cost $7,156,064)     8,649,540    
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     304    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     222,925    
Capital shares sold     390    
Dividends     503    
Reclaims     3,600    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     474    
Prepaid expense     4,884    
Total assets     8,882,620    
Liabilities  
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     672    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     317,668    
Capital shares purchased     15,000    
Investment management fees     185    
Distribution and service fees     98    
Transfer agent fees     715    
Administration fees     51    
Chief compliance officer expenses     117    
Other expenses     117,079    
Total liabilities     451,585    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 8,431,035    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 8,389,756    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (20,057 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (1,431,816 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     1,493,476    
Foreign currency translations     44    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (368 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 8,431,035    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 3,785,634    
Class C   $ 2,011,926    
Class R   $ 1,195,000    
Class Z   $ 1,438,475    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     389,860    
Class C     211,059    
Class R     123,784    
Class Z     147,319    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 9.71    
Class C   $ 9.53    
Class R   $ 9.65    
Class Z   $ 9.76    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $10.30. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Marsico Global Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 97,726    
Interest     37    
Dividends from affiliates     429    
Foreign taxes withheld     (4,825 )  
Total income     93,367    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     67,749    
Distribution fees  
Class C     14,677    
Class R     5,765    
Service fees  
Class C     4,893    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     9,830    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     3,573    
Class C     1,785    
Class R     1,052    
Class Z     1,300    
Administration fees     4,675    
Compensation of board members     13,527    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     18,087    
Custodian fees     17,271    
Printing and postage fees     27,670    
Registration fees     50,120    
Professional fees     66,814    
Chief compliance officer expenses     199    
Other     7,373    
Total expenses     316,360    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (166,867 )  
Total net expenses     149,493    
Net investment loss     (56,126 )  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     (243,498 )  
Foreign currency translations     2,476    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (6,510 )  
Net realized loss     (247,532 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (102,819 )  
Foreign currency translations     (596 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (368 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (103,783 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (351,315 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (407,441 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Marsico Global Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Operations  
Net investment loss   $ (56,126 )   $ (49,171 )  
Net realized gain (loss)     (247,532 )     977,276    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (103,783 )     752,240    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (407,441 )     1,680,345    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (4,805 )     (17,012 )  
Class C     (730 )     (1,385 )  
Class R     (1,118 )     (5,206 )  
Class Z     (2,247 )     (11,746 )  
Net realized gains  
Class A     (39,988 )        
Class C     (20,597 )        
Class R     (11,798 )        
Class Z     (14,569 )        
Tax return of capital  
Class A     (3,507 )      
Class C     (1,036 )      
Class R     (903 )      
Class Z     (1,497 )      
Total distributions to shareholders     (102,795 )     (35,349 )  
Increase in net assets from share transactions     745,769       1,014,017    
Total increase in net assets     235,533       2,659,013    
Net assets at beginning of year     8,195,502       5,536,489    
Net assets at end of year   $ 8,431,035     $ 8,195,502    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (20,057 )   $ (74,637 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions     206,746       2,013,459       250,144       2,329,236    
Distributions reinvested     2,568       24,649       545       5,311    
Redemptions     (148,345 )     (1,331,799 )     (175,146 )     (1,567,235 )  
Net increase     60,969       706,309       75,543       767,312    
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     28,078       260,860       154,538       1,403,639    
Distributions reinvested     775       7,338       37       361    
Redemptions     (22,034 )     (190,106 )     (133,690 )     (1,210,582 )  
Net increase     6,819       78,092       20,885       193,418    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     877       8,195       122,480       1,123,354    
Distributions reinvested     16       150       3       28    
Redemptions                 (125,246 )     (1,148,510 )  
Net increase (decrease)     893       8,345       (2,763 )     (25,128 )  
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     3,282       31,235       134,998       1,249,198    
Distributions reinvested     237       2,280       149       1,454    
Redemptions     (8,826 )     (80,492 )     (126,780 )     (1,172,237 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (5,307 )     (46,977 )     8,367       78,415    
Total net increase     63,374       745,769       102,032       1,014,017    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


13




Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Global Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payments of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)   
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.16     $ 7.85     $ 4.98     $ 10.00    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.03 )     0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.28 )     2.42       2.93       (5.03 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.33 )     2.37       2.90       (5.02 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )        
Net realized gains     (0.10 )                    
Tax return of capital     (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )        
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.71     $ 10.16     $ 7.85     $ 4.98    
Total return     (3.27 %)     30.23 %     58.22 %     (50.20 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     3.58 %     5.38 %     5.44 %     8.79 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.60 %     1.60 %(f)      1.60 %(f)      1.60 %(d)(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.50 %)     (0.59 %)(f)      (0.42 %)(f)      0.09 %(d)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3,786     $ 3,343     $ 1,990     $ 1,113    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     104 %     137 %     168 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 30, 2008 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2009.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)   
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.04     $ 7.78     $ 4.95     $ 10.00    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.11 )     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.30 )     2.39       2.91       (5.01 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.41 )     2.27       2.83       (5.05 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.00 )(b)      (0.01 )              
Net realized gains     (0.10 )                    
Tax return of capital     (0.00 )(b)                     
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.10 )     (0.01 )              
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.53     $ 10.04     $ 7.78     $ 4.95    
Total return     (4.04 %)     29.14 %     57.17 %     (50.50 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     4.32 %     6.13 %     6.19 %     9.54 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      2.35 %     2.35 %(f)      2.35 %(f)      2.35 %(d)(g)   
Net investment loss     (1.25 %)     (1.33 %)(f)      (1.15 %)(f)      (0.63 %)(d)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,012     $ 2,051     $ 1,426     $ 886    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     104 %     137 %     168 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 30, 2008 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2009.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)   
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.13     $ 7.83     $ 4.97     $ 10.00    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.07 )     (0.07 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.30 )     2.41       2.93       (5.02 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.37 )     2.34       2.88       (5.03 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.00 )(b)      (0.04 )     (0.02 )        
Net realized gains     (0.10 )                    
Tax return of capital     (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.04 )     (0.02 )        
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.65     $ 10.13     $ 7.83     $ 4.97    
Total return     (3.62 %)     29.94 %     57.86 %     (50.30 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     3.82 %     5.63 %     5.69 %     9.04 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.85 %     1.85 %(f)      1.85 %(f)      1.85 %(d)(g)   
Net investment loss     (0.75 %)     (0.82 %)(f)      (0.62 %)(f)      (0.12 %)(d)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,195     $ 1,245     $ 984     $ 621    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     104 %     137 %     168 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 30, 2008 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2009.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.20     $ 7.88     $ 4.99     $ 10.00    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.01 )     0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.30 )     2.43       2.94       (5.03 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.32 )     2.40       2.93       (5.01 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )        
Net realized gains     (0.10 )                    
Tax return of capital     (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.08 )     (0.04 )        
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 9.76     $ 10.20     $ 7.88     $ 4.99    
Total return     (3.12 %)     30.47 %     58.79 %     (50.10 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     3.32 %     5.13 %     5.19 %     8.54 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.35 %     1.35 %(f)      1.35 %(f)      1.35 %(d)(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.25 %)     (0.33 %)(f)      (0.13 %)(f)      0.35 %(d)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,438     $ 1,557     $ 1,136     $ 707    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     104 %     137 %     168 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 30, 2008 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2009.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

(g)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Marsico Global Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico Global Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity.


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Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the settlement of purchases and sales of securities.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

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contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012  
    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives  
Risk Exposure Category   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value  
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 304     Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 672    

 

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (6,510 )  

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (368 )  

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
    102    

 

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.


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Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower


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fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below). The Management fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.80% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investments of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.22% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. In the event the administrator fee paid to the Investment Manager was not sufficient to cover the Pricing and Bookkeeping fees, the Investment Manager paid the additional Pricing and Bookkeeping fees on behalf of the Fund.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 11, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $1,243.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations.


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Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.09 %  
Class C     0.09    
Class R     0.09    
Class Z     0.09    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $36,999 for Class A and $200 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner


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terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class C     2.35    
Class R     1.85    
Class Z     1.35    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class C     2.35    
Class R     1.85    
Class Z     1.35    

 

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund's expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for net operating loss reclassifications, post-October losses, capital loss carryforward limitations related to ownership changes, capital loss carryforwards, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, late year ordinary losses, foreign currency transactions and deferral/reversal of wash sales. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over  
net investment income   $ 119,606    
Accumulated net realized loss     (38,734 )  
Paid-in capital     (80,872 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 8,900     $ 35,349    
Long-term capital gains     86,952          
Tax return of capital     6,943          


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Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $    
Undistributed long-term capital gains        
Unrealized appreciation     1,493,213    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $7,156,327 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 1,516,443    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (23,230 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 1,493,213    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 1,122,487    
Unlimited short-term     207,373    
Total   $ 1,329,860    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat late year ordinary losses of $20,057 and post-October capital losses of $101,692 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $10,001,047 and $9,090,440, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous securities lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to


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return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund did not participate in securities lending activity.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 10, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, affiliated shareholder accounts owned 55.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 11, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 11, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.


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Columbia Marsico Global Fund, February 29, 2012

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period June 27, 2011 through July 8, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $100 million. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and rule in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response


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Columbia Marsico Global Fund, February 29, 2012

brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Marsico Global 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 Marsico Global Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Marsico Global Fund

26.06% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Marsico Global 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1686 C (4/12)




Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  10  
Statement of Operations   12  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  13  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   22  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  33  
Fund Governance   34  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

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Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 5.00% without sales charge.

g  The fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 5.12%.1

g  Investments in the consumer discretionary, industrials and materials sectors aided performance. Underweight positions in the three strongest sectors in the S&P 500 Index—utilities, consumer staples and health care—detracted from results.

Portfolio Management

Thomas F. Marsico has managed the fund since December 1997 and is Chief Executive Officer of Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico), investment subadviser to the fund. In 2010, A. Douglas Rao and Coralie Witter joined Thomas F. Marsico as co-managers of the fund.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) retained Marsico to serve as investment subadviser to the Columbia Marsico funds. As an investment subadviser, Marsico makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the fund. Marsico is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marsico is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

1The Standard and Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  +5.00%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charges)
 
  +5.12%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico Growth 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change 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 may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,772       14,862    
Class B     14,636       14,636    
Class C     14,640       14,640    
Class I*     15,898       n/a    
Class R*     15,360       n/a    
Class W*     15,780       n/a    
Class Z     16,174       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   W*   Z  
Inception   12/31/97   12/31/97   12/31/97   09/27/10   01/23/06   09/27/10   12/31/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without   without  
1-year     5.00       –1.02       4.25       –0.75       4.19       3.19       5.66       4.78       5.00       5.29    
5-year     2.02       0.81       1.26       0.88       1.25       1.25       2.18       1.75       2.02       2.27    
10-year     4.66       4.04       3.88       3.88       3.89       3.89       4.75       4.39       4.67       4.93    

 

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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

Class R shares were initially offered by the Fund on January 23, 2006.

Class I shares and Class W shares were initially offered by the Fund on September 27, 2010.

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's Class A shares, the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,119.80       1,018.45       6.80       6.47       1.29    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,115.90       1,014.72       10.73       10.22       2.04    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,115.70       1,014.72       10.73       10.22       2.04    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,125.00       1,020.59       4.54       4.32       0.86    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,118.80       1,017.21       8.11       7.72       1.54    
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,120.30       1,018.40       6.85       6.52       1.30    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,121.50       1,019.69       5.49       5.22       1.04    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Marsico Growth 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     22.25    
Class B     20.13    
Class C     20.15    
Class I     22.77    
Class R     21.94    
Class W     22.26    
Class Z     22.71    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 5.00% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 5.12%. Stock selection and an emphasis on the consumer discretionary sector relative to the index aided performance. Stock selection in the industrials and materials sectors also was strong. The fund had less exposure than the index to the three strongest-performing sectors—utilities, consumer staples and health care—which detracted from performance. Specific stocks in information technology, health care and energy also disappointed.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe's debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Consumer discretionary, underweight in financials aid results

As the economy improved, the consumer discretionary sector was a strong performer, and the fund benefited from an overweight in the sector relative to the index. In addition, several individual consumer names were strong performers, including retailer TJX, specialty coffee retailer Starbucks, restaurant operator YUM! Brands and online travel reservations firm priceline.com (4.5%, 3.0%, 1.7% and 3.2% of net assets, respectively). In the industrials and materials sectors, Union Pacific, the largest public railroad in the U.S., Precision Castparts, which manufactures complex metal components for industrial applications, and industrial gas supplier Praxair (2.9%, 2.3% and 2.5% of net assets, respectively) contributed positively to results.

With the regulatory climate for the financial services sector becoming considerably more complex, we significantly reduced the fund's allocation to financials during the period. This decision aided performance as the sector was the weakest performer in the index.

Sector positioning, stock selection disappointed

The fund had few investments in the three strongest-performing sectors of the S&P 500 Index: utilities, consumer staples and health care. This positioning hurt performance. Elsewhere in the portfolio, certain stocks detracted from return. In information technology, Chinese Internet television firm Youku.com (0.6% of net assets), enterprise software provider Oracle and Acme Packet, which sells


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

telecommunications equipment used for the delivery of real-time audio and video via Internet, all posted double-digit losses. We sold Oracle and Acme Packet from the portfolio. Within health care, Agilent Technologies, a leading provider of test and measurement products, declined sharply and was sold. Energy sector holding Halliburton (2.6% of net assets), which provides oilfield service, had a negative return as well.

Portfolio activity

During the 12-month period, we took a number of steps aimed at reducing the fund's emphasis on economically-sensitive companies. We pared exposure to industrials and materials and pulled back significantly from financial stocks. We increased investments in companies that we believe have durable franchises with dependable revenue streams that we think are capable of compounding their earnings growth even in a choppy economic environment. These companies span a variety of industries but share several common factors, such as an established global footprint, high quality assets, solid top-line unit growth and an ability to gain market share.

Looking ahead

At the end of the period, the portfolio was positioned to balance the uncertainty in Europe against a more constructive scenario in which the euro zone stabilizes and global growth accelerates. Hence, a number of holdings are more defensive in nature, with business models that have proven to be less susceptible to adverse macroeconomic conditions and with the potential to generate solid top-line growth and dependable revenues. Another segment of the portfolio is represented by cyclical companies that should benefit if the euro zone moves closer to a solution and global economic conditions continue to improve. A final segment of the portfolio consists of stocks selected from a purely bottom-up perspective, which we view as unique stories and compelling investments.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for the fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

The fund normally invests in a core portfolio of 35-50 stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the fund may be subject to a greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified.

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.

Portfolio breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     36.2    
Consumer Staples     3.5    
Energy     9.1    
Financials     5.2    
Health Care     5.2    
Industrials     10.6    
Information Technology     20.5    
Materials     8.3    
Other2     1.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Apple, Inc.     6.2    
TJX Companies, Inc.     4.6    
Visa, Inc., Class A     3.7    
Monsanto Co.     3.6    
Nike, Inc., Class B     3.5    
priceline.com, Inc.     3.2    
McDonald's Corp.     3.0    
Starbucks Corp.     3.0    
Baidu, Inc., ADR     2.9    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     2.9    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 98.9%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 36.5%  
Distributors 0.9%  
Li & Fung Ltd.     12,758,000     $ 29,092,628    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 10.4%  
McDonald's Corp.     980,280       97,322,198    
Starbucks Corp.     1,959,518       95,154,194    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.(a)     731,155       86,671,114    
Yum! Brands, Inc.     838,115       55,516,738    
Total     334,664,244    
Internet & Catalog Retail 4.0%  
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)(b)     146,305       26,289,545    
priceline.com, Inc.(b)     162,328       101,782,903    
Total     128,072,448    
Media 4.2%  
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC     4,044,222       43,107,485    
Time Warner, Inc.     2,454,710       91,339,759    
Total     134,447,244    
Multiline Retail 0.4%  
Dollar Tree, Inc.(b)     143,558       12,706,319    
Specialty Retail 8.1%  
AutoZone, Inc.(b)     40,030       14,990,434    
Home Depot, Inc. (The)     1,138,914       54,178,139    
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(b)     520,220       44,999,030    
TJX Companies, Inc.     3,984,234       145,862,807    
Total     260,030,410    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 8.5%  
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, ADR     11,394,821       69,622,356    
Coach, Inc.     882,120       66,017,861    
Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)(b)     248,945       18,611,128    
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.(a)(b)     131,851       8,836,654    
Nike, Inc., Class B     1,031,558       111,325,740    
Total     274,413,739    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     1,173,427,032    
CONSUMER STAPLES 3.6%  
Food Products 2.4%  
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.     963,569       74,917,490    
Personal Products 1.2%  
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The), Class A     675,486       39,542,950    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     114,460,440    
ENERGY 9.1%  
Energy Equipment & Services 4.8%  
Halliburton Co.     2,299,414       84,135,558    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     868,859       71,706,934    
Total     155,842,492    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.3%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     319,123       26,844,627    
Continental Resources, Inc.(a)(b)     188,926       17,131,809    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     902,327       94,175,869    
Total     138,152,305    
TOTAL ENERGY     293,994,797    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS 4.7%  
Commercial Banks 4.7%  
U.S. Bancorp     2,420,374     $ 71,158,996    
Wells Fargo & Co.     2,519,981       78,850,205    
Total     150,009,201    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     150,009,201    
HEALTH CARE 5.3%  
Biotechnology 2.6%  
Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)(b)     707,045       82,349,531    
Pharmaceuticals 2.7%  
Allergan, Inc.(a)     495,803       44,418,991    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     1,350,380       43,441,725    
Total     87,860,716    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     170,210,247    
INDUSTRIALS 10.7%  
Aerospace & Defense 2.2%  
Precision Castparts Corp.     435,049       72,840,254    
Electrical Equipment 0.9%  
Rockwell Automation, Inc.(a)     359,103       28,721,058    
Industrial Conglomerates 1.9%  
Danaher Corp.(a)     1,159,543       61,258,657    
Machinery 2.8%  
Cummins, Inc.(a)     468,205       56,451,477    
Eaton Corp.     644,196       33,620,589    
Total     90,072,066    
Road & Rail 2.9%  
Union Pacific Corp.     838,515       92,446,279    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     345,338,314    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 20.7%  
Communications Equipment 1.9%  
QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,004,007       62,429,155    
Computers & Peripherals 6.2%  
Apple, Inc.(b)     366,210       198,646,952    
Internet Software & Services 5.1%  
Baidu, Inc., ADR(b)     690,507       94,392,307    
Google, Inc., Class A(b)     81,005       50,081,341    
Youku, Inc., ADR(a)(b)     733,183       18,432,221    
Total     162,905,869    
IT Services 6.0%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     1,243,996       74,067,522    
Visa, Inc., Class A     1,010,132       117,549,061    
Total     191,616,583    
Software 1.5%  
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)     680,859       39,598,759    
VMware, Inc., Class A(b)     98,384       9,729,194    
Total     49,327,953    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     664,926,512    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
MATERIALS 8.3%  
Chemicals 8.3%  
Dow Chemical Co. (The)     1,170,546     $ 39,224,997    
Monsanto Co.     1,497,038       115,840,800    
PPG Industries, Inc.     349,165       31,861,306    
Praxair, Inc.(a)     743,499       81,041,391    
Total     267,968,494    
TOTAL MATERIALS     267,968,494    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $2,246,177,275)
  $ 3,180,335,037    
Preferred Stocks 0.6%  
FINANCIALS 0.6%  
Commercial Banks 0.6%  
Wells Fargo & Co., 8.000%(a)     687,425       20,107,181    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     20,107,181    
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $13,207,874)
  $ 20,107,181    
    Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 1.4%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)     43,906,157       43,906,157    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $43,906,157)
  $ 43,906,157    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 2.4%  
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.3%  
Antalis US Funding Corp.
03/01/12
    0.350 %   $ 4,999,660       4,999,660    
Aspen Funding Corp.
05/11/12
    0.471 %     4,993,929       4,993,929    
Total     9,993,589    
Certificates of Deposit 1.0%  
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
03/09/12
    0.500 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
DZ Bank AG
03/12/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Certificates of Deposit (cont.)  
FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts
03/09/12
    0.330 %   $ 3,000,000     $ 3,000,000    
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corp., Ltd.
03/12/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
National Australia Bank
08/16/12
    0.344 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
04/16/12
    0.360 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
Total     30,000,000    
Commercial Paper 0.4%  
Development Bank of Singapore Ltd.
08/02/12
    0.551 %     3,989,367       3,989,367    
State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia
03/13/12
    0.240 %     3,999,227       3,999,227    
Suncorp Metway Ltd.
04/10/12
    0.480 %     4,995,933       4,995,933    
Total     12,984,527    
Repurchase Agreements 0.7%  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,018(e)
 
    0.130 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $12,958,010(e)
 
    0.160 %     12,957,953       12,957,953    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,025(e)
 
    0.180 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Total     22,957,953    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $75,936,069)
  $ 75,936,069    
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,379,227,375)
              $ 3,320,284,444    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (104,767,117 )  
Net Assets   $ 3,215,517,327    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 1,023,895,839     $ (979,989,682 )   $     $ 43,906,157     $ 92,823     $ 43,906,157    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 2,392,734    
Fannie Mae-Aces     264,929    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,919,413    
Government National Mortgage Association     522,924    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 9,276,635    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     3,940,507    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 13,217,142    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 2,725,246    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     2,374,754    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    
Abbreviation Legend  

 

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
In Active
Markets For
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 1,101,226,918     $ 72,200,114     $     $ 1,173,427,032    
Consumer Staples     114,460,440                   114,460,440    
Energy     293,994,797                   293,994,797    
Financials     150,009,201                   150,009,201    
Health Care     170,210,247                   170,210,247    
Industrials     345,338,314                   345,338,314    
Information Technology     664,926,512                   664,926,512    
Materials     267,968,494                   267,968,494    
Preferred Stocks  
Financials     20,107,181                   20,107,181    
Total Equity Securities     3,128,242,104       72,200,114             3,200,442,218    
Other  
Money Market Funds     43,906,157                   43,906,157    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           75,936,069             75,936,069    
Total Other     43,906,157       75,936,069             119,842,226    
Total   $ 3,172,148,261     $ 148,136,183     $     $ 3,320,284,444    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,259,385,149)   $ 3,200,442,218    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $43,906,157)     43,906,157    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $52,978,116)     52,978,116    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $22,957,953)     22,957,953    
Total investments (identified cost $2,379,227,375)     3,320,284,444    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     15,200,189    
Capital shares sold     1,728,679    
Dividends     4,225,099    
Interest     25,227    
Prepaid expense     33,266    
Total assets     3,341,496,904    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     75,936,069    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     38,005,215    
Capital shares purchased     11,412,899    
Investment management fees     57,170    
Distribution and service fees     15,153    
Transfer agent fees     137,145    
Administration fees     19,509    
Expense reimbursement due to Investment Manager     115,783    
Other expenses     280,634    
Total liabilities     125,979,577    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 3,215,517,327    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 2,789,898,671    
Undistributed net investment income     5,079,542    
Accumulated net realized loss     (520,517,955 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     941,057,069    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 3,215,517,327    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 84,854,299    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 728,788,063    
Class B   $ 27,040,588    
Class C   $ 330,212,887    
Class I   $ 3,119    
Class R   $ 21,165,937    
Class W   $ 3,094    
Class Z   $ 2,108,303,639    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     32,750,855    
Class B     1,343,484    
Class C     16,384,528    
Class I     137    
Class R     964,774    
Class W     139    
Class Z     92,839,032    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 22.25    
Class B   $ 20.13    
Class C   $ 20.15    
Class I   $ 22.77    
Class R   $ 21.94    
Class W   $ 22.26    
Class Z   $ 22.71    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $23.61. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 44,708,298    
Interest     5,087    
Dividends from affiliates     92,823    
Income from securities lending — net     116,064    
Foreign taxes withheld     (276,927 )  
Total income     44,645,345    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     21,081,118    
Distribution fees  
Class B     243,598    
Class C     2,571,587    
Class R     106,312    
Service fees  
Class B     81,199    
Class C     856,523    
Class W     8    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     2,052,770    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     1,581,913    
Class B     63,301    
Class C     658,740    
Class R     40,198    
Class W     5    
Class Z     3,866,307    
Administration fees     7,140,171    
Compensation of board members     62,428    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     59,396    
Custodian fees     87,235    
Printing and postage fees     219,359    
Registration fees     146,001    
Professional fees     89,605    
Line of credit interest expense     1,667    
Chief compliance officer expenses     407    
Other     212,845    
Total expenses     41,222,693    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (1,653,534 )  
Expense reductions     (4,231 )  
Total net expenses     39,564,928    
Net investment income     5,080,417    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     285,743,900    
Foreign currency translations     107,659    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (108,534 )  
Net realized gain     285,743,025    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (152,622,301 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (152,622,301 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain     133,120,724    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 138,201,141    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 5,080,417     $ 481,433    
Net realized gain     285,743,025       472,052,740    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (152,622,301 )     316,671,986    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     138,201,141       789,206,159    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class I           (5 )  
Class Z           (1,185,515 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (1,185,520 )  
Decrease in net assets from share transactions     (471,969,904 )     (946,407,700 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)           22,206    
Total decrease in net assets     (333,768,763 )     (158,364,855 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     3,549,286,090       3,707,650,945    
Net assets at end of year   $ 3,215,517,327     $ 3,549,286,090    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 5,079,542     $    

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


13



Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011(a) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      5,762,153       117,329,302       8,317,114       152,607,078    
Redemptions     (21,227,889 )     (438,105,302 )     (53,801,705 )     (945,181,516 )  
Net decrease     (15,465,736 )     (320,776,000 )     (45,484,591 )     (792,574,438 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     28,105       533,083       40,027       690,242    
Redemptions(b)      (842,848 )     (15,772,245 )     (992,338 )     (16,524,125 )  
Net decrease     (814,743 )     (15,239,162 )     (952,311 )     (15,833,883 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     745,332       14,022,626       1,011,381       17,351,175    
Redemptions     (4,551,349 )     (85,153,704 )     (6,731,226 )     (112,137,465 )  
Net decrease     (3,806,017 )     (71,131,078 )     (5,719,845 )     (94,786,290 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     748,324       14,748,479       644,301       13,156,499    
Redemptions     (1,268,025 )     (26,235,246 )     (124,463 )     (2,621,750 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (519,701 )     (11,486,767 )     519,838       10,534,749    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     395,608       8,029,454       376,788       7,024,980    
Redemptions     (412,020 )     (8,328,400 )     (290,095 )     (5,277,968 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (16,412 )     (298,946 )     86,693       1,747,012    
Class W shares  
Subscriptions                 147       2,650    
Redemptions                 (8 )     (153 )  
Net increase                 139       2,497    
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     27,905,610       591,479,176       30,141,519       555,508,512    
Distributions reinvested                 39,761       809,020    
Redemptions     (30,752,853 )     (644,517,127 )     (32,963,943 )     (611,814,879 )  
Net decrease     (2,847,243 )     (53,037,951 )     (2,782,663 )     (55,497,347 )  
Total net decrease     (23,469,852 )     (471,969,904 )     (54,332,740 )     (946,407,700 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14




Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)(b)    2008(a)(c)    2007(a)   
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.19     $ 16.75     $ 11.30     $ 20.26     $ 20.22     $ 19.53    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.02       (0.01 )     0.03       0.06       0.06       0.00 (d)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.04       4.45       5.50       (9.01 )     (0.01 )     0.69    
Total from investment operations     1.06       4.44       5.53       (8.95 )     0.05       0.69    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                 (0.08 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.08 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement           0.00 (d)      0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.25     $ 21.19     $ 16.75     $ 11.30     $ 20.26     $ 20.22    
Total return     5.00 %     26.51 %     49.09 %     (44.21 %)     0.24 %     3.53 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.33 %(f)      1.30 %(f)      1.28 %(f)      1.26 %     1.21 %(g)      1.23 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(h) 
    1.28 %(f)(i)      1.30 %(f)(i)      1.28 %(f)(i)      1.24 %(i)      1.20 %(g)(i)      1.22 %(i)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.33 %     1.30 %     1.28 %     1.26 %     1.21 %(g)      1.23 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(h) 
    1.28 %(i)      1.30 %(i)      1.28 %(i)      1.24 %(i)      1.20 %(g)(i)      1.22 %(i)   
Net investment income (loss)     0.08 %(i)      (0.05 %)(i)      0.23 %(i)      0.36 %(i)      0.29 %(g)(i)      0.01 %(i)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 728,788     $ 1,021,724     $ 1,569,860     $ 1,383,438     $ 3,024,016     $ 2,864,153    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %     69 %     21 %(j)               
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio                       54 %     58 %     42 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(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)  Effective November 10, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to November 10, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(i)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on November 10, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


15



Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)(b)    2008(a)(c)    2007(a)   
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.31     $ 15.38     $ 10.42     $ 18.83     $ 18.92     $ 18.40    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.13 )     (0.13 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (0.09 )     (0.13 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.95       4.06       5.07       (8.35 )     (0.00 )(d)      0.65    
Total from investment operations     0.82       3.93       5.00       (8.41 )     (0.09 )     0.52    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                 (0.04 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.04 )                    
Proceeds from regulatory settlement           0.00 (d)      0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 20.13     $ 19.31     $ 15.38     $ 10.42     $ 18.83     $ 18.92    
Total return     4.25 %     25.55 %     48.10 %     (44.66 %)     (0.48 %)     2.83 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.09 %(f)      2.05 %(f)      2.03 %(f)      2.01 %     1.96 %(g)      1.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(h) 
    2.03 %(f)(i)      2.05 %(f)(i)      2.03 %(f)(i)      1.99 %(i)      1.95 %(g)(i)      1.97 %(i)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.09 %     2.05 %     2.03 %     2.01 %     1.96 %(g)      1.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(h) 
    2.03 %(i)      2.05 %(i)      2.03 %(i)      1.99 %(i)      1.95 %(g)(i)      1.97 %(i)   
Net investment loss     (0.68 %)(i)      (0.78 %)(i)      (0.52 %)(i)      (0.39 %)(i)      (0.46 %)(g)(i)      (0.71 %)(i)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 27,041     $ 41,675     $ 47,847     $ 44,407     $ 118,307     $ 156,923    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %     69 %     21 %(j)               
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio                       54 %     58 %     42 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(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)  Effective November 10, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to November 10, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(i)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on November 10, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)(b)    2008(a)(c)    2007(a)   
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 19.34     $ 15.40     $ 10.44     $ 18.86     $ 18.94     $ 18.43    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.13 )     (0.13 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )     (0.08 )     (0.13 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.94       4.07       5.07       (8.36 )     (0.00 )(d)      0.64    
Total from investment operations     0.81       3.94       5.00       (8.42 )     (0.08 )     0.51    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                 (0.04 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.04 )                    
Proceeds from regulatory settlement           0.00 (d)      0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 20.15     $ 19.34     $ 15.40     $ 10.44     $ 18.86     $ 18.94    
Total return     4.19 %     25.58 %     48.00 %     (44.64 %)     (0.42 %)     2.77 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.09 %(f)      2.05 %(f)      2.03 %(f)      2.01 %     1.96 %(g)      1.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(h) 
    2.03 %(f)(i)      2.05 %(f)(i)      2.03 %(f)(i)      1.99 %(i)      1.95 %(g)(i)      1.97 %(i)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.09 %     2.05 %     2.03 %     2.01 %     1.96 %(g)      1.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(h) 
    2.03 %(i)      2.05 %(i)      2.03 %(i)      1.99 %(i)      1.95 %(g)(i)      1.97 %(i)   
Net investment loss     (0.67 %)(i)      (0.78 %)(i)      (0.52 %)(i)      (0.39 %)(i)      (0.46 %)(g)(i)      (0.74 %)(i)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 330,213     $ 390,384     $ 399,082     $ 384,025     $ 891,076     $ 832,852    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %     69 %     21 %(j)               
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio                       54 %     58 %     42 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(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)  Effective November 10, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to November 10, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(i)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on November 10, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.55     $ 18.29    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.13       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.09       3.29    
Total from investment operations     1.22       3.30    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.04 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.04 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.77     $ 21.55    
Total return     5.66 %     18.05 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.89 %(c)      0.88 %(c)(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      0.88 %(c)(f)      0.88 %(c)(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.89 %     0.88 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      0.88 %(f)      0.88 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income     0.64 %(f)      0.06 %(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 11,201    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)(b)    2008(a)(c)    2007(a)   
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 20.94     $ 16.60     $ 11.20     $ 20.13     $ 20.14     $ 19.49    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.03 )     (0.05 )     (0.00 )(d)      0.02       0.01       (0.08 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.03       4.39       5.45       (8.95 )     (0.02 )     0.73    
Total from investment operations     1.00       4.34       5.45       (8.93 )     (0.01 )     0.65    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                 (0.05 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.05 )                    
Proceeds from regulatory settlement           0.00 (d)      0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 21.94     $ 20.94     $ 16.60     $ 11.20     $ 20.13     $ 20.14    
Total return     4.78 %     26.14 %     48.79 %     (44.36 %)     (0.05 %)     3.34 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.58 %(f)      1.55 %(f)      1.53 %(f)      1.51 %     1.46 %(g)      1.48 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(h) 
    1.53 %(f)(i)      1.55 %(f)(i)      1.53 %(f)(i)      1.49 %(i)      1.45 %(g)(i)      1.47 %(i)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.58 %     1.55 %     1.53 %     1.51 %     1.46 %(g)      1.48 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(h) 
    1.53 %(i)      1.55 %(i)      1.53 %(i)      1.49 %(i)      1.45 %(g)(i)      1.47 %(i)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.16 %)(i)      (0.27 %)(i)      (0.02 %)(i)      0.15 %(i)      0.06 %(g)(i)      (0.42 %)(i)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 21,166     $ 20,548     $ 14,848     $ 9,941     $ 11,860     $ 3,669    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %     69 %     21 %(j)               
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio                       54 %     58 %     42 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(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)  Effective November 10, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to November 10, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(i)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on November 10, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.20     $ 17.98    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.02       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.04       3.21    
Total from investment operations     1.06       3.22    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.26     $ 21.20    
Total return     5.00 %     17.91 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.29 %(c)      1.28 %(c)(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.26 %(c)(f)      1.28 %(c)(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.29 %     1.28 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.26 %(f)      1.28 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income     0.11 %(f)      0.17 %(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)(b)    2008(a)(c)    2007(a)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.57     $ 17.02     $ 11.47     $ 20.63     $ 20.58     $ 19.82    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.07       0.04       0.07       0.11       0.11       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     1.07       4.52       5.60       (9.17 )     (0.01 )     0.71    
Total from investment operations     1.14       4.56       5.67       (9.06 )     0.10       0.76    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.01 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.05 )        
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.01 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.05 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement           0.00 (d)      0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 22.71     $ 21.57     $ 17.02     $ 11.47     $ 20.63     $ 20.58    
Total return     5.29 %     26.81 %     49.55 %     (44.09 %)     0.46 %     3.83 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.08 %(f)      1.05 %(f)      1.03 %(f)      1.01 %     0.96 %(g)      0.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(h) 
    1.03 %(f)(i)      1.05 %(f)(i)      1.03 %(f)(i)      0.99 %(i)      0.95 %(g)(i)      0.97 %(i)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.08 %     1.05 %     1.03 %     1.01 %     0.96 %(g)      0.98 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(h) 
    1.03 %(i)      1.05 %(i)      1.03 %(i)      0.99 %(i)      0.95 %(g)(i)      0.97 %(i)   
Net investment income     0.34 %(i)      0.24 %(i)      0.48 %(i)      0.63 %(i)      0.54 %(g)(i)      0.25 %(i)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,108,304     $ 2,063,751     $ 1,676,013     $ 1,329,782     $ 2,335,800     $ 2,044,397    
Portfolio turnover     65 %     67 %     69 %     21 %(j)               
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Growth Master Portfolio                       54 %     58 %     42 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(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)  Effective November 10, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to November 10, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(i)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on November 10, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Marsico Growth Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing


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service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price


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on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the settlement of purchases and sales of securities.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012

At February 29, 2012, the Fund had no outstanding derivatives.

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (108,534 )  

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $    

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
    16    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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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Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.


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Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by of the Fund. The primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below). The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.56% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.65% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

To the extent that the Fund is not benefitting from a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee through June 30, 2012. In the absence of a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the management fee waiver for the Fund would be calculated as follows:

Fund average daily net assets*   Management
fee waiver
 
Assets up to $18 billion     0.00 %  
Assets in excess of $18 billion
and up to $21 billion
    0.05    
Assets in excess of $21 billion     0.10    

 

*  For purposes of the calculation, "Assets" are aggregate assets of the Fund and other affiliated funds managed by the Investment Manager and sub-advised by Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, no management fees were waived for the Fund.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investments of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.22% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 11, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $10,051.

Compensation of Board Members

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under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.19    
Class R     0.19    
Class W     0.17    
Class Z     0.19    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $4,091.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.


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The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $225,750 for Class A, $19,348 for Class B and $13,676 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.29 %  
Class B     2.04    
Class C     2.04    
Class I     0.87    
Class R     1.54    
Class W     1.29    
Class Z     1.04    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.45 %  
Class B     2.20    
Class C     2.20    
Class I     1.07    
Class R     1.70    
Class W     1.45    
Class Z     1.20    

 

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales, deferred trustees expense, capital loss carryforwards, late year ordinary losses and post-October losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ (875 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     875    
Paid-in capital        


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Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $     $ 1,185,520    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 5,422,996    
Undistributed long-term capital gains        
Unrealized appreciation     906,268,507    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,414,015,937 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 934,446,959    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (28,178,452 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 906,268,507    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 142,094,569    
2018     322,911,728    
Total   $ 465,006,297    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $312,633,455 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat late year ordinary losses of $219,033 and post-October capital losses of $20,723,096 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $2,078,584,700 and $2,486,019,310, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 28, 2011, the Fund received payments of $22,206 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds


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from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $84,854,299 were on loan, secured by U.S. government securities valued at $11,374,238 and by cash collateral of $75,936,069 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 10, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $140.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

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has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 11, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 11, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period June 27, 2011 through July 8, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $100 million. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $4,163,636 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.33%.

Note 12. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 13. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 14. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services


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are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and rule in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Marsico Growth 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 Marsico Growth Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


37



Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


39



Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Marsico Growth 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1246 C (4/12)




Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  11  
Statement of Operations   13  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  14  
Financial Highlights   16  
Notes to Financial Statements   22  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  34  
Federal Income Tax Information   35  
Fund Governance   36  
Important Information About
This Report
  45  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.02% without sales charge.

g  In a difficult period for international stocks, the fund held up better than its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net).1

g  Sector allocations and stock selection in the information technology and industrials sectors aided performance. The impact of currency fluctuations and stock selection in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors detracted from results.

Portfolio Management

James G. Gendelman has managed the fund since 2000. He is associated with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico), investment subadviser to the fund. In 2010, Munish Malhotra joined James G. Gendelman as co-manager of the fund.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) retained Marsico to serve as investment subadviser to the Columbia Marsico funds. As an investment subadviser, Marsico makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the fund. Marsico is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marsico is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

1The MSCI Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. As of May 27, 2010, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net) consisted of the following 22 developed market country indices: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan the Netherlands, new Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –6.02%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –7.45%  
  MSCI EAFE Index (Net)  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


1



Performance InformationColumbia Marsico International Opportunities 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico International Opportunities 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     19,865       18,729    
Class B     18,413       18,413    
Class C     18,428       18,428    
Class I*     20,091       n/a    
Class R*     19,381       n/a    
Class Z     20,369       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   Z  
Inception   08/01/00   08/01/00   08/01/00   09/27/10   01/23/06   08/01/00  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without  
1-year     –6.02       –11.43       –6.78       –11.44       –6.78       –7.71       –5.11       –6.28       –5.84    
5-year     –2.17       –3.33       –2.91       –3.25       –2.91       –2.91       –1.95       –2.42       –1.94    
10-year     7.10       6.48       6.29       6.29       6.30       6.30       7.23       6.84       7.37    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's Class A shares, the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-fund/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012

    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       1,064.40       1,017.50       7.60       7.42       1.48 %  
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,060.10       1,013.67       11.52       11.27       2.25 %  
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,060.10       1,013.72       11.47       11.22       2.24 %  
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,065.70       1,019.44       5.60       5.47       1.09 %  
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,062.70       1,016.21       8.92       8.72       1.74 %  
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,065.20       1,018.60       6.47       6.32       1.26 %  

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Marsico International Opportunities 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     11.24    
Class B     10.58    
Class C     10.59    
Class I     11.52    
Class R     11.19    
Class Z     11.44    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.02% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), returned –7.45%. The fund's stock selection in the information technology and industrials sectors helped mitigate losses in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors. An underweight allocation to the weak-performing financials, utilities and materials sectors also benefited results. The impact of currency activity was negative for the period.

Stock selection delivered mixed results

Stock selection in the information technology and industrials sectors aided results. Argentinean e-commerce company MercadoLibre (1.5% of net assets) experienced a strong stock price gain. Semiconductor positions Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and ASML Holding (2.0% and 1.5% of net assets, respectively) posted solid results. In the industrials sector, jet engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce, Canadian National Railway and Japan-based industrial robotics company FANUC (1.2%, 2.5% and 2.0% of net assets, respectively) each posted strong returns.

Materials holdings were led by ThyssenKrupp, a diversified materials and technology conglomerate, and Novozymes (1.1% of net assets), a biotechnology company. ThyssenKrupp was sold. Brazilian real estate company BR Malls Participações (1.7% of net assets) was a meaningful contributor to performance.

Stock selection in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors hurt performance. In the former, Hong Kong-based manufacturer, exporter and distributor of retail goods Li & Fung (1.0% of net assets), casino firm Genting Singapore and Brazilian professional education company Anhanguera Educacional Participações all declined markedly in price. The latter two stocks were sold from the fund. Oil and gas exploration firms OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações and Pacific Rubiales Energy (2.3% and 1.1% of net assets, respectively) declined sharply as well.

In the financials sector, Citigroup (1.5% of net assets), which has a growing emerging markets presence, and Barclays were poor performers. We sold Barclays from the portfolio. Meanwhile, an overweight allocation to the weak-performing information technology sector and underweights in the strong consumer staples and health care sectors restrained fund performance.

Currency fluctuations hurt results

Fluctuations in currencies were an additional source of fund underperformance during the period. From early April through early August 2011, about half of the fund's Japanese yen-denominated holdings were hedged into U.S. dollars. This was a capital preservation strategy based on our view that the yen was significantly overvalued relative to the dollar on a purchasing power parity basis. However, the yen continued to appreciate versus the dollar and other major currencies. Thus, the hedge detracted from performance. We unwound the hedge after Standard & Poor's downgraded its rating on long-term U.S. government debt in August, as we thought currencies such as the yen might continue to strengthen against the dollar and euro.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Looking ahead

During the period, we increased the fund's allocation to the information technology and health care sectors, while reducing its weight in the materials, financials and industrials sectors. Within financials, we significantly cut the fund's exposure to European financial companies. In general, we are focusing on investments with company- and industry-specific growth drivers rather than macro-dependent growth catalysts. We are emphasizing firms that we believe are capable of compounding their earnings growth even in an environment of slower global economic growth. These firms have established global footprints, high quality assets, strong balance sheets, solid top-line growth and an ability to gain market share.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for this fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity investments are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

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.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Country breakdown1

(at 02/29/12) (%)

Argentina     2.5    
Belgium     2.6    
Brazil     4.0    
Canada     4.3    
China     7.0    
Denmark     3.1    
France     4.7    
Germany     4.6    
Hong Kong     2.8    
India     0.9    
Ireland     3.2    
Israel     1.0    
Japan     10.9    
Mexico     1.0    
Netherlands     5.5    
South Korea     1.7    
Spain     1.6    
Sweden     3.1    
Switzerland     11.6    
Taiwan     2.0    
United Kingdom     15.0    
United States     5.1    
Other2     1.8    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

(at 02/29/12) (%)

Standard Chartered PLC
(United Kingdom)
    2.8    
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Japan)     2.7    
Anheuser-Bush InBev NV
(Belgium)
    2.6    
Millicom International
Cellular SA, SDR (Sweden)
    2.6    
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares
(Switzerland)
    2.6    
Canadian National Railway Co.
(Canada)
    2.6    
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
Shares (Switzerland)
    2.6    
Julius Baer Group Ltd.
(Switzerland)
    2.5    
British Sky Broadcasting
Group PLC (United Kingdom)
    2.5    
China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd.
(Hong Kong)
    2.5    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated Money Market Fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 98.3%  
ARGENTINA 2.5%  
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A     277,259     $ 5,827,984    
MercadoLibre, Inc.     92,364       8,987,941    
Total     14,815,925    
BELGIUM 2.6%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV     229,233       15,398,621    
BRAZIL 4.0%  
BR Malls Participacoes SA     758,400       9,839,657    
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA(a)     1,391,300       13,797,548    
Total     23,637,205    
CANADA 4.3%  
Canadian National Railway Co.     194,994       15,012,588    
IMAX Corp.(a)(b)     151,884       3,876,080    
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.     234,282       6,802,690    
Total     25,691,358    
CHINA 7.0%  
Baidu, Inc., ADR(a)     95,852       13,102,968    
Belle International Holdings Ltd.     4,705,000       7,735,072    
China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd.     8,002,000       14,303,076    
CNOOC Ltd.     2,681,300       6,088,182    
Total     41,229,298    
DENMARK 3.1%  
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B     84,386       11,832,852    
Novozymes A/S, Class B(b)     212,469       6,320,309    
Total     18,153,161    
FRANCE 4.7%  
Pernod-Ricard SA     60,613       6,271,407    
Publicis Groupe SA     111,396       6,094,573    
Schneider Electric SA     140,404       9,541,940    
Unibail-Rodamco SE     31,032       5,994,868    
Total     27,902,788    
GERMANY 4.6%  
Adidas AG     115,002       9,036,745    
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     126,619       11,712,454    
Infineon Technologies AG(a)     631,716       6,388,850    
Total     27,138,049    
HONG KONG 2.8%  
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.     2,837,000       10,693,062    
Li & Fung Ltd.     2,670,000       6,088,518    
Total     16,781,580    
INDIA 0.9%  
ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR     150,548       5,464,892    
IRELAND 3.2%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     203,320       12,105,673    
CRH PLC     323,478       6,937,093    
Total     19,042,766    
ISRAEL 1.0%  
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)     101,920       5,927,667    
JAPAN 10.9%  
Canon, Inc.     206,200       9,403,388    
FANUC CORP.     66,200       12,034,190    
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.     404,400       15,532,111    
Hoya Corp.     267,300       6,241,078    
Marubeni Corp.     856,000       6,120,627    
Rakuten, Inc.     8,882       8,827,954    
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.     270,000       6,328,396    
Total     64,487,744    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
MEXICO 1.0%  
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V(b)     1,970,300     $ 6,132,830    
NETHERLANDS 5.5%  
ASML Holding NV     196,447       9,029,555    
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A     172,612       7,453,386    
Sensata Technologies Holding NV(a)(b)     363,388       11,773,772    
Yandex NV, Class A(a)     197,117       4,198,592    
Total     32,455,305    
SOUTH KOREA 1.7%  
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     9,613       10,337,473    
SPAIN 1.6%  
Inditex SA     101,097       9,335,467    
SWEDEN 3.1%  
Elekta AB, Class B     65,066       3,048,371    
Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR     136,726       15,321,957    
Total     18,370,328    
SWITZERLAND 11.6%  
Julius Baer Group Ltd.     377,196       14,780,146    
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares     247,432       15,124,339    
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares     85,571       14,897,129    
Swatch Group AG (The)     26,540       12,033,501    
Xstrata PLC     628,027       11,989,538    
Total     68,824,653    
TAIWAN 2.0%  
Taiwan Semiconductor
Manufacturing Co., Ltd., ADR
    815,554       11,841,844    
UNITED KINGDOM 15.1  
ARM Holdings PLC     824,962       7,474,301    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC     1,369,768       14,600,399    
Experian PLC     604,156       9,087,691    
Reed Elsevier PLC     686,951       6,016,251    
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(a)     555,532       7,194,099    
Shire PLC     276,913       9,683,089    
Standard Chartered PLC     643,441       16,557,544    
Tullow Oil PLC     533,923       12,528,917    
Weir Group PLC (The)     174,384       5,842,623    
Total     88,984,914    
UNITED STATES 5.1%  
Citigroup, Inc.     275,183       9,169,098    
Las Vegas Sands Corp.(a)     124,524       6,924,780    
Perrigo Co.     29,723       3,063,252    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     94,980       11,258,929    
Total     30,416,059    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $467,172,769)
  $ 582,369,927    
Money Market Funds 1.8%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)     10,488,856     $ 10,488,856    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $10,488,856)
  $ 10,488,856    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 2.5%  
Repurchase Agreements 2.5%  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $7,761,107(e)
    0.160 %   $ 7,761,073     $ 7,761,073    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,025(e)
    0.180 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $2,000,016(e)
    0.290 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Total     14,761,073    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $14,761,073)
  $ 14,761,073    
Total Investments
(Cost: $492,422,698)
              $ 607,619,856    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (15,585,625 )  
Net Assets   $ 592,034,231    

 

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012

Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
UBS Securities LLC   March 1, 2012   318,019
(USD)
  25,488,098
(JPY)
  $
  $ (3,474
)  
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.   March 5, 2012   2,644,326
(CHF)
  2,925,852
(USD)
  2,975
 
 
J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc.   March 5, 2012   457,409
(USD)
  287,124
(GBP)
 
  (623
)  
Total               $ 2,975     $ (4,097 )  

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (unaudited)

The following table represents the portfolio investments of the Fund by industry classifications as a percentage of net assets at February 29, 2012:

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Value
 
Aerospace & Defense     1.2 %   $ 7,194,099    
Automobiles     4.6       27,244,565    
Beverages     3.7       21,670,029    
Capital Markets     2.5       14,780,146    
Chemicals     2.3       13,773,695    
Commercial Banks     3.7       22,022,436    
Construction Materials     1.2       6,937,093    
Distributors     1.0       6,088,518    
Diversified Financial Services     1.5       9,169,098    
Diversified Telecommunication Services     2.4       14,303,076    
Electrical Equipment     3.6       21,315,711    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components
    1.1       6,241,078    
Food & Staples Retailing     1.0       6,132,830    
Food Products     2.6       15,124,339    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     0.5       3,048,371    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     4.1       24,011,693    
Internet & Catalog Retail     1.5       8,827,953    

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (cont.)

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
 
Value
 
Internet Software & Services     4.4 %   $ 26,289,501    
IT Services     2.0       12,105,673    
Machinery     3.0       17,876,813    
Media     5.2       30,587,303    
Metals & Mining     2.0       11,989,538    
Office Electronics     1.6       9,403,388    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     6.6       39,217,338    
Pharmaceuticals     6.7       39,476,322    
Professional Services     1.5       9,087,690    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)     1.0       5,994,868    
Real Estate Management & Development     4.5       26,861,115    
Road & Rail     2.5       15,012,588    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment     7.6       45,072,024    
Software     1.0       5,927,667    
Specialty Retail     2.9       17,070,538    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     3.6       21,070,245    
Trading Companies & Distributors     1.0       6,120,628    
Wireless Telecommunication Services     2.6       15,321,958    
Other(1)     4.3       25,249,929    
Total       $ 607,619,856    

 

(1)  Includes affiliated money market funds.

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 282,769,928     $ (272,281,072 )   $     $ 10,488,856     $ 12,972     $ 10,488,856    

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 5,556,174    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     2,360,138    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 7,916,312    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 2,725,246    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     2,374,754    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 326,507    
Fannie Mae REMICS     275,343    
Fannie Mae-Aces     2,775    
Federal Farm Credit Bank     24,674    
Federal Home Loan Banks     26,538    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp     62,556    
Federal National Mortgage Association     77,156    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     132,490    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     37,004    
Freddie Mac Reference REMIC     9    
Freddie Mac REMICS     256,456    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     334,671    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     298,381    
Government National Mortgage Association     107,067    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     73,837    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     4,536    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 2,040,000    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

SDR  Swedish Depositary Receipt

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012

Currency Legend

CHF  Swiss Franc

GBP  Pound Sterling

JPY  Japanese Yen

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 27,887,773     $ 107,013,043     $     $ 134,900,816    
Consumer Staples     6,132,830       36,794,368             42,927,198    
Energy     20,600,238       18,617,100             39,217,338    
Financials     24,473,648       54,354,016             78,827,664    
Health Care     3,063,252       39,461,440             42,524,692    
Industrials     26,786,359       49,821,169             76,607,528    
Information Technology     56,164,685       48,874,646             105,039,331    
Materials     7,453,386       25,246,941             32,700,327    
Telecommunication Services           29,625,033             29,625,033    
Total Equity Securities     172,562,171       409,807,756             582,369,927    
Other  
Money Market Funds     10,488,856                   10,488,856    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           14,761,073             14,761,073    
Total Other     10,488,856       14,761,073             25,249,929    
Investments in Securities     183,051,027       424,568,829             607,619,856    
Derivatives(c)  
Assets  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           2,975             2,975    
Liabilities  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           (4,097 )           (4,097 )  
Total   $ 183,051,027     $ 424,567,707     $     $ 607,618,734    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

(c)  Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $467,172,769)   $ 582,369,927    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $10,488,856)     10,488,856    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $14,761,073)     14,761,073    
Total investments (identified cost $492,422,698)     607,619,856    
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     2,975    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     3,141,358    
Capital shares sold     142,677    
Dividends     228,514    
Interest     2,147    
Reclaims     212,965    
Prepaid expense     13,846    
Total assets     611,364,338    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     14,761,073    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     4,097    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     3,048,948    
Capital shares purchased     1,068,318    
Investment management fees     13,088    
Distribution and service fees     1,653    
Transfer agent fees     110,375    
Administration fees     3,599    
Chief compliance officer expenses     30    
Other expenses     318,926    
Total liabilities     19,330,107    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 592,034,231    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,213,567,354    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (5,656,758 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (731,062,114 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     115,197,158    
Foreign currency translations     (10,287 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (1,122 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 592,034,231    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 14,162,596    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 99,757,318    
Class B   $ 8,381,219    
Class C   $ 25,608,152    
Class I   $ 2,581    
Class R   $ 1,640,388    
Class Z   $ 456,644,573    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     8,874,602    
Class B     791,920    
Class C     2,417,915    
Class I     224    
Class R     146,564    
Class Z     39,899,843    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 11.24    
Class B   $ 10.58    
Class C   $ 10.59    
Class I   $ 11.52    
Class R   $ 11.19    
Class Z   $ 11.44    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $11.93. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 15,466,786    
Interest     3,041    
Dividends from affiliates     12,972    
Income from securities lending — net     70,677    
Foreign taxes withheld     (1,529,117 )  
Total income     14,024,359    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     6,822,834    
Distribution fees  
Class B     81,657    
Class C     232,453    
Class R     11,301    
Service fees  
Class B     27,219    
Class C     77,485    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     280,993    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     210,460    
Class B     19,397    
Class C     58,809    
Class R     4,017    
Class Z     1,267,710    
Administration fees     1,825,542    
Compensation of board members     27,125    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     54,903    
Custodian fees     303,030    
Printing and postage fees     102,082    
Registration fees     67,870    
Professional fees     78,716    
Chief compliance officer expenses     198    
Other     43,408    
Total expenses     11,597,209    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (100 )  
Expense reductions     (1,151 )  
Total net expenses     11,595,958    
Net investment income     2,428,401    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     46,904,319    
Foreign currency translations     (5,111,672 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (3,362,094 )  
Net realized gain     38,430,553    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (139,690,247 )  
Foreign currency translations     (141,662 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (1,122 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (139,833,031 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (101,402,478 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (98,974,077 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 2,428,401     $ 6,866,186    
Net realized gain     38,430,553       108,195,264    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (139,833,031 )     111,833,971    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (98,974,077 )     226,895,421    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Class A           (2,126,667 )  
Class B           (145,433 )  
Class C           (384,816 )  
Class I           (45 )  
Class R           (47,942 )  
Class Z           (16,573,174 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (19,278,077 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (488,348,486 )     (231,232,918 )  
Total decrease in net assets     (587,322,563 )     (23,615,574 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     1,179,356,794       1,202,972,368    
Net assets at end of year   $ 592,034,231     $ 1,179,356,794    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (5,656,758 )   $ (17,430,894 )  

 

(a)  Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011(a) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      1,273,100       13,913,096       2,119,700       22,676,105    
Distributions reinvested                 146,443       1,688,472    
Redemptions     (4,255,513 )     (46,769,929 )     (7,292,262 )     (77,771,444 )  
Net decrease     (2,982,413 )     (32,856,833 )     (5,026,119 )     (53,406,867 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     8,257       87,801       14,408       152,091    
Distributions reinvested                 7,480       81,905    
Redemptions(b)      (526,165 )     (5,413,370 )     (585,741 )     (5,911,646 )  
Net decrease     (517,908 )     (5,325,569 )     (563,853 )     (5,677,650 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     64,246       671,759       222,454       2,296,758    
Distributions reinvested                 26,131       286,394    
Redemptions     (1,150,108 )     (11,781,850 )     (1,418,826 )     (14,386,031 )  
Net decrease     (1,085,862 )     (11,110,091 )     (1,170,241 )     (11,802,879 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     479       5,731       3,437,886       40,775,054    
Redemptions     (2,806,050 )     (33,452,888 )     (632,091 )     (7,449,298 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,805,571 )     (33,447,157 )     2,805,795       33,325,756    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     20,559       222,038       61,056       665,184    
Distributions reinvested                 4,027       46,355    
Redemptions     (126,968 )     (1,340,977 )     (145,225 )     (1,633,266 )  
Net decrease     (106,409 )     (1,118,939 )     (80,142 )     (921,727 )  
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     6,287,545       72,299,881       15,136,249       163,525,915    
Distributions reinvested                 530,078       6,179,224    
Redemptions     (44,241,556 )     (476,789,778 )     (33,235,664 )     (362,454,690 )  
Net decrease     (37,954,011 )     (404,489,897 )     (17,569,337 )     (192,749,551 )  
Total net decrease     (45,452,174 )     (488,348,486 )     (21,603,897 )     (231,232,918 )  

 

(a)  Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, it any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.96     $ 10.00     $ 6.76     $ 14.58     $ 14.85    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.01       0.05       0.05       0.12 (a)      0.14 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.73 )     2.08       3.44       (7.82 )     1.54    
Total from investment operations     (0.72 )     2.13       3.49       (7.70 )     1.68    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.17 )     (0.25 )           (0.16 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.12 )     (1.79 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.17 )     (0.25 )     (0.12 )     (1.95 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.24     $ 11.96     $ 10.00     $ 6.76     $ 14.58    
Total return     (6.02 %)     21.39 %     51.97 %     (53.26 %)     10.55 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.53 %     1.51 %(e)      1.47 %     1.52 %     1.44 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.53 %(g)      1.51 %(e)(g)      1.47 %(g)      1.52 %(g)      1.44 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.53 %     1.51 %     1.47 %     1.52 %     1.44 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.53 %(g)      1.51 %(g)      1.47 %(g)      1.52 %(g)      1.44 %(g)   
Net investment income     0.06 %(g)      0.47 %(g)      0.50 %(g)      1.05 %(g)      0.90 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 99,757     $ 141,821     $ 168,801     $ 198,012     $ 599,356    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %     116 %     117 %     116 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.35     $ 9.51     $ 6.38     $ 13.87     $ 14.23    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.07 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )     0.03 (a)      0.03 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.70 )     1.98       3.27       (7.40 )     1.46    
Total from investment operations     (0.77 )     1.95       3.24       (7.37 )     1.49    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.11 )     (0.11 )           (0.06 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.12 )     (1.79 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.11 )     (0.11 )     (0.12 )     (1.85 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.58     $ 11.35     $ 9.51     $ 6.38     $ 13.87    
Total return     (6.78 %)     20.50 %     50.91 %     (53.60 %)     9.68 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.27 %     2.26 %(e)      2.22 %     2.27 %     2.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      2.27 %(g)      2.26 %(e)(g)      2.22 %(g)      2.27 %(g)      2.19 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.27 %     2.26 %     2.22 %     2.27 %     2.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      2.27 %(g)      2.26 %(g)      2.22 %(g)      2.27 %(g)      2.19 %(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.65 %)(g)      (0.27 %)(g)      (0.35 %)(g)      0.32 %(g)      0.22 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 8,381     $ 14,862     $ 17,810     $ 15,281     $ 44,224    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %     116 %     117 %     116 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.36     $ 9.51     $ 6.39     $ 13.88     $ 14.24    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.07 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )     0.03 (a)      0.02 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.70 )     1.99       3.26       (7.40 )     1.47    
Total from investment operations     (0.77 )     1.96       3.23       (7.37 )     1.49    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.11 )     (0.11 )           (0.06 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.12 )     (1.79 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.11 )     (0.11 )     (0.12 )     (1.85 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.59     $ 11.36     $ 9.51     $ 6.39     $ 13.88    
Total return     (6.78 %)     20.60 %     50.67 %     (53.57 %)     9.67 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.28 %     2.26 %(e)      2.22 %     2.27 %     2.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      2.28 %(g)      2.26 %(e)(g)      2.22 %(g)      2.27 %(g)      2.19 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.28 %     2.26 %     2.22 %     2.27 %     2.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      2.28 %(g)      2.26 %(g)      2.22 %(g)      2.27 %(g)      2.19 %(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.68 %)(g)      (0.30 %)(g)      (0.35 %)(g)      0.30 %(g)      0.16 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 25,608     $ 39,789     $ 44,466     $ 38,668     $ 109,553    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %     116 %     117 %     116 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.14     $ 11.18    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.12       (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.74 )     1.17    
Total from investment operations     (0.62 )     1.16    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.20 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.20 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.52     $ 12.14    
Total return     (5.11 %)     10.44 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.12 %     1.10 %(c)(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.12 %(f)      1.10 %(c)(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.12 %     1.10 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.12 %(f)      1.10 %(c)(f)   
Net investment income (loss)     1.00 %(f)      (0.24 %)(c)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 34,072    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.94     $ 9.99     $ 6.73     $ 14.56     $ 14.84    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02 )     0.01       0.01       0.06 (a)      0.08 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.73 )     2.09       3.45       (7.77 )     1.56    
Total from investment operations     (0.75 )     2.10       3.46       (7.71 )     1.64    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.15 )     (0.20 )           (0.13 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.12 )     (1.79 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.15 )     (0.20 )     (0.12 )     (1.92 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.19     $ 11.94     $ 9.99     $ 6.73     $ 14.56    
Total return     (6.28 %)     21.08 %     51.73 %     (53.40 %)     10.26 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.77 %     1.76 %(e)      1.72 %     1.77 %     1.69 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.77 %(g)      1.76 %(e)(g)      1.72 %(g)      1.77 %(g)      1.69 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.77 %     1.76 %     1.72 %     1.77 %     1.69 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.77 %(g)      1.76 %(g)      1.72 %(g)      1.77 %(g)      1.69 %(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.17 %)(g)      0.12 %(g)      0.15 %(g)      0.58 %(g)      0.51 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,640     $ 3,020     $ 3,327     $ 2,592     $ 3,724    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %     116 %     117 %     116 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.15     $ 10.15     $ 6.87     $ 14.79     $ 15.04    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.04       0.07       0.06       0.15 (a)      0.20 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.75 )     2.13       3.52       (7.95 )     1.54    
Total from investment operations     (0.71 )     2.20       3.58       (7.80 )     1.74    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.20 )     (0.30 )           (0.20 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.12 )     (1.79 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.20 )     (0.30 )     (0.12 )     (1.99 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.44     $ 12.15     $ 10.15     $ 6.87     $ 14.79    
Total return     (5.84 %)     21.75 %     52.47 %     (53.17 %)     10.77 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.28 %     1.26 %(e)      1.22 %     1.27 %     1.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.28 %(g)      1.26 %(e)(g)      1.22 %(g)      1.27 %(g)      1.19 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.28 %     1.26 %     1.22 %     1.27 %     1.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.28 %(g)      1.26 %(g)      1.22 %(g)      1.27 %(g)      1.19 %(g)   
Net investment income     0.38 %(g)      0.67 %(g)      0.65 %(g)      1.32 %(g)      1.23 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 456,645     $ 945,793     $ 968,569     $ 824,068     $ 2,491,232    
Portfolio turnover     86 %     105 %     116 %     117 %     116 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.04 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange


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rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

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on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the settlement of purchase and sales of securities and to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012  
    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives  
Risk Exposure Category   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value  
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 2,975     Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 4,097    

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (3,362,094 )  

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (1,122 )  

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts     1,019    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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


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include possible delays in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


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Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below). The Management fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.80% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

To the extent that the Fund is not benefitting from a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee through June 30, 2012. In the absence of a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the management fee waiver for the Fund would be calculated as follows:

Fund Average Daily Net Assets*   Management
Fee Waiver
 
Assets up to $6 billion     0.00 %  
Assets in excess of $6 billion
and up to $10 billion
    0.05    
Assets in excess of $10 billion     0.10    

 

*  For purposes of the calculation, "Assets" are aggregate assets of the Fund and other affiliated funds managed by the Investment Manager and sub-advised by Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, no management fees were waived for the Fund.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investments of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.22% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee


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based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 11, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $3,458.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by Columbia. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.18    
Class C     0.19    
Class R     0.18    
Class Z     0.18    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $1,140.


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Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $21,012 for Class A, $19,493 for Class B and $781 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class B     2.35    
Class C     2.35    
Class I     1.25    
Class R     1.85    
Class Z     1.35    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class B     2.35    
Class C     2.35    
Class I     1.21    
Class R     1.85    
Class Z     1.35    


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Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the Year Ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales, passive foreign investment companies (PFIC) adjustments, post-October losses, foreign currency transactions, recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments, net operating loss reclassifications, and capital loss carryforward. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net
investment income
  $ 9,345,735    
Accumulated net realized loss     7,846,260    
Paid-in capital     (17,191,995 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

    Year ended
February 29,
  Year ended
February 28,
 
    2012   2011  
Ordinary income   $     $ 19,278,077    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized appreciation     101,411,633    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $506,210,575 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 107,544,632    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (6,135,351 )  
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation   $ 101,409,281    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 289,767,420    
2018     420,548,594    
Total   $ 710,316,014    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However,


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management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $58,117,110 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $12,567,186 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $725,288,704 and $1,207,621,207, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous securities lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $14,162,596 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $14,761,073 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have invested a portion of the assets utilized in connection with the expense offset arrangement in an


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income-producing asset if they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2010 through July 10, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $11.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 63.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 11, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 11, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period June 27, 2011 through July 8, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $100 million. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.


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Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure. On March 8, 2012, an unaffiliated shareholder of the Fund redeemed $68,759,536, which represented approximately 12% of the Fund's net assets as of that date.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their


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contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Marsico International Opportunities 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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Foreign taxes paid during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 of $1,459,679 are expected to be passed through to shareholders. This represents $0.03 per share. Eligible shareholders may claim this amount as a foreign tax credit.

Gross income derived from sources within foreign countries was $14,639,182 ($0.28 per share) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc., since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Interim Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010, Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010.  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Marsico International Opportunities 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1276 C (4/12)




Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Manager's Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  13  
Statement of Operations   15  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  16  
Financial Highlights   18  
Notes to Financial Statements   27  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  38  
Federal Income Tax Information   39  
Fund Governance   40  
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 securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice.

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –1.75% without sales charge.

g  The fund lagged its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index,1 which returned 1.45%.

g  Most of the underperformance came from disappointing stock selection, particularly in the industrials and consumer staples sectors.

Portfolio Management

Lori J. Ensinger has co-managed the fund since its inception in 2001 and transitioned to Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) as part of its acquisition of the long-term asset management business of the fund's previous investment adviser from Bank of America in May of 2010.

David I. Hoffman has co-managed the fund since 2004 and transitioned to the Investment Manager as part of its acquisition of the long-term asset management business of the fund's previous investment adviser from Bank of America in May of 2010.

Noah J. Petrucci has co-managed the fund since 2002 and transitioned to the Investment Manager as part of its acquisition of the long-term asset management business of the fund's previous investment manager from Bank of America in May of 2010.

1The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of those Russell Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. The stocks are also members of the Russell 1000 Value Index.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –1.75%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +1.45%  
  Russell Midcap Value Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Mid Cap 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Mid Cap Value 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     20,194       19,032    
Class B     18,728       18,728    
Class C     18,719       18,719    
Class I*     20,321       n/a    
Class R*     19,689       n/a    
Class R4*     20,219       n/a    
Class W*     20,180       n/a    
Class Y*     20,347       n/a    
Class Z     20,686       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   R4*   W*   Y*   Z  
Inception   11/20/01   11/20/01   11/20/01   09/27/10   01/23/06   03/07/11   09/27/10   07/15/09   11/20/01  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without   without   without   without  
1-year     –1.75       –7.41       –2.55       –7.41       –2.54       –3.51       –1.32       –2.04       –1.63       –1.74       –1.40       –1.50    
5-year     0.27       –0.91       –0.49       –0.87       –0.49       –0.49       0.39       0.01       0.29       0.27       0.42       0.52    
10-year     7.28       6.65       6.48       6.48       6.47       6.47       7.35       7.01       7.29       7.27       7.36       7.54    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 in 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class I, Class Y and Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R and Class W shares are sold at net asset value with distribution and/or service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class W, Class Y, and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,116.10       1,018.90       6.31       6.02       1.20 %  
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,112.30       1,015.17       10.24       9.77       1.95 %  
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,111.80       1,015.17       10.24       9.77       1.95 %  
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,118.70       1,021.23       3.85       3.67       0.73 %  
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,114.70       1,017.65       7.62       7.27       1.45 %  
Class R4     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,117.00       1,019.94       5.21       4.97       0.99 %  
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,116.30       1,018.70       6.52       6.22       1.24 %  
Class Y     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,118.20       1,020.74       4.37       4.17       0.83 %  
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,118.30       1,020.14       5.00       4.77       0.95 %  

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Mid Cap 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     13.91    
Class B     13.52    
Class C     13.57    
Class I     13.91    
Class R     13.89    
Class R4     13.94    
Class W     13.91    
Class Y     13.91    
Class Z     13.93    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.07    
Class B     0.01    
Class C     0.01    
Class I     0.13    
Class R     0.04    
Class R4     0.08    
Class W     0.07    
Class Y     0.12    
Class Z     0.11    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –1.75% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, returned 1.45%. The fund remained focused on attractively valued stocks where we see the potential for improvement in operating margins. However, stock selection hampered results versus the index in a year where macro concerns moved the market.

More volatility for stocks

Although equity market returns were modestly positive, the year was volatile. Headwinds began last spring with a tsunami and earthquake disaster in Japan, an uprising in the Arab world and accelerating sovereign debt problems in Europe. Stocks were further pressured over the summer by concerns over an economic slowdown in China and, in the United States, by sluggish economic growth, the federal budget debacle and an historic federal government credit rating downgrade. Stocks plunged in the third quarter, with the Russell MidCap Value Index declining 18.5%. The market began a sustained rally in October, as recession fears eased and Europe began taking steps to address its issues. The Russell index returned 13.4% in the fourth quarter and continued to gain in the first few months of 2012. In a year that favored companies with stable businesses and high yields, larger-cap stocks beat smaller caps, and more defensive areas, such as consumer staples and utilities, outpaced more economically sensitive sectors, including industrials, materials and energy.

Disappointing results in industrials and consumer staples

Stock selection in the industrials sector was the biggest detractor from relative performance. Our emphasis on construction and engineering companies, including Foster Wheeler (position eliminated), detracted from performance as investors began fearing that slowing global economic growth would dampen government spending on infrastructure projects. An underweight and disappointing stock selection in the consumer staples sector also had a negative impact. Detractors there included an underweight in tobacco company Lorillard (0.5% of net assets), whose outperformance was driven by continued solid fundamentals in its core business, as well as diminishing concerns over the likelihood of a ban on menthol cigarettes. The fund continues to hold a position in Lorillard. Elsewhere, disappointments included coal producer Peabody Energy (0.5% of net assets) within energy, injectable drug manufacturer Hospira (position eliminated) within health care and life insurer Lincoln National (position eliminated) within financials. Peabody's stock sank due to competition from low natural gas prices, while shares of Hospira tumbled when quality control problems surfaced at its plants. We sold Hospira before period end. Lincoln National's stock fell as low interest rates hurt its investment portfolios. An underweight in the more defensive utilities sector further eroded relative results.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Positive contribution from consumer discretionary and financials

Investments in the consumer discretionary sector, particularly among specialty and multi-line retailers, aided relative performance. Standouts included athletic apparel retailer Foot Locker (1.3% of net assets), whose strong sales, dividend increase and expanded stock repurchase program attracted investors. An underweight in the weak performing financials sector aided results, as did positive stock selection. Winners included credit card issuer Discover Financial Services (1.1% of net assets), whose stock benefited from growing market share, declining credit costs and an increase in consumer spending in the second half of the year. Elsewhere, top contributors included Cabot Oil and Gas (0.3% of net assets), an independent oil and gas company, whose sharp rally was fueled by accelerating production growth, higher well productivity and increased investor interest in Marcellus Shale (position eliminated). Shares of Equity Residential (position eliminated), an apartment real estate investment trust, climbed nicely, as growing demand for apartment rentals and the company's relatively strong dividend attracted investors.

Positioned for more market volatility

We remain cautiously optimistic that the past year's macro concerns will ease. However, we expect some of these headwinds to linger, which could be a source of future market volatility. For that reason, the fund ended the period with less exposure to economically sensitive areas than it had a year earlier. We are optimistic about prospects for value stocks, which lagged growth stocks over the past year. Going forward, we remain focused on attractively valued securities issued by companies whose operating margins appear to have bottomed and seem ripe for incremental improvement.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Stocks of mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Value stocks are stocks of companies that may have experienced adverse business or industry developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. If the manager's assessment of a company's prospects is wrong, the price of its stock may not approach the value the manager has placed on it.

Portfolio breakdown1

(as of February 29, 2012)

STOCKS     94.9 %  
Consumer Discretionary     12.0    
Consumer Staples     5.4    
Energy     7.5    
Financials     28.8    
Health Care     5.7    
Industrials     11.7    
Information Technology     6.0    
Materials     6.5    
Utilities     11.3    
Exchange-Traded Funds     2.2    
Other2     2.9    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top ten holdings1

(as of February 29, 2012)

iShares Russell Midcap
Value Index Fund
    2.2 %  
Reinsurance Group of
America, Inc.
    1.9    
Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A     1.6    
Spectra Energy Corp.     1.6    
Edison International     1.5    
Sempra Energy     1.5    
UDR, Inc.     1.5    
Diebold, Inc.     1.5    
JM Smucker Co. (The)     1.5    
Fifth Third Bancorp     1.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 94.9%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 12.0%  
Auto Components 1.2%  
BorgWarner, Inc.(a)(b)     227,800     $ 18,870,952    
Tenneco, Inc.(a)(b)     766,610       29,514,485    
Total     48,385,437    
Automobiles 0.7%  
Harley-Davidson, Inc.     594,536       27,693,487    
Distributors 0.8%  
Genuine Parts Co.(a)     551,500       34,568,020    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.9%  
Darden Restaurants, Inc.(a)     449,529       22,921,484    
International Game Technology     1,455,034       21,854,611    
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.     1,019,225       29,037,720    
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(a)     91,500       4,931,850    
Total     78,745,665    
Household Durables 0.8%  
D.R. Horton, Inc.(a)     2,156,125       30,918,833    
Internet & Catalog Retail 2.4%  
Expedia, Inc.(a)     964,150       32,829,307    
Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A(b)     3,335,400       62,572,104    
Total     95,401,411    
Leisure Equipment & Products 0.7%  
Mattel, Inc.(a)     915,450       29,697,198    
Media 0.9%  
DISH Network Corp., Class A     1,229,623       35,868,103    
Multiline Retail 0.8%  
Macy's, Inc.     861,400       32,707,358    
Specialty Retail 1.8%  
Foot Locker, Inc.     1,741,400       50,796,638    
Limited Brands, Inc.(a)     452,750       21,066,457    
Total     71,863,095    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     485,848,607    
CONSUMER STAPLES 5.4%  
Beverages 0.1%  
Beam, Inc.     86,350       4,756,158    
Food & Staples Retailing 0.7%  
Safeway, Inc.(a)     1,341,400       28,773,030    
Food Products 2.5%  
Hershey Co. (The)(a)     332,900       20,207,030    
JM Smucker Co. (The)     759,765       57,225,500    
Post Holdings, Inc.(b)     122,900       3,827,106    
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.(b)     245,800       18,336,680    
Total     99,596,316    
Household Products 1.6%  
Clorox Co. (The)     348,650       23,572,226    
Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)     522,400       39,937,480    
Total     63,509,706    
Tobacco 0.5%  
Lorillard, Inc.     166,900       21,877,252    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     218,512,462    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
ENERGY 7.4%  
Energy Equipment & Services 3.2%  
Cameron International Corp.(a)(b)     368,550     $ 20,531,920    
Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(b)     343,250       18,027,490    
Rowan Companies, Inc.(b)     1,284,332       47,353,321    
Superior Energy Services, Inc.(b)     890,100       26,115,534    
Weatherford International Ltd.(a)(b)     1,179,400       18,846,812    
Total     130,875,077    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.2%  
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.     297,650       10,382,032    
Cimarex Energy Co.(a)     322,090       25,983,000    
Noble Energy, Inc.     198,900       19,422,585    
Peabody Energy Corp.     574,905       20,052,687    
Spectra Energy Corp.(a)     1,980,562       62,150,036    
Whiting Petroleum Corp.(a)(b)     546,666       32,056,494    
Total     170,046,834    
TOTAL ENERGY     300,921,911    
FINANCIALS 28.8%  
Capital Markets 2.3%  
Raymond James Financial, Inc.(a)     1,281,150       45,314,276    
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.(a)     2,587,350       48,305,824    
Total     93,620,100    
Commercial Banks 8.9%  
CIT Group, Inc.(b)     1,003,600       40,856,556    
City National Corp.(a)     814,287       38,271,489    
Comerica, Inc.(a)     1,514,575       44,967,732    
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.(a)     879,025       49,647,332    
Fifth Third Bancorp     4,110,476       55,943,578    
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.     7,132,383       41,688,779    
SVB Financial Group(a)(b)     770,177       45,656,092    
Zions Bancorporation(a)     2,285,158       43,418,002    
Total     360,449,560    
Consumer Finance 1.1%  
Discover Financial Services     1,429,390       42,895,994    
Insurance 6.3%  
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.     1,498,800       46,237,980    
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.(a)     1,987,168       41,154,249    
Principal Financial Group, Inc.(a)     1,703,077       47,107,110    
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.     1,262,380       72,801,455    
XL Group PLC     2,220,623       46,188,958    
Total     253,489,752    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8.4%  
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.(a)     460,200       32,991,738    
General Growth Properties, Inc.(a)     1,969,563       32,044,790    
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.(a)     3,331,697       52,574,179    
ProLogis, Inc.(a)     1,392,472       46,870,607    
Rayonier, Inc.(a)     831,959       37,038,815    
Rouse Properties, Inc.(a)(b)     77,320       1,131,191    
Taubman Centers, Inc.     782,500       54,047,275    
UDR, Inc.     2,380,700       59,565,114    
Weyerhaeuser Co.(a)     1,084,611       22,657,524    
Total     338,921,233    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


6



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS (cont.)  
Real Estate Management & Development 0.8%  
CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(b)     1,872,411     $ 34,321,294    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.0%  
People's United Financial, Inc.(a)     3,275,050       41,232,880    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     1,164,930,813    
HEALTH CARE 5.7%  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.0%  
Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)(a)     313,675       24,930,889    
Teleflex, Inc.     864,925       51,264,105    
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)     698,850       42,455,137    
Total     118,650,131    
Health Care Providers & Services 1.5%  
Coventry Health Care, Inc.(b)     997,200       32,598,468    
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.     499,886       29,018,382    
Total     61,616,850    
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%  
Agilent Technologies, Inc.(b)     463,825       20,232,047    
Sequenom, Inc.(b)     1,891       8,169    
Total     20,240,216    
Pharmaceuticals 0.7%  
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(b)     496,700       28,967,544    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     229,474,741    
INDUSTRIALS 11.7%  
Building Products 0.8%  
Owens Corning(b)     1,065,804       33,732,697    
Electrical Equipment 1.5%  
Babcock & Wilcox Co. (The)(b)     907,100       23,348,754    
Cooper Industries PLC     609,875       37,336,547    
Total     60,685,301    
Industrial Conglomerates 0.5%  
Carlisle Companies, Inc.(a)     428,000       20,886,400    
Machinery 5.0%  
AGCO Corp.(a)(b)     764,442       39,468,140    
Crane Co.     869,100       42,212,187    
Kennametal, Inc.(a)     677,625       31,218,184    
Parker Hannifin Corp.(a)     495,750       44,523,308    
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     614,333       47,180,774    
Total     204,602,593    
Professional Services 1.0%  
Manpower, Inc.     905,318       38,992,046    
Road & Rail 2.6%  
Con-way, Inc.(a)     974,773       28,804,542    
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)     2,947,450       42,148,535    
Ryder System, Inc.     630,700       33,572,161    
Total     104,525,238    
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.3%  
AerCap Holdings NV(b)     884,894       11,574,414    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     474,998,689    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 6.1%  
Communications Equipment 0.1%  
Tellabs, Inc.     1,408,600       5,578,056    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)  
Computers & Peripherals 1.5%  
Diebold, Inc.(a)     1,497,550     $ 58,599,132    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.9%  
Arrow Electronics, Inc.(b)     855,525       34,349,329    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.7%  
Atmel Corp.(a)(b)     1,968,500       19,901,535    
Avago Technologies Ltd.     550,000       20,685,500    
International Rectifier Corp.(a)(b)     434,900       9,763,505    
Lam Research Corp.(a)(b)     211,600       8,823,720    
Novellus Systems, Inc.(b)     237,700       11,048,296    
Total     70,222,556    
Software 1.9%  
Autodesk, Inc.(b)     884,950       33,495,357    
Nuance Communications, Inc.(a)(b)     1,634,125       42,356,520    
Total     75,851,877    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     244,600,950    
MATERIALS 6.5%  
Chemicals 4.0%  
Albemarle Corp.(a)     330,050       21,954,926    
Celanese Corp., Class A     1,130,450       53,775,507    
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.(a)     774,200       44,152,626    
Methanex Corp.     348,200       10,912,588    
PPG Industries, Inc.(a)     336,769       30,730,171    
Total     161,525,818    
Containers & Packaging 1.3%  
Packaging Corp. of America     1,707,700       50,616,228    
Metals & Mining 1.2%  
Steel Dynamics, Inc.(a)     1,736,000       25,710,160    
United States Steel Corp.(a)     878,575       23,914,811    
Total     49,624,971    
TOTAL MATERIALS     261,767,017    
UTILITIES 11.3%  
Electric Utilities 3.6%  
Edison International     1,452,900       60,832,923    
Northeast Utilities(a)     1,008,525       36,206,048    
NV Energy, Inc.(a)     3,096,000       48,545,280    
Total     145,584,251    
Gas Utilities 0.8%  
Questar Corp.(a)     1,650,100       31,714,922    
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.0%  
AES Corp. (The)(b)     2,873,104       38,959,290    
Multi-Utilities 5.9%  
CMS Energy Corp.(a)     2,341,300       50,127,233    
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.(a)     928,857       28,590,218    
SCANA Corp.(a)     1,057,900       47,605,500    
Sempra Energy(a)     1,010,149       59,841,227    
Wisconsin Energy Corp.     1,579,796       53,839,448    
Total     240,003,626    
TOTAL UTILITIES     456,262,089    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $3,126,627,181)
  $ 3,837,317,279    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


7



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Exchange-Traded Funds 2.2%  
iShares Russell Midcap Value Index Fund     1,850,000     $ 87,449,500    
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $86,883,450)
  $ 87,449,500    
Rights —%  
FINANCIALS —%  
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) —%  
Rouse Properties, Inc.(b)(c)     77,320     $    
TOTAL FINANCIALS        
Total Rights
(Cost: $—)
  $    
    Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 2.9%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash
Fund, 0.166%(d)(e)
    119,191,310     $ 119,191,310    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $119,191,310)
  $ 119,191,310    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan 21.9%
 
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 1.9%  
Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
03/01/12
    0.300 %   $ 4,999,708     $ 4,999,708    
Atlantis One
04/11/12
    0.511 %     4,993,554       4,993,554    
04/17/12     0.471 %     19,976,239       19,976,239    
Barton Capital Corporation
03/07/12
    0.270 %     24,998,688       24,998,688    
KELLS FUNDING, LLC
03/22/12
    0.480 %     4,995,267       4,995,267    
06/04/12     0.491 %     2,995,998       2,995,998    
07/02/12     0.601 %     4,989,250       4,989,250    
Rheingold Securitization
03/09/12
    0.570 %     9,998,258       9,998,258    
Total     77,946,962    
Certificates of Deposit 9.9%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     9,997,503       9,997,503    
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
03/09/12
    0.500 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
05/16/12     0.470 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Bank of Nova Scotia
05/03/12
    0.394 %     14,000,000       14,000,000    
07/26/12     0.324 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Barclays Bank PLC
04/18/12
    0.600 %     25,000,000       25,000,000    
Branch Banking & Trust Corporation
07/12/12
    0.420 %     20,000,000       20,000,000    
Credit Suisse
03/15/12
    0.560 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
03/20/12     0.590 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Certificates of Deposit (continued)  
DZ Bank AG
03/12/12
    0.250 %   $ 10,000,000     $ 10,000,000    
DnB NOR ASA
03/01/12
    0.450 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
03/15/12     0.520 %     20,000,000       20,000,000    
FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts
03/09/12
    0.330 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corp., Ltd.
03/12/12
    0.250 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     10,000,128       10,000,128    
National Australia Bank
04/30/12
    0.394 %     8,000,000       8,000,000    
08/16/12     0.344 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
National Bank of Canada
05/08/12
    0.410 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
Nordea Bank AB
03/13/12
    0.520 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %     20,000,000       20,000,000    
Rabobank
03/16/12
    0.530 %     14,979,931       14,979,931    
04/23/12     0.500 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
07/31/12     0.660 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
03/19/12
    0.410 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
03/30/12
    0.625 %     14,976,340       14,976,340    
04/03/12     0.570 %     28,000,000       28,000,000    
Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
05/29/12
    0.370 %     12,000,000       12,000,000    
Svenska Handelsbanken
07/26/12
    0.590 %     5,000,252       5,000,252    
Union Bank of Switzerland
03/02/12
    0.530 %     8,000,000       8,000,000    
04/09/12     0.590 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
04/13/12     0.580 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
04/17/12     0.580 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Westpac Banking Corp.
05/11/12
    0.423 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Total     399,954,154    
Commercial Paper 4.8%  
Caisse d'Amortissement de la Dette Sociale
05/02/12
    0.671 %     14,974,596       14,974,596    
Development Bank of Singapore Ltd.
08/02/12
    0.551 %     19,946,834       19,946,834    
DnB NOR ASA
04/10/12
    0.521 %     9,986,278       9,986,278    
ERSTE ABWICKLUNGSANSTALT
04/23/12
    0.671 %     9,983,064       9,983,064    
Foreningsparbanken (Swedbank)
03/21/12
    0.425 %     11,992,350       11,992,350    
04/02/12     0.400 %     9,993,222       9,993,222    
03/19/12     0.440 %     9,992,789       9,992,789    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


8



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Commercial Paper (cont.)  
HSBC Bank PLC
04/13/12
    0.481 %   $ 7,980,480     $ 7,980,480    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/03/12
    0.430 %     11,989,823       11,989,823    
Nordea Bank AB
08/14/12
    0.592 %     4,985,168       4,985,168    
07/24/12     0.627 %     11,962,083       11,962,083    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
03/27/12
    0.400 %     14,989,833       14,989,833    
05/03/12     0.350 %     4,996,840       4,996,840    
State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia
03/13/12
    0.240 %     4,999,033       4,999,033    
Suncorp Metway Ltd.
04/02/12
    0.480 %     9,992,000       9,992,000    
04/11/12     0.480 %     9,991,600       9,991,600    
04/10/12     0.480 %     4,995,933       4,995,933    
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia
04/23/12
    0.451 %     4,988,438       4,988,438    
08/16/12     0.307 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Westpac Securities NZ Ltd.
04/20/12
    0.531 %     11,967,670       11,967,670    
Total     195,708,034    
Other Short-Term Obligations 0.6%  
Natixis Financial Products LLC
03/01/12
    0.470 %     25,000,000       25,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Repurchase Agreements 4.7%  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $8,895,408(f)
03/01/12
    0.160 %   $ 8,895,368     $ 8,895,368    
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $20,000,122(f)
03/01/12
    0.220 %     20,000,000       20,000,000    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $35,000,214(f)
03/01/12
    0.220 %     35,000,000       35,000,000    
RBS Securities, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $40,000,222(f)
03/01/12
    0.200 %     40,000,000       40,000,000    
Royal Bank of Canada
dated02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,053(f)
03/01/12
    0.190 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Societe Generale
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $75,000,417(f)
03/01/12
    0.200 %     75,000,000       75,000,000    
Total     188,895,368    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $887,504,518)
  $ 887,504,518    
Total Investments
(Cost: $4,220,206,459)
              $ 4,931,462,607    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (886,588,097 )  
Net Assets   $ 4,044,874,510    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  Negligible market value.

(d)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(e)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 1,209,590,507     $ (1,090,399,197 )   $     $ 119,191,310     $ 173,932     $ 119,191,310    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(f)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)  
Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 6,368,219    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     2,705,077    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 9,073,296    
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. (0.220%)  
Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 6,461,367    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     105,718    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,195,426    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     8,005,327    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     3,818,525    
Government National Mortgage Association     813,637    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 20,400,000    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)  
Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 1,760,737    
Fannie Mae REMICS     13,113,371    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     1,612,106    
Freddie Mac REMICS     7,732,274    
Government National Mortgage Association     2,308,073    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     9,173,657    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 35,700,218    
RBS Securities, Inc. (0.200%)  
Security Description   Value  
United States Treasury Note/Bond   $ 40,800,152    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 40,800,152    
Royal Bank of Canada (0.190%)  
Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 7,375,600    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     1,819,540    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     1,004,860    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    
Societe Generale (0.200%)  
Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 11,709,455    
Freddie Mac REMICS     19,950,096    
Freddie Mac Strips     2,025,938    
Government National Mortgage Association     42,814,511    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 76,500,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's  assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume  and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements(continued)  

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)    Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b) 
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 485,848,607     $     $     $ 485,848,607    
Consumer Staples     218,512,462                   218,512,462    
Energy     300,921,911                   300,921,911    
Financials     1,164,930,813                   1,164,930,813    
Health Care     229,474,741                   229,474,741    
Industrials     474,998,689                   474,998,689    
Information Technology     244,600,950                   244,600,950    
Materials     261,767,017                   261,767,017    
Utilities     456,262,089                   456,262,089    
Total Equity Securities     3,837,317,279                   3,837,317,279    
Other  
Exchange-Traded Funds     87,449,500                   87,449,500    
Money Market Funds     119,191,310                   119,191,310    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           887,504,518             887,504,518    
Total Other     206,640,810       887,504,518             1,094,145,328    
Total   $ 4,043,958,089     $ 887,504,518     $     $ 4,931,462,607    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*        
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $3,213,510,631)   $ 3,924,766,779    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $119,191,310)     119,191,310    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $698,609,150)     698,609,150    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $188,895,368)     188,895,368    
Total investments (identified cost $4,220,206,459)     4,931,462,607    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     23,877,718    
Capital shares sold     3,450,766    
Dividends     5,672,573    
Interest     219,624    
Prepaid expense     55,621    
Other assets     982    
Total assets     4,964,739,891    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     887,504,518    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     10,278,919    
Capital shares purchased     21,114,150    
Investment management fees     72,814    
Distribution and service fees     13,492    
Transfer agent fees     476,168    
Administration fees     5,471    
Plan administration fees     2    
Chief compliance officer expenses     1,316    
Other expenses     398,531    
Total liabilities     919,865,381    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 4,044,874,510    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 3,651,537,738    
Undistributed net investment income     1,785,156    
Accumulated net realized loss     (319,704,532 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     711,256,148    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 4,044,874,510    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 862,324,180    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 1,135,303,053    
Class B   $ 22,739,776    
Class C   $ 125,462,846    
Class I   $ 143,561,960    
Class R   $ 80,096,047    
Class R4   $ 11,985    
Class W   $ 77,367,468    
Class Y   $ 31,907    
Class Z   $ 2,460,299,468    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     81,631,711    
Class B     1,681,569    
Class C     9,243,613    
Class I     10,321,177    
Class R     5,767,371    
Class R4     860    
Class W     5,561,672    
Class Y     2,294    
Class Z     176,661,892    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 13.91    
Class B   $ 13.52    
Class C   $ 13.57    
Class I   $ 13.91    
Class R   $ 13.89    
Class R4   $ 13.94    
Class W   $ 13.91    
Class Y   $ 13.91    
Class Z   $ 13.93    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $14.76. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14



Statement of OperationsColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 76,164,091    
Interest     8,383    
Dividends from affiliates     173,932    
Income from securities lending — net     1,395,375    
Foreign taxes withheld     (6,557 )  
Total income     77,735,224    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     27,755,883    
Distribution fees  
Class B     232,721    
Class C     1,054,785    
Class R     1,006,459    
Service fees  
Class B     77,691    
Class C     351,467    
Class W     139,462    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     3,169,923    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     2,586,027    
Class B     63,400    
Class C     285,363    
Class R     457,980    
Class R4     5    
Class W     114,992    
Class Y     27    
Class Z     5,213,257    
Administration fees     3,145,380    
Plan administration fees  
Class R4     22    
Compensation of board members     94,050    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     9,536    
Custodian fees     50,434    
Printing and postage fees     576,194    
Registration fees     183,279    
Professional fees     98,501    
Chief compliance officer expenses     2,134    
Other     181,151    
Total expenses     46,850,123    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (94,391 )  
Expense reductions     (18,489 )  
Total net expenses     46,737,243    
Net investment income     30,997,981    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     337,226,375    
Net realized gain     337,226,375    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (519,995,492 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (519,995,492 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (182,769,117 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (151,771,136 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    February 29,
2012(a)
  February 28,
2011(b)
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 30,997,981     $ 51,904,525    
Net realized gain     337,226,375       330,692,067    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (519,995,492 )     792,952,174    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (151,771,136 )     1,175,548,766    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (6,764,702 )     (16,528,260 )  
Class B     (28,753 )     (347,528 )  
Class C     (142,957 )     (1,183,149 )  
Class I     (1,231,267 )     (59,745 )  
Class R     (447,096 )     (2,956,981 )  
Class R4     (64 )        
Class W     (424,228 )     (8 )  
Class Y     (273 )     (255 )  
Class Z     (20,394,685 )     (36,251,311 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (29,434,025 )     (57,327,237 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (850,671,076 )     (428,527,709 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)     236,136       17,400    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (1,031,640,101 )     689,711,220    
Net assets at beginning of year     5,076,514,611       4,386,803,391    
Net assets at end of year   $ 4,044,874,510     $ 5,076,514,611    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 1,785,156     $ 125,040    

 

(a)  Class R4 shares are for the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Year ended,   February 29,
2012(a)
  February 28,
2011(b)
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(c)      15,646,891       208,981,808       24,098,682       295,808,915    
Fund merger     764,899       10,800,090                
Distributions reinvested     476,451       6,016,193       1,205,192       14,542,969    
Redemptions     (41,399,061 )     (555,805,689 )     (48,053,020 )     (588,007,438 )  
Net decrease     (24,510,820 )     (330,007,598 )     (22,749,146 )     (277,655,554 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     22,692       303,307       41,301       494,268    
Fund merger     52,469       721,378                
Distributions reinvested     2,011       24,476       23,648       276,486    
Redemptions(c)      (1,610,786 )     (20,994,752 )     (3,076,618 )     (36,566,848 )  
Net decrease     (1,533,614 )     (19,945,591 )     (3,011,669 )     (35,796,094 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     599,445       7,805,828       990,308       12,037,780    
Fund merger     21,768       300,577                
Distributions reinvested     8,906       108,836       73,776       866,581    
Redemptions     (3,830,772 )     (49,672,691 )     (5,192,512 )     (61,998,199 )  
Net decrease     (3,200,653 )     (41,457,450 )     (4,128,428 )     (49,093,838 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     4,374,216       60,352,741       11,027,366       149,685,114    
Fund merger     262,588       3,708,890                
Distributions reinvested     95,462       1,231,178       4,539       59,734    
Redemptions     (4,985,662 )     (67,344,843 )     (457,332 )     (6,244,962 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (253,396 )     (2,052,034 )     10,574,573       143,499,886    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     6,538,656       90,315,959       10,065,747       122,653,544    
Distributions reinvested     34,160       436,403       241,993       2,923,279    
Redemptions     (24,491,543 )     (311,990,808 )     (11,316,146 )     (139,432,480 )  
Net decrease     (17,918,727 )     (221,238,446 )     (1,008,406 )     (13,855,657 )  
Class R4 shares  
Subscriptions     178       2,500                
Fund merger     681       9,625                
Distributions reinvested     1       10                
Net increase     860       12,135                
Class W shares  
Subscriptions     2,155,313       27,938,697       226       2,650    
Fund merger     7,276,910       102,861,296                
Distributions reinvested     33,667       424,192                
Redemptions     (3,904,432 )     (51,206,898 )     (12 )     (153 )  
Net increase     5,561,458       80,017,287       214       2,497    
Class Y shares  
Subscriptions                 1,130       13,781    
Distributions reinvested     11       138       17       201    
Net increase     11       138       1,147       13,982    
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     38,601,255       513,775,179       55,584,335       673,554,891    
Distributions reinvested     1,140,867       14,563,073       2,057,565       24,860,995    
Redemptions     (63,576,970 )     (844,337,769 )     (73,199,198 )     (894,058,817 )  
Net decrease     (23,834,848 )     (315,999,517 )     (15,557,298 )     (195,642,931 )  
Total net decrease     (65,689,729 )     (850,671,076 )     (35,879,013 )     (428,527,709 )  

 

(a)  Class R4 shares are for the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(c)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


17




Financial HighlightsColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales changes, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.24     $ 11.18     $ 6.87     $ 13.12     $ 15.21    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.07       0.13 (a)      0.07       0.11       0.13    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     3.07       4.32       (6.25 )     (1.19 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.26 )     3.20       4.39       (6.14 )     (1.06 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.07 )     (0.14 )     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.16 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.87 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )     (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.07 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )     (0.11 )     (1.03 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.91     $ 14.24     $ 11.18     $ 6.87     $ 13.12    
Total return     (1.75 %)(c)      28.87 %     64.09 %     (47.05 %)     (7.88 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.18 %     1.13 %     1.17 %     1.17 %     1.10 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.18 %(f)      1.13 %(f)      1.17 %(f)      1.17 %(f)      1.10 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.59 %(f)      1.05 %(f)      0.71 %(f)      0.97 %(f)      0.83 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,135,303     $ 1,511,519     $ 1,441,388     $ 966,440     $ 1,677,414    
      39 %     50 %     56 %     46 %     24 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.89     $ 10.94     $ 6.73     $ 12.86     $ 14.94    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02 )     0.03 (a)      0.00 (b)      0.02       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.34 )     3.01       4.23       (6.11 )     (1.19 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.36 )     3.04       4.23       (6.09 )     (1.16 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.87 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.00 )(b)      (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.01 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.92 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.52     $ 13.89     $ 10.94     $ 6.73     $ 12.86    
Total return     (2.55 %)(c)      27.89 %     62.86 %     (47.41 %)     (8.61 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.93 %     1.88 %     1.92 %     1.92 %     1.85 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.93 %(f)      1.88 %(f)      1.92 %(f)      1.92 %(f)      1.85 %(f)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.19 %)(f)      0.28 %(f)      (0.01 %)(f)      0.18 %(f)      0.18 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 22,740     $ 44,651     $ 68,110     $ 66,254     $ 179,087    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %     56 %     46 %     24 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.94     $ 10.98     $ 6.75     $ 12.90     $ 14.99    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)(b)      (0.02 )     0.04 (a)      0.00 (b)      0.02       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.34 )     3.01       4.25       (6.13 )     (1.18 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.36 )     3.05       4.25       (6.11 )     (1.17 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.87 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.00 )(b)      (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.01 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.92 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.57     $ 13.94     $ 10.98     $ 6.75     $ 12.90    
Total return     (2.54 %)(c)      27.88 %     62.97 %     (47.42 %)     (8.65 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.93 %     1.88 %     1.92 %     1.92 %     1.85 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.93 %(f)      1.88 %(f)      1.92 %(f)      1.92 %(f)      1.85 %(f)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.17 %)(f)      0.30 %(f)      (0.03 %)(f)      0.19 %(f)      0.07 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 125,463     $ 173,457     $ 181,941     $ 144,370     $ 318,190    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %     56 %     46 %     24 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.24     $ 11.68    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.13       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     2.58    
Total from investment operations     (0.20 )     2.61    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.13 )     (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )     (0.05 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.91     $ 14.24    
Total return     (1.32 %)(c)      22.40 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.73 %     0.72 %(e)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(f)      0.73 %     0.72 %(e)   
Net investment income     1.03 %     0.53 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 143,562     $ 150,603    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.23     $ 11.18     $ 6.87     $ 13.11     $ 15.21    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.01       0.10 (a)      0.04       0.09       0.05    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.31 )     3.07       4.33       (6.24 )     (1.16 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.30 )     3.17       4.37       (6.15 )     (1.11 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.04 )     (0.12 )     (0.05 )     (0.08 )     (0.12 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.87 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )     (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.04 )     (0.12 )     (0.06 )     (0.09 )     (0.99 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.89     $ 14.23     $ 11.18     $ 6.87     $ 13.11    
Total return     (2.04 %)(c)      28.53 %     63.69 %     (47.13 %)     (8.17 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.45 %     1.38 %     1.42 %     1.42 %     1.35 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.43 %(f)      1.38 %(f)      1.42 %(f)      1.42 %(f)      1.35 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.15 %(f)      0.80 %(f)      0.44 %(f)      0.94 %(f)      0.35 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 80,096     $ 337,001     $ 276,046     $ 145,227     $ 46,252    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %     56 %     46 %     24 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012(a) 
 
Class R4  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.06    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.11    
Net realized and unrealized gain     (0.15 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.04 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.08 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.08 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.94    
Total return     (0.23 %)(c)   
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.05 %(e)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(f)      1.03 %(e)   
Net investment income     0.86 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 12    
Portfolio turnover     39 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.24     $ 11.69    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.09       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.35 )     2.57    
Total from investment operations     (0.26 )     2.59    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.07 )     (0.04 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.07 )     (0.04 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.91     $ 14.24    
Total return     (1.74 %)(c)      22.17 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.19 %     1.14 %(e)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(f)      1.19 %(g)      1.14 %(e)(g)   
Net investment income     0.69 %(g)      0.34 %(e)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 77,367     $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010(a)   
Class Y  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.24     $ 11.18     $ 8.86    
Income from investment operations  
Net investment income     0.13       0.16 (b)      0.08    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.34 )     3.08       2.31    
Total from investment operations     (0.21 )     3.24       2.39    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.06 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.18 )     (0.07 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.91     $ 14.24     $ 11.18    
Total return     (1.40 %)(d)      29.23 %     27.00 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.82 %     0.81 %     0.76 %(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(g)      0.82 %     0.81 %(h)      0.76 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     0.97 %     1.25 %(h)      1.28 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 32     $ 33     $ 13    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %     56 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from July 15, 2009 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2010.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.26     $ 11.20     $ 6.88     $ 13.13     $ 15.23    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.11       0.16 (a)      0.09       0.14       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     3.07       4.33       (6.25 )     (1.21 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.22 )     3.23       4.42       (6.11 )     (1.04 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.17 )     (0.09 )     (0.13 )     (0.19 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.87 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )     (0.01 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.17 )     (0.10 )     (0.14 )     (1.06 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.93     $ 14.26     $ 11.20     $ 6.88     $ 13.13    
Total return     (1.50 %)(c)      29.14 %     64.55 %     (46.87 %)     (7.70 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.93 %     0.88 %     0.92 %     0.92 %     0.85 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      0.93 %(f)      0.88 %(f)      0.92 %(f)      0.92 %(f)      0.85 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.85 %(f)      1.30 %(f)      0.95 %(f)      1.23 %(f)      1.10 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,460,299     $ 2,859,249     $ 2,419,305     $ 1,459,522     $ 2,109,483    
Portfolio turnover     39 %     50 %     56 %     46 %     24 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Mid Cap Value Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

The Fund is authorized to issue Class R4 shares, which are not subject to sales charges; however, this share class is closed to new investors. Class R4 shares commenced operations on March 7, 2011.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to certain categories of investors which are subject to minimum initial investment requirements.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean


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of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.


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Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective April 30, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.76% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to April 30, 2011, the management fee was


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equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.65% to 0.50% as the Fund's net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.63% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective April 30, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to April 30, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective March 28, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $12,999.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.


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The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R4 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.20 %  
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.20    
Class R     0.23    
Class R4     0.05    
Class W     0.21    
Class Y     0.09    
Class Z     0.20    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $18,489.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class R4 shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%. 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $180,474 for Class A, $33,200 for Class B, $9,366 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.


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Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below as well as any reorganization costs allocated to the Fund), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.19 %  
Class B     1.94    
Class C     1.94    
Class I     0.80    
Class R     1.44    
Class R4     1.10    
Class W     1.19    
Class Y     0.94    
Class Z     0.94    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Reorganization (see Note 12) costs were allocated to the Fund only to the extent they are expected to be offset by the anticipated reduction in expenses borne by the Fund's shareholders during the first year following the Reorganization.

Prior to April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.30 %  
Class B     2.05    
Class C     2.05    
Class I     0.91    
Class R     1.55    
Class R4     1.21    
Class W     1.30    
Class Y     1.05    
Class Z     1.05    

 

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for Return of Capital sales basis adjustment, non-deductible merger expense, proceeds from litigation settlements, capital loss carryforwards, Trustees' deferred compensation and deferral/reversal of wash sale losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ 105,911    
Accumulated net realized loss     929,746    
Paid-in capital     (1,035,657 )  


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Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended February 29,   2012   2011  
Ordinary income   $ 29,434,025     $ 57,327,237    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 1,844,299    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized appreciation     695,865,015    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $4,235,597,592 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 808,827,694    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (112,962,679 )  
Net unrealized app/depreciation   $ 695,865,015    

 

The following capital loss carry forward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 304,313,399    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund acquired unrealized capital gains as a result of the merger with Riversource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund (Note 12). Due to the acquisition of unrealized capital gains the yearly utilization of the Fund's capital loss carryforward may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $332,777,382 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,711,522,372 and $2,647,848,434, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012. Transactions to realign the Fund's portfolio following the merger as described in Note 12 are excluded for purposes of calculating the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. These realignment transactions amounted to cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of $107,716,147 and $116,980,620, respectively.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received payments of $236,136 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds


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from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

During the year ended February 28, 2011, the Fund received payments of $17,400 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $862,324,180 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $887,504,518 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through March 27, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.


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Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 32.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on March 28, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period March 28, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $280 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 12. Fund Merger

At the close of business on June 3, 2011, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund, a series of RiverSource Dimensions Series, Inc. The reorganization was completed after shareholders of RiverSource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund approved the plan on February 15, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $4,928,664,500 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $5,047,066,356.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 15,504,454 shares of RiverSouce Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund valued at $118,401,856 (including $19,533,720 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for RiverSource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund shares, Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund issued the following number of shares:

    Shares  
Class A     764,899    
Class B     52,469    
Class C     21,768    
Class I     262,588    
Class R4     681    
Class W     7,276,910    

 

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity Fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

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period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource Disciplined Small & Mid Cap Equity that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2011, the Fund's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized depreciation and net decrease in net assets from operations for the year ended September 29, 2012 would have been approximately $37.0 million, $343.4 million, $(529.2) million and $(148.8) million, respectively.

Note 13. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 14. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the


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SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Mid Cap 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 Mid Cap Value Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

For non-corporate shareholders, 100% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

100% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*          
William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010); Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Mid Cap 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1216 C (4/12)




Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Manager's Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   7  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  18  
Statement of Operations   20  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  21  
Financial Highlights   23  
Notes to Financial Statements   32  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  46  
Federal Income Tax Information   47  
Fund Governance   48  
Important Information About
This Report
  57  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.26% without sales charge.

g  The fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net)1, which returned –7.45%.

g  In a difficult year for international investing, the fund held up better than its benchmark by taking advantage of a robust rally in emerging and Asia/Pacific markets in the closing months of the period. Emerging markets are not included in the index.

Portfolio Management

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia) is the investment manager of the fund. Columbia retains Threadneedle International Limited (Threadneedle) and Marsico Capital Management LLC (Marsico) to serve as investment subadvisers to the fund. As investment subadvisers, Threadneedle and Marsico make investment decisions and manage a portion of the fund's assets independently of each other and the adviser. Threadneedle manages approximately one-half of the fund's assets. Dan Ison has managed Threadneedle's portion of the fund since April 2011. Marsico manages approximately one quarter of the fund. James G. Gendelman has managed or co-managed Marsico's portion of the fund since 2000. Munish Malhotra has co-managed Marsico's portion of the fund since 2010. Columbia manages approximately one quarter of the fund. Fred Copper has co-managed Columbia's portion of the fund since July 2009. Colin Moore has co-managed Columbia's portion of the fund since July 2009.

1The MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (MSCI EAFE) Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets in 22 developed-market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –6.26%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –7.45%  
  MSCI EAFE Index (Net)  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     16,623       15,662    
Class B     15,288       15,288    
Class C     15,532       15,532    
Class I*     16,950       n/a    
Class R*     16,063       n/a    
Class R4*     16,713       n/a    
Class W*     16,526       n/a    
Class Y*     16,922       n/a    
Class Z     16,893       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   R4*   W*   Y*   Z  
Inception   06/03/92   06/07/93   06/17/92   09/27/10   01/23/06   03/07/11   09/27/10   03/07/11   12/02/91  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without   without   without   without  
1-year     –6.26       –11.65       –6.97       –11.62       –6.96       –7.89       –5.78       –6.51       –6.10       –6.26       –5.86       –6.02    
5-year     –3.36       –4.49       –4.08       –4.40       –4.07       –4.07       –3.04       –3.60       –3.20       –3.31       –3.07       –3.10    
10-year     5.21       4.59       4.34       4.34       4.50       4.50       5.42       4.85       5.27       5.15       5.40       5.38    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 have been lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class I shares, Class R4 shares, Class Y shares and Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with a distribution (12b-1) fee. Class W shares are sold at net asset value with a service (Rule 12b-1) fee. Class I shares, Class R shares, Class R4 shares, Class W shares, Class Y shares and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Portfolio during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Portfolio's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund's shareholders indirectly bear the Fund's allocable share of the costs and expenses of each underlying fund in which the Fund invests. You can also estimate the effective expenses paid during the period, which includes the indirect fees associated with investing in the underlying funds, by using the amounts listed in the effective expenses paid during the period column.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,061.80       1,018.00       7.07       6.92       1.38    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,058.20       1,014.27       10.90       10.67       2.13    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,057.90       1,014.07       11.10       10.87       2.17    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,064.50       1,020.54       4.47       4.37       0.87    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,060.10       1,016.81       8.30       8.12       1.62    
Class R4     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,062.80       1,018.85       6.21       6.07       1.21    
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,061.80       1,017.95       7.13       6.97       1.39    
Class Y     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,064.50       1,020.29       4.72       4.62       0.92    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,062.70       1,019.39       5.64       5.52       1.10    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed a portion of fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     11.68    
Class B     10.55    
Class C     10.42    
Class I     11.89    
Class R     11.64    
Class R4     11.85    
Class W     11.68    
Class Y     11.89    
Class Z     11.86    

 

Top 10 holdings1

(at February 29, 2012) (%)

Nestlé SA, Registered Shares
(Switzerland)
    2.6    
BG Group PLC
(United Kingdom)
    2.0    
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV
(Belgium)
    1.8    
Standard Chartered PLC
(United Kingdom)
    1.7    
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
(South Korea)
    1.6    
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B
(Denmark)
    1.5    
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
(Germany)
    1.3    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
(United Kingdom)
    1.2    
Diageo PLC (United Kingdom)     1.1    
Fresenius Medical Care
AG & Co., KGaA (Germany)
    1.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any securities.

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.26% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), returned –7.45%. Amid great volatility in the capital markets, the fund held up better than its EAFE benchmark as increased exposure to emerging market and Asia-Pacific opportunities proved successful when markets rallied late in the period. Emerging markets, and many of the Asia-Pacific stocks in the portfolios, are not included in the index.

Europe's debt crisis weighed on foreign stock markets

Stock markets that are highly exposed to the European sovereign debt crisis endured turmoil during the 12-month period. Tensions over European government debt eased somewhat in the final months of the period, following interventions by the European Central Bank, and overseas markets recovered somewhat, led by a robust surge in emerging markets. Despite this late recovery, many international equity benchmarks still produced negative returns for the 12 months.

Fund gained tactical flexibility with revised strategy

Less than three months into the period, the investment team implemented a revised strategy. The fund was divided into four thematic sub-portfolios, three of which centered on a geographic region—Europe, emerging markets and Asia-Pacific—and a fourth on international multi-cap stocks. Threadneedle manages the European portfolio. Columbia manages the emerging markets and Asia-Pacific portfolios. Marsico manages the international multi-cap portfolio, which has exposure to securities from all regions and companies of all sizes. The revised strategy also includes an active currency component managed by Columbia, which gives the fund the potential to invest in currency contracts to take advantage of changes in relative currency values. This increased flexibility to reposition investments tactically, especially in emerging and Asia-Pacific markets, helped the fund minimize losses as those markets rallied late in the period. The fund's currency exposure also helped support results.

Individual stocks also made a positive contribution to return, led by Samsung Electronics of South Korea in the information technology sector and Anheuser Busch/Inbev, the Belgium-based brewer (1.6% and 1.8% of net assets, respectively). Some of the fund's more defensive holdings, notably food products company Nestle and pharmaceutical companies Novartis and Roche (2.5%, 0.4% and 0.5% of net assets, respectively), held back results. All three are Switzerland-based global companies.

European Portfolio

In the Threadneedle-managed portion of the fund, investments in German automobile companies BMW and Volkswagen (1.3% and 0.6% of net assets, respectively) benefitted the fund's performance in Europe, which also was helped by exposure to the French aerospace industry. The de-emphasis of European commercial banks,


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especially in Spain, was an effort to mitigate the effects of the European sovereign debt crisis. However, an overweight in Norway, notably in commercial banks, proved to be detrimental to results.

International Multi-Cap Portfolio

In the Marsico-managed portion of the fund, stock selection in industrials and technology companies aided performance. However, an overweight in technology partially offset the benefit of these gains as the sector was an underperformer for the period.

Stock selection in consumer discretionary and energy hurt performance. However, an underweight in financials, utilities and materials sectors aided results, as all three underperformed. Underweights in consumer staples and health care detracted from results, as both sectors were strong performers. Currency fluctuations were an additional source of underperformance for the portfolio during the period, primarily the result of an appreciating yen, which hurt Japanese yen-denominated holdings that were partially hedged into U.S. dollars.

Asia-Pacific Portfolio

An overweight in Thailand supported results in the Asia-Pacific portfolio, managed by Columbia. A position in Total Access, a Thai wireless telecommunications provider (0.05% of net assets) delivered solid gains. Selections in South Korea also helped, notably in Samsung Electronics and in the chemical industry. However, a decision to underweight Japanese heavy equipment manufacturer Komatsu detracted from the fund's performance relative to the benchmark.

Emerging Markets Portfolio

Emphasis on Brazil, combined with a decision to de-emphasize Brazilian oil and natural gas giant Petrobras, had a positive impact in the emerging markets portfolio, managed by Columbia. An overweight in Thailand also helped, especially in financials selections. Stock-picking in the Russian metals and mining industry contributed to holding back results.

Currency component

The fund uses long and short positions in an attempt to take advantage of potential return opportunities in the highly liquid market for currencies of larger developed countries. During the period, currency made a positive contribution to return.

Looking ahead to a year of transition

We anticipate that 2012 will be a year of change. Global growth is not likely to benefit from government austerity programs in the United States and Europe or by the efforts by both financial corporations and individual households to reduce their indebtedness. On the positive side, we believe many corporations have shown signs of improved profitability and appear to be in improving financial condition. Analyzing the risks and

Country breakdown1

(at February 29, 2012) (%)

Argentina     0.5    
Australia     2.8    
Belgium     1.8    
Brazil     2.4    
Canada     0.9    
Chile     0.2    
China     5.8    
Denmark     1.7    
Finland     0.6    
France     5.9    
Germany     9.6    
Hong Kong     2.0    
India     1.4    
Indonesia     1.1    
Ireland     0.6    
Israel     0.2    
Italy     0.5    
Japan     10.8    
Malaysia     0.4    
Malta     0.0 *  
Mexico     0.4    
Netherlands     3.7    
Norway     0.4    
Panama     0.0 *  
Philippine Islands     0.6    
Poland     0.1    
Portugal     0.5    
Russian Federation     0.7    
Singapore     0.5    
South Africa     0.5    
South Korea     4.0    
Spain     2.0    
Sweden     2.9    
Switzerland     7.0    
Taiwan     2.9    
Thailand     1.4    
Turkey     0.1    
United Kingdom     20.1    
United States     2.1    
Other2     0.9    

 

*Rounds to less than 0.1%.

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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rewards, we believe there are likely to be more opportunities in Asia and in the emerging markets than in Europe, but it is difficult to be overly optimistic about the global outlook.

Sources for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary—Threadneedle International Limited, Marsico Capital Management, LLC and Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for the fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments, including investment values that may fall, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, or fail to rise.

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.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 96.2%  
ARGENTINA 0.5%  
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A     165,981     $ 3,488,921    
MercadoLibre, Inc.     56,455       5,493,636    
YPF SA, ADR     21,727       569,899    
Total     9,552,456    
AUSTRALIA 2.8%  
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.     268,657       6,284,638    
BHP Billiton Ltd.(a)     233,271       9,031,194    
BHP Billiton Ltd., ADR     9,636       740,237    
Challenger Ltd.(a)     883,204       3,894,321    
Commonwealth Bank of Australia(a)     67,978       3,589,965    
Iluka Resources Ltd.(a)     192,085       3,406,565    
Monadelphous Group Ltd.(a)     145,681       3,712,966    
National Australia Bank Ltd.     231,670       5,848,262    
Rio Tinto Ltd.(a)     29,791       2,140,220    
Telstra Corp., Ltd.     1,805,820       6,371,376    
Westpac Banking Corp.     248,876       5,552,098    
Total     50,571,842    
BELGIUM 1.8%  
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV     474,999       31,907,839    
BRAZIL 2.1%  
Banco Bradesco SA, ADR     161,746       2,934,072    
BR Malls Participacoes SA     557,800       7,237,026    
Cia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR     52,468       2,099,245    
Cia Hering     29,000       778,512    
Fleury SA     44,300       624,289    
Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, ADR     224,057       4,716,400    
Localiza Rent a Car SA     37,300       692,893    
Mills Estruturas e Servicos de Engenharia SA     77,500       1,028,971    
Multiplus SA     30,500       613,463    
Odontoprev SA     42,800       739,482    
OGX Petroleo e Gas Participacoes SA(b)     1,000,900       9,925,944    
Raia Drogasil SA     91,100       875,324    
Telefonica Brasil SA, ADR     42,081       1,238,444    
Vale SA     136,800       3,482,037    
Total     36,986,102    
CANADA 0.9%  
Canadian National Railway Co.     118,631       9,133,401    
IMAX Corp.(a)(b)     87,739       2,239,099    
Neo Material Technologies, Inc.(b)     104,800       922,541    
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.     142,599       4,140,552    
Total     16,435,593    
CHILE 0.2%  
Banco Santander Chile, ADR     21,473       1,739,528    
ENTEL Chile SA     50,676       1,014,766    
SACI Falabella     140,036       1,394,436    
Total     4,148,730    
CHINA 5.8%  
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.     273,046       697,918    
AutoNavi Holdings Ltd., ADR(a)(b)     33,237       398,844    
Baidu, Inc., ADR(b)     69,227       9,463,331    
Bank of China Ltd., Class H     9,764,000       4,235,553    
Belle International Holdings Ltd.     3,876,000       6,372,187    
China Coal Energy Co., Ltd., Class H     1,123,000       1,432,772    
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd.,
Class H
    6,455,000       6,585,715    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
CHINA (cont.)  
China Construction Bank Corp., Class H     2,297,000     $ 1,919,922    
China High Precision Automation
Group Ltd.(a)(c)(d)
    593,000       136,166    
China Merchants Holdings International
Co., Ltd.
    292,000       1,006,026    
China Milk Products Group Ltd.(b)(c)(d)     7,426,000       237,509    
China Mobile Ltd., ADR(a)     114,508       6,070,069    
China National Building Material Co., Ltd.,
Class H(a)
    492,000       705,763    
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd., Class H     1,036,500       4,762,397    
China Unicom Hong Kong Ltd.(a)     5,386,000       9,627,139    
China Vanke Co., Ltd., Class B     3,315,670       4,274,728    
CITIC Securities Co. Ltd., Class H(a)(b)     591,500       1,310,174    
CNOOC Ltd.     5,169,089       11,736,977    
ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.     284,000       974,687    
Guangdong Investment Ltd.(a)     6,982,000       4,580,630    
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China,
Class H
    17,122,000       12,493,325    
NetQin Mobile, Inc., ADR(a)(b)     64,561       473,878    
New Oriental Education & Technology
Group, ADR(b)
    30,612       811,524    
PetroChina Co., Ltd., Class H     4,374,000       6,581,215    
Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings
Co., Ltd.
    666,000       584,464    
SINA Corp.(b)     21,523       1,464,855    
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., ADR(a)     193,349       2,683,684    
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co., Ltd., Class H(a)     434,000       1,073,547    
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd., Class H(a)     2,204,000       1,051,402    
Total     103,746,401    
DENMARK 1.7%  
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B     186,592       26,164,476    
Novozymes A/S, Class B(a)     126,780       3,771,321    
Total     29,935,797    
FINLAND 0.6%  
KONE OYJ, Class B(a)     171,928       10,213,767    
FRANCE 5.9%  
Air Liquide SA     96,173       12,496,640    
BNP Paribas SA     302,539       14,766,563    
Cap Gemini SA     141,447       4,677,652    
Edenred     469,144       12,519,557    
Eutelsat Communications SA     253,519       9,453,993    
Pernod-Ricard SA     36,831       3,810,770    
Publicis Groupe SA     334,868       18,320,922    
Safran SA     213,272       7,147,596    
Schneider Electric SA     276,871       18,816,318    
Unibail-Rodamco SE     18,857       3,642,860    
Total     105,652,871    
GERMANY 8.0%  
Adidas AG     69,880       5,491,102    
Allianz SE, Registered Shares     157,352       19,083,528    
BASF SE     208,002       18,262,271    
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     245,211       22,682,398    
Brenntag AG     70,418       8,209,063    
Deutsche Bank AG, Registered Shares     180,597       8,434,559    
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA     273,984       19,193,211    
Infineon Technologies AG(b)     377,274       3,815,555    
Kabel Deutschland Holding AG(b)     221,582       13,305,276    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
GERMANY (cont.)  
Linde AG     58,179     $ 9,673,479    
SAP AG     232,186       15,668,136    
Total     143,818,578    
HONG KONG 2.0%  
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.     403,000       5,872,188    
First Pacific Co., Ltd.     3,745,969       4,192,642    
Foxconn International Holdings Ltd.(b)     601,000       420,574    
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.(a)     1,720,000       6,482,928    
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.     559,000       3,079,786    
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.     54,400       2,768,817    
Li & Fung Ltd.     1,624,000       3,703,279    
Swire Pacific Ltd., Class A     356,300       4,043,261    
Swire Properties Ltd.(b)     249,410       614,184    
Trinity Ltd.     5,076,000       3,991,189    
Total     35,168,848    
INDIA 1.4%  
Ashok Leyland Ltd.     2,190,873       1,262,617    
Asian Paints Ltd.     16,355       1,057,698    
Bank of Baroda     222,244       3,634,978    
Cairn India Ltd.(b)     105,792       795,095    
Cummins India Ltd.     57,445       544,487    
HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR     132,465       4,550,173    
ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR     116,949       4,245,249    
ITC Ltd.     171,442       725,019    
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.     19,425       516,969    
Oil & Natural Gas Corp., Ltd.     724,941       4,329,184    
Sobha Developers Ltd.     64,686       373,596    
Titan Industries Ltd.     744,099       3,458,501    
Total     25,493,566    
INDONESIA 1.1%  
PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk     2,164,000       1,036,122    
PT AKR Corporindo Tbk     2,569,500       1,023,099    
PT Astra International Tbk     101,500       794,663    
PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk     4,765,500       3,632,457    
PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Tbk(b)     1,383,000       512,347    
PT Gudang Garam Tbk     177,000       1,109,857    
PT Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk     226,000       1,082,480    
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk     1,617,500       3,119,744    
PT Media Nusantara Citra Tbk     6,682,500       1,235,499    
PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk     1,342,500       533,610    
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk     13,641,500       5,647,494    
PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk(b)     1,728,500       785,297    
Total     20,512,669    
IRELAND 0.6%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     122,666       7,303,533    
CRH PLC     197,791       4,241,694    
Total     11,545,227    
ISRAEL 0.2%  
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)     62,539       3,637,268    
ITALY 0.5%  
Saipem SpA     177,534       8,980,985    
JAPAN 10.7%  
Aeon Co., Ltd.(a)     110,800       1,409,694    
Aeon Delight Co., Ltd.(a)     169,000       3,187,280    
Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.     126,600       4,497,705    
Arnest One Corp.     385,800       4,572,816    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
JAPAN (cont.)  
Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.     304,000     $ 2,744,522    
Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd.     95,200       4,561,007    
Canon, Inc.     287,000       13,088,130    
Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.     166,100       3,343,657    
Exedy Corp.     79,700       2,382,292    
FANUC Corp.     76,000       13,815,686    
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.(a)     425,000       3,249,540    
Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.(a)     186,000       3,876,396    
Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.     123,700       4,433,944    
Hitachi Ltd.     1,320,907       7,750,270    
Honda Motor Co., Ltd.     325,900       12,517,100    
Hoya Corp.     160,000       3,735,774    
Inpex Corp.     144       1,021,757    
ITOCHU Corp.     662,800       7,544,004    
Japan Tobacco, Inc.     470       2,496,864    
JX Holdings, Inc.     525,000       3,298,620    
K's Holdings Corp.(a)     65,300       2,180,780    
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.(a)     355,000       3,363,243    
Kinki Sharyo Co. Ltd.(a)     385,000       1,442,899    
Lawson, Inc.(a)     38,500       2,266,073    
Mandom Corp.     100,600       2,478,260    
Marubeni Corp.     520,000       3,718,138    
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.     1,796,100       9,282,452    
Mitsui & Co., Ltd.     327,800       5,650,106    
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.     585,500       6,039,710    
Nitto Denko Corp.     79,700       3,303,827    
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.     3,551       6,057,049    
ORIX Corp.     60,310       5,812,352    
Rakuten, Inc.     5,426       5,392,983    
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.     57,700       2,289,637    
Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd.     439,900       3,873,508    
SoftBank Corp.     104,100       3,105,401    
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.     233,500       7,925,145    
Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd.     164,000       3,843,915    
THK Co., Ltd.     114,200       2,419,511    
Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.(a)     265,000       1,393,772    
Toyota Motor Corp.     158,700       6,597,088    
Ubic, Inc.     4,080       934,915    
Total     192,897,822    
MALAYSIA 0.4%  
AMMB Holdings Bhd     361,800       738,829    
Genting Bhd     1,100,400       3,887,809    
Hartalega Holdings Bhd     917,700       2,555,068    
RHB Capital Bhd     268,100       710,059    
Total     7,891,765    
MALTA —%  
BGP Holdings PLC(b)(c)(d)     2,232,232       3    
MEXICO 0.4%  
Alfa SAB de CV, Class A     95,700       1,281,470    
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB
de CV, ADR(a)
    16,077       1,183,267    
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Class B     452,736       1,426,126    
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Class V     1,176,700       3,662,641    
Total     7,553,504    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


8



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
NETHERLANDS 3.6%  
ASML Holding NV     333,934     $ 15,349,053    
European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. NV     288,009       10,461,969    
ING Groep NV-CVA(b)     1,931,206       17,130,666    
Koninklijke DSM NV     153,608       8,544,215    
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A     105,544       4,557,390    
Sensata Technologies Holding NV(b)     221,413       7,173,781    
Yandex NV, Class A(b)     117,699       2,506,989    
Total     65,724,063    
NORWAY 0.4%  
Subsea 7 SA(b)     284,989       6,847,608    
PANAMA —%  
Copa Holdings SA, Class A     10,847       776,320    
PHILIPPINES 0.6%  
Aboitiz Power Corp.     3,961,100       2,962,351    
Metropolitan Bank & Trust     1,858,640       3,515,027    
Puregold Price Club, Inc.(b)     4,685,700       2,339,836    
SM Investments Corp.     61,910       923,114    
Universal Robina Corp.     1,199,200       1,485,349    
Total     11,225,677    
POLAND 0.1%  
Eurocash SA     103,158       1,065,160    
PORTUGAL 0.5%  
Galp Energia SGPS SA     499,383       8,709,140    
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 0.7%  
Eurasia Drilling Co., Ltd., GDR(e)     31,332       922,728    
Gazprom OAO, ADR     224,509       2,974,744    
Globaltrans Investment PLC, GDR(e)     68,001       1,187,978    
Lukoil OAO, ADR     40,412       2,578,286    
Magnit OJSC, GDR(e)     27,325       805,268    
NovaTek OAO, GDR(e)     15,419       2,237,297    
Novolipetsk Steel OJSC, GDR(e)     24,425       585,467    
Pharmstandard OJSC, GDR(a)(b)(e)     30,585       563,987    
Total     11,855,755    
SINGAPORE 0.4%  
Amtek Engineering Ltd.     2,101,000       1,217,189    
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.     166,000       1,876,905    
Fraser and Neave Ltd.     367,000       1,958,183    
Sakari Resources Ltd.     195,000       411,486    
SembCorp Industries Ltd.     313,000       1,317,508    
Wing Tai Holdings Ltd.     1,186,000       1,207,638    
Total     7,988,909    
SOUTH AFRICA 0.5%  
AVI Ltd.     279,625       1,623,843    
Barloworld Ltd.     93,234       1,105,300    
Clicks Group Ltd.     141,554       820,632    
Gold Fields Ltd., ADR     63,580       977,225    
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd.     296,763       857,232    
Mr. Price Group Ltd.     99,387       1,176,744    
MTN Group Ltd.     122,409       2,198,218    
Sasol Ltd.     11,892       631,891    
Total     9,391,085    
SOUTH KOREA 4.0%  
Capro Corp.     152,170       3,621,001    
Cheil Industries, Inc.     12,272       1,045,616    
Dongbu Insurance Co., Ltd.     65,957       2,871,730    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
SOUTH KOREA (cont.)  
Hankook Tire Co., Ltd.     16,610     $ 634,785    
Huchems Fine Chemical Corp.     54,440       1,111,915    
Hynix Semiconductor, Inc.(b)     43,760       1,174,420    
Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.     18,892       2,445,158    
Hyundai Mobis     17,111       4,356,559    
Hyundai Motor Co.     45,141       8,694,875    
Iljin Display Co., Ltd.     48,350       587,174    
JNK Heaters Co., Ltd.     106,739       1,788,454    
KP Chemical Corp.(b)     176,740       2,627,738    
LG Chem Ltd.     6,965       2,474,119    
LG Corp.     12,153       756,840    
LG Household & Health Care Ltd.     1,937       890,599    
LS Corp.     13,972       1,074,396    
NCSoft Corp.     2,209       546,234    
Neowiz Games Corp.(b)     25,414       895,397    
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.     26,217       28,192,816    
Seegene, Inc.(b)     7,543       466,972    
SFA Engineering Corp.     18,161       989,549    
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.     62,930       2,427,949    
SK Innovation Co., Ltd.     7,802       1,287,521    
Youngone Corp.     69,770       1,513,271    
Total     72,475,088    
SPAIN 2.0%  
Amadeus IT Holding SA, Class A     472,084       8,994,089    
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA     1,444,818       12,952,856    
Inditex SA     146,970       13,571,456    
Total     35,518,401    
SWEDEN 2.8%  
Atlas Copco AB, Class A(a)     499,342       13,025,394    
Elekta AB, Class B     39,603       1,855,418    
Millicom International Cellular SA, SDR     82,488       9,243,872    
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A(a)     305,753       10,267,549    
Swedish Match AB     206,788       7,897,371    
Volvo AB B Shares     603,374       8,804,220    
Total     51,093,824    
SWITZERLAND 7.0%  
Julius Baer Group Ltd.(b)     229,479       8,991,965    
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares     743,331       45,436,282    
Novartis AG, Registered Shares     144,052       7,848,263    
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares     52,322       9,108,782    
SGS SA, Registered Shares(a)     3,930       7,363,049    
Swatch Group AG (The)     16,012       7,260,000    
Swatch Group AG (The), Registered Shares     193,472       15,375,966    
UBS AG, Registered Shares(b)     581,807       8,135,137    
Xstrata PLC     853,854       16,300,756    
Total     125,820,200    
TAIWAN 2.9%  
AU Optronics Corp.     1,510,000       811,036    
Catcher Technology Co., Ltd.     470,000       3,419,311    
Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd.     1,137,000       768,720    
CTCI Corp.     3,266,000       5,283,556    
Epistar Corp.     252,000       656,440    
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co., Ltd.     740,000       1,549,876    
Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp.     363,000       1,132,446    
Fubon Financial Holding Co., Ltd.     865,254       1,012,500    
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd.     179,000       767,133    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


9



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
TAIWAN (cont.)  
Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.     5,950,000     $ 5,069,974    
Hiwin Technologies Corp.     30,000       333,906    
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.     1,357,000       4,707,590    
Huaku Development Co., Ltd.     1,686,737       4,400,015    
MediaTek, Inc.     112,000       1,142,111    
Simplo Technology Co., Ltd.     91,000       651,362    
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.     844,049       2,310,023    
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.,
Ltd., ADR
    1,067,155       15,495,091    
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Ltd.     181,000       600,130    
TSRC Corp.     348,500       885,932    
United Microelectronics Corp.     1,710,000       900,265    
Total     51,897,417    
THAILAND 1.4%  
Bangkok Bank PCL, Foreign Registered
Shares(a)
    1,352,800       8,067,954    
CP ALL PCL, Foreign Registered Shares     492,500       1,076,332    
Home Product Center PCL, Foreign Registered
Shares(a)
    2,284,528       926,503    
Kasikornbank PCL, Foreign Registered Shares     605,000       2,920,068    
LPN Development PCL, Foreign Registered
Shares
    6,988,312       3,382,084    
LPN Development PCL - NVDR     164,400       79,851    
PTT PCL, Foreign Registered Shares(a)     595,300       7,115,787    
Siam Cement PCL, NVDR     122,000       1,433,941    
Total Access Communication PCL, Foreign
Registered Shares
    282,600       645,753    
Total Access Communication PCL, NVDR     73,300       167,494    
Total     25,815,767    
TURKEY 0.1%  
Tofas Turk Otomobil Fabrikasi AS     289,023       1,226,724    
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS     371,016       1,405,094    
Total     2,631,818    
UNITED KINGDOM 20.0%  
Aggreko PLC     296,882       10,452,211    
ARM Holdings PLC     1,277,933       11,578,298    
Barclays PLC     3,136,464       12,225,012    
BG Group PLC     1,460,096       35,249,504    
British American Tobacco PLC     242,724       12,267,974    
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC     832,330       8,871,831    
Burberry Group PLC     260,880       5,860,280    
Experian PLC     1,247,769       18,768,891    
Diageo PLC     843,276       20,170,472    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC     995,256       21,961,104    
Johnson Matthey PLC     294,571       10,816,050    
Legal & General Group PLC     5,509,547       10,588,287    
Persimmon PLC     1,548,156       16,637,305    
Prudential PLC     817,029       9,261,157    
Reed Elsevier PLC     421,544       3,691,842    
Rio Tinto PLC     260,847       14,872,937    
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC(b)     331,486       4,292,719    
Shire PLC     525,265       18,367,458    
Smith & Nephew PLC     838,856       8,247,433    
Standard Chartered PLC     1,143,101       29,415,199    
Tullow Oil PLC     772,909       18,136,909    
Unilever PLC     542,153       17,517,603    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
UNITED KINGDOM (cont.)  
Vodafone Group PLC     5,895,713     $ 15,884,167    
Weir Group PLC (The)     516,218       17,295,551    
Wolseley PLC     229,163       8,881,057    
Total     361,311,251    
UNITED STATES 1.6%  
Citigroup, Inc.     167,416       5,578,301    
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     130,292       5,545,227    
Las Vegas Sands Corp.(b)     76,409       4,249,104    
Newmont Mining Corp.     66,607       3,956,456    
Perrigo Co.     18,167       1,872,291    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.(a)     57,303       6,792,698    
Total     27,994,077    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,512,262,475)
  $ 1,734,793,193    
Preferred Stocks 1.9%  
BRAZIL 0.3%  
Gerdau SA     120,900     $ 1,257,402    
Petroleo Brasileiro SA     305,300       4,352,159    
Total     5,609,561    
GERMANY 1.6%  
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA     146,359       9,525,458    
Hugo Boss AG     73,427       7,644,182    
Volkswagen AG     59,799       11,181,709    
Total     28,351,349    
Total Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $28,271,477)
  $ 33,960,910    
Exchange-Traded Funds 0.5%  
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index Fund     87,128     $ 3,860,642    
iShares MSCI Japan Index Fund(a)     215,453       2,152,375    
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund(a)     76,938       3,406,814    
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $8,965,932)
  $ 9,419,831    
Rights —%  
TAIWAN —%  
Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd.(b)(c)     45,119     $ 5,679    
Total Rights
(Cost: $—)
  $ 5,679    
Money Market Funds 0.9%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(f)(g)     16,462,496     $ 16,462,496    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $16,462,496)
  $ 16,462,496    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


10



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 3.6%  
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.1%  
Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.
03/21/12
    0.700 %   $ 1,998,950     $ 1,998,950    
Certificates of Deposit 0.6%  
Barclays Bank PLC
04/18/12
    0.600 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Credit Suisse
03/20/12
    0.590 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
04/03/12
    0.570 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
Total     11,000,000    
Commercial Paper 0.1%  
Svenska Handelsbank
03/15/12
    0.501 %     1,997,500       1,997,500    
Repurchase Agreements 2.8%  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.(h)
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $4,000,014
    0.130 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
repurchase price $5,000,018     0.130 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $8,745,839(h)
    0.160 %     8,745,801       8,745,801    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Repurchase Agreements (cont.)  
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $2,500,015(h)
    0.220 %   $ 2,500,000     $ 2,500,000    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $15,000,092(h)
    0.220 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,040(h)
    0.290 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Royal Bank of Canada
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,053(h)
    0.190 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Total     50,245,801    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $65,242,251)
  $ 65,242,251    
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,631,204,631)
            $ 1,859,884,360    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net               (56,355,121 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,803,529,239    

 

Investments in Derivatives  

 

At February 29, 2012, $264,000 was held in a margin deposit account as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 29, 2012

Contract Description   Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Notional
Market Value
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
E-Mini MSCI EAFE Index     44       3,433,540     March 2012   $ 85,621     $    

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012

Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  30,495,000
(BRL)
  17,417,752
(USD)
  $
  $ (165,815
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012   15,744,000
(CAD)
  15,729,607
(USD)
 
  (167,510
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  79,616,000
(DKK)
  13,947,581
(USD)
 
  (323,198
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  95,664,785,000
(IDR)
  10,470,043
(USD)
 
  (90,392
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  875,639,000
(INR)
  17,415,255
(USD)
 
  (257,047
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  73,086,468,000
(KRW)
  64,297,060
(USD)
 
  (828,684
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  26,640,000
(MYR)
  8,690,263
(USD)
 
  (176,431
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  523,505,000
(PHP)
  12,160,395
(USD)
 
  (45,412
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012   647,740,000
(THB)
  20,939,419
(USD)
 
  (401,533
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012   1,394,520,000
(TWD)
  47,128,084
(USD)
 
  (329,348
)  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012 (cont.)

Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012   87,471,581
(USD)
  82,197,000
(AUD)
  $ 261,214
  $
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  26,135,260
(USD)
  24,230,000
(CHF)
  659,272
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  52,300,490
(USD)
  40,177,000
(EUR)
  1,236,524
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  5,165,697
(USD)
  3,294,000
(GBP)
  73,165
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  182,578,760
(USD)
  14,409,606,000
(JPY)
 
  (5,253,889
)  
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  8,733,190
(USD)
  50,778,000
(NOK)
  335,358
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  6,969,884
(USD)
  47,182,000
(SEK)
  148,875
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 12, 2012
  26,160,191
(USD)
  33,112,000
(SGD)
  316,376
 
 
Barclays Capital   April 13, 2012
  120,887,000
(CHF)
  134,227,912
(USD)
  563,977
 
 
HSBC Securities (USA), Inc.   April 13, 2012
  167,178,000
(EUR)
  223,880,598
(USD)
  1,122,727
 
 
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.   April 13, 2012
  7,242,580,000
(JPY)
  89,508,497
(USD)
  390,165
 
 
UBS Securities LLC   April 13, 2012
  223,220,003
(USD)
  207,577,000
(AUD)
 
  (1,384,527
)  
Goldman, Sachs & Co.   April 13, 2012
  89,446,156
(USD)
  497,987,000
(NOK)
 
  (468,108
)  
State Street Bank & Trust Company   April 13, 2012
  134,011,132
(USD)
  882,667,000
(SEK)
 
  (778,176
)  
Total               $ 5,107,653     $ (10,670,070 )  

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (Unaudited)

The following table represents the portfolio investments of the Fund by industry classifications as a percentage of net assets at February 29, 2012:

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Aerospace & Defense     1.2 %   $ 21,902,284    
Airlines     0.0 *     776,320    
Auto Components     0.7       11,871,340    
Automobiles     4.0       72,983,807    
Beverages     3.3       59,171,593    
Biotechnology     0.0 *     466,972    
Building Products     0.2       2,744,522    
Capital Markets     1.5       26,871,834    
Chemicals     5.0       89,667,442    
Commercial Banks     10.2       184,421,199    
Commercial Services & Supplies     1.5       26,772,512    
Communications Equipment     0.0 *     697,918    
Computers & Peripherals     0.5       9,140,646    
Construction & Engineering     0.9       16,099,206    
Construction Materials     0.5       9,501,142    
Distributors     0.2       3,703,279    
Diversified Consumer Services     0.0 *     811,524    
Diversified Financial Services     2.9       52,213,387    
Diversified Telecommunication Services     1.0       17,236,959    
Electrical Equipment     1.5       27,064,496    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments &
Components
    1.1       19,151,088    

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (cont.)

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Energy Equipment & Services     1.1 %   $ 20,624,829    
Food & Staples Retailing     0.8       15,106,256    
Food Products     3.7       66,834,195    
Gas Utilities     0.4       6,622,181    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies     0.7       12,657,919    
Health Care Providers & Services     1.2       21,414,214    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     1.0       18,418,531    
Household Durables     1.2       21,210,121    
Household Products     0.6       10,416,056    
Independent Power Producers & Energy
Traders
    0.2       2,962,351    
Industrial Conglomerates     0.5       9,005,932    
Insurance     2.3       41,804,702    
Internet & Catalog Retail     0.4       7,838,141    
Internet Software & Services     1.0       18,928,811    
IT Services     1.2       21,910,190    
Leisure Equipment & Products     0.0 *     767,133    
Machinery     4.3       78,018,315    
Media     3.4       60,462,119    
Metals & Mining     3.6       64,773,253    
Multiline Retail     0.1       1,394,436    
Office Electronics     0.7       13,088,130    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     7.5       134,435,163    
Personal Products     0.1       2,478,260    
Pharmaceuticals     4.9       88,175,997    

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (cont.)

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Professional Services     1.4 %   $ 26,131,940    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)     0.2       3,642,863    
Real Estate Management & Development     2.5       44,891,199    
Road & Rail     0.6       11,014,271    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment     4.7       83,884,930    
Software     1.2       21,619,757    
Specialty Retail     1.7       30,603,311    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     2.8       50,594,493    
Tobacco     1.4       24,497,085    

Summary of Investments in Securities by Industry (cont.)

Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets
  Value  
Trading Companies & Distributors     2.1 %   $ 37,159,738    
Transportation Infrastructure     0.1       1,006,026    
Water Utilities     0.3       4,580,630    
Wireless Telecommunication Services     2.5       45,936,665    
Other(1)     4.5       81,704,747    
Total       $ 1,859,884,360    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.1%.

(1)  Includes affiliated money market fund.

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 29, 2012 was $379,357, representing 0.02% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 29, 2012 was as follows:

Security Description   Acquisition
Dates
  Cost  
BGP Holdings PLC   02/04/09-05/14/09   $    
China High Precision Automation Group Ltd.   04/18/11-07/14/11     426,768    
China Milk Products Group Ltd.   09/11/06-07/02/09     4,479,619    
Chinatrust Financial Holding Co., Ltd.   02/01/12        

 

(d)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $373,678, which represents 0.02% of net assets.

(e)  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 February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $6,302,725 or 0.35% of net assets.

(f)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(g)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 1,340,308,493     $ (1,323,845,997 )   $     $ 16,462,496     $ 59,070     $ 16,462,496    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(h)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 1,914,187    
Fannie Mae-Aces     211,943    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,535,531    
Government National Mortgage Association     418,339    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 4,080,000    

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 2,392,734    
Fannie Mae-Aces     264,929    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,919,413    
Government National Mortgage Association     522,924    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 6,261,143    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     2,659,594    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 8,920,737    

 

Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 807,671    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     13,215    
Freddie Mac REMICS     149,428    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     1,000,665    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     477,316    
Government National Mortgage Association     101,705    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 2,550,000    

 

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 754,601    
Fannie Mae REMICS     5,620,016    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     690,903    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,313,832    
Government National Mortgage Association     989,174    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     3,931,567    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 15,300,093    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 816,268    
Fannie Mae REMICS     688,358    
Fannie Mae-Aces     6,936    
Federal Farm Credit Bank     61,684    
Federal Home Loan Banks     66,346    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp     156,390    
Federal National Mortgage Association     192,890    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     331,226    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     92,509    
Freddie Mac Reference REMIC     22    
Freddie Mac REMICS     641,140    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     836,677    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     745,953    
Government National Mortgage Association     267,669    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     184,593    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     11,339    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Royal Bank of Canada (0.190%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 7,375,600    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     1,819,540    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     1,004,860    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    
Abbreviation Legend  

 

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

GDR  Global Depositary Receipt

NVDR  Non-voting Depository Receipt

SDR  Swedish Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend  

 

AUD  Australian Dollar

BRL  Brazilian Real

CAD  Canadian Dollar

CHF  Swiss Franc

DKK  Danish Krone

EUR  Euro

GBP  Pound Sterling

HKD  Hong Kong Dollar

IDR  Indonesian Rupiah

INR  Indian Rupee

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

MXN  Mexican Peso

MYR  Malaysia Ringgits

NOK  Norwegian Krone

PHP  Philippine Peso

PLN  Polish Zloty

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

THB  Thailand Baht

TWD  Taiwan Dollar

USD  US Dollar

ZAR  South African Rand

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 18,359,858     $ 243,472,486     $     $ 261,832,344    
Consumer Staples     7,820,476       160,920,003       237,509       168,977,988    
Energy     17,214,681       133,493,153             150,707,834    
Financials     31,000,749       313,418,922       3       344,419,674    
Health Care     3,236,062       119,479,039             122,715,101    
Industrials     20,700,299       236,995,262             257,695,561    
Information Technology     48,921,109       139,364,196       136,166       188,421,471    
Materials     21,607,239       141,077,195             162,684,434    
Telecommunication Services     7,308,513       55,865,111             63,173,624    
Utilities           14,165,162             14,165,162    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  
    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities (cont.)  
Preferred Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $     $ 18,825,892     $     $ 18,825,892    
Consumer Staples           9,525,458             9,525,458    
Energy     4,352,158                   4,352,158    
Materials     1,257,402                   1,257,402    
Exchange-Traded Funds     9,419,831                   9,419,831    
Rights  
Financials           5,679             5,679    
Total Equity Securities     191,198,377       1,586,607,558       373,678       1,778,179,613    
Other  
Money Market Funds     16,462,496                   16,462,496    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           65,242,251             65,242,251    
Total Other     16,462,496       65,242,251             81,704,747    
Investments in Securities     207,660,873       1,651,849,809       373,678       1,859,884,360    
Derivatives(c)  
Assets  
Futures Contracts     85,621                   85,621    
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           5,107,653             5,107,653    
Liabilities  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           (10,670,070 )           (10,670,070 )  
Total   $ 207,746,494     $ 1,646,287,392     $ 373,678     $ 1,854,407,564    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

(c)  Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

    Common Stocks  
Balance as of February 28, 2011   $    
Accrued discounts/premiums        
Realized gain (loss)        
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)**     289,389    
Sales        
Purchases     663,067    
Transfers into Level 3        
Transfers out of Level 3        
Balance as of February 29, 2012   $ 373,678    

 

**  Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at February 29, 2012 was $289,389.

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain common stocks classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, the halt price of the security, the movement in observed market prices for other securities from the issuer, the movement in certain foreign or domestic market indices, models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service, and the position of the security within the respective company's capital structure.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,549,499,884)   $ 1,778,179,613    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $16,462,496)     16,462,496    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $14,996,450)     14,996,450    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $50,245,801)     50,245,801    
Total investments (identified cost $1,631,204,631)     1,859,884,360    
Foreign currency (identified cost $267,136)     267,672    
Margin deposits on futures contracts     264,000    
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     5,107,653    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     82,837,500    
Capital shares sold     2,176,881    
Dividends     3,182,332    
Interest     35,219    
Reclaims     2,664,139    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     590,729    
Prepaid expense     24,419    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     120,467    
Total assets     1,957,155,371    
Liabilities  
Disbursements in excess of cash     310,737    
Due upon return of securities on loan     65,242,251    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     10,670,070    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     71,245,767    
Capital shares purchased     3,985,398    
Variation margin on futures contracts     42,240    
Foreign capital gains taxes deferred     964,814    
Investment management fees     36,273    
Distribution and service fees     4,832    
Transfer agent fees     574,846    
Administration fees     3,692    
Plan administration fees     27    
Chief compliance officer expenses     882    
Other expenses     423,836    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     120,467    
Total liabilities     153,626,132    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,803,529,239    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 2,646,178,926    
Undistributed net investment income     9,873,179    
Accumulated net realized loss     (1,074,518,205 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     228,679,729    
Foreign currency translations     (242,780 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (5,562,417 )  
Futures contracts     85,621    
Foreign capital gains tax     (964,814 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,803,529,239    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 61,946,678    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 356,707,859    
Class B   $ 11,838,332    
Class C   $ 15,058,451    
Class I   $ 78,467,005    
Class R   $ 1,899,008    
Class R4   $ 134,789    
Class W   $ 232,776,725    
Class Y   $ 12,780,492    
Class Z   $ 1,093,866,578    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     30,547,131    
Class B     1,122,575    
Class C     1,445,567    
Class I     6,600,391    
Class R     163,087    
Class R4     11,376    
Class W     19,936,270    
Class Y     1,074,523    
Class Z     92,209,409    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 11.68    
Class B   $ 10.55    
Class C   $ 10.42    
Class I   $ 11.89    
Class R   $ 11.64    
Class R4   $ 11.85    
Class W   $ 11.68    
Class Y   $ 11.89    
Class Z   $ 11.86    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $12.39. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 56,514,462    
Interest     17,166    
Dividends from affiliates     59,070    
Income from securities lending — net     695,592    
Foreign taxes withheld     (7,104,438 )  
Total income     50,181,852    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     13,957,643    
Distribution fees  
Class B     102,699    
Class C     114,145    
Class R     8,649    
Service fees  
Class B     34,109    
Class C     37,436    
Class W     430,843    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     846,695    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     829,818    
Class B     33,713    
Class C     37,200    
Class R     4,203    
Class R4     71    
Class W     426,364    
Class Y     37    
Class Z     2,939,114    
Administration fees     1,516,047    
Plan administration fees  
Class R4     345    
Compensation of board members     35,734    
Stockholders' meeting fees     15,411    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     10,528    
Custodian fees     666,195    
Printing and postage fees     341,035    
Registration fees     95,203    
Professional fees     121,578    
Chief compliance officer expenses     1,104    
Other     106,298    
Total expenses     22,712,217    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (590,729 )  
Expense reductions     (46,193 )  
Total net expenses     22,075,295    
Net investment income     28,106,557    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     25,286,830    
Foreign currency translations     (1,971,349 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (3,871,618 )  
Futures contracts     (7 )  
Net realized gain     19,443,856    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (256,233,193 )  
Foreign currency translations     (923,166 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (5,562,417 )  
Futures contracts     85,621    
Foreign capital gains tax     (784,438 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (263,417,593 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (243,973,737 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (215,867,180 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 28,106,557     $ 20,536,745    
Net realized gain     19,443,856       119,854,478    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (263,417,593 )     85,101,266    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (215,867,180 )     225,492,489    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A           (433,393 )  
Class B           (10,544 )  
Class C           (16,975 )  
Class I           (1,236,199 )  
Class R           (4,251 )  
Class W           (47 )  
Class Z           (24,765,796 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (26,467,205 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     764,294,162       (350,430,216 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)     3,493,349       25,379    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     551,920,331       (151,379,553 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     1,251,608,908       1,402,988,461    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,803,529,239     $ 1,251,608,908    
Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income   $ 9,873,179     $ (16,333,263 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class W are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012(a) 
  Year ended February 28,
2011(b) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(c)      1,249,749       14,338,616       123,232       1,389,139    
Fund merger     34,476,734       434,440,590                
Distributions reinvested                 17,800       208,966    
Redemptions     (7,159,583 )     (80,561,789 )     (430,140 )     (4,834,791 )  
Net increase (decrease)     28,566,900       368,217,417       (289,108 )     (3,236,686 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     17,098       179,680       1,231       13,349    
Fund merger     1,930,534       22,137,479                
Distributions reinvested                 400       4,281    
Redemptions(c)      (894,164 )     (9,505,958 )     (54,571 )     (549,739 )  
Net increase (decrease)     1,053,468       12,811,201       (52,940 )     (532,109 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     114,245       1,138,984       7,336       76,021    
Fund merger     1,792,925       20,291,719                
Distributions reinvested                 899       9,503    
Redemptions     (575,170 )     (5,732,863 )     (74,067 )     (699,511 )  
Net increase (decrease)     1,332,000       15,697,840       (65,832 )     (613,987 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     15,900,534       196,608,468       12,969,724       156,597,095    
Fund merger     19,889,124       254,159,984                
Distributions reinvested                 104,053       1,236,146    
Redemptions     (32,917,296 )     (361,648,370 )     (9,345,748 )     (113,450,533 )  
Net increase     2,872,362       89,120,082       3,728,029       44,382,708    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     77,654       830,832       5,742       65,854    
Fund merger     166,754       2,099,341                
Distributions reinvested                 269       3,150    
Redemptions     (104,347 )     (1,167,905 )     (10,045 )     (105,779 )  
Net increase (decrease)     140,061       1,762,268       (4,034 )     (36,775 )  
Class R4 shares  
Subscriptions     289       3,528                
Fund merger     14,235       181,792                
Redemptions     (3,148 )     (34,474 )              
Net increase     11,376       150,846                
Class W shares  
Subscriptions     10,868,215       115,323,128       230       2,650    
Fund merger     15,438,672       194,596,937                
Redemptions     (6,370,835 )     (70,049,348 )     (12 )     (153 )  
Net increase     19,936,052       239,870,717       218       2,497    
Class Y shares  
Subscriptions     199       2,602                
Fund merger     1,172,264       14,983,504                
Redemptions     (97,940 )     (1,226,184 )              
Net increase     1,074,523       13,759,922                
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     10,955,590       121,624,727       7,999,032       90,843,065    
Fund merger     27,157,783       346,893,533                
Distributions reinvested                 1,165,024       13,840,489    
Redemptions     (39,228,298 )     (445,614,391 )     (43,054,867 )     (495,079,418 )  
Net decrease     (1,114,925 )     22,903,869       (33,890,811 )     (390,395,864 )  
Total net increase (decrease)     53,871,817       764,294,162       (30,574,478 )     (350,430,216 )  

 

(a)  Class R4 and Class Y are for the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Class I and Class W are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(c)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.46     $ 10.68     $ 7.44     $ 15.77     $ 17.12    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.14       0.14       0.13       0.26       0.28    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.94 )     1.85       3.51       (8.33 )     0.76    
Total from investment operations     (0.80 )     1.99       3.64       (8.07 )     1.04    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.21 )     (0.43 )     (0.07 )     (0.28 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.19 )     (2.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.21 )     (0.43 )     (0.26 )     (2.39 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.03                
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.68     $ 12.46     $ 10.68     $ 7.44     $ 15.77    
Total return     (6.26 %)(b)      18.80 %     49.61 %     (51.87 %)     5.14 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.36 %     1.33 %(d)      1.26 %(d)      1.27 %     1.19 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(e) 
    1.32 %(f)      1.33 %(d)(f)      1.26 %(d)(f)      1.27 %(f)      1.19 %(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.36 %     1.33 %     1.26 %     1.27 %     1.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(e) 
    1.32 %(f)      1.33 %(f)      1.26 %(f)      1.27 %(f)      1.19 %(f)   
Net investment income     1.20 %(f)      1.27 %(f)      1.26 %(f)      2.05 %(f)      1.56 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 356,708     $ 24,668     $ 24,243     $ 16,936     $ 41,660    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %     127 %     83 %     78 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.34     $ 9.75     $ 6.82     $ 14.47     $ 15.89    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.06       0.07       0.06       0.17       0.15    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.87 )     1.66       3.20       (7.63 )     0.70    
Total from investment operations     (0.81 )     1.73       3.26       (7.46 )     0.85    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.14 )     (0.36 )           (0.16 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.19 )     (2.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.14 )     (0.36 )     (0.19 )     (2.27 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.03                
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.55     $ 11.34     $ 9.75     $ 6.82     $ 14.47    
Total return     (6.97 %)(b)      17.88 %     48.47 %     (52.23 %)     4.40 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.11 %     2.08 %(d)      2.01 %(d)      2.02 %     1.94 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(e) 
    2.06 %(f)      2.08 %(d)(f)      2.01 %(d)(f)      2.02 %(f)      1.94 %(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.11 %     2.08 %     2.01 %     2.02 %     1.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(e) 
    2.06 %(f)      2.08 %(f)      2.01 %(f)      2.02 %(f)      1.94 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.62 %(f)      0.70 %(f)      0.60 %(f)      1.44 %(f)      0.89 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 11,838     $ 784     $ 1,190     $ 1,098     $ 3,545    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %     127 %     83 %     78 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.20%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.20     $ 9.63     $ 6.73     $ 14.29     $ 15.72    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.05       0.07       0.05       0.16       0.13    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.85 )     1.64       3.18       (7.53 )     0.71    
Total from investment operations     (0.80 )     1.71       3.23       (7.37 )     0.84    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.14 )     (0.36 )           (0.16 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.19 )     (2.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.14 )     (0.36 )     (0.19 )     (2.27 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.03                
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.42     $ 11.20     $ 9.63     $ 6.73     $ 14.29    
Total return     (6.96 %)(b)      17.89 %     48.67 %     (52.26 %)     4.37 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.08 %(d)      2.01 %(d)      2.02 %     1.94 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(e) 
    2.07 %(f)      2.08 %(d)(f)      2.01 %(d)(f)      2.02 %(f)      1.94 %(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.08 %     2.01 %     2.02 %     1.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(e) 
    2.07 %(f)      2.08 %(f)      2.01 %(f)      2.02 %(f)      1.94 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.48 %(f)      0.72 %(f)      0.55 %(f)      1.38 %(f)      0.79 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 15,058     $ 1,272     $ 1,728     $ 1,349     $ 3,863    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %     127 %     83 %     78 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.62     $ 11.64    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.22       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.97 )     1.21    
Total from investment operations     (0.75 )     1.23    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.25 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.25 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.89     $ 12.62    
Total return     (5.78 %)(c)      10.69 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.84 %     0.95 %(e)(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(g)      0.84 %     0.95 %(e)(f)(h)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.84 %     0.95 %(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(g)      0.84 %     0.95 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     1.87 %     0.32 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 78,467     $ 47,056    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.45     $ 10.68     $ 7.44     $ 15.76     $ 17.12    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.11       0.13       0.09       0.21       0.06    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.94 )     1.83       3.53       (8.30 )     0.93    
Total from investment operations     (0.83 )     1.96       3.62       (8.09 )     0.99    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.19 )     (0.41 )     (0.04 )     (0.24 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.19 )     (2.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.19 )     (0.41 )     (0.23 )     (2.35 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.03                
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.64     $ 12.45     $ 10.68     $ 7.44     $ 15.76    
Total return     (6.51 %)(b)      18.47 %     49.28 %     (52.00 %)     4.87 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.62 %     1.58 %(d)      1.51 %(d)      1.52 %     1.44 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(e) 
    1.57 %(f)      1.58 %(d)(f)      1.51 %(d)(f)      1.52 %(f)      1.44 %(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.62 %     1.58 %     1.51 %     1.52 %     1.44 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(e) 
    1.57 %(f)      1.58 %(f)      1.51 %(f)      1.52 %(f)      1.44 %(f)   
Net investment income     0.98 %(f)      1.13 %(f)      0.86 %(f)      1.70 %(f)      0.31 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,899     $ 287     $ 289     $ 112     $ 196    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %     127 %     83 %     78 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a) 
 
Class R4  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.54    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.15    
Net realized and unrealized loss     (0.86 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.71 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.85    
Total return     (5.50 %)(b)   
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.21 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.21 %(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.21 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.21 %(d)   
Net investment income     1.33 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 135    
Portfolio turnover     112 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.46     $ 11.48    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.12       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.92 )     1.17    
Total from investment operations     (0.80 )     1.19    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.21 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.21 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.68     $ 12.46    
Total return     (6.26 %)(c)      10.52 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.38 %     1.30 %(e)(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(g)      1.33 %(h)      1.30 %(e)(f)(h)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.38 %     1.30 %(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(g)      1.33 %(h)      1.30 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     1.06 %(h)      0.33 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 232,777     $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a) 
 
Class Y  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.55    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.18    
Net realized and unrealized loss     (0.86 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.68 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.89    
Total return     (5.26 %)(b)   
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.88 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      0.88 %(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.88 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      0.88 %(d)   
Net investment income     1.64 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 12,780    
Portfolio turnover     112 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.62     $ 10.81     $ 7.52     $ 15.96     $ 17.29    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.18       0.18       0.17       0.29       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.96 )     1.87       3.55       (8.43 )     0.78    
Total from investment operations     (0.78 )     2.05       3.72       (8.14 )     1.10    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income           (0.24 )     (0.46 )     (0.11 )     (0.32 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.19 )     (2.11 )  
Total distributions to shareholders           (0.24 )     (0.46 )     (0.30 )     (2.43 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.03                
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)      0.00 (a)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 11.86     $ 12.62     $ 10.81     $ 7.52     $ 15.96    
Total return     (6.02 %)(b)      19.08 %     50.09 %     (51.76 %)     5.42 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.11 %     1.08 %(d)      1.01 %(d)      1.02 %     0.94 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(e) 
    1.08 %(f)      1.08 %(d)(f)      1.01 %(d)(f)      1.02 %(f)      0.94 %(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.11 %     1.08 %     1.01 %     1.02 %     0.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(e) 
    1.08 %(f)      1.08 %(f)      1.01 %(f)      1.02 %(f)      0.94 %(f)   
Net investment income     1.53 %(f)      1.58 %(f)      1.59 %(f)      2.28 %(f)      1.79 %(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,093,867     $ 1,177,541     $ 1,375,538     $ 1,155,598     $ 2,549,057    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     92 %     127 %     83 %     78 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

The Fund is authorized to issue Class R4 shares, which are not subject to sales charges; however, this share class is closed to new investors. Class R4 shares commenced operations on March 7, 2011.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to certain categories of investors which are subject to minimum initial investment requirements. Class Y commenced operations on March 7, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

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of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon 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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.


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The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate the settlement of purchases and sales of securities and to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.


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Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012  
    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives  
Risk Exposure Category   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value   Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair Value  
Equity contracts
 
 
  Net assets—unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  $ 85,621 *   Net assets—unrealized
depreciation on futures
contracts
  $ *  
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    5,107,653     Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    10,670,670    
Total       $ 5,193,274         $ 10,670,670    

 

*  Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts Outstanding table following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
  Futures Contracts   Total  
Equity contracts   $     $ (7 )   $ (7 )  
Foreign exchange contracts     (3,871,618 )         $ (3,871,618 )  
Total   $ (3,871,618 )   $ (7 )   $ (3,871,625 )  

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
  Futures Contracts   Total  
Equity contracts   $     $ 85,621     $ 85,621    
Foreign exchange contracts     (5,562,417 )         $ (5,562,417 )  
Total   $ (5,562,417 )   $ 85,621     $ (5,476,796 )  

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
    6,104    
Futures Contracts     44    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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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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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.


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Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management

The Fund is a "multi-manager" fund. Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager or Columbia), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadvisers (see Subadvisory Agreement below) and by Columbia, for the portion of the Fund which it manages. Effective April 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to April 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.70% to 0.51% as the Fund's net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.72% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

To the extent that the Fund is not benefitting from a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee through June 30, 2012. In the absence of a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the management fee waiver for the Fund would be calculated as follows:

Fund Average Daily Net Assets*   Management
Fee Waiver
 
Assets up to $6 billion     0.00 %  
Assets in excess of $6 billion
and up to $10 billion
    0.05    
Assets in excess of $10 billion     0.10    

 

*  For purposes of the calculation, "Assets" are aggregate assets of the Fund and other affiliated funds managed by the Investment Manager and sub-advised by Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico).

For the year ended February 29, 2012, no management fees were waived for the Fund.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into Subadvisory Agreements with Marsico Capital Management (MCM Marsico) and Threadneedle International Limited (TI or Threadneedle), each of which subadvises a portion of the assets of the Fund. New investments in the Fund, net of any redemptions, are allocated in accordance with the Investment Manager's determination, subject to the oversight of the Board, of the allocation that is in the best interests of the shareholders. Each subadviser's proportionate share of investments in the Fund will vary due to market fluctuations. The Investment Manager compensates each subadviser to manage the investment of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to April 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.


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Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective March 28, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $6,748.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R4 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class.


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For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.24 %  
Class B     0.25    
Class C     0.24    
Class R     0.24    
Class R4     0.05    
Class W     0.25    
Class Y     0.00 *  
Class Z     0.24    

 

*  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $46,193.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class R4 shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $105,885 for Class A, $7,341 for Class B and $504 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective April 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.32 %  
Class B     2.07    
Class C     2.07    
Class I     0.94    
Class R     1.57    
Class R4     1.24    
Class W     1.32    
Class Y     1.07    
Class Z     1.07    


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Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to April 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class B     2.35    
Class C     2.35    
Class I     1.24    
Class R     1.85    
Class W     1.60    
Class Z     1.35    

 

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforward limitations related to ownership changes, deferral/reversal of wash sales, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, deferral/reversal of post-October losses, foreign currency transactions, proceeds from litigation settlements, and recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ 13,070,219    
Accumulated net realized loss     324,505,186    
Paid-in capital     (337,575,405 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $     $ 26,467,205    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 12,682,832    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Accumulated realized gain/loss        
Unrealized appreciation     178,658,267    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,679,831,024 and the aggregate


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gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 213,706,458    
Unrealized depreciation     (33,653,122 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 180,053,336    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 432,857,320    
2018     553,108,969    
Total   $ 985,966,289    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, capital loss carryforwards of $324,204,292 were permanently lost and $80,631,157 were utilized to offset current year gains.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital loss of $46,670,782 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Columbia Multi Advisor International Equity Fund acquired capital loss carryforwards in connection with the merger with Columbia International Stock Fund, Columbia International Growth Fund, Threadneedle International Opportunity Fund, and Riversource Disciplined International Equity Fund of $218,058,552, $131,115,041, $107,220,365, and $383,816,845 respectively (Note 12). In addition to the acquired capital loss carryforwards, the Fund also acquired unrealized capital gains as a result of the merger. The yearly utilization of the acquired capital loss carryforwards may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code. Any capital loss carryforwards acquired as part of a merger that are permanently lost due to the provisions under the Internal Revenue Code are included as being expired.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $2,107,841,345 and $2,523,100,926, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Transactions to realign the Fund's portfolio following the merger as described in Note 12 are excluded for purposes of calculating the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. These realignment transactions amounted to cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of $1,078,374,891 and $1,144,467,702, respectively.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received $3,493,349 as a result of a settlement of administrative proceedings brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against an unaffiliated third party relating to market timing and /or late trading of mutual funds. This amount represented the Fund's portion of the proceeds from the settlements (the Fund was not a party to the proceeding). The proceeds received by the Fund were recorded as an increase to additional paid in capital.The payments have been


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included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

During the year ended February 28, 2011 the Fund received payments of $25,379 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous securities lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $61,946,678 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $65,242,251 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through March 27, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.


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Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned 53.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 12.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on March 28, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period March 28, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $280 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

Note 12. Fund Merger

At the close of business on April 8, 2011, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource Disciplined International Equity Fund, Threadneedle International Opportunity Fund, Columbia International Stock Fund and Columbia International Growth Fund (the acquired funds). The reorganization was completed after shareholders approved the plan on February 15, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine certain funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $1,220,172,344 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $2,509,957,223.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 48,647,948 shares of RiverSource Disciplined International Equity Fund valued at $370,503,572 (including $51,911,561 of unrealized appreciation), 42,719,884 shares of Threadneedle International Opportunity Fund valued at $404,664,438 (including $79,018,855 of unrealized appreciation), 30,636,953 shares of Columbia International Stock Fund valued at $379,467,637 (including $70,789,734 of unrealized appreciation), and 9,357,405 shares of Columbia International Growth Fund valued at $135,149,232 (including $32,859,049 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for shares of the acquired funds, the Fund issued the following number of shares:

    Shares  
Class A     34,476,734    
Class B     1,930,534    
Class C     1,792,925    
Class I     19,889,124    
Class R     166,754    
Class R4     14,235    
Class W     15,438,672    
Class Y     1,172,264    
Class Z     27,157,783    


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For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource Disciplined International Equity Fund, Threadneedle International Opportunity Fund, Columbia International Stock Fund and Columbia International Growth Fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of the Fund for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource Disciplined International Equity Fund, Threadneedle International Opportunity Fund, Columbia International Stock Fund and Columbia International Growth Fund that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2011 the Fund's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized depreciation and net decrease in net assets from operations for the six months ended August 31, 2011 would have been approximately $35.1 million, $37.2 million, $(286.6) million and $(214.3) million, respectively.

Note 13. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 14. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

On March 23, 2012, a group of unaffiliated shareholders of the Fund redeemed $239,388,854, which represented approximately 14% of the Fund's net assets as of that date.

Note 15. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the


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case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgement by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity 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 Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 24, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Foreign taxes paid during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, of $5,631,501 are being passed through to shareholders. This represents $0.04 per share. Eligible shareholders may claim this amount as a foreign tax credit.

Gross income derived from sources within foreign countries was $54,838,458 ($0.36 per share) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On Sept. 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate) 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the investment manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the investment manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010).   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the investment manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1971)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Interim Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010, and Senior Vice President—Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to 2005); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010; Head of Tax/Compliance and Assistant Treasurer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from November 2004 to December 2005.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Multi-Advisor International Equity 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1671 C (4/12)




Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  11  
Statement of Operations   13  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  14  
Financial Highlights   16  
Notes to Financial Statements   21  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  31  
Fund Governance   32  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

 For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

 The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –0.41% without sales charge.

g  The fund lagged its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth Index.1

g  Stock selection, especially in the financials and technology sectors, hampered performance relative to the index.

Portfolio Management

Wayne M. Collette has co-managed the fund since 2010. From 2001 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Collette was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

George J. Myers has co-managed the fund since 2010. From 2004 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Myers was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Lawrence W. Lin has co-managed the fund since 2010. From 2006 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Lin was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Brian D. Neigut has co-managed the fund since 2010. From 2007 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Neigut was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

1The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –0.41%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +2.38%  
  Russell 2000 Growth
Index
 

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change 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 may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     15,441       14,548    
Class B     14,308       14,308    
Class C     14,308       14,308    
Class I*     15,463       n/a    
Class Z     15,818       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   Z  
Inception   12/12/95   12/12/95   09/22/97   11/16/11   12/12/95  
Sales
charge
  without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     –0.41       –6.12       –1.22       –6.16       –1.19       –2.18       –0.27       –0.23    
5-year     1.61       0.41       0.83       0.50       0.83       0.83       1.63       1.84    
10-year     4.44       3.82       3.65       3.65       3.65       3.65       4.45       4.69    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A, 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,098.80       1,018.10       7.10       6.82       1.36    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,093.80       1,014.37       10.98       10.57       2.11    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,094.60       1,014.37       10.99       10.57       2.11    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,100.40 *     1,020.34       2.73 *     4.57       0.91    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,099.10       1,019.34       5.79       5.57       1.11    

 

*For the period November 16, 2011 through Februay 29, 2012. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     12.12    
Class B     10.50    
Class C     10.76    
Class I     12.76    
Class Z     12.75    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –0.41% without sales charge. The Russell 2000 Growth Index returned 2.38%. Stock selection within financials had the biggest negative impact on relative performance, followed by security selection in the technology and materials sectors. The fund's sector weights remained close to those in the Russell index.

Year of extreme market volatility

The past year was a challenge for managers who focus on stock selection, as macro events rather than company-specific metrics drove market returns. Stocks got off to a strong start last spring, but were soon shaken by unrest in the Middle East as well as by the reverberations of an earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. Heading into the summer, Europe's sovereign debt problems began to accelerate and global economic growth slowed, pressuring returns. Congress's wrangling about the U.S. federal budget deficit and Standard & Poor's historic downgrade of the country's credit rating further unsettled the market, leading to a steep decline in the third quarter of 2011.

Economically-sensitive sectors and small-cap stocks were among the hardest hit during this period. In October, the stock market began a turnaround, buoyed by signs of improving U.S. economic growth and progress in Europe. Stocks continued to climb into the new year, as substantial new job creation, declining headline inflation and an increase in manufacturing activity encouraged investors. Large-cap stocks came out ahead of small cap for the year; and in an environment of scarce earnings growth, growth stocks outpaced value.

Biggest disappointments from financials and technology sectors

The fund lost the most ground versus the Russell index from investments in the financials sector, although no one stock stood out as a leading detractor. Stock picks in information technology and materials also hampered performance. In technology, shares of BroadSoft (position eliminated), whose software enables telecommunications and cable providers to deliver voice and multimedia services over Internet protocol-based networks, fell sharply after the company lowered its pricing to gain market share and ended up with a revenue shortfall. In the materials sector, disappointments included Stillwater Mining, a palladium and platinum miner whose shares declined as investors began anticipating higher costs and slower economic growth. We sold the stake before period end. Elsewhere, detractors included snack food maker Diamond Foods (position eliminated) in the consumer staples sector and independent oil and gas producer Magnum Hunter Resources (0.02% of net assets) within energy. Shares of Diamond Foods tumbled as questions over its accounting practices derailed a planned acquisition, while Magnum's stock suffered from an earnings miss late in the period.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Gains from industrials and consumer discretionary

Stock selection in the industrials and consumer discretionary sectors helped performance relative to the Russell index. While no one industrials stock was a top contributor, several consumer discretionary stocks were noteworthy. They included Tempur-Pedic International, Pier 1 Imports and Polaris Industries (1.3%, 1.1% and 0.6% of net assets, respectively). The stock of premium bedding manufacturer Tempur-Pedic, which is not included in the benchmark, produced sharp gains, buoyed by the popularity of the company's new Cloud mattresses and a vigorous marketing campaign. Shares of specialty retailer Pier I were lifted by better-than-expected revenues and earnings. The stock of Polaris, which designs, engineers and manufactures off-road vehicles, saw steep gains, as strong earnings, a successful acquisition and a dividend increase attracted investors. Elsewhere, an investment in HMS Holdings (1.6% of net assets), a company that helps eliminate fraud and abuse in the health care system, climbed sharply after a recent acquisition gave the firm a stronghold on both Medicare and Medicaid audits.

Cautious outlook

At period end, the portfolio was positioned to benefit from a modestly expanding economic environment as well as slightly higher employment numbers. While we believe the odds of recession have been reduced, we nevertheless expect 2012 economic growth to be lower than its long-term trend. With that backdrop in mind, we plan to focus the fund on companies whose earnings growth is not dependent on the economy; businesses that are expanding their profit margins and market share and firms whose products and services can command premium pricing.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for the fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Stocks of small-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Portfolio breakdown1

as of February 29, 2012 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     16.6    
Consumer Staples     2.9    
Energy     9.6    
Financials     7.3    
Health Care     19.5    
Industrials     18.5    
Information Technology     21.5    
Materials     0.9    
Utilities     0.6    
Other2     2.6    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

as of February 29, 2012 (%)

Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.     1.9    
Domino's Pizza, Inc.     1.8    
HMS Holdings Corp.     1.6    
Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd.     1.5    
Aspen Technology, Inc.     1.4    
ServiceSource International, Inc.     1.4    
Elizabeth Arden, Inc.     1.3    
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.     1.3    
Signature Bank     1.3    
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.     1.3    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 100.5%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 17.1%  
Auto Components 0.7%  
Tenneco, Inc.(a)     55,654     $ 2,142,679    
Diversified Consumer Services 0.7%  
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.(a)     48,578       1,183,360    
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.(a)     68,129       1,165,687    
Total     2,349,047    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.8%  
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(a)     62,861       3,121,049    
Domino's Pizza, Inc.(a)     143,627       5,523,894    
Total     8,644,943    
Household Durables 1.8%  
Tempur-Pedic International, Inc.(a)     49,555       3,914,845    
Toll Brothers, Inc.(a)     76,557       1,796,027    
Total     5,710,872    
Internet & Catalog Retail 0.5%  
Shutterfly, Inc.(a)     56,365       1,542,147    
Leisure Equipment & Products 1.1%  
Arctic Cat, Inc.(a)     44,055       1,620,343    
Polaris Industries, Inc.     26,357       1,741,143    
Total     3,361,486    
Media 2.1%  
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.     121,996       2,552,156    
Entercom Communications Corp.(a)     50,345       352,415    
IMAX Corp.(a)     113,670       2,900,859    
National CineMedia, Inc.     46,742       743,665    
Total     6,549,095    
Multiline Retail 0.5%  
Gordmans Stores, Inc.(a)     98,278       1,490,877    
Specialty Retail 5.0%  
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)     83,957       2,177,005    
Body Central Corp.(a)     88,439       2,462,142    
DSW, Inc., Class A     29,356       1,655,678    
hhgregg, Inc.(a)     92,015       1,051,731    
Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.(a)     66,713       1,460,348    
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.(a)     198,806       3,413,499    
Rent-A-Center, Inc.     49,944       1,769,017    
Select Comfort Corp.(a)     54,556       1,614,312    
Total     15,603,732    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.9%  
CROCS, Inc.(a)     136,365       2,679,572    
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a)     35,363       881,246    
Gildan Activewear, Inc.     100,354       2,506,843    
Total     6,067,661    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     53,462,539    
CONSUMER STAPLES 3.0%  
Food Products 0.5%  
Post Holdings, Inc.(a)     49,934       1,554,945    
Personal Products 2.5%  
Elizabeth Arden, Inc.(a)     111,740       4,151,141    
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A     65,711       3,795,467    
Total     7,946,608    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     9,501,553    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
ENERGY 9.9%  
Energy Equipment & Services 2.7%  
CARBO Ceramics, Inc.     17,273     $ 1,583,070    
Dril-Quip, Inc.(a)     21,228       1,485,748    
Key Energy Services, Inc.(a)     193,589       3,302,628    
Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)     69,939       2,052,011    
Total     8,423,457    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.2%  
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)     62,206       1,752,343    
Cheniere Energy, Inc.(a)     65,700       988,128    
Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd.(a)     129,448       4,845,239    
Golar LNG Ltd.     47,840       2,031,765    
Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp.(a)     157,058       1,521,892    
McMoRan Exploration Co.(a)     117,733       1,648,262    
Oasis Petroleum, Inc.(a)     80,412       2,578,813    
Resolute Energy Corp.(a)     154,297       1,721,954    
Rosetta Resources, Inc.(a)     38,030       1,941,051    
Western Refining, Inc.     95,668       1,736,374    
World Fuel Services Corp.     37,105       1,545,794    
Total     22,311,615    
TOTAL ENERGY     30,735,072    
FINANCIALS 7.5%  
Capital Markets 0.5%  
Financial Engines, Inc.(a)     71,446       1,646,830    
Commercial Banks 1.6%  
Glacier Bancorp, Inc.     67,173       926,988    
Signature Bank(a)     67,698       4,018,553    
Total     4,945,541    
Consumer Finance 1.5%  
DFC Global Corp.(a)     175,647       3,145,838    
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.(a)     37,988       1,605,373    
Total     4,751,211    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 3.9%  
DiamondRock Hospitality Co.     186,921       1,861,733    
Home Properties, Inc.     53,112       3,060,844    
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.     108,618       2,212,549    
Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.     110,592       1,579,254    
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc.     182,252       1,678,541    
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers     56,777       1,662,430    
Total     12,055,351    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     23,398,933    
HEALTH CARE 20.1%  
Biotechnology 6.1%  
Alkermes PLC(a)     180,844       3,184,663    
Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(a)     261,404       2,025,881    
Ardea Biosciences, Inc.(a)     71,398       1,522,205    
Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     142,659       2,045,730    
Exact Sciences Corp.(a)     140,021       1,314,797    
Idenix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     193,495       2,277,436    
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     98,460       1,318,380    
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     62,333       913,802    
Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     63,198       2,421,747    
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     184,325       1,843,250    
Total     18,867,891    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
HEALTH CARE (cont.)  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 4.5%  
Align Technology, Inc.(a)     140,734     $ 3,604,197    
Insulet Corp.(a)     157,415       3,104,224    
Masimo Corp.(a)     145,856       3,179,661    
NxStage Medical, Inc.(a)     88,691       1,773,820    
Volcano Corp.(a)     86,526       2,425,324    
Total     14,087,226    
Health Care Providers & Services 5.8%  
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.(a)     324,207       6,043,218    
Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.(a)     66,540       4,126,811    
HMS Holdings Corp.(a)     157,161       5,063,727    
IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc.(a)     75,034       2,728,987    
Total     17,962,743    
Health Care Technology 0.8%  
athenahealth, Inc.(a)     34,473       2,436,207    
Omnicell, Inc.(a)     11,217       167,358    
Total     2,603,565    
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%  
ICON PLC, ADR(a)     78,130       1,654,794    
Pharmaceuticals 2.4%  
Impax Laboratories, Inc.(a)     137,650       3,214,127    
MAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     90,374       1,450,503    
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)     56,388       2,781,056    
Total     7,445,686    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     62,621,905    
INDUSTRIALS 19.1%  
Aerospace & Defense 1.9%  
Hexcel Corp.(a)     152,657       3,857,643    
LMI Aerospace, Inc.(a)     105,635       2,149,672    
Total     6,007,315    
Building Products 0.5%  
USG Corp.(a)     117,092       1,668,561    
Commercial Services & Supplies 1.7%  
Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.(a)     34,869       2,431,416    
Tetra Tech, Inc.(a)     115,029       2,825,112    
Total     5,256,528    
Construction & Engineering 0.5%  
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp.     221,597       1,571,123    
Electrical Equipment 1.6%  
Acuity Brands, Inc.     39,650       2,465,833    
Regal-Beloit Corp.     36,296       2,449,980    
Total     4,915,813    
Machinery 4.5%  
Chart Industries, Inc.(a)     27,656       1,891,394    
Lindsay Corp.     51,946       3,407,138    
Proto Labs, Inc.(a)     36,890       1,134,367    
Tennant Co.     63,603       2,610,267    
Trinity Industries, Inc.     60,196       2,092,413    
Woodward, Inc.     62,528       2,736,851    
Total     13,872,430    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INDUSTRIALS (cont.)  
Professional Services 3.4%  
Acacia Research Corp.(a)     85,618     $ 3,381,911    
Advisory Board Co. (The)(a)     32,594       2,638,159    
Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)     44,784       1,855,849    
CoStar Group, Inc.(a)     45,734       2,743,125    
Total     10,619,044    
Road & Rail 2.9%  
Avis Budget Group, Inc.(a)     158,330       2,042,457    
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a)     49,776       2,957,690    
Knight Transportation, Inc.     94,146       1,612,721    
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.(a)     142,124       2,536,913    
Total     9,149,781    
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.1%  
TAL International Group, Inc.     64,351       2,319,210    
United Rentals, Inc.(a)     58,247       2,427,735    
Watsco, Inc.     22,806       1,628,120    
Total     6,375,065    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     59,435,660    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 22.2%  
Communications Equipment 1.2%  
Netgear, Inc.(a)     97,065       3,646,732    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.6%  
Universal Display Corp.(a)     43,869       1,812,228    
Internet Software & Services 3.5%  
Ancestry.com, Inc.(a)     73,397       1,671,984    
Bankrate, Inc.(a)     65,647       1,565,025    
Constant Contact, Inc.(a)     82,435       2,492,834    
DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.(a)     67,975       1,893,104    
LogMeIn, Inc.(a)     87,119       3,211,206    
Total     10,834,153    
IT Services 2.7%  
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.     54,088       1,824,929    
ServiceSource International, Inc.(a)     256,850       4,315,080    
Wright Express Corp.(a)     40,080       2,480,150    
Total     8,620,159    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.5%  
Cavium, Inc.(a)     45,674       1,631,932    
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a)     44,479       1,048,815    
Entegris, Inc.(a)     208,954       1,888,944    
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)     55,506       624,998    
Mellanox Technologies Ltd.(a)     55,637       2,123,664    
Omnivision Technologies, Inc.(a)     167,130       2,735,918    
Semtech Corp.(a)     117,169       3,363,922    
Volterra Semiconductor Corp.(a)     118,983       3,656,348    
Total     17,074,541    
Software 8.7%  
ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)     51,684       1,952,622    
Aspen Technology, Inc.(a)     216,777       4,456,935    
CommVault Systems, Inc.(a)     54,915       2,831,967    
Kenexa Corp.(a)     57,270       1,591,533    
Monitise PLC(a)     1,924,009       1,178,449    
Parametric Technology Corp.(a)     83,422       2,227,367    
QLIK Technologies, Inc.(a)     57,594       1,743,370    
RealPage, Inc.(a)     85,184       1,689,199    
Sourcefire, Inc.(a)     33,489       1,507,675    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)  
Software (cont.)  
Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(a)     76,863     $ 2,571,836    
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)     142,334       2,199,060    
TIBCO Software, Inc.(a)     107,407       3,111,581    
Total     27,061,594    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     69,049,407    
MATERIALS 1.0%  
Chemicals 0.6%  
Intrepid Potash, Inc.(a)     68,269       1,726,523    
Metals & Mining 0.4%  
Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.     93,862       1,334,718    
TOTAL MATERIALS     3,061,241    
UTILITIES 0.6%  
Electric Utilities 0.6%  
UIL Holdings Corp.     52,319       1,844,245    
TOTAL UTILITIES     1,844,245    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $271,852,427)
      $ 313,110,555    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Warrants —%  
ENERGY —%  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels —%  
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.(a)(b)     34,795     $ 60,780    
TOTAL ENERGY     60,780    
Total Warrants
(Cost: $30,196)
      $ 60,780    
    Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 2.7%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)     8,309,425     $ 8,309,425    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $8,309,425)
  $ 8,309,425    
Total Investments
(Cost: $280,192,048)
      $ 321,480,760    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net         (9,945,853 )  
Net Assets   $ 311,534,907    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 29, 2012 was $60,780, representing 0.02% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 29, 2012 was as follows:

Security Description   Acquisition Dates   Cost  
Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.   03/07/11 – 06/29/11   $ 30,196    

 

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
 
Value
 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund   $     $ 126,872,283     $ (118,562,858 )   $     $ 8,309,425     $ 9,542     $ 8,309,425    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements – Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
  Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs(b)
  Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 53,462,539     $     $     $ 53,462,539    
Consumer Staples     9,501,553                   9,501,553    
Energy     30,735,072                   30,735,072    
Financials     23,398,933                   23,398,933    
Health Care     62,621,905                   62,621,905    
Industrials     59,435,660                   59,435,660    
Information Technology     67,870,958       1,178,449             69,049,407    
Materials     3,061,241                   3,061,241    
Utilities     1,844,245                   1,844,245    
Warrants  
Energy           60,780             60,780    
Total Equity Securities     311,932,106       1,239,229             313,171,335    
Other  
Money Market Funds     8,309,425                   8,309,425    
Total Other     8,309,425                   8,309,425    
Total   $ 320,241,531     $ 1,239,229     $     $ 321,480,760    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $271,882,623)   $ 313,171,335    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $8,309,425)     8,309,425    
Total investments (identified cost $280,192,048)     321,480,760    
Cash     3    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     6,717,395    
Capital shares sold     119,177    
Dividends     98,894    
Reclaims     673    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     1,391    
Prepaid expense     10,256    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     8,027    
Total assets     328,436,576    
Liabilities  
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     9,010,585    
Capital shares purchased     7,572,126    
Investment management fees     6,190    
Distribution and service fees     971    
Transfer agent fees     65,028    
Administration fees     1,035    
Chief compliance officer expenses     187    
Other expenses     237,520    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     8,027    
Total liabilities     16,901,669    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 311,534,907    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 304,280,470    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (793,098 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (33,241,175 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     41,288,712    
Foreign currency translations     (2 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 311,534,907    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 127,493,954    
Class B   $ 1,027,299    
Class C   $ 2,026,686    
Class I   $ 2,781    
Class Z   $ 180,984,187    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     10,523,349    
Class B     97,819    
Class C     188,387    
Class I     218    
Class Z     14,190,264    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 12.12    
Class B   $ 10.50    
Class C   $ 10.76    
Class I   $ 12.76    
Class Z   $ 12.75    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $12.86. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 1,223,835    
Interest     867    
Dividends from affiliates     9,542    
Foreign taxes withheld     (4,720 )  
Total income     1,229,524    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     2,342,947    
Distribution fees  
Class B     10,777    
Class C     16,498    
Service fees  
Class B     3,592    
Class C     5,499    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     329,401    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     251,664    
Class B     2,709    
Class C     4,145    
Class Z     376,619    
Administration fees     358,982    
Compensation of board members     26,267    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     33,332    
Custodian fees     19,435    
Printing and postage fees     111,653    
Registration fees     57,767    
Professional fees     68,542    
Chief compliance officer expenses     293    
Other     18,768    
Total expenses     4,038,890    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (1,273 )  
Expense reductions     (15,937 )  
Total net expenses     4,021,680    
Net investment loss     (2,792,156 )  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) – net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     42,096,239    
Foreign currency translations     (9,117 )  
Net realized gain     42,087,122    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (42,049,512 )  
Foreign currency translations     (2 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (42,049,514 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain     37,608    
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (2,754,548 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Operations  
Net investment loss   $ (2,792,156 )   $ (2,989,266 )  
Net realized gain     42,087,122       60,578,029    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (42,049,514 )     51,745,305    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (2,754,548 )     109,334,068    
Decrease in net assets from share transactions     (56,617,816 )     (79,890,367 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)     950,234       76,427    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (58,422,130 )     29,520,128    
Net assets at beginning of year     369,957,037       340,436,909    
Net assets at end of year   $ 311,534,907     $ 369,957,037    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (793,098 )   $    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended February 29,
2012(a)
  Year ended February 28,
2011
 
    Shares   Dollars($)   Shares   Dollars($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      289,854       3,448,311       501,743       5,160,391    
Redemptions     (1,744,440 )     (20,573,515 )     (1,967,790 )     (20,070,759 )  
Net decrease     (1,454,586 )     (17,125,204 )     (1,466,047 )     (14,910,368 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions                 2,064       18,422    
Redemptions(b)      (91,823 )     (931,997 )     (237,996 )     (2,096,092 )  
Net decrease     (91,823 )     (931,997 )     (235,932 )     (2,077,670 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     16,314       179,734       21,187       198,146    
Redemptions     (69,145 )     (731,862 )     (106,855 )     (954,620 )  
Net decrease     (52,831 )     (552,128 )     (85,668 )     (756,474 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     992,391       11,207,102                
Redemptions     (992,173 )     (12,766,009 )              
Net increase (decrease)     218       (1,558,907 )              
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     2,825,452       34,934,986       1,643,660       17,140,701    
Redemptions     (5,808,519 )     (71,384,566 )     (7,440,236 )     (79,286,556 )  
Net decrease     (2,983,067 )     (36,449,580 )     (5,796,576 )     (62,145,855 )  
Total net decrease     (4,582,089 )     (56,617,816 )     (7,584,223 )     (79,890,367 )  

 

(a)  Class I shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


15




Financial HighlightsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.17     $ 8.92     $ 5.99     $ 10.57     $ 13.79     $ 17.56    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.11 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.12 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.03       3.35       2.99       (4.51 )     (0.41 )     (0.24 )(d)   
Total from investment operations     (0.08 )     3.25       2.92       (4.58 )     (0.51 )     (0.36 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (2.69 )     (3.41 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.02 )        
Total distributions to shareholders                             (2.71 )     (3.41 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.03       0.00 (e)      0.01                      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.12     $ 12.17     $ 8.92     $ 5.99     $ 10.57     $ 13.79    
Total return     (0.41 %)(f)      36.43 %     48.91 %     (43.33 %)     (6.45 %)     (0.03 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.35 %     1.32 %(h)      1.37 %(h)      1.32 %(h)      1.24 %(h)(i)      1.26 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(j) 
    1.34 %(k)      1.32 %(h)(k)      1.36 %(h)(k)      1.27 %(h)(k)      1.20 %(h)(i)(k)      1.23 %(k)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.35 %     1.32 %     1.37 %     1.32 %     1.24 %(i)      1.26 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(j) 
    1.34 %(k)      1.32 %(k)      1.36 %(k)      1.27 %(k)      1.20 %(i)(k)      1.23 %(k)   
Net investment loss     (0.98 %)(k)      (1.00 %)(k)      (0.90 %)(k)      (0.80 %)(k)      (0.85 %)(i)(k)      (0.81 %)(k)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 127,494     $ 145,802     $ 119,894     $ 90,647     $ 173,675     $ 207,258    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     147 %     105 %     130 %     3 %(l)         
Turnover of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio                             199 %     188 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments in the Fund.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(f)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.32%.

(g)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(h)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(k)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.63     $ 7.85     $ 5.31     $ 9.44     $ 12.49     $ 16.21    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.18 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )     (0.13 )     (0.13 )     (0.21 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.02       2.93       2.65       (4.00 )     (0.40 )     (0.22 )(d)   
Total from investment operations     (0.16 )     2.78       2.53       (4.13 )     (0.53 )     (0.43 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (2.50 )     (3.29 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.02 )        
Total distributions to shareholders                             (2.52 )     (3.29 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.03       0.00 (e)      0.01                      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.50     $ 10.63     $ 7.85     $ 5.31     $ 9.44     $ 12.49    
Total return     (1.22 %)(f)      35.41 %     47.83 %     (43.75 %)     (7.15 %)     (0.69 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.07 %(h)      2.12 %(h)      2.07 %(h)      1.99 %(h)(i)      2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(j) 
    2.09 %(k)      2.07 %(h)(k)      2.11 %(h)(k)      2.02 %(h)(k)      1.95 %(h)(i)(k)      1.98 %(k)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.07 %     2.12 %     2.07 %     1.99 %(i)      2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(j) 
    2.09 %(k)      2.07 %(k)      2.11 %(k)      2.02 %(k)      1.95 %(i)(k)      1.98 %(k)   
Net investment loss     (1.74 %)(k)      (1.74 %)(k)      (1.66 %)(k)      (1.54 %)(k)      (1.60 %)(i)(k)      (1.58 %)(k)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,027     $ 2,016     $ 3,340     $ 3,362     $ 9,184     $ 13,018    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     147 %     105 %     130 %     3 %(l)         
Turnover of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio                             199 %     188 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments in the Fund.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(f)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.34%.

(g)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(h)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(k)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 10.89     $ 8.04     $ 5.44     $ 9.67     $ 12.74     $ 16.47    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.19 )     (0.16 )     (0.12 )     (0.13 )     (0.17 )     (0.21 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.03       3.01       2.71       (4.10 )     (0.38 )     (0.23 )(d)   
Total from investment operations     (0.16 )     2.85       2.59       (4.23 )     (0.55 )     (0.44 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (2.50 )     (3.29 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.02 )        
Total distributions to shareholders                             (2.52 )     (3.29 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.03       0.00 (e)      0.01                      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 10.76     $ 10.89     $ 8.04     $ 5.44     $ 9.67     $ 12.74    
Total return     (1.19 %)(f)      35.45 %     47.79 %     (43.74 %)     (7.17 %)     (0.74 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.07 %(h)      2.12 %(h)      2.07 %(h)      1.99 %(h)(i)      2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(j) 
    2.10 %(k)      2.07 %(h)(k)      2.11 %(h)(k)      2.02 %(h)(k)      1.95 %(h)(i)(k)      1.98 %(k)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.10 %     2.07 %     2.12 %     2.07 %     1.99 %(i)      2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(j) 
    2.10 %(k)      2.07 %(k)      2.11 %(k)      2.02 %(k)      1.95 %(i)(k)      1.98 %(k)   
Net investment loss     (1.73 %)(k)      (1.75 %)(k)      (1.66 %)(k)      (1.55 %)(k)      (1.60 %)(i)(k)      (1.57 %)(k)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,027     $ 2,627     $ 2,629     $ 2,081     $ 3,689     $ 4,998    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     147 %     105 %     130 %     3 %(l)         
Turnover of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio                             199 %     188 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments in the Fund.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(f)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.32%.

(g)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(h)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(k)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 11.47    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.28    
Total from investment operations     1.26    
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.03    
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.76    
Total return     11.25 %(b)   
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.91 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      0.91 %(d)(f)   
Net investment loss     (0.56 %)(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     112 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.31%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 12.78     $ 9.34     $ 6.25     $ 11.01     $ 14.30     $ 18.06    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.09 )     (0.08 )     (0.06 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.08 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.02       3.52       3.14       (4.71 )     (0.44 )     (0.23 )(d)   
Total from investment operations     (0.07 )     3.44       3.08       (4.76 )     (0.51 )     (0.31 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (2.76 )     (3.45 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.02 )        
Total distributions to shareholders                             (2.78 )     (3.45 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.04       0.00 (e)      0.01                      
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.75     $ 12.78     $ 9.34     $ 6.25     $ 11.01     $ 14.30    
Total return     (0.23 %)(f)      36.83 %     49.44 %     (43.23 %)     (6.31 %)     0.33 %  
Ratios to average net assets(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.10 %     1.07 %(h)      1.12 %(h)      1.07 %(h)      0.99 %(h)(i)      1.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(j) 
    1.09 %(k)      1.07 %(h)(k)      1.11 %(h)(k)      1.02 %(h)(k)      0.95 %(h)(i)(k)      0.98 %(k)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.10 %     1.07 %     1.12 %     1.07 %     0.99 %(i)      1.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(j) 
    1.09 %(k)      1.07 %(k)      1.11 %(k)      1.02 %(k)      0.95 %(i)(k)      0.98 %(k)   
Net investment loss     (0.73 %)(k)      (0.75 %)(k)      (0.65 %)(k)      (0.54 %)(k)      (0.59 %)(i)(k)      (0.56 %)(k)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 180,984     $ 219,512     $ 214,574     $ 143,511     $ 279,900     $ 378,164    
Portfolio turnover     112 %     147 %     105 %     130 %     3 %(l)         
Turnover of Columbia Small Cap Growth Master Portfolio                             199 %     188 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net gain on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market value of the investments in the Fund.

(e)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(f)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.32%.

(g)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(h)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(k)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Small Cap Growth Fund II
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Effective April 29, 2011, the Fund is closed to new investors and new accounts, subject to certain limited exceptions.

On December 8, 2011, an affiliated fund of funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), exchanged Class Z shares valued at $11,149,900 for Class I shares.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% 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 redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange


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rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.


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Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, the Investment Manager determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.70% to 0.60% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the


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year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.70% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.12% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective June 27, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $2,116.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to


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reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.19    
Class C     0.19    
Class Z     0.19    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $15,932.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $10,949 for Class A, $820 for Class B, and $6 Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.35 %  
Class B     2.10    
Class C     2.10    
Class I     0.97    
Class Z     1.10    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.


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Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as distribution and services fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed 1.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets on an annualized basis.

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund's expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for net operating losses, deferral/reversal of wash sales, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, capital loss carryforwards, deferred trustees expense, proceeds from litigation settlements, foreign currency translations and late year ordinary losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net
investment income
  $ 1,999,058    
Accumulated net realized loss     (208,548 )  
Paid-in capital     (1,790,510 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

For the years ended 2012 and 2011, there were no distributions.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized appreciation     40,587,895    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $280,892,865 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 48,503,069    
Unrealized depreciation     (7,915,174 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 40,587,895    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
  2018     $ 32,560,524    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date.


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As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $41,857,085 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat late year losses of $713,352 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $372,989,171 and $426,922,637, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received payments of $950,234 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

During the year ended February 28, 2011, the Fund received payments of $76,427 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund did not participate in securities lending activity.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.


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Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through June 26, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $5.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 42.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on June 27, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period June 27, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were


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issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates.


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Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

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 Small Cap Growth Fund II (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Small Cap Growth Fund II.

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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Small Cap Growth Fund II

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1251 C (4/12)




Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Fund Expense Example   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  11  
Statement of Operations   13  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  14  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   18  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  30  
Federal Income Tax Information   31  
Fund Governance   32  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Overseas Value Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class Z shares returned –6.17%.

g  The fund held up better than its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)1, which returned –9.85%.

g  Good stock selection helped minimize the fund's losses as the European sovereign debt crisis created a difficult environment for foreign stock investing.

Portfolio Management

Colin Moore has managed the fund since November 2011. From 2002 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Moore was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Fred Copper has managed the fund since 2008. From September 2005 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Copper was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

1The MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Value Index (Net) is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index, and constituents of the index include securities from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the MSCI EAFE Index, and consists of those securities classified by Morgan Stanley Capital International, Inc. (MSCI) as most representing the value style, such as, higher book value-to-price ratios, higher forward earnings-to-price ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth rates than securities representing the growth style.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –6.17%  
  Class Z shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –9.85%  
  MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Overseas 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/31/08 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class Z shares of Columbia Overseas Value 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/31/08 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge:   without   with  
Class I*     8,327       n/a    
Class W*     8,280       n/a    
Class Z     8,322       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   I*   W*   Z  
Inception   03/31/11   03/31/11   03/31/08  
Sales charge   without   without   without  
1-year     –6.10       –6.36       –6.17    
Life     –4.57       –4.71       –4.58    

 

The Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2008. The returns shown have not been adjusted to reflect differences in expenses. If differences in expenses were reflected, the return shown would have been lower.

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

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

Class I and Class W shares were initially offered on March 31, 2011.

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Fund Expense ExampleColumbia Overseas Value Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

09/01/11 – 02/29/12

    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 I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,047.70 *     1,021.18       4.09 *     3.72       0.74    
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,046.30 *     1,020.14       5.25 *     4.77       0.95    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,047.00       1,021.13       3.82       3.77       0.75    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed a portion of fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

*For the period March 31, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Class I and Class W shares commenced operations on March 31, 2011.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Overseas 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class I     7.22    
Class W     7.22    
Class Z     7.23    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class I     0.25    
Class W     0.23    
Class Z     0.24    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class Z shares returned –6.17%. The fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), returned –9.85%. In a period during which foreign stocks produced generally weak results, stock selection helped minimize the fund's losses. An underweight in financial and utility stocks also aided returns.

Europe's debt crisis weighed on foreign stock markets

Stock markets that are highly exposed to the European sovereign debt crisis endured turmoil during the 12-month period. Tensions over European government debt eased somewhat in the final months of the period, following interventions by the European Central Bank, and overseas markets recovered somewhat, led by a robust surge in emerging markets. Despite this late recovery, most international equity benchmarks still produced negative returns for the 12 months.

Sector allocations, stock selection drove results

As debt problems in Europe proved to be the single most powerful drag on the markets, a decision to underweight financials stocks, especially European banks, supported relative results. The fund's modest exposure to utilities also helped as the group was plagued by worries about nuclear safety following the meltdown of the plant owned by Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO). The fund held no investment in TEPCO. By country, an out-of-benchmark investment in U.S.-based stocks was positive for returns. We held U.S. stocks because we believed it had dealt more successfully with banking industry problems than had European nations. In addition, relative performance was aided by underweights relative to the benchmark in the United Kingdom and Japan and lack of exposure to Greece.

Certain individual securities made positive contributions to return. South Korean consumer apparel manufacturer Youngone Corp. was well positioned to benefit when wage inflation in China encouraged clothing companies to look elsewhere. Youngone Corp., which maintained its manufacturing base in low-cost Bangladesh, benefited from this movement. While we sold the position in Youngone Corp. to take profits, we retained an interest by establishing a stake in Youngone Holdings (1.0% of net assets), which is an investor in Youngone Corp., and whose stock price looked more attractive. Hyundai Home Shopping (1.1% of net assets), a Korean television shopping network whose upscale products attract customers in Korea's expanding middle class, also delivered a solid return. Hyundai Home Shopping's buying relationship with former parent firm Hyundai Department Stores gave the network a competitive advantage in bargaining with suppliers. Electromagnetic GeoServices (0.8% of net assets), a Norwegian energy service firm involved in deepwater oil and gas exploration, was another solid performer. The company is the world's leading supplier of a sophisticated technology that produces three-dimensional maps of underwater oil and gas deposits, increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of underwater energy exploration activities.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Consumer, agricultural products disappointed

Pandora, a Danish costume jewelry company, was a noteworthy disappointment. Pandora's charm bracelets had been a major driver of growth, but the company had no adequate replacement when fashion fads changed. We sold the position in Pandora. Asian Citrus (0.7% of net assets), the largest citrus fruit producer in China, was another significant disappointment. The company was dragged down in a controversy surrounding two other companies involved in agricultural or forest products in China. However, we believe that Asian Citrus stock had been unfairly punished, and we retained the position because we liked its long-term growth potential.

Looking ahead

We have positioned the fund conservatively, placing even more emphasis on companies that we believe have shown consistent ability to produce stable cash flows and that maintain solid balance sheets and relatively little debt. We have taken a conservative stance even though we see some encouraging developments in the global economy. Leading indicators are increasingly positive for both U.S. and European economies, while generally accommodative central bank monetary policies support economic expansion.

However, the market rally of the first two months of 2012 may mean that most of the favorable economic news already is reflected in stock prices. And, we believe the European sovereign debt crisis is not over. The European Central Bank may have addressed worries about financial liquidity, but governments still have not resolved the underlying political and fiscal issues that caused the crisis.

Given these concerns, we have de-emphasized European investments and have underweighted highly cyclical stocks that are dependent on robust economic growth. We intend to keep the fund conservatively positioned until we see concrete evidence of change.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for the fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

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.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Value stocks are securities of companies that may have experienced adverse business or industry developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. If the manager's assessment of a company's prospects is wrong, the price of the company's stock may not approach the value the manager has placed on it.

Country breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Australia     7.8    
Brazil     1.1    
Canada     3.0    
China     1.0    
France     7.9    
Germany     7.5    
Hong Kong     2.5    
Ireland     2.3    
Israel     0.8    
Italy     3.2    
Japan     20.5    
Netherlands     2.6    
Norway     4.0    
Philippines     0.4    
Singapore     0.9    
South Korea     2.4    
Spain     2.8    
Sweden     3.7    
Switzerland     5.6    
Taiwan     0.6    
Thailand     1.4    
United Kingdom     17.9    
United States     0.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

Top 10 holdings

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Royal Dutch Shell PLC     4.4    
Total SA     3.5    
HSBC Holdings PLC     2.5    
Sanofi     2.5    
Australia & New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd.
    2.2    
BP PLC     2.2    
Banco Santander SA     2.1    
Vodafone Group PLC     2.1    
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
Group, Inc.
    2.0    
Novartis AG, Registered Shares     1.7    

 

The Fund is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Information provided is calculated as a percentages of total investments.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 99.8%  
AUSTRALIA 7.7%  
AGL Energy Ltd.     11,780     $ 175,989    
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.     28,819       674,157    
Commonwealth Bank of Australia     8,852       467,480    
Iluka Resources Ltd.     8,476       150,319    
Macmahon Holdings Ltd.(a)     199,363       174,573    
National Australia Bank Ltd.     12,339       311,485    
Telstra Corp., Ltd.     89,226       314,811    
Westpac Banking Corp.     5,513       122,988    
Total     2,391,802    
BRAZIL 1.1%  
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo     5,100       191,349    
Telefonica Brasil SA, ADR     4,824       141,970    
Total     333,319    
CANADA 3.0%  
Centerra Gold, Inc.     11,470       230,687    
Cott Corp.(a)     32,279       211,750    
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.     7,310       167,263    
Neo Material Technologies, Inc.(a)     12,929       113,812    
Yamana Gold, Inc.     11,876       206,168    
Total     929,680    
CHINA 1.0%  
China Communications Construction Co., Ltd.,
Class H
    213,000       217,313    
Spreadtrum Communications, Inc., ADR     6,951       96,480    
Total     313,793    
FRANCE 7.9%  
Alcatel-Lucent(a)     55,579       139,358    
BNP Paribas SA     9,413       459,437    
Sanofi     10,245       757,679    
Total SA     19,404       1,085,523    
Total     2,441,997    
GERMANY 7.5%  
Allianz SE, Registered Shares     3,191       387,002    
BASF SE     2,142       188,064    
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG     2,963       274,082    
Deutsche Bank AG, Registered Shares     4,646       216,986    
E.ON AG     15,567       358,075    
Freenet AG     24,302       329,280    
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG(a)     45,833       378,592    
Kloeckner & Co. SE     11,080       171,164    
Total     2,303,245    
HONG KONG 2.5%  
Asian Citrus Holdings Ltd.     352,000       211,763    
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.     22,500       327,852    
Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.     42,000       231,397    
Total     771,012    
IRELAND 2.3%  
DCC PLC     9,172       235,538    
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)     4,336       227,510    
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC(a)     22,989       234,336    
Total     697,384    
ISRAEL 0.8%  
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., ADR     5,635       252,504    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
ITALY 3.2%  
Enel SpA     53,588     $ 215,043    
ENI SpA     16,268       375,174    
Recordati SpA     30,941       234,969    
UniCredit SpA     29,224       152,081    
Total     977,267    
JAPAN 20.5%  
Aeon Co., Ltd.     20,800       264,636    
Aeon Delight Co., Ltd.     10,500       198,026    
Arnest One Corp.     19,700       233,500    
Canon, Inc.     5,900       269,059    
Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.     16,900       340,203    
Exedy Corp.     4,100       122,552    
Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.     11,900       248,006    
Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.     8,700       311,846    
Hitachi Ltd.     64,000       375,513    
ITOCHU Corp.     28,400       323,249    
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co.     4,300       209,353    
K's Holdings Corp.     5,600       187,019    
Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.     16,000       151,583    
Kato Sangyo Co., Ltd.     8,400       161,373    
Kinki Sharyo Co. Ltd.     52,000       194,885    
Kobe Steel Ltd.     66,000       114,751    
Mandom Corp.     8,100       199,542    
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.     60,100       310,604    
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.     43,200       445,628    
NTT DoCoMo, Inc.     202       344,558    
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.     6,500       257,931    
Shinko Plantech Co., Ltd.     32,900       289,699    
SoftBank Corp.     5,900       176,003    
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.     17,900       607,538    
Total     6,337,057    
NETHERLANDS 2.6%  
ING Groep NV-CVA(a)     37,578       333,334    
Koninklijke Ahold NV     23,179       320,548    
Wereldhave NV     1,795       134,162    
Total     788,044    
NORWAY 4.0%  
Atea ASA     19,591       233,084    
DNB ASA     20,235       259,753    
Electromagnetic GeoServices AS(a)     65,339       243,148    
Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA(a)     337,189       117,637    
Marine Harvest ASA     310,801       166,816    
Statoil Fuel & Retail ASA(a)     33,127       216,326    
Total     1,236,764    
PHILIPPINES 0.4%  
Energy Development Corp.     1,064,700       135,572    
SINGAPORE 0.9%  
DBS Group Holdings Ltd.     25,000       282,666    
SOUTH KOREA 2.4%  
Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.     2,516       325,641    
LG Fashon Corp.     3,357       125,785    
Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd.     5,980       297,307    
Total     748,733    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
SPAIN 2.8%  
Banco Santander SA     79,291     $ 657,816    
Telefonica SA     12,129       207,003    
Total     864,819    
SWEDEN 3.7%  
MQ Holding AB     65,957       246,213    
Nordea Bank AB     33,743       325,354    
Saab AB, Class B     12,916       260,787    
Svenska Cellulosa AB, Class B     17,539       313,310    
Total     1,145,664    
SWITZERLAND 5.6%  
Baloise Holding AG     3,318       261,127    
Nestlé SA, Registered Shares     3,400       207,826    
Novartis AG, Registered Shares     9,528       519,106    
Tyco International Ltd.     4,177       216,452    
Zurich Financial Services AG(a)     2,034       512,153    
Total     1,716,664    
TAIWAN 0.6%  
Huaku Development Co., Ltd.     73,694       192,238    
THAILAND 1.4%  
Bangkok Bank PCL, Foreign Registered Shares     36,900       220,067    
PTT PCL, Foreign Registered Shares     18,200       217,550    
Total     437,617    
UNITED KINGDOM 17.9%  
AstraZeneca PLC     6,856       306,220    
Aviva PLC     52,462       307,390    
Barclays PLC     72,927       284,248    
BP PLC     85,387       668,887    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
UNITED KINGDOM (cont.)  
Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment PLC     64,934     $ 163,736    
Centrica PLC     64,729       313,051    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC     5,650       124,672    
HSBC Holdings PLC     86,178       761,320    
ICAP PLC     36,621       224,186    
Intermediate Capital Group PLC     37,964       163,494    
Lancashire Holdings Ltd.     17,272       210,344    
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B     36,869       1,366,366    
Vodafone Group PLC     240,520       648,006    
Total     5,541,920    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $30,306,735)
  $ 30,839,761    

 

Issuer   Contracts   Exercise
Price
  Expiration
Date
  Value  
Options Purchased Calls 0.1%  
CBOE SPX Volatility
Index
    80       20     03/21/2012     18,800    
Total Options Purchased Calls
(Cost: $30,740)
                      $18,800    
Total Investments
(Cost: $30,337,475)
                    $ 30,858,561    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                       40,630    
Net Assets                     $ 30,899,191    

 

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012  
Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  245,349
(USD)
  231,000
(AUD)
  $ 1,209
  $
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  244,476
(USD)
  227,000
(CHF)
  6,550
 
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  1,921,762
(USD)
  1,479,000
(EUR)
  49,048
 
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  1,408,555
(USD)
  899,000
(GBP)
  21,238
 
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  365,595
(USD)
  28,831,000
(JPY)
 
  (10,800.00
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  304,564
(USD)
  387,000
(SGD)
  4,883
 
 
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  859,000
(CAD)
  855,338
(AUD)
 
  (12,016
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  831,280,000
(KRW)
  731,715
(USD)
 
  (9,020.00
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  5,342,000
(NOK)
  917,264
(USD)
 
  (36,775.00
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  3,103,000
(SEK)
  456,802
(USD)
 
  (11,375.00
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  13,251,000
(THB)
  426,489
(USD)
 
  (10,089.00
)  
Morgan Stanley   April 12, 2012
  5,434,000
(TWD)
  183,333
(USD)
 
  (1,593.00
)  
Total               $ 82,928     $ (91,668 )  

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

PORTFOLIO BREAKDOWN(1)
as of 02/29/12 (%) (Unaudited)

Stocks     99.9    
Aerospace & Defense     0.8    
Auto Components     0.8    
Automobiles     2.3    
Beverages     0.7    
Capital Markets     2.0    
Chemicals     1.5    
Commercial Banks     19.1    
Commercial Services & Supplies     0.5    
Communications Equipment     0.5    
Construction & Engineering     2.5    
Containers & Packaging     0.8    
Diversified Financial Services     2.1    
Diversified Telecommunication Services     2.2    
Electric Utilities     1.9    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components     1.2    
Energy Equipment & Services     1.7    
Food & Staples Retailing     2.4    
Food Products     1.9    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure     0.5    
Household Durables     0.8    
Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders     0.4    
Industrial Conglomerates     1.5    
Insurance     5.4    
Internet & Catalog Retail     1.1    
IT Services     0.8    
Machinery     1.4    
Media     1.1    
Metals & Mining     2.8    
Multi-Utilities     1.6    
Office Electronics     0.9    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels     12.7    
Paper & Forest Products     1.0    
Personal Products     0.6    
Pharmaceuticals     8.7    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)     0.4    
Real Estate Management & Development     2.4    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment     0.3    
Specialty Retail     2.1    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods     1.4    
Trading Companies & Distributors     1.6    
Water Utilities     0.6    
Wireless Telecommunication Services     4.9    
Options Purchased Calls     0.1    

(1)  Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's composition is subject to changes.

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 6,249,475     $ (6,249,475 )   $     $     $ 133     $    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

BRL  Brazilian Real

CAD  Canadian Dollar

CHF  Swiss Franc

EUR  Euro

GBP  Pound Sterling

HKD  Hong Kong Dollar

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

NOK  Norwegian Krone

PHP  Philippine Peso

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

THB  Thailand Baht

TWD  Taiwan Dollar

USD  US Dollar

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


9



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $     $ 3,095,631     $     $ 3,095,631    
Consumer Staples     211,750       1,532,504             1,744,254    
Energy           4,455,699             4,455,699    
Financials           9,710,506             9,710,506    
Health Care     480,014       2,200,577             2,680,591    
Industrials     216,452       2,402,134             2,618,586    
Information Technology     96,480       1,017,014             1,113,494    
Materials     717,929       1,152,364             1,870,293    
Telecommunication Services     141,970       2,019,660             2,161,630    
Utilities     191,348       1,197,729             1,389,077    
Total Equity Securities     2,055,943       28,783,818             30,839,761    
Other  
Options Purchased Calls     18,800                   18,800    
Total Other     18,800                   18,800    
Investments in Securities     2,074,743       28,783,818             30,858,561    
Derivatives(c)  
Assets  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           82,928             82,928    
Liabilities  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           (91,668 )           (91,668 )  
Total   $ 2,074,743     $ 28,775,078     $     $ 30,849,821    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

(c)  Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


10




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value  
(identified cost $30,337,475)   $ 30,858,561    
Foreign currency (identified cost $14)     14    
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     82,928    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     177,753    
Dividends     126,221    
Reclaims     24,469    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     1,133    
Prepaid expense     4,375    
Total assets     31,275,454    
Liabilities  
Bank overdraft     43,891    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     91,668    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     80,814    
Capital shares purchased     24,537    
Foreign capital gains taxes deferred     21,792    
Investment management fees     675    
Transfer agent fees     3,443    
Administration fees     68    
Chief compliance officer expenses     118    
Other expenses     109,257    
Total liabilities     376,263    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 30,899,191    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


11



Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Overseas Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 36,284,329    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (73,962 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (5,801,030 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     521,086    
Foreign currency translations     (700 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (8,740 )  
Foreign capital gains tax     (21,792 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 30,899,191    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class I   $ 28,375,563    
Class W   $ 2,295    
Class Z   $ 2,521,333    
Shares outstanding  
Class I     3,932,241    
Class W     318    
Class Z     348,949    
Net asset value per share  
Class I   $ 7.22    
Class W   $ 7.22    
Class Z   $ 7.23    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12



Statement of OperationsColumbia Overseas Value Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 1,536,043    
Dividends from affiliates     133    
Interest     8    
Foreign taxes withheld     (146,193 )  
Total income     1,389,991    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     256,950    
Service fees  
Class W     5    
Transfer agent fees  
Class W     1    
Class Z     3,493    
Administration fees     9,224    
Compensation of board members     12,222    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     17,395    
Custodian fees     77,321    
Printing and postage fees     62,126    
Registration fees     38,089    
Professional fees     84,433    
Chief compliance officer expenses     199    
Other     12,488    
Total expenses     573,946    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (295,200 )  
Total net expenses     278,746    
Net investment income     1,111,245    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     (3,146,333 )  
Foreign currency translations     138,580    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (208,901 )  
Futures contracts     8,066    
Options contracts written     (27,984 )  
Net realized loss     (3,236,572 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (334,391 )  
Foreign currency translations     8    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (16,873 )  
Foreign capital gains tax     (20,733 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (371,989 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (3,608,561 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (2,497,316 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


13



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Overseas Value Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 1,111,245     $ 170,691    
Net realized gain (loss)     (3,236,572 )     20,383    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (371,989 )     1,090,811    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (2,497,316 )     1,281,885    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class I     (970,671 )        
Class W     (74 )        
Class Z     (80,114 )     (165,101 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (1,050,859 )     (165,101 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     25,757,219       1,838    
Total increase in net assets     22,209,044       1,118,622    
Net assets at beginning of year     8,690,147       7,571,525    
Net assets at end of year   $ 30,899,191     $ 8,690,147    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (73,962 )   $ (88,280 )  

 

    Year ended
February 29, 2012(a) 
  Year ended
February 28, 2011
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     5,156,913       40,043,379                
Distributions reinvested     156,044       970,591                
Redemptions     (1,380,716 )     (10,437,922 )              
Net increase     3,932,241       30,576,048                
Class W shares  
Subscriptions     318       2,500                
Net increase     318       2,500                
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions                 1,067,133       8,184,910    
Distributions reinvested     12,859       80,114       22,767       165,101    
Redemptions     (750,789 )     (4,901,443 )     (1,088,418 )     (8,348,173 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (737,930 )     (4,821,329 )     1,482       1,838    
Total net increase     3,194,629       25,757,219       1,482       1,838    

 

(a)  Class I and Class W are for the period from March 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14




Financial HighlightsColumbia Overseas Value Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 7.87    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.22    
Net realized and unrealized loss     (0.62 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.40 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.25 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.25 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 7.22    
Total return     (4.55 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.76 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)      0.84 %(c)   
Net investment income     3.37 %(c)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 28,376    
Portfolio turnover     96 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


15



Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Overseas Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 7.87    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.22    
Net realized and unrealized loss     (0.64 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.42 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.23 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.23 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 7.22    
Total return     (4.81 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     2.09 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)      1.12 %(c)   
Net investment income     3.24 %(c)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2    
Portfolio turnover     96 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


16



Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Overseas Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,  
    2012   2011   2010   2009(a)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 8.00     $ 6.98     $ 4.46     $ 10.00    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.32       0.16       0.17       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.85 )     1.01       2.63       (5.56 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.53 )     1.17       2.80       (5.29 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.24 )     (0.15 )     (0.28 )     (0.23 )  
Tax return of capital                       (0.02 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.24 )     (0.15 )     (0.28 )     (0.25 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 7.23     $ 8.00     $ 6.98     $ 4.46    
Total return     (6.17 %)     17.06 %     62.60 %     (53.41 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.87 %     3.65 %     3.02 %     3.99 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)      0.98 %     1.15 %(e)      1.14 %(e)      1.10 %(c)(e)   
Net investment income     3.80 %     2.18 %(e)      2.46 %(e)      3.72 %(c)(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,521     $ 8,690     $ 7,572     $ 4,664    
Portfolio turnover     96 %     48 %     62 %     66 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 31, 2008 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2009.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Overseas Value Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class I, Class W and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

The Fund is authorized to issue Class A and Class C shares, which would be subject to sales charges, and Class R shares, which would not be subject to sales charges; however these share classes are not currently offered for sale and have not commenced operations.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds. Class I shares commenced operations on March 31, 2011.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs. Class W shares commenced operations on March 31, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity.


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Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter (OTC) option contracts, with no readily available market value are valued using quotations obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency


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exchange to shift investment exposure from one currency to another.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund sold currency futures contracts to offset the fund's active currency exposures back to the benchmark. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. The Fund wrote covered call and purchased put options to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity risk and to increase return on instruments. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the OTC market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain OTC option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Option contracts purchased are recorded as investments and options contracts written are recorded as liabilities of the Fund. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract expires or is exercised. When option contracts on debt securities or futures are exercised, the Fund will realize a gain or loss. When other option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

The risk in buying an option contract is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option contract is exercised. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option contract is exercised. The Fund's maximum payout in the case of written put option contracts represents the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund could be required to make under the contract. For OTC options contracts, the transaction is also subject to counterparty credit risk. The maximum payout amount may be offset by the subsequent sale, if any, of assets obtained upon the exercise of the put option contracts by holders of the option contracts or proceeds received upon entering into the contracts.


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Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the year ended February 29, 2012 are as follows:

    Written Options  
    Contracts   Premiums  
Balance at February 28, 2011         $    
Opened     464       85,912    
Closed     (464 )     (85,912 )  
Balance at February 29, 2012         $    

 

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012

    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives  
Risk Exposure Category   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair Value   Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair Value  
Foreign exchange contracts
 
 
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 82,928     Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  $ 91,668    

 

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
  Futures
Contracts
  Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased
  Total  
Equity contracts   $     $     $ (407 )   $ (407 )  
Foreign exchange contracts     (208,901 )     8,066           $ (200,835 )  
Interest rate contracts                 (27,984 )   $ (27,984 )  
Total   $ (208,901 )   $ 8,066     $ (28,391 )   $ (229,226 )  
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income  
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
  Futures
Contracts
  Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased
  Total  
Equity contracts   $     $     $ (11,940 )   $ (11,940 )  
Foreign exchange contracts     (16,873 )               $ (16,873 )  
Interest rate contracts                     $    
Total   $ (16,873 )   $     $ (11,940 )   $ (28,813 )  


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Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts     1,243    
Futures Contracts     812    
Options Contracts     654    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.


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Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective July 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.82% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.80% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.05% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid State Street an annual fee of $38,000 paid monthly plus an additional monthly fee


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based on an annualized percentage rate of average daily net assets of the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective June 27, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $1,318.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class W     0.02 %  
Class Z     0.06    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, no minimum account balance fees were charged by the Fund.


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Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees has approved, and the Fund has adopted, a shareholder service plan (the Plan) which set the service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plan requires the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares of the Fund.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class I     0.80 %  
Class W     1.25    
Class Z     1.00    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as any distribution and service fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed 1.15% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for Recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments, capital loss carryforwards, deferred trustees expense, post-October losses deferral/reversal of wash sales, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings and foreign capital gains tax. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over
net investment income
    $(46,068)    
Accumulated net realized loss     46,068    
Paid-in capital        

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.


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The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 1,050,859     $ 165,101    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 61,432    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized depreciation     (201,899 )  

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $31,060,460 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 2,219,170    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (2,421,069 )  
Net unrealized depreciation   $ (201,899 )  

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 365,313    
2018     2,028,503    
Unlimited short-term     2,338,679    
Unlimited long-term     105,742    
Total   $ 4,838,237    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $372,856 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $56,289,274 and $30,718,743, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral


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required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund did not participate in securities lending activity.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. [Delete if not applicable:] Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through June 26, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, affiliated shareholder accounts owned 100% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on June 27, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the


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one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period June 27, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the


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Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Overseas 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 Overseas Value Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Foreign taxes paid during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, of $124,058 are being passed through to shareholders. This represents $0.03 per share. Eligible shareholders may claim this amount as a foreign tax credit.

Gross income derived from sources within foreign countries was $1,533,107 ($0.36 per share) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott                  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)    
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)    
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)    
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)    
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)    
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)    
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President, Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010.  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Overseas 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  11  
Statement of Operations   13  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  14  
Financial Highlights   16  
Notes to Financial Statements   21  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  32  
Fund Governance   33  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.82% without sales charge.

g  The fund's benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, returned 4.45%.1

g  The fund's outsized stake in the financials sector hurt results compared to the benchmark as did underweights in health care and consumer staples.

Portfolio Management

Brandon Geisler has managed the fund since October 2011. He is with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico), investment subadviser to the fund.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) retained Marsico to serve as investment subadviser to the Columbia Marsico funds. As an investment subadviser, Marsico makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the fund. Marsico is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marsico is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

1The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –6.82%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +4.45%  
  Russell 3000 Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico 21st Century 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico 21st Century 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     20,645       19,468    
Class B     19,139       19,139    
Class C     19,139       19,139    
Class R*     20,133       n/a    
Class Z     21,136       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   R*   Z  
Inception   04/10/00   04/10/00   04/10/00   01/23/06   04/10/00  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     –6.82       –12.19       –7.55       –12.17       –7.55       –8.47       –7.02       –6.67    
5-year     –0.86       –2.03       –1.61       –1.99       –1.61       –1.61       –1.11       –0.63    
10-year     7.52       6.89       6.71       6.71       6.71       6.71       7.25       7.77    

 

          

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's Class A shares, the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 - February 29, 2012

    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       1,100.50       1,017.80       7.42       7.12       1.42 %  
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,096.70       1,014.12       11.26       10.82       2.16 %  
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,096.70       1,014.12       11.26       10.82       2.16 %  
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,098.80       1,016.71       8.56       8.22       1.64 %  
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,100.60       1,019.10       6.06       5.82       1.16 %  

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Marsico 21st Century 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     13.25    
Class B     12.25    
Class C     12.25    
Class R     13.12    
Class Z     13.57    

 

Portfolio breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     26.5    
Consumer Staples     1.3    
Energy     10.7    
Financials     11.6    
Health Care     8.5    
Industrials     16.0    
Information Technology     21.6    
Materials     3.8    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –6.82% without sales charge. The fund underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, which returned 4.45%. Exposure to the weak-performing financials sector was a primary detractor from performance. Underweights in health care and consumer staples also hurt results.

In October 2011 the fund's management changed. Cory Gilchrist left the firm to pursue personal and charitable interests and Brandon Geisler, senior research analyst at Marsico Capital Management, became manager of the fund.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe's debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Sector weights detracted from results relative to the index

During the period, the fund's sector weights, which are largely a result of the stock selection process, detracted from performance relative to the index. The fund had lower-than-benchmark allocations to health care and consumer staples, which performed well during the period. The fund had a greater stake in financials than the benchmark, and financials were weak performers. Stock selection within financials also hurt results. First Horizon National, First Niagara Financial (1.0% and 1.5% of net assets, respectively) and Wells Fargo materially detracted from performance. Diversified financials firm Jefferies Group was also a poor performer. Jefferies and Wells Fargo were sold from the portfolio. As the largest banks and financial institutions face more stringent regulations, we believe that the outlook and earnings visibility for some have deteriorated, and we reduced the fund's exposure to financials during the period. By contrast, the fund benefited from having more exposure than the index to the consumer discretionary sector, which was a strong performer during the period.

Stock selection generated mixed results

Stock selection in the energy and consumer discretionary sectors detracted from results. In energy, oil and gas exploration and production companies OGX Petróleo e Gás Participações S.A. and Ultra Petroleum each posted significant declines prior to being


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

sold from the fund. Within consumer discretionary, we sold poor performers General Motors, Walt Disney and fashion retailer Rue21.

In health care, Intuitive Surgical (3.0% of net assets), which makes a robotic system for assisting in minimally invasive surgeries, was among the fund's strongest performing individual positions. Consumer electronics giant Apple, aerospace components company Precision Castparts and retailers Ross Stores and Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance (5.9%, 2.7%, 3.1% and 1.3% of net assets, respectively) were also notable strong performers.

Looking ahead

It has been a challenging year for the fund. We have taken steps to improve performance by adding more balance and breadth to the fund. In addition to significantly reducing the fund's financials exposure, we increased allocations to the energy, industrials, consumer discretionary and information technology sectors.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source of all stock-specific commentary—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for this fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

The fund normally invests in a core portfolio of 35-50 stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the fund may be subject to greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.

Top 10 holdings1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Apple, Inc.     6.0    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     4.2    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     4.0    
Sensata Technologies
Holding NV
    3.7    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     3.4    
Ross Stores, Inc.     3.2    
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.     3.1    
PNC Financial Services
Group, Inc.
    3.0    
Biogen Idec, Inc.     3.0    
Precision Castparts Corp.     2.8    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 97.4%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 25.9%  
Auto Components 1.1%  
BorgWarner, Inc.(a)(b)     229,648     $ 19,024,040    
Automobiles 0.9%  
Tesla Motors, Inc.(a)(b)     444,964       14,866,247    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 8.4%  
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A     566,371       11,905,118    
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)(b)     45,578       17,785,447    
Vail Resorts, Inc.(a)     398,321       16,769,314    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     482,136       57,152,402    
Yum! Brands, Inc.     602,466       39,907,348    
Total     143,519,629    
Internet & Catalog Retail 3.6%  
Amazon.com, Inc.(a)(b)     96,837       17,400,641    
priceline.com, Inc.(b)     70,603       44,269,493    
Total     61,670,134    
Media 0.9%  
Viacom, Inc., Class B     337,915       16,091,512    
Multiline Retail 1.6%  
Dollar Tree, Inc.(b)     298,105       26,385,274    
Specialty Retail 7.1%  
CarMax, Inc.(a)(b)     848,982       26,055,258    
O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(b)     224,432       19,413,368    
Ross Stores, Inc.     993,351       52,975,409    
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(a)(b)     276,419       23,009,117    
Total     121,453,152    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.3%  
Ralph Lauren Corp.     220,717       38,345,164    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     441,355,152    
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.2%  
Beverages 1.2%  
Monster Beverage Corp.(b)     363,992       20,816,702    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     20,816,702    
ENERGY 10.4%  
Energy Equipment & Services 6.5%  
Halliburton Co.     1,125,731       41,190,497    
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     854,505       70,522,298    
Total     111,712,795    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.9%  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     639,948       66,791,372    
TOTAL ENERGY     178,504,167    
FINANCIALS 11.3%  
Commercial Banks 8.7%  
City National Corp.(a)     793,137       37,277,439    
Columbia Banking System, Inc.(a)     812,547       17,185,369    
First Horizon National Corp.(a)     1,864,595       17,527,193    
First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.(a)(d)     2,630,823       25,150,668    
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     849,885       50,585,155    
Total     147,725,824    
Consumer Finance 1.5%  
Capital One Financial Corp.     515,300       26,074,180    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS (cont.)  
Real Estate Management & Development 1.1%  
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.(a)     228,417     $ 18,595,428    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     192,395,432    
HEALTH CARE 8.3%  
Biotechnology 2.9%  
Biogen Idec, Inc.(b)     429,122       49,979,839    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.9%  
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)(b)     100,499       51,417,299    
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)(b)     221,757       14,469,644    
Total     65,886,943    
Pharmaceuticals 1.5%  
Abbott Laboratories(a)     449,680       25,456,385    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     141,323,167    
INDUSTRIALS 15.6%  
Aerospace & Defense 3.5%  
Precision Castparts Corp.(a)     279,243       46,753,656    
TransDigm Group, Inc.(b)     109,941       13,059,891    
Total     59,813,547    
Air Freight & Logistics 1.0%  
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.     399,183       17,416,354    
Electrical Equipment 4.1%  
Roper Industries, Inc.(a)     94,012       8,603,978    
Sensata Technologies Holding NV(a)(b)     1,872,804       60,678,850    
Total     69,282,828    
Machinery 2.0%  
Cummins, Inc.(a)     182,979       22,061,778    
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.     144,173       11,072,487    
Total     33,134,265    
Professional Services 1.2%  
Nielsen Holdings NV(b)     700,633       20,661,667    
Road & Rail 2.7%  
CSX Corp.(a)     2,198,966       46,200,276    
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6%  
WW Grainger, Inc.(a)     52,292       10,862,617    
Transportation Infrastructure 0.5%  
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.(b)     602,623       8,864,584    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     266,236,138    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21.0%  
Computers & Peripherals 6.0%  
Apple, Inc.(b)     184,628       100,149,613    
Fusion-io, Inc.(a)(b)     94,720       2,585,856    
Total     102,735,469    
Internet Software & Services 3.6%  
Bankrate, Inc.(a)(b)     1,206,250       28,757,000    
Google, Inc., Class A(b)     46,478       28,735,024    
LinkedIn Corp., Class A(a)(b)     48,000       4,169,760    
Total     61,661,784    
IT Services 4.0%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     747,176       44,486,859    
Mastercard, Inc., Class A     55,608       23,355,360    
Total     67,842,219    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)  
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.7%  
ARM Holdings PLC     1,278,655     $ 11,584,839    
Software 6.7%  
ANSYS, Inc.(a)(b)     632,711       39,974,681    
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)(b)     291,203       16,936,366    
Informatica Corp.(a)(b)     225,672       11,094,036    
Red Hat, Inc.(b)     526,333       26,032,430    
VMware, Inc., Class A(b)     216,306       21,390,500    
Total     115,428,013    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     359,252,324    
MATERIALS 3.7%  
Chemicals 3.7%  
LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A     616,548       26,622,543    
Monsanto Co.     463,648       35,877,082    
Total     62,499,625    
TOTAL MATERIALS     62,499,625    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,273,026,968)
  $ 1,662,382,707    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan 16.7%
 
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.4%  
Atlantis One
04/11/12
    0.511 %   $ 1,997,422     $ 1,997,422    
KELLS FUNDING, LLC
07/02/12
    0.601 %     4,989,250       4,989,250    
Total     6,986,672    
Certificates of Deposit 8.4%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     4,998,752       4,998,752    
Bank of Nova Scotia
07/26/12
    0.324 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Barclays Bank PLC
04/18/12
    0.600 %     11,000,000       11,000,000    
Branch Banking & Trust Corporation
07/12/12
    0.420 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Canadian Imperial Bank
03/21/12
    0.291 %     8,000,800       8,000,800    
Credit Suisse
03/20/12
    0.590 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
DZ Bank AG
03/12/12
    0.250 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
DnB NOR ASA
03/15/12
    0.520 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     7,000,089       7,000,089    
National Australia Bank
04/30/12
    0.394 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Certificates of Deposit (cont.)  
National Bank of Canada
05/08/12
    0.410 %   $ 9,000,000     $ 9,000,000    
Nordea Bank AB
03/13/12
    0.520 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %     6,000,000       6,000,000    
Rabobank
03/16/12
    0.530 %     9,986,621       9,986,621    
04/23/12     0.500 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
03/30/12
    0.625 %     9,984,226       9,984,226    
04/03/12     0.570 %     7,500,000       7,500,000    
Svenska Handelsbanken
03/01/12
    0.460 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Union Bank of Switzerland
03/02/12
    0.530 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
Total     142,470,488    
Commercial Paper 5.1%  
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
04/25/12
    0.461 %     9,976,617       9,976,617    
DnB NOR
04/10/12
    0.521 %     9,986,278       9,986,278    
ERSTE ABWICKLUNGSANSTALT
03/06/12
    0.550 %     4,995,875       4,995,875    
04/23/12     0.671 %     1,996,613       1,996,613    
Foreningsparbanken (Swedbank)
03/19/12
    0.440 %     9,992,789       9,992,789    
03/21/12     0.425 %     4,996,813       4,996,813    
HSBC Bank PLC
04/13/12
    0.481 %     11,970,720       11,970,720    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
05/03/12
    0.350 %     4,996,840       4,996,840    
Suncorp Metway Ltd.
04/10/12
    0.480 %     4,995,933       4,995,933    
Svenska Handelsbank
03/29/12
    0.506 %     4,993,617       4,993,617    
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
04/26/12
    0.562 %     6,979,964       6,979,964    
Westpac Securities NZ Ltd.
04/20/12
    0.531 %     11,967,670       11,967,670    
Total     87,849,729    
Repurchase Agreements 2.8%  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $12,416,143(c)
    0.160 %     12,416,088       12,416,088    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,025(c)
    0.180 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
RBS Securities, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,056(c)
    0.200 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Repurchase Agreements (cont.)  
Societe Generale
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $20,000,111(c)
    0.200 %   $ 20,000,000     $ 20,000,000    
Total     47,416,088    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $284,722,977)
  $ 284,722,977    
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,557,749,945)
          $ 1,947,105,684 (d)  
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net             (240,499,149 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,706,606,535    

 

Investments in Derivatives  

 

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 29, 2012

Counterparty   Exchange Date   Currency to be
Delivered
  Currency to be
Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation
  Unrealized
Depreciation
 
Morgan Stanley   March 2, 2012
  
  220,838
(GBP)
  350,731
(USD)
  $
  $ (599
)  
JPMorgan   March 5, 2012
  
  219,067
(GBP)
  348,989
(USD)
  475
 
 
Total               $ 475     $ (599 )  
Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 8,888,713    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     3,775,726    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 12,664,439    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 2,725,246    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     2,374,754    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

RBS Securities, Inc. (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
United States Treasury Note/Bond   $ 10,200,038    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,038    

 

Societe Generale (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 3,122,521    
Freddie Mac REMICS     5,320,026    
Freddie Mac Strips     540,250    
Government National Mortgage Association     11,417,203    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 20,400,000    

 

(d)  Affiliated investment. Investments are considered an affiliate of the Fund if the Fund owns more than 5% of the outstanding voting affiliated shares of the company or is under common control of another company. Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012 were:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 1,138,593,919     $ (1,138,593,919 )   $     $     $ 68,593     $    
First Niagara Financial
Group, Inc.
    138,886,045       4,598,144       (80,095,059 )     (32,478,410 )     30,910,720       2,741,224       25,150,668 *  
Park Sterling Corp.     12,142,195             (7,024,996 )     (5,117,199 )                    
Total   $ 151,028,240     $ 1,143,192,063     $ (1,225,713,974 )   $ (37,595,609 )   $ 30,910,720     $ 2,809,817     $ 25,150,668    

 

*  At February 29, 2012, the Fund owns less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

Currency Legend  

 

GBP  British Pound Sterling

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 441,355,152     $     $     $ 441,355,152    
Consumer Staples     20,816,702                   20,816,702    
Energy     178,504,167                   178,504,167    
Financials     192,395,432                   192,395,432    
Health Care     141,323,167                   141,323,167    
Industrials     266,236,138                   266,236,138    
Information Technology     347,667,485       11,584,839             359,252,324    
Materials     62,499,625                   62,499,625    
Total Equity Securities     1,650,797,868       11,584,839             1,662,382,707    
Other  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           284,722,977             284,722,977    
Total Other           284,722,977             284,722,977    
Investments in Securities     1,650,797,868       296,307,816             1,947,105,684    
Derivatives(c)  
Assets  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           475             475    
Liabilities  
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts           (599 )           (599 )  
Total   $ 1,650,797,868     $ 296,307,692     $     $ 1,947,105,560    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

(c)  Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,273,026,968)   $ 1,662,382,707    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $237,306,889)     237,306,889    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $47,416,088)     47,416,088    
Total investments (identified cost $1,557,749,945)     1,947,105,684    
Cash     88,196    
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     475    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     117,124,038    
Capital shares sold     913,729    
Dividends     798,730    
Interest     175,193    
Reclaims     18,272    
Prepaid expense     19,578    
Total assets     2,066,243,895    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     284,722,977    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts     599    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     11,027,274    
Capital shares purchased     7,867,746    
Line of credit agreement     55,000,000    
Line of credit interest expense     5,803    
Investment management fees     33,116    
Distribution and service fees     17,465    
Transfer agent fees     638,149    
Administration fees     10,640    
Other expenses     313,591    
Total liabilities     359,637,360    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,706,606,535    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 3,448,615,203    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (1,213,625 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (2,130,147,570 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     389,355,739    
Foreign currency translations     (3,088 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (124 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,706,606,535    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 276,279,733    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 811,889,547    
Class B   $ 72,692,292    
Class C   $ 342,020,648    
Class R   $ 30,137,469    
Class Z   $ 449,866,579    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     61,276,902    
Class B     5,935,076    
Class C     27,930,131    
Class R     2,297,817    
Class Z     33,140,791    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 13.25    
Class B   $ 12.25    
Class C   $ 12.25    
Class R   $ 13.12    
Class Z   $ 13.57    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $14.06. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 26,712,452    
Interest     19,282    
Dividends from affiliates     2,809,817    
Income from securities lending — net     1,843,274    
Total income     31,384,825    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     17,887,734    
Distribution fees  
Class B     641,226    
Class C     3,349,901    
Class R     166,493    
Service fees  
Class B     213,741    
Class C     1,116,633    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     2,984,467    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     2,451,995    
Class B     170,983    
Class C     902,860    
Class R     65,721    
Class Z     2,019,435    
Administration fees     5,963,877    
Compensation of board members     61,452    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     59,721    
Custodian fees     132,210    
Printing and postage fees     547,741    
Registration fees     148,025    
Professional fees     71,959    
Line of credit interest expense     5,803    
Chief compliance officer expenses     385    
Other     114,620    
Total expenses     39,076,982    
Expense reductions     (3,306 )  
Total net expenses     39,073,676    
Net investment loss     (7,688,851 )  
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers     206,612,220    
Investments — affiliated issuers     (37,595,609 )  
Foreign currency translations     (1,796,213 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (381,717 )  
Net realized gain     166,838,681    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (507,820,873 )  
Foreign currency translations     3,230    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts     (124 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (507,817,767 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (340,979,086 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (348,667,937 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Operations  
Net investment loss   $ (7,688,851 )   $ (19,485,393 )  
Net realized gain     166,838,681       630,957,266    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (507,817,767 )     113,691,781    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (348,667,937 )     725,163,654    
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (1,639,855,848 )     (851,360,944 )  
Total decrease in net assets     (1,988,523,785 )     (126,197,290 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     3,695,130,320       3,821,327,610    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,706,606,535     $ 3,695,130,320    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (1,213,625 )   $ (1,779,018 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14



Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(a)      9,300,938       118,588,125       13,938,171       173,735,086    
Redemptions     (68,368,653 )     (877,841,428 )     (64,980,007 )     (805,949,132 )  
Net decrease     (59,067,715 )     (759,253,303 )     (51,041,836 )     (632,214,046 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     30,448       364,279       80,425       948,498    
Redemptions(a)      (2,430,830 )     (28,976,210 )     (2,495,480 )     (28,921,410 )  
Net decrease     (2,400,382 )     (28,611,931 )     (2,415,055 )     (27,972,912 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     969,332       11,921,869       2,018,356       23,544,061    
Redemptions     (17,334,797 )     (205,030,554 )     (18,259,296 )     (211,083,337 )  
Net decrease     (16,365,465 )     (193,108,685 )     (16,240,940 )     (187,539,276 )  
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     589,190       7,450,288       934,045       11,543,977    
Redemptions     (1,158,431 )     (14,729,624 )     (1,665,565 )     (20,572,486 )  
Net decrease     (569,241 )     (7,279,336 )     (731,520 )     (9,028,509 )  
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     26,656,902       364,029,006       34,981,539       442,143,636    
Redemptions     (79,185,174 )     (1,015,631,599 )     (34,401,341 )     (436,749,837 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (52,528,272 )     (651,602,593 )     580,198       5,393,799    
Total net decrease     (130,931,075 )     (1,639,855,848 )     (69,849,153 )     (851,360,944 )  

 

(a)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


15




Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.22     $ 11.63     $ 7.31     $ 14.55     $ 14.28    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.03 )     (0.06 )     (0.03 )     0.01       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.94 )     2.65       4.35       (7.25 )     0.77 (a)   
Total from investment operations     (0.97 )     2.59       4.32       (7.24 )     0.79    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (0.49 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                             (0.52 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                       0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.25     $ 14.22     $ 11.63     $ 7.31     $ 14.55    
Total return     (6.82 %)     22.27 %(c)      59.10 %     (49.76 %)     5.16 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.37 %(e)      1.31 %     1.31 %     1.29 %     1.22 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.37 %(e)(g)      1.31 %(g)      1.30 %(g)      1.25 %(g)      1.20 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.37 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.29 %     1.22 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.37 %(g)      1.31 %(g)      1.30 %(g)      1.25 %(g)      1.20 %(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.23 %)(g)      (0.47 %)(g)      (0.35 %)(g)      0.12 %(g)      0.15 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 811,890     $ 1,711,839     $ 1,993,000     $ 1,967,386     $ 5,062,299    
Portfolio turnover     104 %     87 %     119 %     152 %     113 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. This reimbursement increased the total return by less than 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.25     $ 10.91     $ 6.92     $ 13.86     $ 13.73    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.12 )     (0.14 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     (0.08 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.88 )     2.48       4.09       (6.87 )     0.73 (a)   
Total from investment operations     (1.00 )     2.34       3.99       (6.94 )     0.65    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (0.49 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                             (0.52 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                       0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.25     $ 13.25     $ 10.91     $ 6.92     $ 13.86    
Total return     (7.55 %)     21.45 %(c)      57.66 %     (50.07 %)     4.34 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.12 %(e)      2.06 %     2.06 %     2.04 %     1.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      2.12 %(e)(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.00 %(g)      1.95 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.12 %     2.06 %     2.06 %     2.04 %     1.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      2.12 %(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.00 %(g)      1.95 %(g)   
Net investment loss     (0.97 %)(g)      (1.21 %)(g)      (1.10 %)(g)      (0.63 %)(g)      (0.56 %)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 72,692     $ 110,427     $ 117,307     $ 95,889     $ 230,505    
Portfolio turnover     104 %     87 %     119 %     152 %     113 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. This reimbursement increased the total return by less than 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.25     $ 10.91     $ 6.91     $ 13.86     $ 13.73    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.12 )     (0.14 )     (0.10 )     (0.07 )     (0.09 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.88 )     2.48       4.10       (6.88 )     0.74 (a)   
Total from investment operations     (1.00 )     2.34       4.00       (6.95 )     0.65    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (0.49 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                             (0.52 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                       0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.25     $ 13.25     $ 10.91     $ 6.91     $ 13.86    
Total return     (7.55 %)     21.45 %(c)      57.89 %     (50.14 %)     4.34 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.12 %(e)      2.06 %     2.06 %     2.04 %     1.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      2.12 %(e)(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.00 %(g)      1.95 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.12 %     2.06 %     2.06 %     2.04 %     1.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      2.12 %(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.00 %(g)      1.95 %(g)   
Net investment loss     (0.97 %)(g)      (1.22 %)(g)      (1.10 %)(g)      (0.63 %)(g)      (0.60 %)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 342,021     $ 586,725     $ 660,457     $ 622,098     $ 1,418,014    
Portfolio turnover     104 %     87 %     119 %     152 %     113 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. This reimbursement increased the total return by less than 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.11     $ 11.57     $ 7.29     $ 14.55     $ 14.32    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.06 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )     (0.02 )     (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.93 )     2.63       4.34       (7.24 )     0.77 (a)   
Total from investment operations     (0.99 )     2.54       4.28       (7.26 )     0.75    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains                             (0.49 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                             (0.52 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                       0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.12     $ 14.11     $ 11.57     $ 7.29     $ 14.55    
Total return     (7.02 %)     21.95 %(c)      58.71 %     (49.90 %)     4.87 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.62 %(e)      1.56 %     1.56 %     1.54 %     1.47 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.62 %(e)(g)      1.56 %(g)      1.55 %(g)      1.50 %(g)      1.45 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.62 %     1.56 %     1.56 %     1.54 %     1.47 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.62 %(g)      1.56 %(g)      1.55 %(g)      1.50 %(g)      1.45 %(g)   
Net investment loss     (0.46 %)(g)      (0.71 %)(g)      (0.59 %)(g)      (0.13 %)(g)      (0.15 %)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 30,137     $ 40,468     $ 41,627     $ 42,429     $ 47,777    
Portfolio turnover     104 %     87 %     119 %     152 %     113 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. This reimbursement increased the total return by less than 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.54     $ 11.86     $ 7.44     $ 14.76     $ 14.45    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.01       (0.03 )     (0.01 )     0.05       0.07    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.98 )     2.71       4.43       (7.37 )     0.76 (a)   
Total from investment operations     (0.97 )     2.68       4.42       (7.32 )     0.83    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                 (0.00 )(b)               
Net realized gains                             (0.49 )  
Tax return of capital                             (0.03 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.00 )(b)            (0.52 )  
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital                       0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.57     $ 14.54     $ 11.86     $ 7.44     $ 14.76    
Total return     (6.67 %)     22.60 %(c)      59.42 %     (49.59 %)     5.38 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.12 %(e)      1.06 %     1.06 %     1.04 %     0.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(f)      1.12 %(e)(g)      1.06 %(g)      1.05 %(g)      1.00 %(g)      0.95 %(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.12 %     1.06 %     1.06 %     1.04 %     0.97 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(f)      1.12 %(g)      1.06 %(g)      1.05 %(g)      1.00 %(g)      0.95 %(g)   
Net investment income (loss)     0.04 %(g)      (0.20 %)(g)      (0.10 %)(g)      0.37 %(g)      0.41 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 449,867     $ 1,245,671     $ 1,008,937     $ 870,875     $ 1,614,313    
Portfolio turnover     104 %     87 %     119 %     152 %     113 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net loss on investments for the period due to timing of repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the investments of the Fund.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. This reimbursement increased the total return by less than 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Marsico 21st Century Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange


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rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations


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during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the settlement of purchases and sales of securities.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at February 29, 2012

    Asset Derivatives       Liability Derivatives      
Risk Exposure Category   Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair Value   Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair Value  
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized appreciation on       Unrealized depreciation on      
    forward foreign currency       forward foreign currency      
    exchange contracts   $ 475     exchange contracts   $ 599    

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of

Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (381,717 )  

 

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts
 
Foreign exchange contracts   $ (124 )  

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year

Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
 
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts     15    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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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Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.


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Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below). The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.56% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.66% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

To the extent that the Fund is not benefitting from a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its management fee through June 30, 2012. In the absence of a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the management fee waiver for the Fund would be calculated as follows:

Fund Average Daily Net Assets*   Management
Fee Waiver
 
Assets up to $18 billion     0.00 %  
Assets in excess of $18 billion
and up to $21 billion
    0.05    
Assets in excess of $21 billion     0.10    

 

*  For purposes of the calculation, "Assets" are aggregate assets of the Fund and other affiliated funds managed by the Investment Manager and sub-advised by Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, no management fees were waived for the Fund.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investments of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.22% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 11, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

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expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $8,387.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.21 %  
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.20    
Class R     0.20    
Class Z     0.21    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $3,296.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the


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maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $319,820 for Class A, $167,571 for Class B and $15,487 for Class C for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.45 %  
Class B     2.20    
Class C     2.20    
Class R     1.70    
Class Z     1.20    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for net operating loss reclassifications, deferral/reversal of wash sales, recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments, late year ordinary losses, capital loss carryforward and deferred trustees expense. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over
net investment income
  $ 8,254,244    
Accumulated net realized loss     2,177,929    
Paid-in capital     (10,432,173 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

For the years ended 2011 and 2012 there were no distributions.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized appreciation     374,386,701    


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At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,572,718,983 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 390,309,996    
Unrealized depreciation     (15,923,295 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 374,386,701    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 588,195,840    
2018     1,526,982,692    
Total   $ 2,115,178,532    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $67,610,199 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat late year ordinary losses of $1,154,810 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $2,776,799,289 and $4,285,623,421, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $276,279,733 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $284,722,977 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

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securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 11, 2011, custody credits reduced total expenses by $10.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 15.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 11, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 11, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.


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Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period June 27, 2011 through July 8, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $100 million. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum. For the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $14,627,273 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.34%. At February 29, 2012, the Fund had an outstanding balance of $55,000,000 on the line of credit as disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Note 11. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to


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the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgement by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Marsico 21st Century 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 Marsico 21st Century Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nation Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Marsico 21st Century 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1231 C (4/12)




Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Fund Expense Example   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  11  
Statement of Operations   13  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  14  
Financial Highlights   16  
Notes to Financial Statements   21  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  31  
Federal Income Tax Information   32  
Fund Governance   33  
Important Information About
This Report
  41  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.26% without sales charge.

g  The fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 5.12%.1

g  The fund was underrepresented in the strongest performing sectors of the S&P 500 Index. Stock selection in the energy and materials sectors also detracted from results.

Portfolio Management

Thomas F. Marsico has managed the fund since December 1997 and is Chief Investment Officer of Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico), investment subadviser to the fund. In 2010, A. Douglas Rao and Coralie Witter joined Thomas F. Marsico as co-managers of the fund.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) retained Marsico to serve as investment subadviser to the Columbia Marsico funds. As an investment subadviser, Marsico makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the fund. Marsico is an investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Marsico is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

1The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  +4.26%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.12%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Marsico Focused Equities 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change 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 may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     16,612       15,661    
Class B     15,400       15,400    
Class C     15,413       15,413    
Class I*     16,773       n/a    
Class Z     17,027       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   Z  
Inception   12/31/97   12/31/97   12/31/97   09/27/10   12/31/97  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without  
1-year     4.26       –1.76       3.44       –1.56       3.47       2.49       5.04       4.51    
5-year     2.57       1.36       1.80       1.43       1.81       1.81       2.77       2.84    
10-year     5.21       4.59       4.41       4.41       4.42       4.42       5.31       5.47    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's Class A shares, the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Fund Expense Example Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

09/01/11 – 02/29/12

    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       1,119.70       1,017.85       7.43       7.07       1.41    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,115.40       1,014.02       11.47       10.92       2.18    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,115.50       1,014.12       11.36       10.82       2.16    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,122.80       1,020.39       4.75       4.52       0.90    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,121.00       1,019.14       6.06       5.77       1.15    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).


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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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     24.18    
Class B     21.88    
Class C     21.96    
Class I     24.81    
Class Z     24.73    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.32    
Class B     0.31    
Class C     0.31    
Class I     0.40    
Class Z     0.37    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 4.26% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 5.12%. Stock selection and an overweight in the consumer discretionary sector aided results, as did a reduction in the fund's stake in the financials sector. However, overall sector allocations detracted from performance, as the fund had lower exposure to the best-performing sectors of the S&P 500. Several energy and materials holdings hurt results as well.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe's debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Sector positioning, stock selection detract

Against this economic backdrop, the fund had few investments in the three strongest-performing sectors of the S&P 500 Index: utilities, consumer staples and health care. This positioning hurt performance. In addition, a number of individual stocks in the energy and materials sectors were disappointing. In the latter, oil field service provider Halliburton (2.7% of net assets) and natural gas and oil firm EOG Resources posted double-digit negative returns. We sold EOG Resources from the portfolio. The prospects of slower global economic growth put downward pressure on the stock prices of many materials companies. Fund holdings Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold and Dow Chemical (1.2% and 2.4% of net assets, respectively) both succumbed to steep price declines. In the health care sector, Agilent Technologies, the world's largest test and measurement firm, had a negative return and was sold from the fund.

Stock selection and consumer discretionary exposure positive

Stock selection in the information technology and industrials sectors benefited fund performance. Within information technology, financial transactions processor Visa, Chinese internet search company Baidu and consumer electronics firm Apple (4.0%, 3.6% and 8.2% of net assets, respectively) each appreciated significantly. In industrials, Goodrich, which is among the world's largest suppliers of components and services to the aviation markets, engine company Cummins (3.3% of net assets) and Union Pacific, the largest public railroad in the US (2.9% of net assets) were strong contributors to performance. We sold Goodrich from the portfolio.

Fund results benefited from both an overweight position in the consumer discretionary sector (a strong performer in the S&P 500 Index) and from stock selection in that sector. Specialty coffee retailer Starbucks, restaurant operator Chipotle Mexican Grill


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and online travel reservations company priceline.com (3.7%, 2.1% and 3.4% of net assets, respectively) were notably strong performers.

We viewed the regulatory climate for the financial services sector as becoming considerably more complex and significantly reduced the fund's allocation to the area during the period. This decision aided performance as the sector was the weakest performer in the S&P 500 Index.

Portfolio activity

During the 12-month period, we undertook a number of steps aimed at reducing the fund's emphasis on economically-sensitive companies. We pared exposure to industrials, materials and the commodity complex and pulled back significantly from financial stocks. We increased investments in companies that we believe have durable franchises with dependable revenue streams that we think are capable of compounding their earnings growth even in a choppy economic environment. These companies span a variety of industries but share several common factors, such as an established global footprint, high quality assets, solid top-line unit growth and an ability to gain market share.

Looking ahead

By the end of the period, we sought to position the portfolio to reflect uncertainty in Europe balanced against a more constructive scenario in which the euro zone stabilizes and global growth is reaccelerated. Hence, a number of holdings are more defensive in nature, with business models that have proven to be less susceptible to adverse macroeconomic conditions and with the potential for generating solid top-line growth and dependable revenues. Another segment of the portfolio is represented by cyclical companies that should benefit if the euro zone moves closer to a solution and global economic conditions continue to improve. A final segment of the portfolio consists of stocks selected from a purely bottom-up perspective, which we view as unique stories and compelling investments.

Source for all statistical data—Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary—Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for this fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

The fund normally invests in a core portfolio of 20-30 common stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the fund may be subject to a greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency fluctuations, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Portfolio Breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     30.1    
Consumer Staples     3.0    
Energy     9.3    
Financials     7.3    
Health Care     8.2    
Industrials     8.6    
Information Technology     22.7    
Materials     6.2    
Other2     4.6    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top Ten Holdings1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Apple, Inc.     8.4    
Visa, Inc., Class A     4.1    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     4.0    
Nike, Inc., Class B     3.9    
Starbucks Corp.     3.8    
Baidu, Inc., ADR     3.7    
priceline.com, Inc.     3.5    
Allergan, Inc.     3.4    
QUALCOMM, Inc.     3.4    
Cummins, Inc.     3.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

Because the fund is actively managed, there is no guarantee the fund will continue to maintain the holdings breakdown listed.

The fund's holdings and their weights within the portfolio may change as market conditions change.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 97.4%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 30.8%  
Automobiles 0.7%  
Tesla Motors, Inc.(a)(b)     508,567     $ 16,991,223    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 12.2%  
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)(b)     134,970       52,667,993    
McDonald's Corp.     622,478       61,799,616    
Starbucks Corp.     1,858,665       90,256,773    
Wynn Resorts Ltd.     804,184       95,327,971    
Total     300,052,353    
Internet & Catalog Retail 3.5%  
priceline.com, Inc.(b)     134,794       84,518,534    
Media 4.9%  
British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC     4,314,867       45,992,298    
Time Warner, Inc.     1,971,857       73,372,799    
Total     119,365,097    
Multiline Retail 2.4%  
Dollar General Corp.(b)     1,423,212       59,860,297    
Specialty Retail 3.3%  
Home Depot, Inc. (The)     1,378,542       65,577,243    
TJX Companies, Inc.     399,994       14,643,780    
Total     80,221,023    
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 3.8%  
Nike, Inc., Class B     862,092       93,036,969    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     754,045,496    
CONSUMER STAPLES 3.1%  
Food Products 3.1%  
Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.     968,929       75,334,230    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     75,334,230    
ENERGY 9.5%  
Energy Equipment & Services 2.7%  
Halliburton Co.     1,816,561       66,467,967    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 6.8%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     492,901       41,462,832    
Kinder Morgan, Inc.(a)     1,355,973       47,784,488    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     743,805       77,630,928    
Total     166,878,248    
TOTAL ENERGY     233,346,215    
FINANCIALS 7.4%  
Commercial Banks 4.8%  
U.S. Bancorp     1,905,626       56,025,404    
Wells Fargo & Co.     1,975,319       61,807,732    
Total     117,833,136    
Consumer Finance 2.6%  
American Express Co.     1,215,541       64,289,963    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     182,123,099    
HEALTH CARE 8.4%  
Biotechnology 3.2%  
Biogen Idec, Inc.(b)     673,689       78,464,558    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
HEALTH CARE (cont.)  
Pharmaceuticals 5.2%  
Allergan, Inc.     898,990     $ 80,540,514    
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.     1,413,900       45,485,163    
Total     126,025,677    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     204,490,235    
INDUSTRIALS 8.7%  
Aerospace & Defense 2.5%  
Precision Castparts Corp.     373,088       62,466,124    
Machinery 3.3%  
Cummins, Inc.(a)     663,387       79,984,570    
Road & Rail 2.9%  
Union Pacific Corp.     648,200       71,464,050    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     213,914,744    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 23.2%  
Communications Equipment 3.3%  
QUALCOMM, Inc.     1,289,456       80,178,374    
Computers & Peripherals 8.2%  
Apple, Inc.(b)     370,664       201,062,980    
Internet Software & Services 5.8%  
Baidu, Inc., ADR(b)     637,401       87,132,716    
Google, Inc., Class A(b)     88,779       54,887,617    
Total     142,020,333    
IT Services 5.9%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     798,038       47,515,183    
Visa, Inc., Class A     838,587       97,586,369    
Total     145,101,552    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     568,363,239    
MATERIALS 6.3%  
Chemicals 5.1%  
Dow Chemical Co. (The)     1,758,793       58,937,153    
Monsanto Co.     838,181       64,858,446    
Total     123,795,599    
Metals & Mining 1.2%  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.     716,433       30,491,389    
TOTAL MATERIALS     154,286,988    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,794,035,388)
  $ 2,385,904,246    
Money Market Funds 4.7%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.166%(c)(d)
    115,542,763       115,542,763    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $115,542,763)
  $ 115,542,763    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Principal   Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 5.6%  
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.9%  
Antalis US Funding Corp.
03/01/12
    0.350 %   $ 7,999,456     $ 7,999,456    
Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.
05/14/12
    0.822 %     4,990,661       4,990,661    
Tasman Funding, Inc.
03/23/12
    0.320 %     4,998,711       4,998,711    
Total     17,988,828    
Certificates of Deposit 1.0%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     4,998,752       4,998,752    
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
03/09/12
    0.500 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts
03/09/12
    0.330 %     1,500,000       1,500,000    
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corp., Ltd.
03/12/12
    0.250 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     5,000,064       5,000,064    
National Australia Bank
08/16/12
    0.344 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
04/16/12
    0.360 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
03/05/12
    0.630 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Total     25,498,816    
Commercial Paper 0.5%  
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
03/27/12
    0.400 %     1,998,644       1,998,644    
Societe Generale
03/06/12
    0.320 %     4,999,689       4,999,689    
State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia
03/13/12
    0.240 %     3,999,227       3,999,227    
Total     10,997,560    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Principal   Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Repurchase Agreements 3.2%  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.(e)
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,018
    0.130 %   $ 5,000,000     $ 5,000,000    
repurchase price $10,000,036     0.130 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $11,722,359(e)
    0.160 %     11,722,307       11,722,307    
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $15,000,092(e)
    0.220 %     15,000,000       15,000,000    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,025(e)
    0.180 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $12,000,073(e)
    0.220 %     12,000,000       12,000,000    
RBS Securities, Inc.(e)
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,056
    0.200 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Societe Generale(e)
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,053
    0.190 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Total     78,722,307    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $133,207,511)
  $ 133,207,511    
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,042,785,662)
          $ 2,634,654,520    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net             (182,863,353 )  
Net Assets   $ 2,451,791,167    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase   Sales
Proceeds
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends   Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 847,604,335     $ (732,061,572 )   $     $ 115,542,763     $ 109,502     $ 115,542,763    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 2,392,734    
Fannie Mae-Aces     264,929    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,919,413    
Government National Mortgage Association     522,924    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 4,785,468    
Fannie Mae-Aces     529,857    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,838,826    
Government National Mortgage Association     1,045,849    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 8,392,033    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     3,564,747    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 11,956,780    

 

Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 4,846,025    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     79,288    
Freddie Mac REMICS     896,570    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     6,003,995    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     2,863,894    
Government National Mortgage Association     610,228    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 15,300,000    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 2,725,246    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     2,374,754    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 603,681    
Fannie Mae REMICS     4,496,013    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     552,722    
Freddie Mac REMICS     2,651,066    
Government National Mortgage Association     791,339    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     3,145,254    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 12,240,075    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

RBS Securities, Inc. (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
United States Treasury Note/Bond   $ 10,200,038    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,038    

 

Societe Generale (0.190%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 2,591,448    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,932,796    
Freddie Mac Strips     257,306    
Government National Mortgage Association     3,418,450    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    
Abbreviation Legend  

 

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements—Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
  Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs
  Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
  Total(b)  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 708,053,198     $ 45,992,298     $     $ 754,045,496    
Consumer Staples     75,334,230                   75,334,230    
Energy     233,346,215                   233,346,215    
Financials     182,123,099                   182,123,099    
Health Care     204,490,235                   204,490,235    
Industrials     213,914,744                   213,914,744    
Information Technology     568,363,239                   568,363,239    
Materials     154,286,988                   154,286,988    
Total Equity Securities     2,339,911,948       45,992,298             2,385,904,246    
Other  
Money Market Funds     115,542,763                   115,542,763    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           133,207,511             133,207,511    
Total Other     115,542,763       133,207,511             248,750,274    
Total   $ 2,455,454,711     $ 179,199,809     $     $ 2,634,654,520    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,794,035,388)   $ 2,385,904,246    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $115,542,763)     115,542,763    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $54,485,204)     54,485,204    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $78,722,307)     78,722,307    
Total investments (identified cost $2,042,785,662)     2,634,654,520    
Foreign currency (identified cost $36)     37    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     8,430,568    
Capital shares sold     3,863,482    
Dividends     2,756,200    
Interest     476,801    
Prepaid expense     15,735    
Other assets     3,296    
Total assets     2,650,200,639    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     133,207,511    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     59,097,170    
Capital shares purchased     5,181,988    
Investment management fees     44,507    
Distribution and service fees     15,673    
Transfer agent fees     447,952    
Administration fees     14,817    
Other expenses     399,854    
Total liabilities     198,409,472    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 2,451,791,167    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,752,025,602    
Overdistributed net investment income     (65,661 )  
Accumulated net realized gain     107,962,273    
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     591,868,858    
Foreign currency translations     95    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 2,451,791,167    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 129,901,081    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 1,137,239,954    
Class B   $ 23,744,547    
Class C   $ 262,047,879    
Class I   $ 3,002    
Class Z   $ 1,028,755,785    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     47,034,130    
Class B     1,085,096    
Class C     11,935,267    
Class I     121    
Class Z     41,598,831    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 24.18    
Class B   $ 21.88    
Class C   $ 21.96    
Class I   $ 24.81    
Class Z   $ 24.73    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $25.66. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 35,311,465    
Interest     16,342    
Dividends from affiliates     109,502    
Income from securities lending — net     1,578,129    
Foreign taxes withheld     (113,695 )  
Total income     36,901,743    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     16,803,385    
Distribution fees  
Class B     237,747    
Class C     2,021,377    
Service fees  
Class B     79,250    
Class C     673,786    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     2,961,588    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     2,338,222    
Class B     64,524    
Class C     532,877    
Class Z     2,092,556    
Administration fees     5,553,522    
Compensation of board members     53,453    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     57,903    
Custodian fees     65,385    
Printing and postage fees     395,104    
Registration fees     92,049    
Professional fees     73,125    
Chief compliance officer expenses     392    
Other     115,501    
Total expenses     34,211,746    
Expense reductions     (7,489 )  
Total net expenses     34,204,257    
Net investment income     2,697,486    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     300,120,594    
Foreign currency translations     (3,838 )  
Net realized gain     300,116,756    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (219,767,938 )  
Foreign currency translations     95    
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (219,767,843 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain     80,348,913    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 83,046,399    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 2,697,486     $ 451,679    
Net realized gain     300,116,756       355,221,185    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (219,767,843 )     234,751,445    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     83,046,399       590,424,309    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (573,926 )        
Class I     (11 )     (7,895 )  
Class Z     (2,594,756 )     (1,790,234 )  
Net realized gains  
Class A     (14,846,323 )        
Class B     (389,717 )        
Class C     (3,789,432 )        
Class I     (37 )        
Class Z     (13,503,688 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (35,697,890 )     (1,798,129 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (445,676,081 )     (694,899,268 )  
Total decrease in net assets     (398,327,572 )     (106,273,088 )  
Net assets at beginning of year     2,850,118,739       2,956,391,827    
Net assets at end of year   $ 2,451,791,167     $ 2,850,118,739    
Overdistributed net investment income   $ (65,661 )   $    

 

(a)  Class I shares are for the period September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011(a) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      8,090,553       184,044,149       9,963,643       207,634,441    
Distributions reinvested     528,991       11,637,803                
Redemptions     (19,811,566 )     (453,046,764 )     (35,990,551 )     (723,569,817 )  
Net decrease     (11,192,022 )     (257,364,812 )     (26,026,908 )     (515,935,376 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     22,816       462,254       13,532       260,647    
Distributions reinvested     7,804       155,680                
Redemptions(b)      (1,049,502 )     (21,648,084 )     (1,513,860 )     (28,578,982 )  
Net decrease     (1,018,882 )     (21,030,150 )     (1,500,328 )     (28,318,335 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     514,678       10,608,656       687,503       13,179,244    
Distributions reinvested     84,636       1,693,561                
Redemptions     (2,811,937 )     (58,086,548 )     (3,573,230 )     (67,265,749 )  
Net decrease     (2,212,623 )     (45,784,331 )     (2,885,727 )     (54,086,505 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     32,484       791,497       1,269,141       29,036,582    
Distributions reinvested                 343       7,887    
Redemptions     (1,232,495 )     (29,338,948 )     (69,352 )     (1,626,838 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,200,011 )     (28,547,451 )     1,200,132       27,417,631    
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     10,118,134       240,278,094       11,640,322       247,955,191    
Distributions reinvested     584,625       13,148,224       59,617       1,370,596    
Redemptions     (14,883,910 )     (346,375,655 )     (17,270,945 )     (373,302,470 )  
Net decrease     (4,181,151 )     (92,949,337 )     (5,571,006 )     (123,976,683 )  
Total net decrease     (19,804,689 )     (445,676,081 )     (34,783,837 )     (694,899,268 )  

 

(a)  Class I shares are for the period September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(c)   
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 23.53     $ 18.99     $ 12.76     $ 21.59     $ 21.81     $ 21.10    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.02       0.00 (d)      0.01       0.07       0.02       (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.95       4.54       6.25       (8.86 )     0.02       0.75    
Total from investment operations     0.97       4.54       6.26       (8.79 )     0.04       0.71    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.01 )           (0.02 )     (0.04 )              
Net realized gains     (0.31 )                       (0.26 )        
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.32 )           (0.03 )     (0.04 )     (0.26 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.18     $ 23.53     $ 18.99     $ 12.76     $ 21.59     $ 21.81    
Total return     4.26 %     23.91 %     49.12 %     (40.73 %)     0.00 %(e)      3.36 %  
Ratios to average net assets(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.36 %     1.30 %(h)      1.31 %(h)      1.31 %     1.25 %(h)(i)      1.28 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(g)(j) 
    1.36 %     1.30 %(h)      1.30 %(h)      1.26 %     1.22 %(h)(i)      1.24 %  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.36 %     1.30 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.25 %(i)      1.28 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(g)(j) 
    1.36 %     1.30 %     1.30 %     1.26 %     1.22 %(i)      1.24 %  
Net investment income (loss)(g)      0.09 %     0.01 %     0.03 %     0.37 %     0.11 %(i)      (0.19 %)  
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,137,240     $ 1,370,199     $ 1,599,661     $ 1,312,382     $ 2,524,540     $ 2,488,288    
Portfolio turnover     90 %     77 %     77 %     85 %     0 %(e)(k)         
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
                            82 %     52 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  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.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

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

(h)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(i)  Annualized.

(j)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(k)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(c)   
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.48     $ 17.46     $ 11.80     $ 20.07     $ 20.42     $ 19.91    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.15 )     (0.14 )     (0.11 )     (0.07 )     (0.13 )     (0.17 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.86       4.16       5.77       (8.20 )     0.04       0.68    
Total from investment operations     0.71       4.02       5.66       (8.27 )     (0.09 )     0.51    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains     (0.31 )                       (0.26 )        
Tax return of capital                 (0.00 )(d)                     
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.31 )           (0.00 )(d)            (0.26 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 21.88     $ 21.48     $ 17.46     $ 11.80     $ 20.07     $ 20.42    
Total return     3.44 %     23.02 %     48.02 %     (41.21 %)     (0.64 %)     2.56 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.12 %     2.05 %(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.06 %     2.00 %(g)(h)      2.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f)(i) 
    2.12 %     2.05 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.01 %     1.97 %(g)(h)      1.99 %  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.12 %     2.05 %     2.06 %     2.06 %     2.00 %(h)      2.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f)(i) 
    2.12 %     2.05 %     2.05 %     2.01 %     1.97 %(h)      1.99 %  
Net investment loss(f)      (0.70 %)     (0.74 %)     (0.72 %)     (0.40 %)     (0.67 %)(h)      (0.85 %)  
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 23,745     $ 45,196     $ 62,935     $ 64,937     $ 196,114     $ 348,836    
Portfolio turnover     90 %     77 %     77 %     85 %     0 %(j)(k)         
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
                            82 %     52 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  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.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

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

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(c)   
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 21.55     $ 17.52     $ 11.84     $ 20.13     $ 20.49     $ 19.97    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment loss     (0.14 )     (0.14 )     (0.11 )     (0.07 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.86       4.17       5.79       (8.22 )     0.05       0.70    
Total from investment operations     0.72       4.03       5.68       (8.29 )     (0.10 )     0.52    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net realized gains     (0.31 )                       (0.26 )        
Tax return of capital                 (0.00 )(d)                     
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.31 )           (0.00 )(d)            (0.26 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 21.96     $ 21.55     $ 17.52     $ 11.84     $ 20.13     $ 20.49    
Total return     3.47 %     23.00 %     48.02 %     (41.18 %)     (0.69 %)     2.60 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.11 %     2.05 %(g)      2.06 %(g)      2.06 %     2.00 %(g)(h)      2.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f)(i) 
    2.11 %     2.05 %(g)      2.05 %(g)      2.01 %     1.97 %(g)(h)      1.99 %  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.11 %     2.05 %     2.06 %     2.06 %     2.00 %(h)      2.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f)(i) 
    2.11 %     2.05 %     2.05 %     2.01 %     1.97 %(h)      1.99 %  
Net investment loss(f)      (0.66 %)     (0.73 %)     (0.72 %)     (0.38 %)     (0.74 %)(h)      (0.92 %)  
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 262,048     $ 304,857     $ 298,344     $ 258,191     $ 522,644     $ 582,805    
Portfolio turnover     90 %     77 %     77 %     85 %     0 %(j)(k)         
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
                            82 %     52 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  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.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

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

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 24.04     $ 20.59    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.10       0.00 (b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.07       3.52    
Total from investment operations     1.17       3.52    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.09 )     (0.07 )  
Net realized gains     (0.31 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.40 )     (0.07 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.81     $ 24.04    
Total return     5.04 %     17.09 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    0.91 %     0.89 %(e)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(d)(f) 
    0.91 %     0.89 %(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    0.91 %     0.89 %(e)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(d)(f) 
    0.91 %     0.89 %(e)   
Net investment income(d)      0.44 %     0.00 %(e)(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 28,852    
Portfolio turnover     90 %     77 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(g)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(c)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 24.05     $ 19.39     $ 13.02     $ 22.06     $ 22.22     $ 21.45    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.08       0.06       0.05       0.13       0.09       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.97       4.64       6.39       (9.07 )     0.01       0.76    
Total from investment operations     1.05       4.70       6.44       (8.94 )     0.10       0.77    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.06 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.10 )              
Net realized gains     (0.31 )                       (0.26 )        
Tax return of capital                 (0.02 )                    
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.37 )     (0.04 )     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.26 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 24.73     $ 24.05     $ 19.39     $ 13.02     $ 22.06     $ 22.22    
Total return     4.51 %     24.23 %     49.53 %     (40.60 %)     0.27 %     3.59 %  
Ratios to average net assets(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.11 %     1.05 %(g)      1.06 %(g)      1.06 %     1.00 %(g)(h)      1.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f)(i) 
    1.11 %     1.05 %(g)      1.05 %(g)      1.01 %     0.97 %(g)(h)      0.99 %  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.11 %     1.05 %     1.06 %     1.06 %     1.00 %(h)      1.03 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f)(i) 
    1.11 %     1.05 %     1.05 %     1.01 %     0.97 %(h)      0.99 %  
Net investment income(f)      0.34 %     0.28 %     0.28 %     0.65 %     0.40 %(h)      0.06 %  
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,028,756     $ 1,101,015     $ 995,452     $ 874,565     $ 1,285,252     $ 1,247,610    
Portfolio turnover     90 %     77 %     77 %     85 %     0 %(j)(k)         
Turnover of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities
Master Portfolio
                            82 %     52 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(c)  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.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

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

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(k)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a non-diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign


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exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.


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Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the management of the Fund. Day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund is provided by the Fund's subadviser. See Subadvisory Agreement below. The Management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.75% to 0.56% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.66% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

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management fee through June 30, 2012. In the absence of a separate contractual expense limitation arrangement, the management fee waiver for the Fund would be calculated as follows:

Fund average daily net assets*   Management
fee waiver
 
Assets up to $18 billion     0.00 %  
Assets in excess of $18 billion
and up to $21 billion
    0.05    
Assets in excess of $21 billion     0.10    

 

*  For purposes of the calculation, "Assets" are aggregate assets of the Fund and other affiliated funds managed by the Investment Manager and sub-advised by Marsico Capital Management, LLC.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, no management fees were waived for the Fund.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investments of the Fund's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.22% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 11, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $8,069.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by Columbia. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.


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Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.20 %  
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.20    
Class Z     0.20    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $6,555.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $173,619 for Class A, $17,505 for Class B and $4,579 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed


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the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.45 %  
Class B     2.20    
Class C     2.20    
Class I     1.02    
Class Z     1.20    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.45 %  
Class B     2.20    
Class C     2.20    
Class I     1.08    
Class Z     1.20    

 

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for foreign currency transactions, distribution reclassifications, redemption-based payments treated as eligible for the dividends paid deduction, deferral/reversal of wash sale losses and deferred trustees' expense. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Overdistributed net investment income   $ 405,546    
Accumulated net realized gain     (7,348,913 )  
Paid-in capital     6,943,367    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income*   $ 2,759,309     $ 1,798,129    
Long-term capital gains   $ 32,938,581          

 

*  Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed long-term capital gains   $ 119,896,502    
Unrealized appreciation     579,934,629    


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At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,054,719,891 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 603,013,661    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (23,079,032 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 579,934,629    

 

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $118,149,360 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $2,215,989,174 and $2,577,183,127, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $129,901,081 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $133,207,511 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

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services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 10, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $934.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 11, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, three unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 51.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 11, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 11, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to July 11, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period June 27, 2011 through July 8, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $100 million. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment


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fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Significant Risks

Non-Diversification Risk

A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its total assets in fewer issuers than a diversified fund. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk of loss from a few issuers than a similar fund that invests more broadly.

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 12. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

On March 23, 2012, a group of unaffiliated shareholders of the Fund redeemed $368,803,706, which represented approximately 15% of the Fund's net assets as of that date.

Note 13. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response


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brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities 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 Marsico Focused Equities Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

The Fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, $167,767,375, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

100.00% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders, 100.00% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Marsico Focused Equities 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1241 C (4/12)




Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  14  
Statement of Operations   16  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  17  
Financial Highlights   19  
Notes to Financial Statements   26  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  36  
Federal Income Tax Information   37  
Fund Governance   38  
Important Information About
This Report
  45  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –0.75% without sales charge.

g  In a difficult environment, the fund held up better than its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) All Convertibles All Qualities Index, which returned –1.10%.1

g  Good security selection, especially in the information technology, materials and energy sectors, helped the fund's performance, while disappointments in the financials and health care groups detracted from results.

Portfolio Management

David L. King, lead manager, has co-managed the fund since 2010. From March 2010 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. King was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Yan Jin has co-managed the fund since 2006. From 2002 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Jin was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

1The Bank of America Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities Index is a widely used index that measures convertible securities performance. It measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated convertible securities not currently in bankruptcy with a total market value greater than $50 million at issuance.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –0.75%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –1.10%  
  BofAML All Convertibles
All Qualities Index
 


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Performance InformationColumbia Convertible Securities 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Convertible Securities 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     16,967       15,987    
Class B     15,732       15,732    
Class C     15,728       15,728    
Class I*     17,054       n/a    
Class R*     16,289       n/a    
Class W*     16,686       n/a    
Class Z     17,400       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   W*   Z  
Inception   09/25/87   07/15/98   10/21/96   09/27/10   11/16/11   11/16/11   05/21/99  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without   without  
1-year     –0.75       –6.46       –1.53       –6.35       –1.51       –2.47       –0.43       –1.05       –0.89       –0.56    
5-year     2.79       1.58       2.02       1.69       2.02       2.02       2.89       2.38       2.62       3.07    
10-year/Life     5.43       4.80       4.64       4.64       4.63       4.63       5.48       5.00       5.25       5.69    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume the reinvestment of distributions. Class I and Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with a distribution (12b-1) fee. Class W shares are sold at net asset value with a service (12b-1) fee. Class I, Class R, Class W and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund's prospectuses for details.

Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,086.00       1,019.34       5.76       5.57       1.11 %  
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,081.80       1,015.61       9.63       9.32       1.86 %  
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,082.80       1,015.61       9.63       9.32       1.86 %  
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.80       1,021.13       3.89       3.77       0.75 %  
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,095.70 *     1,018.90       3.57 *     6.02       1.20 %  
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,095.60 *     1,021.03       2.29 *     3.87       0.77 %  
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.30       1,020.59       4.46       4.32       0.86 %  

 

* For the period November 16, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Class R and Class W shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Manager's ReportColumbia Convertible Securities 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     14.99    
Class B     14.72    
Class C     14.95    
Class I     15.02    
Class R     14.99    
Class W     14.98    
Class Z     15.01    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.42    
Class B     0.31    
Class C     0.31    
Class I     0.46    
Class R     0.12    
Class W     0.13    
Class Z     0.45    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned negative 0.75% without sales charge. In a difficult environment, the fund held up better than its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities Index, which returned negative 1.10%. Successful security selection, led by holdings in the information technology, materials and energy sectors, helped the fund outperform the index during the period.

The U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe's debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Security selection drove results

Against this backdrop, the capital markets, including the convertibles market, endured a challenging and volatile period. Early in the period, convertibles struggled in the face of a host of questions about overall economic prospects. However, investors regained confidence in the closing months of the period and convertibles staged a comeback rally. Over the 12 months, we held to a consistent strategy, pursuing a bottom-up security selection process. Decisions about individual investments were heavily influenced by our professional analysis. Security selection drove returns, and sector weights had no material effect on relative performance.

Technology picks helped lift results

Several investments in convertibles issued by information technology corporations aided the fund's results relative to the index, led by voice recognition software company Nuance Communications and Equinix, operator of a global platform of data centers (1.1% and 1.2% of net assets, respectively). We took profits when software services company RightNow Technologies, a third strong technology performer, announced it was being acquired. In the materials sector, we posted a large profit in Molycorp when the stock price was peaking. We sold Molycorp convertible preferred and reallocated assets into a convertible bond. In energy, notable contributors included services provider Hornbeck Offshore and exploration-and-production firm Energy XXI (1.6% and 0.6% of net assets, respectively).


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Portfolio Manager's Report (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financials and health care holdings included disappointments

The fund's overweight in Citigroup (1.9% of net assets) held back performance when the global bank's stock dived amid intense market concerns about the effects of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Other financials holdings that produced disappointments included insurers Hartford Financial and MetLife (0.6% and 1.1% of net assets, respectively). Low interest rates on life and annuity products and heavy casualty losses from natural disasters handicapped insurers generally. Despite these setbacks, we maintained investments in all three companies because we believed they had good recovery potential. In health care, a notable laggard was pharmaceutical company Dendreon (2.3% of net assets). Slower-than-expected revenues from a new prostate cancer drug disappointed investors, but we retained our position because of the company's credit-worthiness and our expectation that the convertible bond should rebound in price as it approaches maturity in 2016.

Recovery in convertibles may continue

We believe the late-period rally in convertibles, which was driven by both higher stock prices and low issuance of new convertible securities, may continue. Given recent low interest rates, the convertible securities market shrunk as corporations chose to issue regular bonds rather than new convertibles. At the same time, the supply of existing convertibles contracted because of redemptions and conversions. The resulting imbalances in supply and demand relationships have been to the advantage of the owners of convertibles, who reap the benefits of higher prices. One other result, however, is that the normal defensive characteristics of convertibles may have been reduced. As prices have risen, the downside risks may have increased. Going forward, we expect to maintain our investment discipline and to continue to base our security selections on fundamental analysis of individual companies.

Most convertible securities are not investment grade and are therefore more speculative in nature than securities with higher ratings.

Portfolio breakdown1

(as of February 29, 2012)

Convertible Bonds     76.5 %  
Convertible Preferred Stocks     22.4    
Common Stocks     1.0    
Other2     0.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top 10 holdings1

(as of February 29, 2012)

EMC Corp.     2.7 %  
Dendreon Corp.     2.3    
MGM Resorts International     2.1    
Intel Corp.     2.1    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.     2.0    
Citigroup, Inc.     2.0    
Bank of America Corp.     1.8    
Health Care REIT, Inc.     1.7    
Mentor Graphics Corp.     1.5    
DFC Global Corp.     1.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund.).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 1.0%  
FINANCIALS 0.6%  
Insurance 0.6%  
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.(a)     155,000     $ 3,210,050    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     3,210,050    
HEALTH CARE 0.4%  
Health Care Providers & Services 0.4%  
Lincare Holdings, Inc.(a)     92,000       2,471,120    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     2,471,120    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $5,595,343)
  $ 5,681,170    
Convertible Preferred Stocks 21.9%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 2.0%  
Auto Components 0.7%  
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., (The), 5.875%(a)     82,600     $ 3,866,713    
Automobiles 1.3%  
General Motors Co., 4.750%     172,000       7,342,250    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     11,208,963    
CONSUMER STAPLES 1.6%  
Food Products 1.6%  
2009 Dole Food Automatic Common Exchange
Security Trust, 7.000%(b)
    323,025       3,053,587    
Bunge Ltd., 4.875%     61,900       6,166,014    
Total     9,219,601    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     9,219,601    
ENERGY 4.0%  
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 4.0%  
Apache Corp., 6.000%(a)     74,000       4,477,000    
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%     73,100       6,268,325    
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b)     5,500       5,885,000    
Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd., 5.625%     8,500       3,319,292    
Whiting Petroleum Corp., 6.250%(a)     10,500       2,867,760    
Total     22,817,377    
TOTAL ENERGY     22,817,377    
FINANCIALS 9.5%  
Capital Markets 0.4%  
UBS AG, 6.750%(a)     80,000       2,186,000    
Commercial Banks 1.4%  
Fifth Third Bancorp, 8.500%     54,700       7,815,263    
Diversified Financial Services 4.0%  
AMG Capital Trust II, 5.150%     50,200       2,130,362    
Bank of America Corp., 7.250%     10,500       9,843,750    
Citigroup, Inc., 7.500%     110,500       10,938,395    
Total     22,912,507    
Insurance 1.0%  
MetLife, Inc., 5.000%(a)     83,000       6,000,900    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 2.7%  
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., 7.000%     230,000       5,975,400    
Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.500%(a)     178,200       9,422,325    
Total     15,397,725    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     54,312,395    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Convertible Preferred Stocks (continued)  
HEALTH CARE 0.7%  
Health Care Providers & Services 0.7%  
Omnicare Capital Trust II, 4.000%     86,000     $ 4,144,125    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     4,144,125    
INDUSTRIALS 1.8%  
Professional Services 0.9%  
Nielsen Holdings NV, 6.250%     90,000       5,148,450    
Road & Rail 0.9%  
2010 Swift Mandatory Common Exchange
Security Trust, 6.000%(b)
    420,000       4,887,540    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     10,035,990    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 0.4%  
IT Services 0.4%  
Unisys Corp., 6.250%(a)     38,350       2,262,650    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     2,262,650    
UTILITIES 1.9%  
Electric Utilities 1.9%  
PPL Corp., 8.750%(a)     100,000       5,338,000    
PPL Corp., 9.500%     101,100       5,556,962    
Total     10,894,962    
TOTAL UTILITIES     10,894,962    
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $125,469,970)
  $ 124,896,063    

 

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds 75.1%  
Aerospace & Defense 0.9%  
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.  
08/15/24     3.000 %   $ 5,030,000     $ 5,250,063    
Airlines 1.3%  
Air Lease Corp.
Senior Unsecured(a)(b)
 
12/01/18     3.875 %     2,780,000       3,063,004    
Continental Airlines, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
01/15/15     4.500 %     2,450,000       3,234,000    
U.S. Airways Group, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
05/15/14     7.250 %     720,000       1,275,300    
Total                 7,572,304    
Automotive 2.8%  
Ford Motor Co.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
11/15/16     4.250 %     2,750,000       4,359,300    
Navistar International Corp.
Senior Subordinated Notes
 
10/15/14     3.000 %     5,500,000       6,194,375    
TRW Automotive, Inc.  
12/01/15     3.500 %     3,100,000       5,341,672    
Total                 15,895,347    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds (continued)  
Brokerage 1.1%  
Knight Capital Group, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes
 
03/15/15     3.500 %   $ 6,300,000     $ 6,063,435    
Building Materials 1.3%  
Cemex SAB de CV(a)(b)
Subordinated Notes
 
03/15/16     3.250 %     3,270,000       2,953,464    
Cemex SAB de CV(b)
Subordinated Notes
 
03/15/18     3.750 %     1,500,000       1,347,600    
MasTec, Inc.  
06/15/14     4.000 %     2,306,000       3,101,570    
Total                 7,402,634    
Chemicals 0.1%  
ShengdaTech, Inc.
Senior Notes(b)(c)(d)(e)
 
12/15/15     6.500 %     2,430,000       362,131    
Consumer Cyclical Services 1.7%  
Avis Budget Group, Inc.
Senior Notes
 
10/01/14     3.500 %     5,300,000       6,008,875    
Coinstar, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
09/01/14     4.000 %     2,160,000       3,388,500    
Total                 9,397,375    
Diversified Manufacturing 1.1%  
Sterlite Industries India Ltd.
Senior Unsecured
 
10/30/14     4.000 %     6,420,000       6,018,750    
Entertainment 0.7%  
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
12/01/16     1.750 %     3,940,000       4,218,952    
Environmental 0.8%  
Covanta Holding Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
06/01/14     3.250 %     4,000,000       4,625,000    
Gaming 2.1%  
MGM Resorts International  
04/15/15     4.250 %     11,150,000       11,958,375    
Health Care 8.6%  
Alere, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes(a)
 
05/15/16     3.000 %     7,150,000       7,051,687    
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
05/01/16     1.625 %     9,000,000       11,208,150    
Heartware International, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
12/15/17     3.500 %     2,650,000       2,875,250    
Insulet Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
06/15/16     3.750 %     4,220,000       4,513,374    
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(b)  
12/15/16     1.625 %     3,180,000       2,828,849    
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
10/01/14     3.750 %     2,700,000       3,476,250    

 

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds (continued)  
Health Care (cont.)  
NuVasive, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
07/01/17     2.750 %   $ 6,680,000     $ 5,771,520    
Omnicare, Inc.  
12/15/25     3.750 %     1,950,000       2,788,500    
Volcano Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
09/01/15     2.875 %     2,620,000       3,106,010    
WebMD Health Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
01/31/18     2.500 %     5,790,000       5,211,000    
Total                 48,830,590    
Home Construction 1.1%  
Lennar Corp.(a)(b)  
11/15/21     3.250 %     5,100,000       6,355,875    
Independent Energy 1.6%  
Chesapeake Energy Corp.(a)  
11/15/35     2.750 %     2,720,000       2,726,800    
Endeavour International Corp.(b)  
07/15/16     5.500 %     3,450,000       3,385,312    
Newpark Resources, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
10/01/17     4.000 %     2,950,000       3,201,488    
Total                 9,313,600    
Lodging 0.5%  
Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
12/15/15     2.000 %     200,000       167,500    
Home Inns & Hotels Management, Inc.(b)
Senior Unsecured
 
12/15/15     2.000 %     3,020,000       2,529,250    
Total                 2,696,750    
Media Cable 0.9%  
TiVo Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
03/15/16     4.000 %     3,900,000       4,962,750    
Media Non-Cable 1.0%  
Liberty Interactive LLC
Senior Unsecured
 
03/15/31     3.250 %     6,500,000       5,687,500    
Metals 3.6%  
Horsehead Holding Corp.
Senior Notes(b)
 
07/01/17     3.800 %     2,970,000       3,155,684    
Jaguar Mining, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
03/31/16     5.500 %     2,840,000       2,967,800    
James River Coal Co.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
12/01/15     4.500 %     5,890,000       3,631,592    
Molycorp, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
06/15/16     3.250 %     5,730,000       4,904,307    
Steel Dynamics, Inc.(a)  
06/15/14     5.125 %     5,270,000       5,994,625    
Total                 20,654,008    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds (continued)  
Non-Captive Consumer 1.4%  
DFC Global Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
04/01/28     3.000 %   $ 6,903,000     $ 7,929,821    
Oil Field Services 1.6%  
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(a)(f)  
11/15/26     1.625 %     4,620,000       5,062,596    
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(b)(f)  
11/15/26     1.625 %     3,710,000       4,065,418    
Total                 9,128,014    
Other Financial Institutions 1.9%  
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
08/15/38     3.950 %     3,770,000       4,175,275    
Ares Capital Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
06/01/16     5.125 %     6,210,000       6,383,073    
Total                 10,558,348    
Other Industry 2.7%  
Altra Holdings, Inc.(b)  
03/01/31     2.750 %     3,390,000       3,339,150    
Central European Distribution Corp.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
03/15/13     3.000 %     1,910,000       1,523,225    
General Cable Corp.  
11/15/13     0.875 %     4,290,000       4,214,925    
General Cable Corp.(f)
Subordinated Notes
 
11/15/29     4.500 %     1,500,000       1,642,500    
JetBlue Airways Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
10/15/38     5.500 %     1,420,000       1,814,050    
WESCO International, Inc.  
09/15/29     6.000 %     1,200,000       2,806,500    
Total                 15,340,350    
Packaging 0.5%  
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.(b)  
06/01/15     3.000 %     3,000,000       2,962,500    
Pharmaceuticals 7.1%  
Akorn, Inc.
Senior Notes(b)
 
06/01/16     3.500 %     1,845,000       2,952,000    
Corsicanto Ltd.(b)  
01/15/32     3.500 %     3,600,000       4,059,000    
Dendreon Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
01/15/16     2.875 %     15,520,000       12,917,808    
Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
11/15/18     3.000 %     4,200,000       4,167,043    
InterMune, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
09/15/18     2.500 %     3,187,000       2,673,096    
Mylan, Inc.  
09/15/15     3.750 %     2,580,000       4,853,625    
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Senior Unsecured
 
05/15/15     2.750 %     2,100,000       2,772,000    

 

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds (continued)  
Pharmaceuticals (cont.)  
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes
 
10/01/15     3.350 %   $ 5,300,000     $ 5,962,500    
Total                 40,357,072    
Railroads 1.2%  
Greenbrier Companies, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(a)(b)
 
04/01/18     3.500 %     6,650,000       6,858,478    
REITs 3.4%  
Boston Properties LP
Senior Unsecured
 
05/15/36     3.750 %     4,500,000       5,062,500    
Digital Realty Trust LP(b)  
04/15/29     5.500 %     1,550,000       2,761,906    
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
08/15/18     4.250 %     5,790,000       5,669,858    
SL Green Operating Partnership LP(a)(b)  
10/15/17     3.000 %     5,250,000       5,860,312    
Total                 19,354,576    
Retailers 0.8%  
Charming Shoppes, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
05/01/14     1.125 %     4,830,000       4,443,600    
Technology 17.2%  
CACI International, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes
 
05/01/14     2.125 %     3,630,000       4,383,225    
Concur Technologies, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
04/15/15     2.500 %     2,300,000       2,998,625    
DST Systems, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(f)
 
08/15/23     0.000 %     4,500,000       5,484,375    
Digital River, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
11/01/30     2.000 %     6,310,000       5,915,625    
EMC Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
12/01/13     1.750 %     8,720,000       15,325,400    
Equinix, Inc.
Subordinated Notes
 
10/15/14     3.000 %     5,000,000       6,906,250    
Intel Corp.  
08/01/39     3.250 %     8,500,000       11,634,375    
Ixia
Senior Notes
 
12/15/15     3.000 %     4,000,000       4,350,000    
Lam Research Corp.
Senior Unsecured(a)(b)
 
05/15/18     1.250 %     4,400,000       4,524,344    
Mentor Graphics Corp.(b)  
04/01/31     4.000 %     8,000,000       8,499,680    
Micron Technology, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
08/01/31     1.500 %     4,880,000       5,324,080    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount
  Value  
Convertible Bonds (continued)  
Technology (cont.)  
Novellus Systems, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
05/15/41     2.625 %   $ 3,000,000     $ 3,945,000    
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(a)(b)
 
11/01/31     2.750 %     5,340,000       6,183,560    
ON Semiconductor Corp.  
12/15/26     2.625 %     3,580,000       4,215,450    
Rovi Corp.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
02/15/40     2.625 %     4,450,000       4,833,990    
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
01/15/15     0.750 %     2,000,000       3,505,000    
Total                 98,028,979    
Textile 1.0%  
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes(b)
 
06/01/16     2.500 %     5,790,000       5,717,509    
Tobacco 0.6%  
Vector Group Ltd.
Senior Unsecured(f)
 
06/15/26     3.875 %     3,153,000       3,641,715    
Transportation Services 1.0%  
DryShips, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
 
12/01/14     5.000 %     7,000,000       5,923,750    
Wireless 1.5%  
InterDigital, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
03/15/16     2.500 %     5,330,000       5,478,600    
Leap Wireless International, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(a)
 
07/15/14     4.500 %     2,970,000       2,821,500    
Total               8,300,100    
Wirelines 2.0%  
Ciena Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
 
10/15/18     3.750 %     6,100,000       6,579,765    
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Senior Unsecured
 
05/01/29     3.000 %     4,300,000       4,873,749    
Total                 11,453,514    
Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost: $409,086,762)
  $ 427,263,765    

 

        Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 0.1%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(g)(h) 368,531   $ 368,531    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $368,531)
  $ 368,531    
Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan 6.9%
 
Repurchase Agreements 6.9%  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,036(i)
 
      0.130 %   $ 10,000,000     $ 10,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,478,595(i)
 
      0.160 %     5,478,571       5,478,571    
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,031(i)
 
      0.220 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,031(i)
 
      0.220 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Nomura Securities
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $11,000,061(i)
 
      0.200 %     11,000,000       11,000,000    
Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $3,000,024(i)
 
      0.290 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Total                 39,478,571    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $39,478,571)
  $ 39,478,571    
Total Investments
(Cost: $579,999,177)
              $ 597,688,100    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (28,300,358 )  
Net Assets   $ 569,387,742    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  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 February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $148,056,163 or 26.00% of net assets.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(c)  Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 29, 2012 was $362,131, representing 0.06% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 29, 2012 was as follows:

Security Description   Acquisition
Dates
  Cost  
ShengdaTech, Inc.
Senior Notes
6.500% 12/15/15
  12/10/10-12/21/10   $ 2,434,408    

 

(d)  Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $362,131, which represents 0.06% of net assets.

(e)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $362,131, which represents 0.06% of net assets.

(f)  Variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of February 29, 2012.

(g)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(h)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 210,720,967     $ (210,352,436 )   $     $ 368,531     $ 12,506     $ 368,531    

 

(i)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 4,785,468    
Fannie Mae-Aces     529,857    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,838,826    
Government National Mortgage Association     1,045,849    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 3,922,124    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     1,666,031    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,588,155    

 

Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 1,615,342    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     26,429    
Freddie Mac REMICS     298,857    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     2,001,332    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     954,631    
Government National Mortgage Association     203,409    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 251,534    
Fannie Mae REMICS     1,873,339    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     230,300    
Freddie Mac REMICS     1,104,611    
Government National Mortgage Association     329,725    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     1,310,522    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,031    

 

Nomura Securities (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae II Pool   $ 11,220,000    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 11,220,000    

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 489,761    
Fannie Mae REMICS     413,015    
Fannie Mae-Aces     4,162    
Federal Farm Credit Bank     37,011    
Federal Home Loan Banks     39,808    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp     93,834    
Federal National Mortgage Association     115,734    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     198,735    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     55,505    
Freddie Mac Reference REMIC     13    
Freddie Mac REMICS     384,684    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     502,006    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     447,572    
Government National Mortgage Association     160,601    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     110,756    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     6,803    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 3,060,000    
Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair Value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs(b)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Financials   $ 3,210,050     $     $     $ 3,210,050    
Health Care     2,471,120                   2,471,120    
Convertible Preferred Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary           11,208,963             11,208,963    
Consumer Staples           9,219,601             9,219,601    
Energy     2,867,760       19,949,617             22,817,377    
Financials     5,975,400       48,336,995             54,312,395    
Health Care           4,144,125             4,144,125    
Industrials           10,035,990             10,035,990    
Information Technology           2,262,650             2,262,650    
Utilities           10,894,962             10,894,962    
Total Equity Securities     14,524,330       116,052,903             130,577,233    
Bonds  
Convertible Bonds           426,901,634       362,131       427,263,765    
Total Bonds           426,901,634       362,131       427,263,765    
Other  
Money Market Funds     368,531                   368,531    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           39,478,571             39,478,571    
Total Other     368,531       39,478,571             39,847,102    
Total   $ 14,892,861     $ 582,433,108     $ 362,131     $ 597,688,100    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain Convertible Bonds classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the respective company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the respective company's capital structure.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

The following table is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.

    Convertible Bonds  
Balance as of February 28, 2011   $    
Accrued discounts/premiums        
Realized gain (loss)        
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)*     (2,016,232 )  
Sales        
Purchases        
Transfers into Level 3     2,378,363    
Transfers out of Level 3        
Balance as of February 29, 2012   $ 362,131    

 

*  Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) relating to securities held at February 29, 2012 was $(2,016,232).

Financial Assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 due to utilizing a market approach to value the assets. As a result, as of period end, management determined to fair value the security under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $540,152,075)   $ 557,840,998    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $368,531)     368,531    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $39,478,571)     39,478,571    
Total investments (identified cost $579,999,177)     597,688,100    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     20,882,351    
Capital shares sold     230,192    
Dividends     332,651    
Interest     3,666,097    
Reclaims     8,922    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     1,810    
Prepaid expense     8,922    
Total assets     622,819,045    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     39,478,571    
Due to custodian     6,687,713    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     6,147,629    
Capital shares purchased     901,550    
Investment management fees     11,789    
Distribution and service fees     2,229    
Transfer agent fees     51,132    
Administration fees     928    
Other expenses     149,762    
Total liabilities     53,431,303    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 569,387,742    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 607,981,981    
Undistributed net investment income     2,642,988    
Accumulated net realized loss     (58,926,150 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     17,688,923    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 569,387,742    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 37,676,682    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 198,720,618    
Class B   $ 3,101,914    
Class C   $ 20,126,584    
Class I   $ 186,159,898    
Class R   $ 2,067,797    
Class W   $ 28,830,485    
Class Z   $ 130,380,446    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     13,256,950    
Class B     210,696    
Class C     1,346,623    
Class I     12,393,274    
Class R     137,990    
Class W     1,924,267    
Class Z     8,685,803    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 14.99    
Class B   $ 14.72    
Class C   $ 14.95    
Class I   $ 15.02    
Class R   $ 14.99    
Class W   $ 14.98    
Class Z   $ 15.01    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $15.90. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 7,704,214    
Interest     12,989,000    
Dividends from affiliates     12,506    
Income from securities lending — net     150,524    
Foreign taxes withheld     (12,646 )  
Total income     20,843,598    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     3,779,233    
Distribution fees  
Class B     47,371    
Class C     147,590    
Class R     954    
Service fees  
Class B     15,791    
Class C     49,196    
Class W     3,946    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     510,716    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     353,286    
Class B     10,774    
Class C     34,012    
Class R     356    
Class W     2,955    
Class Z     250,203    
Administration fees     468,787    
Compensation of board members     16,356    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     40,806    
Custodian fees     16,250    
Registration fees     108,516    
Chief compliance officer expenses     140    
Other     2,657    
Total expenses     5,859,895    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (661,525 )  
Expense reductions     (2,273 )  
Total net expenses     5,196,097    
Net investment income     15,647,501    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     16,675,985    
Net realized gain     16,675,985    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (40,544,999 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (40,544,999 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (23,869,014 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (8,221,513 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012(a) 
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(b) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 15,647,501     $ 13,930,644    
Net realized gain     16,675,985       39,036,443    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (40,544,999 )     41,939,324    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (8,221,513 )     94,906,411    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (5,825,865 )     (7,009,024 )  
Class B     (130,520 )     (477,313 )  
Class C     (409,894 )     (567,892 )  
Class I     (4,448,990 )     (59,986 )  
Class R     (22 )        
Class W     (23 )        
Class Z     (4,429,884 )     (6,617,790 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (15,245,198 )     (14,732,005 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     84,968,676       (6,388,716 )  
Total increase in net assets     61,501,965       73,785,690    
Net assets at beginning of year     507,885,777       434,100,087    
Net assets at end of year   $ 569,387,742     $ 507,885,777    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 2,642,988     $ 1,966,224    

 

(a)  Class R and Class W shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012(a) 
  Year ended February 28,
2011(b) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(c)      2,272,231       33,487,733       2,925,492       41,348,161    
Distributions reinvested     158,265       2,252,369       305,724       4,103,577    
Redemptions     (3,615,035 )     (52,730,837 )     (3,610,304 )     (49,802,514 )  
Net decrease     (1,184,539 )     (16,990,735 )     (379,088 )     (4,350,776 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     21,036       302,932       26,723       371,670    
Distributions reinvested     2,689       38,136       19,289       253,216    
Redemptions(c)      (604,151 )     (8,791,016 )     (1,155,008 )     (15,586,826 )  
Net decrease     (580,426 )     (8,449,948 )     (1,108,996 )     (14,961,940 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     338,701       5,009,845       189,350       2,685,171    
Distributions reinvested     13,798       195,556       20,947       283,145    
Redemptions     (406,435 )     (5,811,801 )     (370,334 )     (5,152,765 )  
Net decrease     (53,936 )     (606,400 )     (160,037 )     (2,184,449 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     10,082,655       149,501,517       6,348,957       93,563,351    
Distributions reinvested     317,539       4,448,906       4,104       59,960    
Redemptions     (3,325,698 )     (46,905,955 )     (1,034,283 )     (15,670,265 )  
Net increase     7,074,496       107,044,468       5,318,778       77,953,046    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     143,409       2,071,722                
Redemptions     (5,419 )     (81,051 )              
Net increase     137,990       1,990,671                
Class W shares  
Subscriptions     1,944,273       29,221,765                
Redemptions     (20,006 )     (300,253 )              
Net increase     1,924,267       28,921,512                
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     4,751,824       70,147,549       4,958,784       70,327,339    
Distributions reinvested     90,235       1,304,380       184,776       2,531,641    
Redemptions     (6,852,715 )     (98,392,821 )     (9,793,941 )     (135,703,577 )  
Net decrease     (2,010,656 )     (26,940,892 )     (4,650,381 )     (62,844,597 )  
Total net increase (decrease)     5,307,196       84,968,676       (979,724 )     (6,388,716 )  

 

(a)  Class R and Class W shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(c)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Convertible Securities Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payments of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.55     $ 12.92     $ 9.93     $ 14.90     $ 16.62    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.42       0.45       0.34       0.29       0.32    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.56 )     2.67       2.99       (4.73 )     (0.27 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.14 )     3.12       3.33       (4.44 )     0.05    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.42 )     (0.49 )     (0.34 )     (0.30 )     (0.38 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.23 )     (1.39 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.42 )     (0.49 )     (0.34 )     (0.53 )     (1.77 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (a)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.99     $ 15.55     $ 12.92     $ 9.93     $ 14.90    
Total return     (0.75 %)     24.72 %     33.91 %     (30.64 %)     (0.22 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.27 %     1.31 %(c)      1.24 %     1.24 %(c)      1.19 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)      1.12 %(e)      1.15 %(c)(e)      1.20 %(e)      1.21 %(c)(e)      1.18 %(c)(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.27 %     1.31 %     1.24 %     1.24 %     1.19 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)      1.12 %(e)      1.15 %(e)      1.20 %(e)      1.21 %(e)      1.18 %(e)   
Net investment income     2.86 %(e)      3.27 %(e)      2.88 %(e)      2.33 %(e)      1.91 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 198,721     $ 224,608     $ 191,414     $ 154,987     $ 274,370    
Portfolio turnover     66 %     118 %     117 %     92 %     77 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.28     $ 12.70     $ 9.77     $ 14.66     $ 16.37    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.30       0.35       0.24       0.19       0.19    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.55 )     2.62       2.94       (4.65 )     (0.26 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.25 )     2.97       3.18       (4.46 )     (0.07 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.39 )     (0.25 )     (0.20 )     (0.25 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.23 )     (1.39 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.31 )     (0.39 )     (0.25 )     (0.43 )     (1.64 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (a)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.72     $ 15.28     $ 12.70     $ 9.77     $ 14.66    
Total return     (1.53 %)     23.83 %     32.86 %     (31.14 %)     (0.92 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.04 %     2.06 %(c)      1.99 %     1.99 %(c)      1.94 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)      1.88 %(e)      1.90 %(c)(e)      1.95 %(e)      1.96 %(c)(e)      1.93 %(c)(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.04 %     2.06 %     1.99 %     1.99 %     1.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)      1.88 %(e)      1.90 %(e)      1.95 %(e)      1.96 %(e)      1.93 %(e)   
Net investment income     2.04 %(e)      2.61 %(e)      2.10 %(e)      1.53 %(e)      1.16 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3,102     $ 12,089     $ 24,126     $ 31,792     $ 74,074    
Portfolio turnover     66 %     118 %     117 %     92 %     77 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.51     $ 12.88     $ 9.91     $ 14.86     $ 16.58    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.31       0.35       0.25       0.20       0.19    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.56 )     2.67       2.97       (4.72 )     (0.27 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.25 )     3.02       3.22       (4.52 )     (0.08 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.31 )     (0.39 )     (0.25 )     (0.20 )     (0.25 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.23 )     (1.39 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.31 )     (0.39 )     (0.25 )     (0.43 )     (1.64 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (a)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.95     $ 15.51     $ 12.88     $ 9.91     $ 14.86    
Total return     (1.51 %)     23.88 %     32.80 %     (31.13 %)     (0.97 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     2.02 %     2.06 %(c)      1.99 %     1.99 %(c)      1.94 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)      1.87 %(e)      1.90 %(c)(e)      1.95 %(e)      1.96 %(c)(e)      1.93 %(c)(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     2.02 %     2.06 %     1.99 %     1.99 %     1.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)      1.87 %(e)      1.90 %(e)      1.95 %(e)      1.96 %(e)      1.93 %(e)   
Net investment income     2.10 %(e)      2.53 %(e)      2.12 %(e)      1.54 %(e)      1.16 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 20,127     $ 21,717     $ 20,103     $ 18,239     $ 38,320    
Portfolio turnover     66 %     118 %     117 %     92 %     77 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.58     $ 13.69    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.47       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.57 )     1.86    
Total from investment operations     (0.10 )     2.03    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.46 )     (0.14 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.46 )     (0.14 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 15.02     $ 15.58    
Total return     (0.43 %)     14.92 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.84 %     0.90 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)      0.77 %     0.86 %(c)(e)   
Net investment income     3.28 %     2.63 %(c)(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 186,160     $ 82,875    
Portfolio turnover     66 %     118 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a) 
 
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.80    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.11    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.20 (b)   
Total from investment operations     1.31    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.12 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.12 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.99    
Total return     9.57 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.28 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      1.20 %(d)   
Net investment income     2.64 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,068    
Portfolio turnover     66 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gains presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.80    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1.17 (b)   
Total from investment operations     1.31    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.13 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.13 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.98    
Total return     9.56 %  
Ratios to average net assets(c)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.85 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)      0.77 %(d)   
Net investment income     3.44 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 28,830    
Portfolio turnover     66 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gains presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.58     $ 12.93     $ 9.94     $ 14.91     $ 16.62    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.45       0.49       0.37       0.33       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.57 )     2.68       2.99       (4.73 )     (0.26 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.12 )     3.17       3.36       (4.40 )     0.10    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.45 )     (0.52 )     (0.37 )     (0.34 )     (0.42 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.23 )     (1.39 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.45 )     (0.52 )     (0.37 )     (0.57 )     (1.81 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement                 0.00 (a)               
Net asset value, end of period   $ 15.01     $ 15.58     $ 12.93     $ 9.94     $ 14.91    
Total return     (0.56 %)     25.17 %     34.20 %     (30.43 %)     0.10 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.02 %     1.06 %(c)      0.99 %     0.99 %(c)      0.94 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)      0.87 %(e)      0.90 %(c)(e)      0.95 %(e)      0.96 %(c)(e)      0.93 %(c)(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.02 %     1.06 %     0.99 %     0.99 %     0.94 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)      0.87 %(e)      0.90 %(e)      0.95 %(e)      0.96 %(e)      0.93 %(e)   
Net investment income     3.08 %(e)      3.52 %(e)      3.12 %(e)      2.56 %(e)      2.16 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 130,380     $ 166,597     $ 198,457     $ 190,168     $ 388,824    
Portfolio turnover     66 %     118 %     117 %     92 %     77 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Convertible Securities Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class W and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors. Class R shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs. Class W shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Debt securities generally are valued by pricing services approved by the Board of Trustees (the Board) 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 may also be valued based upon an over-the-counter or exchange bid quotation.


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Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board, including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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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Income Recognition

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Market premium and discount are amortized and accreted, respectively, on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted. Original issue discount is accreted to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase in the cost basis, if any. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized.

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure


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under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective July 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.76% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.65% to 0.50% as the Fund's net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.72% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.06% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective June 27, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is


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facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $2,657.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.17 %  
Class B     0.17    
Class C     0.17    
Class R     0.19    
Class W     0.19    
Class Z     0.17    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $2,222.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.


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The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $173,003 for Class A, $2,291 for Class B and $2,396 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.11 %  
Class B     1.86    
Class C     1.86    
Class I     0.75    
Class R     1.36    
Class W     1.11    
Class Z     0.86    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Class A     1.15 %  
Class B     1.90    
Class C     1.90    
Class I     0.85    
Class Z     0.90    

 

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for defaulted bonds, deferral/reversal of wash sales, deferred trustees expense, certain convertible preferred securities, capital loss carryforwards and post-October losses. To the extent these differences are permanent; reclassifications are made among


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the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ 274,461    
Accumulated net realized loss     (274,459 )  
Paid-in capital     (2 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 15,245,198     $ 14,732,005    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 3,461,189    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized appreciation     16,569,609    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $581,118,491 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 34,977,689    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (18,408,080 )  
Net unrealized app/depreciation   $ 16,569,609    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 15,780,866    
2018     39,523,679    
Total   $ 55,304,545    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $19,950,712 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $3,047,863 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.


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Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $426,222,532 and $336,731,940, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous securities lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $37,676,682 were on loan, by cash collateral of $39,478,571 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through June 27, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $51.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund, February 29, 2012

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 37.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 36.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on June 27, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period June 27, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund, February 29, 2012

the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Convertible Securities 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 Convertible Securities Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

For non-corporate shareholders, 31.74% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

30.77% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw  
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby  
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
*   Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.  
Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*        
William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Riversource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  

 

Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)

225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  

 

Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  

 

Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)

225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  

 

William F. Truscott (Born 1960)

53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  

 

Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)

10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  

 

Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  

 

Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  

 

Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)

225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  

 

Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)

100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  

 

Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)

225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  

 

Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)

225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Convertible Securities 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1226 C (4/12)




Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  10  
Statement of Operations   12  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  13  
Financial Highlights   15  
Notes to Financial Statements   21  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  33  
Federal Income Tax Information   34  
Fund Governance   35  
Important Information About
This Report
  45  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

*All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

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Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

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Fund ProfileColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.45% without sales charge.

g  The S&P 500 Index returned 5.12% for the same period.1

g  Under exposure to higher-yielding stocks and weak performance from energy names hurt returns relative to the index.

Portfolio Management

Peter Santoro, lead manager, has managed the fund since 2004. From 2003 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Santoro was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Craig Leopold has co-managed the fund since 2004. From 2003 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Leopold was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as investment professional.

1The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  +3.45%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  +5.12%  
  S&P 500 Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change 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 may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     13,529       12,750    
Class B     12,533       12,533    
Class C     12,518       12,518    
Class I*     13,884       n/a    
Class W*     13,566       n/a    
Class Z     13,846       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   W*   Z  
Inception   08/02/99   08/02/99   08/02/99   09/27/10   09/27/10   10/02/98  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without  
1-year     3.45       –2.51       2.72       –2.28       2.64       1.64       3.82       3.48       3.65    
5-year     1.40       0.21       0.64       0.27       0.63       0.63       1.69       1.43       1.63    
10-year     3.07       2.46       2.28       2.28       2.27       2.27       3.34       3.10       3.31    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,125.30       1,019.10       6.13       5.82       1.16    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,122.10       1,015.37       10.08       9.57       1.91    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,121.20       1,015.37       10.07       9.57       1.91    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,127.90       1,021.03       4.07       3.87       0.77    
Class W     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,126.40       1,019.29       5.92       5.62       1.12    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,127.40       1,020.34       4.81       4.57       0.91    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     14.09    
Class B     13.59    
Class C     13.58    
Class I     14.04    
Class W     14.09    
Class Z     14.04    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.10    
Class B     0.02    
Class C     0.02    
Class I     0.16    
Class W     0.11    
Class Z     0.14    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned 3.45% without sales charge. The fund lagged its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 5.12%. In an environment of low interest rates, we believe that income-hungry investors focused on the dividend-paying potential of stocks rather than on business fundamentals or growth prospects. Because our strategy generally seeks a more balanced total return approach, we were underexposed to the one-dimensional highest dividend-paying segment of the market, which outperformed during the 12-month period. Stock selection in the consumer discretionary, information technology and industrials sectors helped returns during the period, while certain energy holdings hurt.

The U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe's debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—remained below its long-term average. Even manufacturing held its ground. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Stock selection generated mixed results

Energy stocks generally detracted from returns relative to the index. Oil service companies Schlumberger and Halliburton underperformed, as investors expressed concerns that falling natural gas prices in the United States would lead to reduced profitability due to potential rig closings. In light of these developments, we sold both stocks. Rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt and Libya, hurt oil and gas producers Apache and Occidental Petroleum (2.0% of net assets). The increased risk of civil war in both countries drove fears of potential production disruptions. We sold Apache but retained the fund's position in Occidental, as we are more comfortable with its diversification outside of the Middle East, including a recent California shale discovery.

By contrast, stock picking in the consumer discretionary sector made a positive contribution to fund returns. Top contributors were retailers Macy's and Limited Brands, owner of Victoria's Secret (1.5% and 1.1% of net assets, respectively). We targeted these names because higher net worth shoppers are more protected from relatively high unemployment levels. Both companies also sought ways to reward shareholders with cash payouts over the past 12 months.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

We also owned Apple and Teradata, top performers in the information technology sector (5.2% and 0.7% of net assets, respectively). Apple's stock rose on the strength of iPad 2, iPhone 4 and an iPhone contract with Verizon Wireless. The company also benefited from lower prices on components, including memory chips, which increased profit margins. Analytic data solutions provider Teradata was a beneficiary of the move towards centralized data centers as companies migrated away from their old practice of storing data on multiple servers.

In the industrials sector, Goodrich and Union Pacific were top contributors. Goodrich, a supplier of systems and services to the aerospace and defense industries, was one of the fund's long-term holdings. It was acquired by United Technologies at an attractive price and is no longer in the portfolio. Western railroad company Union Pacific benefited from improving trends in basic industries, such as chemicals and automobiles. The company is also one of only two railroad companies operating in the Western United States, and its strong presence in Western ports helped increase its exposure to Asian boat-to-train trade. We sold the position when it reached our target price.

Looking forward

As the macroeconomic environment in the United States continues to stabilize, we believe it will create an ideal environment for managers who focus on stock selection. Companies that do a majority of their business in the United States look particularly appealing now, as Europe continues to work through its debt restructuring and Asian economic growth decelerates. Against this backdrop, we have positioned the fund in companies that we believe have good balance sheets and strong industry positions that are experiencing positive change that we believe can drive future success. To find these investments, we continue to draw on three independent and uncorrelated research sources—fundamental research, systematic models and portfolio management team input—while also continuing to focus on after-tax returns on behalf of shareholders.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

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.

Portfolio breakdown1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     7.8    
Consumer Staples     10.0    
Energy     12.2    
Financials     14.7    
Health Care     12.6    
Industrials     11.3    
Information Technology     21.3    
Materials     3.6    
Telecommunication Services     3.3    
Utilities     1.8    
Other2     1.4    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top ten holdings1

as of 02/29/12 (%)

Apple, Inc.     5.2    
Wells Fargo & Co.     3.7    
Johnson & Johnson     3.4    
Google, Inc., Class A     3.1    
Chevron Corp.     2.8    
General Electric Co.     2.6    
Philip Morris International, Inc.     2.6    
United Technologies Corp.     2.5    
EMC Corp.     2.3    
Accenture PLC, Class A     2.3    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 97.8%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 7.8%  
Auto Components 0.4%  
Delphi Automotive PLC(a)     67,810     $ 2,169,920    
Johnson Controls, Inc.     66,350       2,165,000    
Total     4,334,920    
Household Durables 0.9%  
D.R. Horton, Inc.(b)     664,035       9,522,262    
Internet & Catalog Retail 2.9%  
Liberty Interactive Corp., Class A(a)     1,031,273       19,346,682    
priceline.com, Inc.(a)     18,438       11,560,995    
Total     30,907,677    
Media 1.1%  
DISH Network Corp., Class A     400,681       11,687,865    
Multiline Retail 1.4%  
Macy's, Inc.     412,625       15,667,371    
Specialty Retail 1.1%  
Limited Brands, Inc.(b)     257,617       11,986,919    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     84,107,014    
CONSUMER STAPLES 10.1%  
Beverages 3.5%  
Beam, Inc.(b)     247,080       13,609,166    
PepsiCo, Inc.     378,139       23,800,069    
Total     37,409,235    
Food & Staples Retailing 1.0%  
Costco Wholesale Corp.     128,910       11,093,995    
Food Products 1.7%  
Kellogg Co.     340,300       17,814,705    
Tobacco 3.9%  
Lorillard, Inc.     109,709       14,380,656    
Philip Morris International, Inc.(b)     327,126       27,321,563    
Total     41,702,219    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     108,020,154    
ENERGY 12.3%  
Energy Equipment & Services 1.6%  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.     213,446       17,615,698    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 10.7%  
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.     245,958       20,689,987    
Chevron Corp.     273,377       29,830,898    
Continental Resources, Inc.(a)(b)     85,713       7,772,455    
Occidental Petroleum Corp.     209,486       21,864,054    
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR     248,787       18,183,842    
Williams Companies, Inc. (The)     531,634       15,885,224    
Total     114,226,460    
TOTAL ENERGY     131,842,158    
FINANCIALS 13.5%  
Capital Markets 3.0%  
BlackRock, Inc.     93,351       18,576,849    
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)     118,738       13,671,493    
Total     32,248,342    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS (cont.)  
Commercial Banks 7.1%  
Fifth Third Bancorp(b)     1,139,740     $ 15,511,861    
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.     345,495       20,563,862    
Wells Fargo & Co.     1,261,950       39,486,416    
Total     75,562,139    
Diversified Financial Services 2.6%  
Citigroup, Inc.     461,316       15,371,049    
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(a)     92,446       12,753,850    
Total     28,124,899    
Insurance 0.8%  
XL Group PLC     399,318       8,305,815    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     144,241,195    
HEALTH CARE 12.7%  
Biotechnology 1.9%  
Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)     114,093       13,288,412    
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)     182,760       7,113,019    
Total     20,401,431    
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.8%  
Covidien PLC     364,087       19,023,546    
Health Care Providers & Services 2.2%  
CIGNA Corp.     387,863       17,108,637    
Express Scripts, Inc.(a)(b)     124,490       6,639,052    
Total     23,747,689    
Pharmaceuticals 6.8%  
Allergan, Inc.     148,882       13,338,338    
Johnson & Johnson(b)     551,770       35,909,191    
Merck & Co., Inc.     623,145       23,785,445    
Total     73,032,974    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     136,205,640    
INDUSTRIALS 11.3%  
Aerospace & Defense 2.5%  
United Technologies Corp.     315,143       26,431,044    
Construction & Engineering 0.5%  
KBR, Inc.     160,351       5,823,948    
Electrical Equipment 1.0%  
Rockwell Automation, Inc.     132,650       10,609,347    
Industrial Conglomerates 4.6%  
General Electric Co.     1,451,616       27,653,285    
Tyco International Ltd.     421,414       21,837,673    
Total     49,490,958    
Machinery 2.7%  
Cummins, Inc.(b)     92,331       11,132,348    
Parker Hannifin Corp.(b)     201,112       18,061,869    
Total     29,194,217    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     121,549,514    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 21.4%  
Communications Equipment 2.2%  
QUALCOMM, Inc.     384,646     $ 23,917,288    
Computers & Peripherals 7.5%  
Apple, Inc.(a)     102,404       55,548,026    
EMC Corp.(a)(b)     887,573       24,576,896    
Total     80,124,922    
Internet Software & Services 4.6%  
eBay, Inc.(a)     462,533       16,530,930    
Google, Inc., Class A(a)     52,945       32,733,246    
Total     49,264,176    
IT Services 3.0%  
Accenture PLC, Class A     410,940       24,467,368    
Teradata Corp.(a)     119,116       7,927,170    
Total     32,394,538    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.2%  
Avago Technologies Ltd.     403,240       15,165,856    
Marvell Technology Group Ltd.(a)     585,340       8,780,100    
Total     23,945,956    
Software 1.9%  
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.(a)     129,900       7,554,984    
Intuit, Inc.     210,115       12,153,052    
Total     19,708,036    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     229,354,916    
MATERIALS 3.6%  
Chemicals 3.6%  
Celanese Corp., Class A     211,651       10,068,238    
Dow Chemical Co. (The)     416,130       13,944,516    
PPG Industries, Inc.(b)     155,179       14,160,084    
Total     38,172,838    
TOTAL MATERIALS     38,172,838    
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 3.3%  
Diversified Telecommunication Services 1.9%  
Verizon Communications, Inc.(b)     526,633       20,069,984    
Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.4%  
Vodafone Group PLC, ADR     549,260       14,879,453    
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES     34,949,437    
UTILITIES 1.8%  
Multi-Utilities 1.8%  
Sempra Energy     326,131       19,320,000    
TOTAL UTILITIES     19,320,000    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $860,195,642)
  $ 1,047,762,866    
Convertible Preferred Stocks 1.4%  
FINANCIALS 1.4%  
Diversified Financial Services 1.4%  
Bank of America Corp., 7.250%     12,401,317     $ 14,540,625    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     14,540,625    
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $12,401,317)
  $ 14,540,625    

 

    Shares   Value  
Money Market Funds 1.5%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.166%(c)(d)
    15,535,546     $ 15,535,546    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $15,535,546)
  $ 15,535,546    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan 9.4%
 
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 1.2%  
Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC
03/01/12
    0.300 %   $ 4,999,708     $ 4,999,708    
Regency Markets No. 1 LLC
03/19/12
    0.200 %     4,999,139       4,999,139    
Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.
04/13/12
    0.771 %     3,058,070       3,058,070    
Total     13,056,917    
Certificates of Deposit 2.2%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     4,998,752       4,998,752    
DZ Bank AG
03/12/12
    0.250 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corp., Ltd.
03/12/12
    0.250 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
04/16/12
    0.360 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Total     22,998,752    
Commercial Paper 1.1%  
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/03/12
    0.430 %     2,997,456       2,997,456    
State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia
03/13/12
    0.240 %     3,999,227       3,999,227    
Swedish National Housing Finance Corp. (SBAB)
03/15/12
    0.350 %     4,998,541       4,998,541    
Total     11,995,224    
Repurchase Agreements 4.9%  
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $7,924,619(e)
    0.160 %     7,924,584       7,924,584    
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $45,000,275(e)
    0.220 %     45,000,000       45,000,000    
Total     52,924,584    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $100,975,477)
          $ 100,975,477    
Total Investments
(Cost: $989,107,982)
          $ 1,178,814,514    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net             (107,794,949 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,071,019,565    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 241,439,677     $ (225,904,131 )   $     $ 15,535,546     $ 17,021     $ 15,535,546    

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 5,673,232    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     2,409,862    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 8,083,094    

 

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 2,263,804    
Fannie Mae REMICS     16,860,047    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     2,072,708    
Freddie Mac REMICS     9,941,496    
Government National Mortgage Association     2,967,523    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     11,794,702    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 45,900,280    
Abbreviation Legend  

 

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets(b)
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 84,107,014     $     $     $ 84,107,014    
Consumer Staples     108,020,154                   108,020,154    
Energy     131,842,158                   131,842,158    
Financials     144,241,195                   144,241,195    
Health Care     136,205,640                   136,205,640    
Industrials     121,549,514                   121,549,514    
Information Technology     229,354,916                   229,354,916    
Materials     38,172,838                   38,172,838    
Telecommunication Services     34,949,437                   34,949,437    
Utilities     19,320,000                   19,320,000    
Convertible Preferred Stocks  
Financials           14,540,625             14,540,625    
Total Equity Securities     1,047,762,866       14,540,625             1,062,303,491    
Other  
Money Market Funds     15,535,546                   15,535,546    
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan           100,975,477             100,975,477    
Total Other     15,535,546       100,975,477             116,511,023    
Total   $ 1,063,298,412     $ 115,516,102     $     $ 1,178,814,514    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined  through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $872,596,959)   $ 1,062,303,491    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $15,535,546)     15,535,546    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $48,050,893)     48,050,893    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $52,924,584)     52,924,584    
Total investments (identified cost $989,107,982)     1,178,814,514    
Cash     257    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     11,846,337    
Capital shares sold     598,465    
Dividends     2,352,501    
Interest     12,383    
Reclaims     8,649    
Prepaid expense     14,608    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     10,857    
Total assets     1,193,658,571    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     100,975,477    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     4,953,326    
Capital shares purchased     16,332,749    
Investment management fees     20,307    
Distribution and service fees     915    
Transfer agent fees     139,680    
Administration fees     1,694    
Expense reimbursement due to Investment Manager     4,767    
Other expenses     199,234    
Trustees' deferred compensation plan     10,857    
Total liabilities     122,639,006    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,071,019,565    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 938,057,968    
Undistributed net investment income     1,382,613    
Accumulated net realized loss     (58,126,897 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     189,706,532    
Foreign currency translations     (651 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,071,019,565    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 98,046,888    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 119,434,384    
Class B   $ 813,251    
Class C   $ 2,649,173    
Class I   $ 122,827,779    
Class W   $ 2,987    
Class Z   $ 825,291,991    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     8,476,451    
Class B     59,863    
Class C     195,081    
Class I     8,746,726    
Class W     212    
Class Z     58,779,078    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 14.09    
Class B   $ 13.59    
Class C   $ 13.58    
Class I   $ 14.04    
Class W   $ 14.09    
Class Z   $ 14.04    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $14.95. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 22,951,098    
Interest     1,625    
Dividends from affiliates     17,021    
Income from securities lending — net     45,514    
Foreign taxes withheld     (113,913 )  
Total income     22,901,345    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     8,114,264    
Distribution fees  
Class B     8,141    
Class C     19,013    
Service fees  
Class B     2,714    
Class C     6,338    
Class W     7    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     297,732    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     226,699    
Class B     2,161    
Class C     4,812    
Class W     5    
Class Z     1,744,472    
Administration fees     630,042    
Compensation of board members     27,241    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     48,189    
Custodian fees     24,256    
Printing and postage fees     103,980    
Registration fees     60,611    
Professional fees     79,799    
Line of credit interest expense     955    
Chief compliance officer expenses     310    
Other     57,399    
Total expenses     11,459,140    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (446,143 )  
Expense reductions     (7,384 )  
Total net expenses     11,005,613    
Net investment income     11,895,732    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     60,688,642    
Options contracts written     339,545    
Net realized gain     61,028,187    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (49,265,107 )  
Foreign currency translations     (139 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (49,265,246 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain     11,762,941    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   $ 23,658,673    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 11,895,732     $ 6,829,390    
Net realized gain     61,028,187       118,395,596    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (49,265,246 )     86,340,195    
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations     23,658,673       211,565,181    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (905,722 )     (597,562 )  
Class B     (1,257 )        
Class C     (3,321 )        
Class I     (1,919,215 )     (35,165 )  
Class W     (23 )     (10 )  
Class Z     (8,396,793 )     (7,052,482 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (11,226,331 )     (7,685,219 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (185,782,787 )     (85,011,943 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)     64,591          
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (173,285,854 )     118,868,019    
Net assets at beginning of year     1,244,305,419       1,125,437,400    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,071,019,565     $ 1,244,305,419    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 1,382,613     $ 659,266    

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
February 29, 2012
  Year ended
February 29, 2011(a) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      520,353       6,582,973       819,382       9,808,839    
Fund merger     34,275       460,907                
Distributions reinvested     15,512       197,131       18,628       226,052    
Redemptions     (1,563,986 )     (20,552,117 )     (2,833,331 )     (34,605,798 )  
Net decrease     (993,846 )     (13,311,106 )     (1,995,321 )     (24,570,907 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     3,792       49,240       19,342       224,627    
Distributions reinvested     52       637                
Redemptions(b)      (68,737 )     (872,316 )     (137,222 )     (1,629,043 )  
Net decrease     (64,893 )     (822,439 )     (117,880 )     (1,404,416 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     33,247       403,474       17,206       201,746    
Fund merger     14,642       190,045                
Distributions reinvested     171       2,096                
Redemptions     (50,144 )     (616,794 )     (40,442 )     (466,541 )  
Net decrease     (2,084 )     (21,179 )     (23,236 )     (264,795 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     6,461,139       87,125,127       10,132,687       135,559,701    
Distributions reinvested     151,420       1,919,181       2,718       35,146    
Redemptions     (7,777,573 )     (102,134,050 )     (223,665 )     (2,971,154 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,165,014 )     (13,089,742 )     9,911,740       132,623,693    
Class W shares  
Subscriptions                 224       2,650    
Redemptions                 (12 )     (153 )  
Net increase                 212       2,497    
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     4,649,967       61,005,623       7,245,250       84,819,566    
Fund merger     7,530,591       100,981,718                
Distributions reinvested     330,829       4,191,690       209,444       2,653,077    
Redemptions     (24,897,373 )     (324,717,352 )     (22,661,724 )     (278,870,658 )  
Net decrease     (12,385,986 )     (158,538,321 )     (15,207,030 )     (191,398,015 )  
Total net decrease     (14,611,823 )     (185,782,787 )     (7,431,515 )     (85,011,943 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class W shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14




Financial HighlightsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payments of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.73     $ 11.48     $ 7.95     $ 13.66     $ 14.86     $ 13.35    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.10       0.05       0.08       0.13       0.11       0.14    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.36       2.26       3.57       (5.49 )     (0.41 )     1.46    
Total from investment operations     0.46       2.31       3.65       (5.36 )     (0.30 )     1.60    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.10 )     (0.06 )     (0.12 )     (0.10 )     (0.14 )     (0.09 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.25 )     (0.76 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.10 )     (0.06 )     (0.12 )     (0.35 )     (0.90 )     (0.09 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (d)            0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.09     $ 13.73     $ 11.48     $ 7.95     $ 13.66     $ 14.86    
Total return     3.45 %(e)      20.16 %     45.99 %     (40.12 %)     (2.69 %)     12.00 %  
Ratios to average net assets(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.21 %(g)      1.20 %(g)      1.18 %(g)      1.15 %(g)      1.07 %(g)(h)      1.05 %(g)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(i) 
    1.16 %(g)(j)      1.20 %(g)(j)      1.18 %(g)(j)      1.15 %(g)(j)      1.07 %(g)(h)(j)      1.05 %(g)(j)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.21 %     1.20 %     1.18 %     1.15 %     1.07 %(h)      1.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(i) 
    1.16 %(j)      1.20 %(j)      1.18 %(j)      1.15 %(j)      1.07 %(h)(j)      1.05 %(j)   
Net investment income     0.77 %(j)      0.38 %(j)      0.78 %(j)      1.10 %(j)      0.81 %(h)(j)      0.98 %(j)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 119,434     $ 130,039     $ 131,652     $ 95,714     $ 172,569     $ 194,203    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %     165 %     156 %     0.00 %(k)(l)         
Portfolio turnover for Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio                             98 %     148 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.25     $ 11.11     $ 7.71     $ 13.23     $ 14.39     $ 12.95    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.00 )(d)      (0.04 )     0.00 (d)      0.03       0.00 (d)      0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.36       2.18       3.44       (5.28 )     (0.40 )     1.41    
Total from investment operations     0.36       2.14       3.44       (5.25 )     (0.40 )     1.44    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.02 )           (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.00 )(d)         
Net realized gains                       (0.25 )     (0.76 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.02 )           (0.04 )     (0.27 )     (0.76 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (d)            0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.59     $ 13.25     $ 11.11     $ 7.71     $ 13.23     $ 14.39    
Total return     2.72 %(e)      19.26 %     44.74 %     (40.51 %)     (3.34 %)     11.12 %  
Ratios to average net assets(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.96 %(g)      1.95 %(g)      1.93 %(g)      1.90 %(g)      1.82 %(g)(h)      1.80 %(g)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(i) 
    1.91 %(g)(j)      1.95 %(g)(j)      1.93 %(g)(j)      1.90 %(g)(j)      1.82 %(g)(h)(j)      1.80 %(g)(j)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.96 %     1.95 %     1.93 %     1.90 %     1.82 %(h)      1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(i) 
    1.91 %(j)      1.95 %(j)      1.93 %(j)      1.90 %(j)      1.82 %(h)(j)      1.80 %(j)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.04 %)(j)      (0.36 %)(j)      0.04 %(j)      0.28 %(j)      0.03 %(h)(j)      0.21 %(j)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 813     $ 1,653     $ 2,696     $ 3,300     $ 13,247     $ 25,523    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %     165 %     156 %     0.00 %(k)(l)         
Portfolio turnover for Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio                             98 %     148 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.25     $ 11.11     $ 7.70     $ 13.23     $ 14.39     $ 12.94    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.00 (d)      (0.04 )     0.00 (d)      0.04       0.01       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.35       2.18       3.45       (5.30 )     (0.41 )     1.42    
Total from investment operations     0.35       2.14       3.45       (5.26 )     (0.40 )     1.45    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.02 )           (0.04 )     (0.02 )     (0.00 )(d)         
Net realized gains                       (0.25 )     (0.76 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.02 )           (0.04 )     (0.27 )     (0.76 )        
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (d)            0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.58     $ 13.25     $ 11.11     $ 7.70     $ 13.23     $ 14.39    
Total return     2.64 %(e)      19.26 %     44.93 %     (40.58 %)     (3.34 %)     11.21 %  
Ratios to average net assets(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.96 %(g)      1.95 %(g)      1.93 %(g)      1.90 %(g)      1.82 %(g)(h)      1.80 %(g)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(i) 
    1.91 %(g)(j)      1.95 %(g)(j)      1.93 %(g)(j)      1.90 %(g)(j)      1.82 %(g)(h)(j)      1.80 %(g)(j)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.96 %     1.95 %     1.93 %     1.90 %     1.82 %(h)      1.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(i) 
    1.91 %(j)      1.95 %(j)      1.93 %(j)      1.90 %(j)      1.82 %(h)(j)      1.80 %(j)   
Net investment income (loss)     0.02 %(j)      (0.36 %)(j)      0.03 %(j)      0.39 %(j)      0.04 %(h)(j)      0.21 %(j)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,649     $ 2,612     $ 2,449     $ 1,559     $ 2,168     $ 11,413    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %     165 %     156 %     0.00 %(k)(l)         
Portfolio turnover for Columbia Large Cap Core Master Portfolio                             98 %     148 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.69     $ 11.78    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.15       0.04    
Net realized and unrealized gain     0.36       1.96    
Total from investment operations     0.51       2.00    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.16 )     (0.09 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.16 )     (0.09 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.04     $ 13.69    
Total return     3.82 %(c)      16.99 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     0.76 %(e)      0.79 %(e)(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(g)      0.76 %(e)(h)      0.79 %(e)(f)(h)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     0.76 %     0.79 %(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(g)      0.76 %(h)      0.79 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     1.18 %(h)      0.64 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 122,828     $ 135,677    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class W  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.73     $ 11.80    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.11       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain     0.36       1.95    
Total from investment operations     0.47       1.98    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.11 )     (0.05 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.11 )     (0.05 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)         
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.09     $ 13.73    
Total return     3.48 %(c)      16.77 %  
Ratios to average net assets(d)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.18 %(e)      1.16 %(e)(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(g)      1.14 %(e)(g)      1.16 %(e)(f)(h)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.18 %     1.16 %(f)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(g)      1.14 %(h)      1.16 %(f)(h)   
Net investment income     0.81 %(h)      0.50 %(f)(h)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 3     $ 3    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)(b)(c)    2007(a)   
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 13.69     $ 11.45     $ 7.93     $ 13.66     $ 14.88     $ 13.39    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.13       0.08       0.11       0.16       0.15       0.17    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     0.36       2.25       3.55       (5.48 )     (0.41 )     1.47    
Total from investment operations     0.49       2.33       3.66       (5.32 )     (0.26 )     1.64    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.14 )     (0.09 )     (0.14 )     (0.16 )     (0.20 )     (0.15 )  
Net realized gains                       (0.25 )     (0.76 )        
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.14 )     (0.09 )     (0.14 )     (0.41 )     (0.96 )     (0.15 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (d)            0.00 (d)                     
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.04     $ 13.69     $ 11.45     $ 7.93     $ 13.66     $ 14.88    
Total return     3.65 %(e)      20.40 %     46.30 %     (39.95 %)     (2.43 %)     12.28 %  
Ratios to average net assets(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    0.95 %(g)      0.95 %(g)      0.93 %(g)      0.90 %(g)      0.82 %(g)(h)      0.80 %(g)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(i) 
    0.91 %(g)(j)      0.95 %(g)(j)      0.93 %(g)(j)      0.90 %(g)(j)      0.82 %(g)(h)(j)      0.80 %(g)(j)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    0.95 %     0.95 %     0.93 %     0.90 %     0.82 %(h)      0.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(i) 
    0.91 %(j)      0.95 %(j)      0.93 %(j)      0.90 %(j)      0.82 %(h)(j)      0.80 %(j)   
Net investment income     0.99 %(j)      0.64 %(j)      1.03 %(j)      1.35 %(j)      1.06 %(h)(j)      1.23 %(j)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 825,292     $ 974,320     $ 988,640     $ 712,304     $ 1,285,598     $ 1,466,653    
Portfolio turnover     197 %     171 %     165 %     156 %     0.00 %(k)(l)         
Portfolio turnover for Columbia Large Cap Core
Master Portfolio
                            98 %     148 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(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)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(c)  Effective February 28, 2008, the Fund converted to a stand-alone fund. Prior to February 28, 2008, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure.

(d)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(e)  During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received proceeds from a regulatory settlement. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(g)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(j)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(k)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

(l)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure on February 28, 2008

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Large Cap Core Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class W and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing


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service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter (OTC) option contracts, with no readily available market value are valued using quotations obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the


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fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Options

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to generate yield by writing options with strike prices commensurate with values at which we are comfortable selling the underlying stock. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the OTC market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain OTC option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Option contracts purchased are recorded as investments and options contracts written are recorded as liabilities of the Fund. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract expires or is exercised. When option contracts on debt securities or futures are exercised, the Fund will realize a gain or loss. When other option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

The risk in buying an option contract is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option contract is exercised. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases and the option contract is exercised. The Fund's maximum payout in the case of written put option contracts represents the maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund could be required to make under the contract. For OTC options contracts, the transaction is also subject to counterparty credit risk. The maximum payout amount may be offset by the subsequent sale, if any, of assets obtained upon the exercise of the put option contracts by holders of the option contracts or proceeds received upon entering into the contracts.

Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the year ended February 29, 2012 are as follows:

    Calls  
    Contracts   Premiums  
Balance at February 28, 2011         $    
Opened     8,390       390,063    
Exercised     (630 )     (50,518 )  
Expired     (7,760 )     (339,545 )  
Balance at February 29, 2012         $    

 

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund's operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at

February 29, 2012

At February 29, 2012, the Fund had no outstanding derivatives.

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of

Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased
 
Equity contracts   $ 339,545    


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Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased
 
Equity contracts   $    

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the Year Ended

February 29, 2012

    Contracts Opened  
Options Contracts     8,390    

 

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any


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future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.68% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective June 27, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $4,466.


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Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.20    
Class C     0.19    
Class W     0.18    
Class Z     0.19    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $7,382.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the


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maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares of the Fund.

The Fund may pay a distribution fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, provided, however, that the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $24,212 for Class A, $1,097 for Class B and $324 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.16 %  
Class B     1.91    
Class C     1.91    
Class I     0.81    
Class W     1.16    
Class Z     0.91    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sale losses, Trustees' deferred compensation and post-October capital losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ 53,946    
Accumulated net realized loss        
Paid-in capital     (53,946 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 11,226,331     $ 7,685,219    


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Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 1,475,605    
Undistributed long-term capital gains        
Unrealized appreciation     187,945,595    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $990,868,919 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 193,183,054    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (5,237,459 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 187,945,595    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 52,694,574    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $65,252,956 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Columbia Large Cap Core Fund acquired unrealized capital gains in connection with the merger with Columbia Blended Equity Fund (Note 12). Due to the acquisition of unrealized capital gains the yearly utilization of the Fund's capital loss carryforward may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $3,671,386 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $2,352,901,142 and $2,615,382,108, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Transactions to realign the Fund's portfolio following the merger as described in Note 12 are excluded for purposes of calculating the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. These realignment transactions amounted to cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of $33,319,574 and $33,532,818, respectively.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund received payments of $64,591 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.


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Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $98,046,888 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $100,975,477 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through June 26, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $2.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 44.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 38.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by


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concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on June 27, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period June 27, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum. For the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $23,000,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.50%.

Note 12. Fund Merger

At the close of business on March 11, 2011, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of Columbia Blended Equity Fund. The reorganization was completed after shareholders of Columbia Blended Equity Fund approved the plan on February 15, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $1,218,171,435 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $1,319,804,105.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 6,625,629 shares of Columbia Blended Equity Fund valued at $101,632,670 (including $34,347,901 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for Columbia Blended Equity Fund shares, the Fund issued the following number of shares:

    Shares  
Class A     34,275    
Class C     14,642    
Class Z     7,530,591    

 

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, Columbia Blended Equity Fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of the Fund for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of Columbia Blended Equity Fund that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.


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Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2011, the Fund's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized depreciation and net increase in net assets from operations for the year ended February 29, 2012 would have been approximately $11.9, $66.6, $(56.5) and $22.0 million, respectively.

Note 13. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities.

Note 14. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 15. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and rule in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with


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Columbia Large Cap Core Fund, February 29, 2012

various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Large Cap Core 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 Large Cap Core Fund (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

100.00% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Large Cap Core 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Large Cap Core Fund

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1236 C (4/12)




Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Understanding Your Expenses   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Statement of Assets and
Liabilities
  12  
Statement of Operations   14  
Statement of Changes in
Net Assets
  15  
Financial Highlights   17  
Notes to Financial Statements   23  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  33  
Federal Income Tax Information   34  
Fund Governance   35  
Important Information About
This Report
  45  

 

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Summary

g  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –2.08%without sales charge.

g  In a difficult environment for small-cap stocks, the fund held up better than its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, which returned –2.72%.1

g  Stock selection, particularly in the consumer discretionary sector, helped shore up results versus the Russell index.

Portfolio Management

Christian K. Stadlinger has co-managed the fund since 2002. From 2002 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Stadlinger was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Jarl Ginsberg has co-managed the fund since 2003. From 2003 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Ginsberg was associated with the fund's previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

1The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –2.08%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –2.72%  
  Russell 2000 Value Index  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Performance InformationColumbia Small Cap Value 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 05/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II 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.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 05/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     20,660       19,472    
Class B     19,178       19,178    
Class C     19,172       19,172    
Class I*     20,807       n/a    
Class R*     20,126       n/a    
Class Z     21,170       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   Z  
Inception   05/01/02   05/01/02   05/01/02   09/27/10   01/23/06   05/01/02  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without  
1-year     –2.08       –7.71       –2.84       –7.70       –2.84       –3.81       –1.64       –2.38       –1.84    
5-year     1.98       0.78       1.20       0.81       1.20       1.20       2.13       1.71       2.22    
Life     7.66       7.01       6.85       6.85       6.84       6.84       7.74       7.37       7.93    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.


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Understanding Your ExpensesColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012

    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       1,129.90       1,018.30       6.99       6.62       1.32    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,125.70       1,014.57       10.94       10.37       2.07    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,125.80       1,014.57       10.94       10.37       2.07    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,132.90       1,020.69       4.45       4.22       0.84    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,128.00       1,017.11       8.25       7.82       1.56    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,131.50       1,019.54       5.67       5.37       1.07    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Portfolio Managers' ReportColumbia Small Cap Value 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     14.44    
Class B     13.70    
Class C     13.69    
Class I     14.54    
Class R     14.36    
Class Z     14.54    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.02    
Class I     0.08    
Class Z     0.05    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –2.08% without sales charge. The fund held up better than its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, which return –2.72% for the same period. Security selection, which targeted small-cap companies with attractively valued stocks and improving earnings prospects, helped shore up performance in a difficult environment for small-cap stocks and more than offset the negative impact of certain sector allocations.

Market volatility rocked small-cap stocks

After a year of extreme volatility, small-cap stocks ended the 12-month reporting period modestly behind where they had started. The market was unsettled early in the period by unrest in the Middle East, a nuclear meltdown and tsunami disaster in Japan and a sovereign debt crisis in Europe. Concerns accelerated over the summer amid slowing global economic growth, Congress's inability to address the federal budget deficit and Standard & Poor's subsequent decision to downgrade U.S. debt. Against this backdrop, equity markets worldwide fell sharply in the third quarter, with small-cap stocks posting especially steep losses. Signs that the U.S. economy was improving and that Europe was taking steps to address its problems spurred a fourth-quarter market turnaround that extended into early 2012. Within the Russell 2000 Value Index, defensive utilities stocks posted the strongest returns, while energy stocks were down sharply.

Strong stock selection in consumer discretionary and consumer staples

The fund picked up the most ground versus the Russell index from stock picks in the consumer discretionary sector, where winners included Domino's Pizza and specialty retailer GNC Holdings (1.0% and 0.9% of net assets, respectively). Domino's stock moved sharply higher, driven by better-than-expected domestic and international same-store sales, robust overseas expansion and higher store traffic after a well-advertised upgrade of its pizza recipe. Shares of nutritional products company GNC also posted steep gains, buoyed by increased sales and improved merchandising. Security selection in the consumer staples sector contributed, with notable gains from investments in the personal products industry. The stock of personal care products company Nu Skin Enterprises (1.0% of net assets) advanced as increased global sales of new products boosted earnings.

Added gains from industrials and health care

Security selection in industrials further aided performance. Top contributors included United Rentals (1.0% of net assets), which rents out construction equipment and tools. Its shares benefited as economic uncertainty led more companies and contractors to rent equipment instead of buying it. Stock picks in the health care sector also aided performance. Standouts included managed health-care companies Wellcare Health Plans (1.1% of net assets) and HealthSpring, whose stocks benefited from growth in insured lives as more states looked for ways to control health-care costs. HealthSpring also benefited from being acquired by a larger competitor during the period.


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Portfolio Managers' Report (continued)Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Modest disappointments from materials, utilities and tech

The fund lost some ground from security selection within materials, where detractors included plastics manufacturer Georgia Gulf (position eliminated), whose business was pressured by continued weakness in the housing market. An underweight in utilities, where we did not find many stocks that met our valuation criteria, and an overweight in technology, one of the weaker performing sectors in the Russell 2000 Value Index, also hampered results. Elsewhere, detractors included hospital operators Kindred Healthcare and Vanguard Health Systems (0.5% of and 0.4% of net assets, respectively). Kindred suffered from cuts in Medicare reimbursement, while Vanguard was hurt by weaker-than-predicted hospital admissions. The stock of medical equipment company Invacare declined when the government's Food and Drug Administration criticized the company's manufacturing operations. We sold the position. In technology, specialty semiconductor chip manufacturer Silicon Image (0.5% of net assets) detracted, as investors shied away from higher volatility stocks.

Looking ahead

Going forward, the fund will continue to focus on undervalued stocks with strong underlying earnings prospects and improving operating performance. We remain especially interested in "out-of-the-limelight" companies that seem to have been overlooked by Wall Street research, companies that may be out of favor with investors and companies whose operating fundamentals are on a positive trajectory. The fund ended the period with overweights versus its Russell benchmark in technology and industrials and underweights in financials and utilities.

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for this fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Value stocks are stocks of companies that may have experienced adverse business or industry developments or may be subject to special risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. If the manager's assessment of a company's prospects is wrong, the price of its stock may not approach the value the manager has placed on it.

Stocks of small-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Portfolio Breakdown1

at 02/29/12 (%)

Consumer Discretionary     12.3    
Consumer Staples     3.8    
Energy     4.3    
Financials     29.6    
Health Care     5.8    
Industrials     16.7    
Information Technology     15.3    
Materials     4.4    
Utilities     4.2    
Exchange-Traded Funds     1.5    
Other2     2.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

2Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

Top Ten Holdings1

at 02/29/12 (%)

iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund     1.5    
Cirrus Logic, Inc.     1.2    
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.     1.2    
Key Energy Services, Inc.     1.2    
Wabash National Corp.     1.2    
CubeSmart     1.2    
NeuStar, Inc., Class A     1.2    
South Jersey Industries, Inc.     1.1    
SVB Financial Group     1.1    
Helen of Troy Ltd.     1.1    

 

1Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 97.4%  
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 12.4%  
Auto Components 2.9%  
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.     510,000     $ 8,466,000    
Dana Holding Corp.(a)(b)      1,075,000       17,200,000    
Tenneco, Inc.(b)      362,400       13,952,400    
Tower International, Inc.(a)(b)      1,000,000       12,740,000    
Total     52,358,400    
Diversified Consumer Services 1.7%  
Bridgepoint Education, Inc.(a)(b)      700,000       17,052,000    
Stewart Enterprises, Inc., Class A(a)      2,250,000       13,995,000    
Total     31,047,000    
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.0%  
Domino's Pizza, Inc.(b)      490,000       18,845,400    
Household Durables 1.8%  
Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)(b)      620,000       20,150,000    
KB Home(a)      1,050,000       11,991,000    
Total     32,141,000    
Specialty Retail 5.0%  
Express, Inc.(a)(b)      575,000       13,685,000    
Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The)     625,000       14,368,750    
Genesco, Inc.(b)      275,000       18,738,500    
GNC Holdings, Inc., Class A(a)(b)      480,000       15,537,600    
Pier 1 Imports, Inc.(a)(b)      750,000       12,877,500    
Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A(a)      875,000       14,988,750    
Total     90,196,100    
TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY     224,587,900    
CONSUMER STAPLES 3.9%  
Food & Staples Retailing 1.2%  
Andersons, Inc. (The)     242,000       10,427,780    
Ruddick Corp.     300,000       12,288,000    
Total     22,715,780    
Food Products 1.7%  
Dean Foods Co.(b)      1,300,000       15,938,000    
Sanderson Farms, Inc.(a)      285,000       14,022,000    
Total     29,960,000    
Personal Products 1.0%  
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A(a)      310,000       17,905,600    
TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES     70,581,380    
ENERGY 4.3%  
Energy Equipment & Services 3.1%  
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(a)(b)      525,000       21,393,750    
Key Energy Services, Inc.(a)(b)      1,250,000       21,325,000    
Oil States International, Inc.(b)      160,000       12,995,200    
Total     55,713,950    
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.2%  
Renewable Energy Group, Inc.(b)      659,100       6,307,587    
Swift Energy Co.(b)      545,000       16,366,350    
Total     22,673,937    
TOTAL ENERGY     78,387,887    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
FINANCIALS 29.9%  
Capital Markets 0.6%  
Apollo Investment Corp.(a)      757,289     $ 5,316,169    
Medley Capital Corp.     497,337       5,495,574    
Total     10,811,743    
Commercial Banks 11.1%  
Community Bank System, Inc.(a)      730,000       19,943,600    
East West Bancorp, Inc.     790,000       17,474,800    
FNB Corp.(a)      1,600,000       18,864,000    
Iberiabank Corp.(a)      310,000       16,442,400    
Independent Bank Corp.(a)      610,000       16,768,900    
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.(a)      410,000       17,933,400    
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.(a)      659,161       11,904,448    
Sterling Bancorp(c)      1,725,824       15,359,833    
Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.(a)      1,008,786       9,351,446    
SVB Financial Group(b)      340,000       20,155,200    
Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a)(b)      545,000       18,470,050    
Umpqua Holdings Corp.     1,450,000       17,864,000    
Total     200,532,077    
Insurance 6.4%  
Alterra Capital Holdings Ltd.(a)      620,000       14,235,200    
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co.     780,000       9,438,000    
AMERISAFE, Inc.(a)(b)      660,000       14,889,600    
Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.(a)      500,900       13,529,309    
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.     355,365       10,607,645    
Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A     325,000       14,482,000    
National Financial Partners Corp.(a)(b)      1,150,000       17,549,000    
Platinum Underwriters Holdings Ltd.(a)      235,000       8,356,600    
Symetra Financial Corp.     1,300,000       12,922,000    
Total     116,009,354    
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 9.4%  
American Assets Trust, Inc.     800,000       17,216,000    
BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.(a)      875,000       16,117,500    
Brandywine Realty Trust(a)      950,000       10,269,500    
Capstead Mortgage Corp.     660,000       8,778,000    
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.(a)      600,000       10,578,000    
CubeSmart(a)      1,850,000       20,868,000    
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.(a)(b)      1,300,000       15,366,000    
Highwoods Properties, Inc.(a)      300,000       9,600,000    
Kilroy Realty Corp.(a)      410,000       17,974,400    
LaSalle Hotel Properties(a)      670,000       17,875,600    
MFA Financial, Inc.     1,050,000       7,665,000    
Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.(a)      145,000       9,043,650    
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.(a)      425,000       8,657,250    
Total     170,008,900    
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.4%  
Flushing Financial Corp.(a)      600,000       7,770,000    
Northwest Bancshares, Inc.(a)      1,350,000       17,037,000    
Oritani Financial Corp.(a)      859,933       11,204,927    
Radian Group, Inc.(a)      2,050,000       7,769,500    
Total     43,781,427    
TOTAL FINANCIALS     541,143,501    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
HEALTH CARE 5.9%  
Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.3%  
CONMED Corp.(a)(b)      565,000     $ 16,859,600    
Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)     135,000       10,729,800    
ICU Medical, Inc.(b)      313,000       14,360,440    
Total     41,949,840    
Health Care Providers & Services 3.6%  
Centene Corp.(b)      370,000       18,056,000    
Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(b)      950,000       9,775,500    
Metropolitan Health Networks, Inc.(a)(b)      1,026,116       8,578,330    
Vanguard Health Systems, Inc.(b)      800,000       7,968,000    
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(b)      290,000       19,679,400    
Total     64,057,230    
TOTAL HEALTH CARE     106,007,070    
INDUSTRIALS 16.9%  
Air Freight & Logistics 0.3%  
Pacer International, Inc.(b)      791,914       4,371,365    
Airlines 1.0%  
Alaska Air Group, Inc.(b)      190,000       13,028,300    
U.S. Airways Group, Inc.(a)(b)      650,000       4,816,500    
Total     17,844,800    
Building Products 0.6%  
USG Corp.(a)(b)      750,000       10,687,500    
Commercial Services & Supplies 4.0%  
Cenveo, Inc.(a)(b)      2,300,000       8,970,000    
Deluxe Corp.(a)      786,088       19,392,791    
Geo Group, Inc. (The)(a)(b)      565,000       9,949,650    
Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd.     450,000       9,216,000    
TMS International Corp., Class A(b)(c)      936,500       11,144,350    
United Stationers, Inc.     489,952       14,228,206    
Total     72,900,997    
Construction & Engineering 0.5%  
EMCOR Group, Inc.     325,000       9,035,000    
Electrical Equipment 0.6%  
Brady Corp., Class A     342,336       10,937,635    
Machinery 2.8%  
Robbins & Myers, Inc.     310,000       15,131,100    
Trinity Industries, Inc.     435,000       15,120,600    
Wabash National Corp.(a)(b)      2,000,000       21,120,000    
Total     51,371,700    
Professional Services 1.1%  
CBIZ, Inc.(a)(b)      663,000       4,309,500    
Navigant Consulting, Inc.(a)(b)      1,200,000       16,212,000    
Total     20,521,500    
Road & Rail 1.6%  
Swift Transportation Co.(b)      900,000       10,548,000    
Werner Enterprises, Inc.(a)      740,000       17,922,800    
Total     28,470,800    
Trading Companies & Distributors 4.4%  
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.(a)(b)      740,000       17,449,200    
Houston Wire & Cable Co.(c)      935,000       13,277,000    
Textainer Group Holdings Ltd.(a)      525,000       17,440,500    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
INDUSTRIALS (cont.)  
Trading Companies & Distributors (cont.)  
Titan Machinery, Inc.(a)(b)      463,765     $ 12,146,006    
United Rentals, Inc.(a)(b)      450,000       18,756,000    
Total     79,068,706    
TOTAL INDUSTRIALS     305,210,003    
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 15.5%  
Communications Equipment 0.8%  
Ciena Corp.(a)(b)      1,000,000       14,920,000    
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.1%  
Anixter International, Inc.(b)      250,000       17,385,000    
Brightpoint, Inc.(a)(b)      1,050,000       9,240,000    
Elster Group SE, ADR(a)(b)      1,150,000       16,571,500    
Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)      478,119       11,216,672    
Rogers Corp.(a)(b)      310,000       11,497,900    
TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)(b)      725,000       8,489,750    
Total     74,400,822    
Internet Software & Services 0.9%  
Saba Software, Inc.(a)(b)(c)      1,375,000       16,115,000    
IT Services 2.8%  
Cardtronics, Inc.(b)      600,000       15,954,000    
Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.(b)      2,505,000       13,927,800    
NeuStar, Inc., Class A(b)      589,165       20,650,233    
Total     50,532,033    
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.5%  
Cirrus Logic, Inc.(b)      940,000       22,165,200    
Fairchild Semiconductor International,
Inc.(a)(b) 
    700,000       10,213,000    
IXYS Corp.(a)(b)      1,100,000       13,123,000    
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(b)      1,200,000       13,512,000    
Micrel, Inc.(a)      1,000,000       10,670,000    
Silicon Image, Inc.(a)(b)      1,900,000       9,823,000    
Standard Microsystems Corp.(a)(b)      535,056       13,692,083    
Ultra Clean Holdings(a)(b)      735,841       6,011,821    
Total     99,210,104    
Software 1.4%  
EPIQ Systems, Inc.     771,700       8,866,833    
Mentor Graphics Corp.(b)      1,075,000       16,297,000    
Total     25,163,833    
TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY     280,341,792    
MATERIALS 4.4%  
Containers & Packaging 0.7%  
Boise, Inc.     1,523,093       12,535,055    
Metals & Mining 2.1%  
Metals U.S.A. Holdings Corp.(b)      1,000,000       13,080,000    
RTI International Metals, Inc.(a)(b)      444,192       10,012,088    
Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc., Class A(a)      340,000       15,354,400    
Total     38,446,488    
Paper & Forest Products 1.6%  
Neenah Paper, Inc.(a)      435,000       12,132,150    
Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.     250,000       17,512,500    
Total     29,644,650    
TOTAL MATERIALS     80,626,193    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
UTILITIES 4.2%  
Electric Utilities 1.1%  
UIL Holdings Corp.(a)      550,000     $ 19,387,500    
Gas Utilities 2.2%  
New Jersey Resources Corp.(a)      430,000       20,076,700    
South Jersey Industries, Inc.(a)      391,696       20,368,192    
Total     40,444,892    
Multi-Utilities 0.9%  
Avista Corp.(a)      655,000       16,178,500    
TOTAL UTILITIES     76,010,892    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,403,454,513)
  $ 1,762,896,618    
Exchange-Traded Funds 1.5%  
iShares Russell 2000 Index Fund(a)      340,000     $ 27,536,600    
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $27,883,400)
  $ 27,536,600    
Money Market Funds 2.1%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(d)      38,239,245     $ 38,239,245    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $38,239,245)
  $ 38,239,245    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 19.8%  
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 1.9%  
Atlantis One
04/11/12
    0.511 %   $ 4,993,554     $ 4,993,554    
08/01/12     0.662 %     4,983,317       4,983,317    
KELLS FUNDING, LLC
04/13/12
    0.581 %     9,985,016       9,985,016    
Regency Markets No. 1 LLC
03/19/12
    0.200 %     4,999,139       4,999,139    
Rheingold Securitization
03/08/12
    0.590 %     4,998,853       4,998,853    
03/09/12     0.570 %     4,999,129       4,999,129    
Total     34,959,008    
Certificates of Deposit 7.0%  
Bank of Nova Scotia
05/03/12
    0.394 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
07/26/12     0.324 %     6,000,000       6,000,000    
Barclays Bank PLC
04/18/12
    0.600 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Canadian Imperial Bank
03/21/12
    0.291 %     8,000,799       8,000,799    
Credit Suisse
03/20/12
    0.590 %     8,000,000       8,000,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     10,000,128       10,000,128    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Certificates of Deposit (cont.)  
National Australia Bank
04/30/12
    0.394 %   $ 8,000,000     $ 8,000,000    
National Bank of Canada
05/08/12
    0.410 %     9,000,000       9,000,000    
Nordea Bank AB
03/13/12
    0.520 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %     7,000,000       7,000,000    
Rabobank
03/16/12
    0.530 %     9,986,621       9,986,621    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken
03/19/12
    0.410 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
03/30/12
    0.625 %     9,984,226       9,984,226    
04/03/12     0.570 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Union Bank of Switzerland
03/02/12
    0.530 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Total     125,971,774    
Commercial Paper 6.5%  
Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.
04/25/12
    0.461 %     9,976,617       9,976,617    
Caisse d'Amortissement de la Dette Sociale
05/02/12
    0.671 %     9,983,064       9,983,064    
DnB NOR
04/10/12
    0.521 %     4,993,139       4,993,139    
08/30/12           5,000,000       5,000,000    
Foreningsparbanken (Swedbank)
03/20/12
    0.440 %     4,996,333       4,996,333    
03/21/12     0.425 %     4,996,813       4,996,813    
HSBC Bank PLC
04/13/12
    0.481 %     9,975,600       9,975,600    
Nordea Bank AB
07/24/12
    0.627 %     6,977,882       6,977,882    
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB
05/03/12
    0.350 %     4,996,840       4,996,840    
Societe Generale
03/06/12
    0.320 %     6,999,565       6,999,565    
Suncorp Metway Ltd.
03/19/12
    0.480 %     4,995,933       4,995,933    
04/11/12     0.480 %     9,991,600       9,991,600    
Svenska Handelsbank
03/29/12
    0.506 %     4,993,617       4,993,617    
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia
04/23/12
    0.451 %     4,988,438       4,988,438    
08/16/12     0.308 %     7,000,000       7,000,000    
Toyota Motor Credit Corp.
04/26/12
    0.562 %     6,979,964       6,979,964    
Westpac Securities NZ Ltd.
04/20/12
    0.531 %     9,973,058       9,973,058    
Total     117,818,463    
Repurchase Agreements 4.4%  
Citibank NA
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,053(e)
 
    0.190 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012
(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Repurchase Agreements (cont.)  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,036(e)
 
    0.130 %   $ 10,000,000     $ 10,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $13,962,464(e)
 
    0.160 %     13,962,402       13,962,402    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,025(e)
 
    0.180 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
RBS Securities, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $20,000,083(e)
 
    0.150 %     20,000,000       20,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)  
Repurchase Agreements (cont.)  
Societe Generale
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $20,000,111(e)
 
    0.200 %   $ 20,000,000     $ 20,000,000    
Total     78,962,402    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $357,711,647)
  $ 357,711,647    
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,827,288,805)
              $ 2,186,384,110    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (376,820,245 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,809,563,865    

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
  Purchase
Cost
  Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund   $     $ 321,837,273     $ (283,598,028 )   $     $ 38,239,245     $ 42,239     $ 38,239,245    
Houston Wire & Cable Co.*     13,343,463       1,139,133                   14,482,596       252,450       13,277,000    
Saba Software, Inc.*           14,654,989       (3,201,726 )     471,303       11,924,566             16,115,000    
Sterling Bancorp*     15,818,637       1,687,910                   17,506,547       310,648       15,359,834    
Tower International Inc.     11,802,025       1,606,446                   13,408,471             12,740,000    
Total   $ 40,964,125     $ 340,925,751     $ (286,799,754 )   $ 471,303     $ 95,561,425     $ 605,337     $ 95,731,079    

 

*  Issuer was not an affiliate for the entire period ended February 29, 2012.

(d)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citibank NA (0.190%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 4,263,555    
Freddie Mac REMICS     4,283,165    
Government National Mortgage Association     1,653,280    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 4,785,468    
Fannie Mae-Aces     529,857    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,838,826    
Government National Mortgage Association     1,045,849    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 9,995,723    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     4,245,960    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 14,241,683    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 2,725,246    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     2,374,754    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

RBS Securities, Inc. (0.150%)

Security Description   Value  
United States Treasury Inflation Indexed Bonds   $ 4,525,642    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     13,777,402    
United States Treasury Strip Principal     2,096,985    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 20,400,029    

 

Societe Generale (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 3,122,521    
Freddie Mac REMICS     5,320,026    
Freddie Mac Strips     540,250    
Government National Mortgage Association     11,417,203    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 20,400,000    

 

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

February 29, 2012

Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)    Level 1
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets(b) 
  Level 2
Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $ 224,587,900     $     $     $ 224,587,900    
Consumer Staples     70,581,380                   70,581,380    
Energy     78,387,887                   78,387,887    
Financials     541,143,501                   541,143,501    
Health Care     106,007,070                   106,007,070    
Industrials     305,210,003                   305,210,003    
Information Technology     280,341,792                   280,341,792    
Materials     80,626,193                   80,626,193    
Utilities     76,010,892                   76,010,892    
Total Equity Securities     1,762,896,618                   1,762,896,618    
Other  
Exchange-Traded Funds     27,536,600                   27,536,600    
Money Market Funds     38,239,245                   38,239,245    
Investments of Cash Collateral
Received for Securities on Loan
          357,711,647             357,711,647    
Total Other     65,775,845       357,711,647             423,487,492    
Total   $ 1,828,672,463     $ 357,711,647     $     $ 2,186,384,110    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


11




Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II
February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,374,015,733)   $ 1,732,941,384    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $95,561,425)     95,731,079    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $278,749,245)     278,749,245    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $78,962,402)     78,962,402    
Total investments (identified cost $1,827,288,805)     2,186,384,110    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     11,490,414    
Capital shares sold     2,617,821    
Dividends     1,584,541    
Interest     171,193    
Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager     15,328    
Prepaid expense     25,071    
Total assets     2,202,288,478    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     357,711,647    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     22,267,199    
Capital shares purchased     12,187,866    
Investment management fees     37,110    
Distribution and service fees     4,485    
Transfer agent fees     332,520    
Administration fees     3,731    
Chief compliance officer expenses     333    
Other expenses     179,722    
Total liabilities     392,724,613    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,809,563,865    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


12



Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II
February 29, 2012

Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,550,335,047    
Undistributed net investment income     300,087    
Accumulated net realized loss     (100,166,574 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     359,095,305    
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,809,563,865    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 345,596,107    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 525,941,096    
Class B   $ 2,337,320    
Class C   $ 18,190,666    
Class I   $ 12,054,555    
Class R   $ 20,080,675    
Class Z   $ 1,230,959,553    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     36,427,610    
Class B     170,599    
Class C     1,328,702    
Class I     828,928    
Class R     1,398,229    
Class Z     84,658,636    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 14.44    
Class B   $ 13.70    
Class C   $ 13.69    
Class I   $ 14.54    
Class R   $ 14.36    
Class Z   $ 14.54    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $15.32. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


13



Statement of OperationsColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II
Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 24,077,676    
Interest     5,323    
Dividends from affiliates     605,337    
Income from securities lending — net     1,453,520    
Foreign taxes withheld     (49,039 )  
Total income     26,092,817    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     12,634,977    
Distribution fees  
Class B     18,783    
Class C     144,639    
Class R     112,051    
Service fees  
Class B     6,264    
Class C     48,215    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     1,355,476    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     1,416,933    
Class B     6,508    
Class C     50,016    
Class R     58,072    
Class Z     3,078,950    
Administration fees     1,896,297    
Compensation of board members     40,144    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     59,231    
Custodian fees     37,383    
Printing and postage fees     303,105    
Registration fees     87,254    
Professional fees     71,880    
Chief compliance officer expenses     591    
Other     72,977    
Total expenses     21,499,746    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (887,545 )  
Expense reductions     (340 )  
Total net expenses     20,611,861    
Net investment income     5,480,956    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments — unaffiliated issuers     90,179,616    
Investments — affiliated issuers     471,303    
Foreign currency translations     4,209    
Net realized gain     90,655,128    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (138,119,208 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (138,119,208 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (47,464,080 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (41,983,124 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


14



Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28, 2011
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 5,480,956     $ 2,149,035    
Net realized gain     90,655,128       151,426,198    
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (138,119,208 )     338,087,442    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (41,983,124 )     491,662,675    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (792,164 )     (891,307 )  
Class I     (69,261 )     (13,012 )  
Class Z     (4,323,653 )     (4,044,374 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (5,185,078 )     (4,948,693 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (68,924,549 )     22,716,511    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (116,092,751 )     509,430,493    
Net assets at beginning of year     1,925,656,616       1,416,226,123    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,809,563,865     $ 1,925,656,616    
Undistributed net investment income   $ 300,087     $    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


15



Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28, 2011
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(a)      13,451,845       182,346,875       17,064,975       208,171,695    
Distributions reinvested     57,361       741,676       59,530       804,823    
Redemptions     (15,385,558 )     (208,855,941 )     (16,377,823 )     (206,729,842 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,876,352 )     (25,767,390 )     746,682       2,246,676    
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     223       2,904       398       5,333    
Redemptions(a)      (49,002 )     (644,763 )     (66,707 )     (769,319 )  
Net decrease     (48,779 )     (641,859 )     (66,309 )     (763,986 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     27,629       365,594       44,522       522,687    
Redemptions     (354,210 )     (4,652,081 )     (614,679 )     (7,073,611 )  
Net decrease     (326,581 )     (4,286,487 )     (570,157 )     (6,550,924 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     849,346       12,388,439       2,146,515       29,206,217    
Distributions reinvested     5,322       69,244       956       12,997    
Redemptions     (2,002,637 )     (27,538,968 )     (170,574 )     (2,419,814 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,147,969 )     (15,081,285 )     1,976,897       26,799,400    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     569,369       7,806,518       697,476       8,498,927    
Redemptions     (1,037,533 )     (14,127,631 )     (897,871 )     (11,067,717 )  
Net decrease     (468,164 )     (6,321,113 )     (200,395 )     (2,568,790 )  
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     21,007,313       290,129,852       26,926,886       329,536,996    
Distributions reinvested     237,550       3,092,901       208,130       2,832,654    
Redemptions     (22,438,284 )     (310,049,168 )     (26,932,907 )     (328,815,515 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (1,193,421 )     (16,826,415 )     202,109       3,554,135    
Total net increase (decrease)     (5,061,266 )     (68,924,549 )     2,088,827       22,716,511    

 

(a)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payments of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
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  Year ended
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  Year ended
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    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.77     $ 11.05     $ 6.74     $ 12.21     $ 13.86    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.02       0.00 (a)      0.04       0.11       0.06    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     3.74       4.32       (5.47 )     (1.21 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.31 )     3.74       4.36       (5.36 )     (1.15 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.04 )     (0.11 )     (0.05 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.45 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.02 )     (0.05 )     (0.11 )     (0.50 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.44     $ 14.77     $ 11.05     $ 6.74     $ 12.21    
Total return     (2.08 %)     33.89 %     64.73 %     (44.03 %)     (8.74 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.37 %     1.36 %     1.32 %     1.28 %     1.26 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(c)      1.31 %(d)      1.35 %(d)      1.32 %(d)      1.28 %(d)      1.26 %(d)   
Net investment income (loss)     0.15 %(d)      (0.01 %)(d)      0.44 %(d)      1.05 %(d)      0.46 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 525,941     $ 565,730     $ 414,901     $ 235,871     $ 368,060    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %     70 %     56 %     41 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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    Year ended
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  Year ended
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  Year ended
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    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.10     $ 10.61     $ 6.49     $ 11.74     $ 13.41    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.08 )     (0.09 )     (0.03 )     0.03       (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.32 )     3.58       4.15       (5.24 )     (1.18 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.40 )     3.49       4.12       (5.21 )     (1.22 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income                       (0.04 )        
Net realized gains                             (0.45 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                       (0.04 )     (0.45 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.70     $ 14.10     $ 10.61     $ 6.49     $ 11.74    
Total return     (2.84 %)     32.89 %     63.48 %     (44.46 %)     (9.49 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(a)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     2.10 %     2.11 %     2.07 %     2.03 %     2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(b)      2.05 %(c)      2.10 %(c)      2.07 %(c)      2.03 %(c)      2.01 %(c)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.62 %)(c)      (0.77 %)(c)      (0.29 %)(c)      0.29 %(c)      (0.28 %)(c)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2,337     $ 3,093     $ 3,031     $ 2,373     $ 5,248    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %     70 %     56 %     41 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(b)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(c)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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    Year ended
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  Year ended
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  Year ended
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    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.09     $ 10.60     $ 6.49     $ 11.73     $ 13.40    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.08 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )     0.03       (0.04 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.32 )     3.58       4.13       (5.23 )     (1.18 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.40 )     3.49       4.11       (5.20 )     (1.22 )  
Less distributions to shareholder from:  
Net investment income                       (0.04 )        
Net realized gains                             (0.45 )  
Total distributions to shareholders                       (0.04 )     (0.45 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.69     $ 14.09     $ 10.60     $ 6.49     $ 11.73    
Total return     (2.84 %)     32.92 %     63.33 %     (44.41 %)     (9.49 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(a)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     2.10 %     2.11 %     2.07 %     2.03 %     2.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(b)      2.06 %(c)      2.10 %(c)      2.07 %(c)      2.03 %(c)      2.01 %(c)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.62 %)(c)      (0.77 %)(c)      (0.27 %)(c)      0.29 %(c)      (0.29 %)(c)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 18,191     $ 23,321     $ 23,588     $ 22,159     $ 46,303    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %     70 %     56 %     41 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(b)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(c)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.87     $ 11.72    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.07       (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.32 )     3.23    
Total from investment operations     (0.25 )     3.22    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.08 )     (0.07 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.08 )     (0.07 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.54     $ 14.87    
Total return     (1.64 %)     27.55 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     0.87 %     0.92 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)      0.87 %     0.92 %(c)(e)   
Net investment income (loss)     0.52 %     (0.12 %)(c)(e)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 12,055     $ 29,390    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.71     $ 11.01     $ 6.72     $ 12.17     $ 13.83    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     0.02       0.09       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     3.73       4.30       (5.45 )     (1.22 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.35 )     3.70       4.32       (5.36 )     (1.19 )  
Less distributions to shareholder from:  
Net investment income                 (0.03 )     (0.09 )     (0.02 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.45 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.00 )(a)               
Total distributions to shareholders                 (0.03 )     (0.09 )     (0.47 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.36     $ 14.71     $ 11.01     $ 6.72     $ 12.17    
Total return     (2.38 %)     33.61 %     64.32 %     (44.18 %)     (9.03 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.60 %     1.61 %     1.57 %     1.53 %     1.51 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(c)      1.56 %(d)      1.60 %(d)      1.57 %(d)      1.53 %(d)      1.51 %(d)   
Net investment income (loss)     (0.12 %)(d)      (0.26 %)(d)      0.20 %(d)      0.82 %(d)      0.20 %(d)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 20,081     $ 27,450     $ 22,755     $ 14,765     $ 13,851    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %     70 %     56 %     41 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
  Year ended
Feb. 29,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.87     $ 11.11     $ 6.78     $ 12.29     $ 13.95    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.05       0.03       0.07       0.14       0.10    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (0.33 )     3.78       4.33       (5.51 )     (1.23 )  
Total from investment operations     (0.28 )     3.81       4.40       (5.37 )     (1.13 )  
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.06 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )  
Net realized gains                             (0.45 )  
Tax return of capital                 (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.07 )     (0.14 )     (0.53 )  
Net asset value, end of period   $ 14.54     $ 14.87     $ 11.11     $ 6.78     $ 12.29    
Total return     (1.84 %)     34.31 %     64.94 %     (43.87 %)     (8.55 %)  
Ratios to average net assets(a)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed     1.11 %     1.11 %     1.07 %     1.03 %     1.01 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(b)      1.06 %(c)      1.10 %(c)      1.07 %(c)      1.03 %(c)      1.01 %(c)   
Net investment income     0.40 %(c)      0.23 %(c)      0.68 %(c)      1.33 %(c)      0.71 %(c)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 1,230,960     $ 1,276,673     $ 951,951     $ 540,951     $ 654,658    
Portfolio turnover     41 %     60 %     70 %     56 %     41 %  

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(b)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

(c)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia Small Cap Value Fund II
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange


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rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Expenses

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the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective July 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.79% to 0.70% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declined from 0.70% to 0.60% as the Fund's net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.71% of the Fund's average daily net assets.


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Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.80% to 0.50% as the Fund's net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.11% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 25, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $6,045.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to


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reimbursement for such fees from the Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.26 %  
Class B     0.26    
Class C     0.26    
Class R     0.26    
Class Z     0.26    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $340.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $3,892 for Class A, $4,270 for Class B and $96 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.31 %  
Class B     2.06    
Class C     2.06    
Class I     0.90    
Class R     1.56    
Class Z     1.06    

 

Effective April 23, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2014, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees


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waived/expenses reimbursed and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, will not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.31 %  
Class B     2.06    
Class C     2.06    
Class I     0.98    
Class R     1.56    
Class Z     1.06    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund's expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.35 %  
Class B     2.10    
Class C     2.10    
Class I     0.95    
Class R     1.60    
Class Z     1.10    

 

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund's expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for foreign currency transactions, capital loss carryforwards, post-October capital losses, and deferral/reversal of wash sale losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income   $ 4,209    
Accumulated net realized loss     (4,210 )  
Paid-in capital     1    

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year ended   February 29,
2012
  February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 5,185,078     $ 4,948,693    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.


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At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 347,932    
Undistributed long-term capital gains        
Unrealized appreciation     353,744,539    

 

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,832,639,571 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 423,877,878    
Unrealized depreciation     (70,133,339 )  
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 353,744,539    

 

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 91,084,175    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $95,695,223 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $3,731,632 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $735,550,466 and $775,665,585, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 25, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.


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At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $345,596,107 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $357,711,647 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 24, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 25, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 17.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 25, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 25, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each


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participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period June 27, 2011 through July 24, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $100 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occured through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considers and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involves issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease


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and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

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 Small Cap Value Fund II (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

100.00% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders, 100.00% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Fund Governance (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010, past 5 years.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 Small Cap Value Fund II.

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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

C-1221 C (4/12)




Columbia International Value Fund

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value




Table of Contents

Fund Profile   1  
Performance Information   2  
Fund Expense Example   3  
Portfolio Managers' Report   4  
Portfolio of Investments   6  
Financial Statements   7  
Financial Highlights   11  
Notes to Financial Statements   17  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  25  
Federal Income Tax Information   26  
Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
  27  
Portfolio of Investments   28  
Financial Statements   33  
Financial Highlights   36  
Notes to Financial Statements   37  
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
  44  
Fund Governance   45  
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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington's inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe's piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation—which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy—declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

g  timely economic analysis and market commentary

g  quarterly fund commentaries

g  Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

J. Kevin Connaughton
President, Columbia Funds

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund's independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.




Fund ProfileColumbia International Value Fund

Summary

•  The fund is a feeder fund that invests all or substantially all of its assets in a master portfolio.

•  For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –9.51% without sales charge.

•  The fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), returned –9.85% for the same period.1

•  In a challenging period for international stock markets, the fund held up slightly better than the benchmark, aided by security selection and group weights in the pharmaceuticals industry and companies domiciled in Japan.

Portfolio Management

The fund is managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager). The Investment Manager has retained Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (Brandes) to serve as investment subadviser to the fund. As an investment subadviser, Brandes makes the investment decisions and manages all or a portion of the Fund. Brandes is an investement adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Brandes is not affiliated with the Investment Manager.

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: Glenn Carlson, Brent Woods, Amelia Morris, Jim Brown, Brent Fredberg, and Jeffrey Germain. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Glenn Carlson has been with Brandes since 1986, serving as Managing Partner from 1996-2002, co-CEO from 2002-2004, and CEO since 2004. Brent Woods has been with Brandes since 1995, serving as Managing Partner from 1998-2002 and Managing Director of Investments since 2002. Amelia Morris has been with Brandes since 1998, serving as a Senior Research Analyst from 1998-2004, and Director of Investments since 2004. Jim Brown has been with Brandes since 1996, serving as a Senior Research Analyst from 1996-2004, and Director of Investments since 2004. Brent Fredberg has been with Brandes since 1999, serving as an Analyst from 1999-2004, serving as Senior Research Analyst from 2004-2010, and Director of Investments since 2010. Jeffrey Germain has been with Brandes since 2001, serving as a Research Associate from 2001-2004, Senior Research Associate from 2004-2005, Research Analyst from 2005-2010, and Senior Analyst since 2010.

1The MSCI Europe, Australasia and the Far East (EAFE) Value Index (Net) is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and constituents of the index include securities from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the underlying MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and consists of those securities classified by Morgan Stanley Capital International, Inc. (MSCI) as most representing the value style, such as higher book value-to-price ratios, higher forward earnings-to-price ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth rates than securities representing the growth style.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

  –9.51%  
  Class A shares
(without sales charge)
 
  –9.85%  
  MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)  

 

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12

The chart above shows the change 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 may pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)

Sales charge   without   with  
Class A     18,759       17,675    
Class B     17,419       17,419    
Class C     17,399       17,399    
Class I*     18,180       n/a    
Class R*     18,208       n/a    
Class Z     19,227       n/a    

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)

Share class   A   B   C   I*   R*   Z  
Inception   12/27/95   05/22/98   06/15/98   09/27/10   09/27/10   12/27/95  
Sales charge   without   with   without   with   without   with   without   without   without  
1-year     –9.51       –14.70       –10.28       –14.62       –10.24       –11.11       –12.47       –9.90       –9.35    
5-year     –3.60       –4.73       –4.30       –4.55       –4.33       –4.33       –4.20       –3.90       –3.36    
10-year     6.49       5.86       5.71       5.71       5.69       5.69       6.16       6.18       6.76    

 

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares and 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 have been lower.

Class I and Class R were initially offered by the fund on September 27, 2010.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by the Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

*The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund's Class A shares, the fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-fund/appended-performance for more information.


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Fund Expense ExampleColumbia International Value Fund

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund's expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See "Compare with other funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

09/01/11 – 02/29/12

    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       1,046.90       1,018.25       6.77       6.67       1.33    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,042.60       1,014.47       10.61       10.47       2.09    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,042.80       1,014.52       10.56       10.42       2.08    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,010.40       1,019.34       5.55       5.57       1.11    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,044.20       1,017.01       8.03       7.92       1.58    
Class Z     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,048.10       1,019.44       5.55       5.47       1.09    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed a portion of fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Net asset value per share

as of 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     13.14    
Class B     12.68    
Class C     12.64    
Class I     12.77    
Class R     13.15    
Class Z     13.27    

 

Distributions declared per share

03/01/11- 02/29/12 ($)

Class A     0.49    
Class B     0.39    
Class C     0.39    
Class I     0.55    
Class R     0.46    
Class Z     0.53    

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund's Class A shares returned –9.51% without sales charge. The fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), returned –9.85% over the same period. In a difficult period for international stock markets, security selection and group weights in the pharmaceuticals industry and companies domiciled in Japan aided fund performance relative to the index. Please keep in mind that industry and country weights are a residual of our bottom-up, stock-specific investment approach.

Portfolio activity

Advances among the fund's holdings in the pharmaceuticals and tobacco industries had the most substantial impact on returns during the 12-month period. Top-performing positions in these industries included GlaxoSmithKline, a U.K. pharmaceutical company and Japan-based Japan Tobacco (1.7% and 1.1% of net assets, respectively).

Stock selection within the household durables and insurance industries proved unfavorable to performance relative to the index. In addition, the fund had more exposure than the index to securities in Italy, which contributed to weaker results. By contrast, the fund's holdings in the wireless telecommunications services and multiline retail industries performed better than the index, helping both absolute and relative performance.

From a country perspective, gains from companies based in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Ireland made positive contributions to returns. Kingfisher, a U.K. specialty retail company (1.3% of net assets), Telecom Corp. of New Zealand (position eliminated) and CRH PLC, a construction materials company from Ireland (1.5% of net assets) were among the standout performers from these countries.

Research drives portfolio changes

As a result of our company-by-company analysis, we made adjustments to certain existing positions within the fund during the year. We sold the fund's position in Nokia, a Finland-based communication equipment company, to pursue what we believe to be more attractive opportunities. During the same period, we purchased shares of Akzo Nobel (0.8% of net assets), the Netherlands-based chemical company and America Movil SAB (0.9% of net assets), a wireless telecommunications services company based in Mexico, at prices that we considered to be attractive.

Looking ahead

The last 12 months were challenging for the fund. In this environment, the large-cap investment committee continued to actively monitor and assess the broad global economic developments, especially those coming out of Europe. When and where possible, the committee incorporates changes into company-level valuations, such as in the form of lower normalized earnings multiples, longer time value of money discounts, or lower returns on equity. Amid the macroeconomic and geopolitical


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challenges facing the global economy, we continue to identify and invest in potentially under-valued companies trading at a discount to their estimated intrinsic values, or what we believe they are worth.

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: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

Source for all stock-specific commentary: Brandes

Portfolio characteristics and holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current characteristics and holdings. The outlook for the fund may differ from those presented for other Columbia Funds.

Equity securities are affected by stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

International investing may involve special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.

Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Top 10 holdings

as of 02/29/12 (%)

ENI SpA     3.8    
Total SA     3.3    
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.     2.6    
Telecom Italia SpA, Savings Shares     2.5    
Sanofi     2.4    
Swiss Re AG     2.3    
Toyota Motor Corp.     2.3    
France Telecom SA     2.3    
BP PLC     2.2    
AstraZeneca PLC     2.1    

 

The master portfolio is actively managed and the composition of its portfolio will change over time. Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund.)

The fund is a feeder fund that invests all or 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 of InvestmentsColumbia International Value Fund

February 29, 2012

    Value  
Investment Company – 100.1%  
Investment in Columbia Funds
Master Investment Trust, LLC,
Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio(a)
  $ 1,187,396,745    
Total Investments   $ 1,187,396,745    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net     (1,145,633 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,186,251,112    
Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  The financial statements of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio, including its investment portfolio, are included elsewhere within this report and should be read in conjunction with Columbia International Value Fund's financial statements.

 

Columbia International Value Fund invests only in Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the Master Portfolio). At February 29, 2012, Columbia International Value Fund owned 92.0% of the Master Portfolio. Columbia International Value Master Portfolio was invested in the following sectors at February 29, 2012.

Sector (Unaudited)   Value   % of Total
Investments(1)
 
Consumer Discretionary   $ 114,406,027       8.9    
Consumer Staples     139,421,319       10.8    
Energy     153,959,635       12.0    
Financials     231,088,890       18.0    
Health Care     157,873,812       12.3    
Industrials     12,788,196       1.0    
Information Technology     110,036,372       8.5    
Materials     56,294,657       4.4    
Telecommunication Services     232,692,728       18.1    
Utilities     30,036,169       2.3    
Cash Equivalents     47,968,082       3.7    
    $ 1,286,565,887       100.0    

 

(1)  Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan).

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia International Value Fund

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value  
Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (identified cost $1,384,177,724)   $ 1,187,396,745    
Cash     1,536,464    
Receivable for:  
Capital shares sold     1,406,676    
Prepaid expense     15,527    
Total assets     1,190,355,412    
Liabilities  
Payable to Master Portfolio     1,536,464    
Payable for:  
Capital shares purchased     2,089,997    
Expense reimbursement due to Investment Manager     202,516    
Distribution and service fees     2,545    
Transfer agent fees     160,529    
Administration fees     5,556    
Other expenses     106,693    
Total liabilities     4,104,300    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,186,251,112    
Represented by  
Paid-in capital   $ 1,775,123,306    
Excess of distributions over net investment income     (2,445,137 )  
Accumulated net realized loss     (389,646,078 )  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (196,780,979 )  
Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,186,251,112    
Net assets applicable to outstanding shares  
Class A   $ 225,747,229    
Class B   $ 807,210    
Class C   $ 34,909,675    
Class I   $ 2,286    
Class R   $ 7,784    
Class Z   $ 924,776,928    
Shares outstanding  
Class A     17,186,275    
Class B     63,650    
Class C     2,761,653    
Class I     179    
Class R     592    
Class Z     69,695,246    
Net asset value per share  
Class A(a)    $ 13.14    
Class B   $ 12.68    
Class C   $ 12.64    
Class I   $ 12.77    
Class R   $ 13.15    
Class Z   $ 13.27    

 

(a)  The maximum offering price per share for Class A is $13.94. The offering price is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia International Value Fund

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income allocated from Master Portfolio:  
Dividends   $ 65,625,429    
Interest     2,037    
Dividends from affiliates     11,966    
Income from securities lending — net     516,668    
Foreign taxes withheld     (9,250,118 )  
Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio(a)      (11,727,761 )  
Line of credit interest expense allocated from Master Portfolio     (30,938 )  
Total income     45,147,283    
Expenses:  
Distribution fees  
Class B     7,973    
Class C     320,101    
Class R     17    
Service fees  
Class B     2,658    
Class C     106,700    
Distribution and service fees — Class A     678,520    
Transfer agent fees  
Class A     517,800    
Class B     1,931    
Class C     81,302    
Class R     9    
Class Z     1,914,428    
Administration fees     2,258,470    
Compensation of board members     53,694    
Custodian fees     5,335    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     16,344    
Printing and postage fees     180,020    
Registration fees     121,366    
Professional fees     59,136    
Chief compliance officer expenses     252    
Other     39,689    
Total expenses     6,365,745    
Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates     (1,523,364 )  
Expense reductions     (1,440 )  
Total net expenses     4,840,941    
Net investment income     40,306,342    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Master Portfolio on:  
Investments     (101,711,641 )  
Foreign currency translations     289,366    
Net realized loss     (101,422,275 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Master Portfolio on:  
Investments     (107,890,152 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (107,890,152 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (209,312,427 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (169,006,085 )  

 

(a)  Net expenses allocated from Master Portfolio include the Fund's pro-rata portion of the Master Portfiolio's investment management fees, administration fees, compensation of board members, custodian fees and other expenses.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011(a) 
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 40,306,342     $ 29,006,191    
Net realized loss allocated from Master Portfolio     (101,422,275 )     (79,638,678 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Master Portfolio     (107,890,152 )     287,733,276    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (169,006,085 )     237,100,789    
Distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income  
Class A     (8,774,790 )     (10,501,221 )  
Class B     (27,711 )     (31,120 )  
Class C     (1,145,212 )     (1,255,137 )  
Class I     (33,455 )     (29,462 )  
Class R     (82 )     (45 )  
Class Z     (36,299,996 )     (36,753,860 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (46,281,246 )     (48,570,845 )  
Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions     (337,926,958 )     (90,034,060 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 5)     81,090       108,538    
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (553,133,199 )     98,604,422    
Net assets at beginning of year     1,739,384,311       1,640,779,889    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,186,251,112     $ 1,739,384,311    
Excess of distributions over net investment income   $ (2,445,137 )   $ (6,314,587 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class R shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended February 29,
2012
  Year ended February 28,
2011(a) 
 
    Shares   Dollars ($)   Shares   Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity  
Class A shares  
Subscriptions(b)      3,807,023       51,147,403       7,203,721       99,387,352    
Distributions reinvested     500,111       6,030,999       618,142       8,293,553    
Redemptions     (11,441,576 )     (156,058,831 )     (11,725,247 )     (161,161,045 )  
Net decrease     (7,134,442 )     (98,880,429 )     (3,903,384 )     (53,480,140 )  
Class B shares  
Subscriptions     15,890       209,769       24,199       326,879    
Distributions reinvested     1,770       20,511       1,744       22,401    
Redemptions(b)      (52,388 )     (673,782 )     (578,776 )     (7,649,102 )  
Net decrease     (34,728 )     (443,502 )     (552,833 )     (7,299,822 )  
Class C shares  
Subscriptions     249,459       3,293,863       287,489       3,834,791    
Distributions reinvested     65,034       752,044       66,784       861,421    
Redemptions     (1,521,712 )     (19,861,019 )     (1,304,444 )     (17,279,783 )  
Net decrease     (1,207,219 )     (15,815,112 )     (950,171 )     (12,583,571 )  
Class I shares  
Subscriptions     29,397       431,921       2,946,162       41,364,980    
Distributions reinvested     2,341       33,356       2,089       29,403    
Redemptions     (2,291,500 )     (33,085,036 )     (688,310 )     (9,989,541 )  
Net increase (decrease)     (2,259,762 )     (32,619,759 )     2,259,941       31,404,842    
Class R shares  
Subscriptions     411       4,831       181       2,500    
Net increase     411       4,831       181       2,500    
Class Z shares  
Subscriptions     20,014,598       273,478,830       25,508,322       355,263,216    
Distributions reinvested     2,074,910       25,186,240       1,622,754       22,067,009    
Redemptions     (36,032,727 )     (488,838,057 )     (30,733,729 )     (425,408,094 )  
Net decrease     (13,943,219 )     (190,172,987 )     (3,602,653 )     (48,077,869 )  
Total net decrease     (24,578,959 )     (337,926,958 )     (6,748,919 )     (90,034,060 )  

 

(a)  Class I and Class R shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Fund

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund's financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. 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 International Value Master Portfolio. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)    2007  
Class A  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.12     $ 13.48     $ 9.40     $ 18.95     $ 26.02     $ 24.97    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.39       0.22       0.33 (b)      0.52       0.65       0.29    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1.88 )     1.81       3.96       (7.83 )     (1.95 )     4.34    
Total from investment operations     (1.49 )     2.03       4.29       (7.31 )     (1.30 )     4.63    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.49 )     (0.39 )     (0.21 )     (0.53 )     (0.68 )     (0.34 )  
Net realized gains                       (1.70 )     (5.09 )     (3.24 )  
Tax return of capital                       (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.49 )     (0.39 )     (0.21 )     (2.24 )     (5.77 )     (3.58 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)                     
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.14     $ 15.12     $ 13.48     $ 9.40     $ 18.95     $ 26.02    
Total return     (9.51 %)     15.47 %     45.57 %     (42.59 %)     (7.28 %)     20.46 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.53 %(d)      1.48 %(d)      1.42 %(d)      1.38 %(d)      1.32 %(d)(e)      1.30 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f) 
    1.41 %(d)(g)      1.48 %(d)(g)      1.42 %(d)(g)      1.38 %(d)(g)      1.32 %(d)(e)(g)      1.30 %(d)(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.53 %     1.48 %     1.42 %     1.38 %     1.32 %(e)      1.30 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f) 
    1.41 %(g)      1.48 %(g)      1.42 %(g)      1.38 %(g)      1.32 %(e)(g)      1.30 %(g)   
Net investment income     2.87 %(g)      1.61 %(g)      2.56 %(g)      3.31 %(g)      2.71 %(e)(g)      1.15 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 225,747     $ 367,847     $ 380,578     $ 241,097     $ 868,942     $ 1,073,616    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)    2007  
Class B  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.61     $ 13.02     $ 9.09     $ 18.39     $ 25.43     $ 24.54    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.27       0.21       0.24 (b)      0.37       0.49       0.11    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1.81 )     1.67       3.82       (7.53 )     (1.91 )     4.22    
Total from investment operations     (1.54 )     1.88       4.06       (7.16 )     (1.42 )     4.33    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.39 )     (0.29 )     (0.13 )     (0.43 )     (0.53 )     (0.20 )  
Net realized gains                       (1.70 )     (5.09 )     (3.24 )  
Tax return of capital                       (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.39 )     (0.29 )     (0.13 )     (2.14 )     (5.62 )     (3.44 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)                     
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.68     $ 14.61     $ 13.02     $ 9.09     $ 18.39     $ 25.43    
Total return     (10.28 %)     14.75 %     44.61 %     (43.01 %)     (7.90 %)     19.51 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.27 %(d)      2.23 %(d)      2.17 %(d)      2.13 %(d)      2.07 %(d)(e)      2.05 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f) 
    2.16 %(d)(g)      2.23 %(d)(g)      2.17 %(d)(g)      2.13 %(d)(g)      2.07 %(d)(e)(g)      2.05 %(d)(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.27 %     2.23 %     2.17 %     2.13 %     2.07 %(e)      2.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f) 
    2.16 %(g)      2.23 %(g)      2.17 %(g)      2.13 %(g)      2.07 %(e)(g)      2.05 %(g)   
Net investment income     2.05 %(g)      1.62 %(g)      1.95 %(g)      2.43 %(g)      2.10 %(e)(g)      0.45 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 807     $ 1,437     $ 8,476     $ 18,743     $ 65,705     $ 110,726    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)    2007  
Class C  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 14.56     $ 12.99     $ 9.08     $ 18.37     $ 25.40     $ 24.52    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.27       0.12       0.22 (b)      0.34       0.46       0.10    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1.80 )     1.74       3.82       (7.49 )     (1.87 )     4.22    
Total from investment operations     (1.53 )     1.86       4.04       (7.15 )     (1.41 )     4.32    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.39 )     (0.29 )     (0.13 )     (0.43 )     (0.53 )     (0.20 )  
Net realized gains                       (1.70 )     (5.09 )     (3.24 )  
Tax return of capital                       (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.39 )     (0.29 )     (0.13 )     (2.14 )     (5.62 )     (3.44 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)                     
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.64     $ 14.56     $ 12.99     $ 9.08     $ 18.37     $ 25.40    
Total return     (10.24 %)     14.62 %     44.44 %     (43.00 %)     (7.86 %)     19.48 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    2.28 %(d)      2.23 %(d)      2.17 %(d)      2.13 %(d)      2.07 %(d)(e)      2.05 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f) 
    2.16 %(d)(g)      2.23 %(d)(g)      2.17 %(d)(g)      2.13 %(d)(g)      2.07 %(d)(e)(g)      2.05 %(d)(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    2.28 %     2.23 %     2.17 %     2.13 %     2.07 %(e)      2.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f) 
    2.16 %(g)      2.23 %(g)      2.17 %(g)      2.13 %(g)      2.07 %(e)(g)      2.05 %(g)   
Net investment income     2.10 %(g)      0.89 %(g)      1.81 %(g)      2.28 %(g)      1.99 %(e)(g)      0.42 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 34,910     $ 57,793     $ 63,914     $ 49,750     $ 127,020     $ 170,731    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class I  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.27     $ 13.93    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income (loss)     0.70       (0.00 )(b)   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (2.65 )     1.67    
Total from investment operations     (1.95 )     1.67    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.55 )     (0.33 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.55 )     (0.33 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 12.77     $ 15.27    
Total return     (12.47 %)     12.22 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.06 %(c)      1.07 %(c)(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.06 %(c)(f)      1.07 %(c)(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.06 %     1.07 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.06 %(f)      1.07 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income (loss)     4.77 %(f)      (0.05 %)(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 2     $ 34,506    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
  Year ended
Feb. 28,
2011(a) 
 
Class R  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.15     $ 13.78    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.25       0.02    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1.79 )     1.60    
Total from investment operations     (1.54 )     1.62    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.46 )     (0.25 )  
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.46 )     (0.25 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (b)      0.00 (b)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.15     $ 15.15    
Total return     (9.90 %)     11.92 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)     1.86 %(c)      1.77 %(c)(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)      1.64 %(c)(f)      1.77 %(c)(d)(f)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)     1.86 %     1.77 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)      1.64 %(f)      1.77 %(d)(f)   
Net investment income     1.94 %(f)      0.40 %(d)(f)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 8     $ 3    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial Highlights (continued)Columbia International Value Fund

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)    2007  
Class Z  
Per share data  
Net asset value, beginning of period   $ 15.28     $ 13.62     $ 9.49     $ 19.10     $ 26.17     $ 25.09    
Income from investment operations:  
Net investment income     0.42       0.26       0.36 (b)      0.50       0.73       0.36    
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     (1.90 )     1.83       4.01       (7.83 )     (1.98 )     4.35    
Total from investment operations     (1.48 )     2.09       4.37       (7.33 )     (1.25 )     4.71    
Less distributions to shareholders from:  
Net investment income     (0.53 )     (0.43 )     (0.24 )     (0.57 )     (0.73 )     (0.39 )  
Net realized gains                       (1.70 )     (5.09 )     (3.24 )  
Tax return of capital                       (0.01 )              
Total distributions to shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.43 )     (0.24 )     (2.28 )     (5.82 )     (3.63 )  
Proceeds from regulatory settlement     0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)                     
Redemption fees:  
Redemption fees added to paid-in-capital                 0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)      0.00 (c)   
Net asset value, end of period   $ 13.27     $ 15.28     $ 13.62     $ 9.49     $ 19.10     $ 26.17    
Total return     (9.35 %)     15.74 %     45.94 %     (42.41 %)     (7.05 %)     20.70 %  
Ratios to average net assets  
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    1.27 %(d)      1.23 %(d)      1.17 %(d)      1.13 %(d)      1.07 %(d)(e)      1.05 %(d)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f) 
    1.16 %(d)(g)      1.23 %(d)(g)      1.17 %(d)(g)      1.13 %(d)(g)      1.07 %(d)(e)(g)      1.05 %(d)(g)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    1.27 %     1.23 %     1.17 %     1.13 %     1.07 %(e)      1.05 %  
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f) 
    1.16 %(g)      1.23 %(g)      1.17 %(g)      1.13 %(g)      1.07 %(e)(g)      1.05 %(g)   
Net investment income     3.09 %(g)      1.85 %(g)      2.76 %(g)      3.20 %(g)      3.04 %(e)(g)      1.43 %(g)   
Supplemental data  
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)   $ 924,777     $ 1,277,799     $ 1,187,812     $ 844,122     $ 1,886,808     $ 2,651,855    
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(d)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia International Value Fund
February 29, 2012

Note 1. Organization

Columbia International Value Fund (the Feeder Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

The value of the Feeder Fund's investment in Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the Master Portfolio) included in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities reflects the Feeder Fund's proportionate amount of beneficial interests in the net assets of the Master Portfolio, which is equal to 92.0% at February 29, 2012. 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. Another fund that is managed by the Investment Manager, not registered under the 1940 Act, and whose financial statements are not presented here, also invests in the Master Portfolio.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Feeder Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. 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 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. 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 contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Feeder Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Feeder Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Feeder Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Feeder Fund's prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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 Feeder Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

The Feeder Fund invests all or 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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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


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currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Feeder 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.

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.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Feeder Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Feeder Fund are charged to the Feeder Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Feeder 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 (losses) and expenses reported by the Master Portfolio on a daily basis. The investment income, realized and unrealized gains (losses) and expenses are allocated daily to investors of the Master Portfolio based upon the relative value of their investment in the Master Portfolio.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Feeder 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 Feeder 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 Feeder Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Feeder Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Feeder Fund will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Feeder Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Feeder Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its Feeder Fund. In addition, certain of the Feeder Fund's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Feeder Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Feeder Fund cannot be determined, and the Feeder Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


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Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The Feeder Fund indirectly pays for investment management and subadvisory services and a portion of the administrative services through its investment in the Master Portfolio (see Notes to Financial Statements of the Master Portfolio).

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Feeder Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.17% of the Feeder Fund's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Feeder Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to August 8, 2011, the Feeder Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Feeder Fund. The Feeder Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Feeder Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Feeder Fund paid 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 the Feeder Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Feeder Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective August 8, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Feeder Fund or the Board including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Feeder Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Feeder Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $2,883.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Feeder Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Feeder Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Feeder Fund's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Feeder Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Feeder Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Feeder Fund's expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Feeder Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Feeder Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.


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The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Feeder Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Feeder Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Feeder Fund's shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 Feeder Fund (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Feeder Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A     0.19 %  
Class B     0.18    
Class C     0.19    
Class R     0.26    
Class Z     0.19    

 

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Feeder Fund's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $1,440.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Feeder Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Feeder Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Feeder Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Feeder Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Feeder Fund. The Plans also require the payment of a monthly distribution fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rates of 0.10%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Feeder Fund shares were $81,986 for Class A, $1,025 for Class B and $4,325 for Class C shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Feeder Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Feeder Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.37 %  
Class B     2.12    
Class C     2.12    
Class I     0.97    
Class R     1.62    
Class Z     1.12    


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Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), so that the Feeder Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Feeder Fund's custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A     1.60 %  
Class B     2.35    
Class C     2.35    
Class I     1.25    
Class R     1.85    
Class Z     1.35    

 

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Feeder Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales, capital loss carryforwards, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, deferred trustees expense, post-October loss deferrals and reversals, proceeds from litigation settlements, foreign currency transactions and allocations from the Master Portfolio. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Feeder Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over
net investment income
    $9,844,354    
Accumulated net realized loss     (9,035,125 )  
Paid-in capital     (809,229 )  

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

  Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 46,281,246     $ 48,570,845    

 

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income   $ 2,049,426    
Undistributed accumulated long-term gain        
Unrealized depreciation     N/A*    

 

*  See the Master Portfolio notes to financial statements for tax basis information.


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At February 29, 2012, the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on cost of investments for federal income tax purposes were:

Unrealized appreciation     N/A*    
Unrealized depreciation     N/A*    
Net unrealized depreciation     N/A*    

 

*  See the Master Portfolio notes to financial statements for tax basis information.

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2018   $ 185,725,377    
2019     68,376,538    
Unlimited long-term     80,594,079    
Total   $ 334,695,994    

 

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Feeder Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 29, 2012, the Feeder Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $51,269,575 as arising on March 1, 2012.

Management of the Feeder Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Feeder Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Regulatory Settlements

During the year ended February 29, 2012, the Feeder Fund received $81,090 as a result of a settlement of an administrative proceeding brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against an unaffiliated third party relating to market timing and/or late trading of mutual funds. This amount represented the Feeder Fund's portion of the proceeds from the settlement (the Feeder Fund was not a party to the proceeding).

During the year ended February 28, 2011, the Feeder Fund received payments of $108,538 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Feeder Fund had participated.

The payments have been included in "Proceeds from regulatory settlements" in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.

Note 6. Custody Credits

Prior to August 8, 2011, the Feeder Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Feeder Fund 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. Subsequent to this date, the Feeder Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through August 7, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, three unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned 62.3% of the outstanding shares of the Feeder Fund.


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The Feeder Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Feeder Fund.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 9. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 10. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers


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Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders 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 (the "Fund") (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited)Columbia International Value Fund

Foreign taxes paid during the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, of $8,099,871 are being passed through to shareholders. This represents $0.09 per share. Eligible shareholders may claim this amount as a foreign tax credit.

Gross income derived from sources within foreign countries was $64,688,474 ($0.72 per share) for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012.

For non-corporate shareholders, 96.71% or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Feeder Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Feeder Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.


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Columbia International Value Master Portfolio Annual Report (Unaudited)

February 29, 2012

The following pages should be read in conjunction with Columbia International Value Fund's Annual Report.


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Portfolio of InvestmentsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks 96.0%  
BRAZIL 5.9%  
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, ADR     1,727,040     $ 18,669,302    
Oi SA (Ordinary), ADR     199,977       1,425,836    
Oi SA (Preference), ADR     352,511       7,050,220    
Petroleo Brasileiro SA, ADR(a)     879,743       25,063,878    
Tele Norte Leste Participacoes SA, ADR(a)     691,100       7,422,414    
Telefonica Brasil SA, ADR(a)     353,756       10,411,039    
Tim Participacoes SA, ADR(a)     214,753       6,453,328    
Total     76,496,017    
FRANCE 11.0%  
Alcatel-Lucent(b)     1,688,500       4,233,724    
Carrefour SA     944,160       23,673,751    
France Telecom SA     1,838,170       28,053,214    
Natixis     2,404,246       8,690,215    
Renault SA     125,200       6,628,787    
Sanofi     397,486       29,396,452    
Total SA     739,781       41,385,757    
Total     142,061,900    
GERMANY 2.6%  
Deutsche Bank AG, Registered Shares     160,195       7,481,708    
Deutsche Telekom AG     2,207,800       25,767,109    
Total     33,248,817    
IRELAND 1.5%  
CRH PLC     890,616       19,099,556    
ITALY 7.9%  
ENI SpA     2,015,187       46,474,452    
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA     10,191,238       19,837,138    
Italcementi SpA, Savings Shares     890,500       2,894,847    
Telecom Italia SpA     1,120,510       1,291,319    
Telecom Italia SpA, Savings Shares     32,972,210       31,211,454    
Total     101,709,210    
JAPAN 28.7%  
Astellas Pharma, Inc.(a)     475,000       19,511,286    
Canon, Inc.     321,200       14,647,761    
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.     1,240,000       12,788,196    
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.     852,600       15,675,808    
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.     890,505       22,711,342    
Japan Tobacco, Inc.     2,778       14,758,061    
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.(a)     3,679,431       19,015,723    
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc.(a)     5,695,300       9,572,987    
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.     864,200       18,614,488    
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp.     681,700       32,089,243    
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.     903,100       9,315,905    
NKSJ Holdings, Inc.(a)     597,250       14,062,319    
Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(a)     262,800       14,383,713    
Rohm Co., Ltd.     191,400       9,676,271    
Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.(a)     625,600       17,281,605    
Sony Corp.     669,300       14,446,061    
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.(a)     552,042       18,736,672    
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc.     1,436,000       4,994,305    
Taisho Pharmaceutical Holdings Co., Ltd.(a)(b)     100,999       8,088,369    
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.(a)     499,800       22,553,595    
TDK Corp.     185,000       9,711,827    
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.     714,900       19,743,673    
Toyota Motor Corp.     678,300       28,196,630    
Total     370,575,840    

 

Issuer   Shares   Value  
Common Stocks (continued)  
MEXICO 1.7%  
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L, ADR(a)     469,512     $ 11,240,117    
Cemex SAB de CV, ADR(a)(b)     1,412,592       10,848,707    
Total     22,088,824    
NETHERLANDS 7.6%  
Aegon NV(b)     3,899,357       20,416,787    
Akzo Nobel NV     189,700       10,760,287    
Koninklijke Ahold NV     1,736,532       24,014,967    
STMicroelectronics NV     2,682,400       20,016,630    
Unilever NV-CVA     678,849       22,547,444    
Total     97,756,115    
PORTUGAL 0.8%  
Portugal Telecom SGPS SA(a)     2,106,976       10,894,444    
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1.0%  
Lukoil OAO, ADR     207,100       13,212,980    
SOUTH KOREA 3.1%  
Korea Electric Power Corp., ADR(b)     1,019,450       11,366,867    
POSCO     34,200       12,691,260    
SK Telecom Co., Ltd.     118,977       15,455,878    
Total     39,514,005    
SPAIN 0.9%  
Telefonica SA     697,443       11,903,090    
SWEDEN 0.9%  
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Class B     1,137,168       11,420,145    
SWITZERLAND 5.9%  
Swiss Re AG     485,400       28,811,739    
Swisscom AG     40,130       15,986,351    
TE Connectivity Ltd.     482,043       17,618,671    
UBS AG, Registered Shares(b)     975,930       13,645,976    
Total     76,062,737    
UNITED KINGDOM 16.5%  
AstraZeneca PLC     579,085       25,864,553    
Barclays PLC     4,818,407       18,780,730    
BP PLC     3,551,700       27,822,568    
GlaxoSmithKline PLC     1,015,148       22,400,036    
HSBC Holdings PLC     983,039       8,684,430    
ITV PLC     10,528,676       14,396,686    
J Sainsbury PLC     4,328,729       20,542,654    
Kingfisher PLC     3,680,700       16,641,689    
Marks & Spencer Group PLC     4,290,980       24,780,269    
Vodafone Group PLC     5,952,690       16,037,673    
Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC     3,598,665       16,602,837    
Total     212,554,125    
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,456,254,197)
  $ 1,238,597,805    
Money Market Funds 3.7%  
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)     47,968,082       47,968,082    
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $47,968,082)
  $ 47,968,082    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan 10.5%
 
Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.6%  
Barton Capital Corporation
03/07/12
    0.270 %   $ 4,999,738     $ 4,999,738    
Rheingold Securitization
03/27/12
    0.700 %     1,998,872       1,998,872    
Total     6,998,610    
Certificates of Deposit 1.9%  
ABM AMRO Bank N.V.
03/21/12
    0.310 %     1,999,501       1,999,501    
Branch Banking & Trust Corporation
03/15/12
    0.240 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts
03/09/12
    0.330 %     1,500,000       1,500,000    
Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corp.
05/31/12
    0.390 %     5,000,064       5,000,064    
Norinchukin Bank
05/21/12
    0.470 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Standard Chartered Bank PLC
04/03/12
    0.570 %     3,000,000       3,000,000    
Sumitomo Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
05/29/12
    0.370 %     4,000,000       4,000,000    
United Overseas Bank Ltd.
03/16/12
    0.250 %     2,000,000       2,000,000    
Total     24,499,565    
Commercial Paper 0.5%  
Foreningsparbanken (Swedbank)
03/21/12
    0.425 %     1,998,725       1,998,725    
Societe Generale
03/06/12
    0.320 %     4,999,689       4,999,689    
Total     6,998,414    
Repurchase Agreements 7.5%  
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,036(e)
    0.130 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $11,184,614(e)
    0.160 %     11,184,564       11,184,564    
Morgan Stanley
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,050(e)
    0.180 %     10,000,000       10,000,000    

 

Issuer   Effective
Yield
  Par/
Principal/
Shares
  Value  
Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan (continued)
 
Repurchase Agreements (cont.)  
Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $14,500,089(e)
    0.220 %   $ 14,500,000     $ 14,500,000    
Nomura Securities
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,028(e)
    0.200 %     5,000,000       5,000,000    
Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $6,000,048(e)
    0.290 %     6,000,000       6,000,000    
Societe Generale
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $40,000,222(e)
    0.200 %     40,000,000       40,000,000    
Total     96,684,564    
Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities
on Loan
(Cost: $135,181,153)
  $ 135,181,153    
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,639,403,432)
              $ 1,421,747,040    
Other Assets & Liabilities, Net                 (131,074,177 )  
Net Assets   $ 1,290,672,863    

 

At February 29, 2012, the Master Portfolio held investments in the following sectors.

Sector (Unaudited)   Value   % of Total
Investments(1)
 
Consumer Discretionary   $ 114,406,027       8.9    
Consumer Staples     139,421,319       10.8    
Energy     153,959,635       12.0    
Financials     231,088,890       18.0    
Health Care     157,873,812       12.3    
Industrials     12,788,196       1.0    
Information Technology     110,036,372       8.5    
Materials     56,294,657       4.4    
Telecommunication Services     232,692,728       18.1    
Utilities     30,036,169       2.3    
Cash Equivalents     47,968,082       3.7    
    $ 1,286,565,887       100.0    

 

(1)  Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan).

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments  

 

(a)  At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

(b)  Non-income producing.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

(d)  Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

Issuer   Beginning Cost   Purchase Cost   Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
  Realized
Gain/Loss
  Ending
Cost
  Dividends
or Interest
Income
  Value  
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
  $     $ 236,395,400     $ (188,427,318 )   $     $ 47,968,082     $ 13,055     $ 47,968,082    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

(e)  The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund's custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 4,785,468    
Fannie Mae-Aces     529,857    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,838,826    
Government National Mortgage Association     1,045,849    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae I Pool   $ 8,007,061    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     3,401,221    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 11,408,282    

 

Morgan Stanley (0.180%)

Security Description   Value  
Freddie Mac Gold Pool   $ 5,450,492    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     4,749,508    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 10,200,000    

 

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 729,448    
Fannie Mae REMICS     5,432,682    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     667,873    
Freddie Mac REMICS     3,203,370    
Government National Mortgage Association     956,202    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     3,800,515    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 14,790,090    

 

Nomura Securities (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
Ginnie Mae II Pool   $ 5,100,000    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 5,100,000    

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae Pool   $ 979,521    
Fannie Mae REMICS     826,029    
Fannie Mae-Aces     8,324    
Federal Farm Credit Bank     74,021    
Federal Home Loan Banks     79,615    
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp     187,668    
Federal National Mortgage Association     231,469    
Freddie Mac Gold Pool     397,471    
Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool     111,011    
Freddie Mac Reference REMIC     27    
Freddie Mac REMICS     769,368    
Ginnie Mae I Pool     1,004,013    
Ginnie Mae II Pool     895,143    
Government National Mortgage Association     321,202    
United States Treasury Note/Bond     221,511    
United States Treasury Strip Coupon     13,607    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 6,120,000    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)  

 

Societe Generale (0.200%)

Security Description   Value  
Fannie Mae REMICS   $ 6,245,042    
Freddie Mac REMICS     10,640,051    
Freddie Mac Strips     1,080,501    
Government National Mortgage Association     22,834,406    
Total Market Value of Collateral Securities   $ 40,800,000    
Abbreviation Legend  

 

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements  

 

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Fair Value Measurements (continued)  

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments as of February 29, 2012:

    Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)   Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
  Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs(b)
  Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
  Total  
Equity Securities  
Common Stocks  
Consumer Discretionary   $     $ 114,406,027     $     $ 114,406,027    
Consumer Staples           139,421,319             139,421,319    
Energy     38,276,858       115,682,777             153,959,635    
Financials           231,088,890             231,088,890    
Health Care           157,873,812             157,873,812    
Industrials           12,788,196             12,788,196    
Information Technology     17,618,671       92,417,700             110,036,371    
Materials     10,848,707       45,445,950             56,294,657    
Telecommunication Services     44,002,954       188,689,775             232,692,729    
Utilities     30,036,169                   30,036,169    
Total Equity Securities     140,783,359       1,097,814,446             1,238,597,805    
Other  
Money Market Funds     47,968,082                   47,968,082    
Investments of Cash Collateral
Received for Securities on Loan
          135,181,153             135,181,153    
Total Other     47,968,082       135,181,153             183,149,235    
Total   $ 188,751,441     $ 1,232,995,599     $     $ 1,421,747,040    

 

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security's value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

(a)  See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

(b)  There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Assets and LiabilitiesColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

February 29, 2012

Assets  
Investments, at value*  
Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,456,254,197)   $ 1,238,597,805    
Affiliated issuers (identified cost $47,968,082)     47,968,082    
Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan  
Short-term securities (identified cost $38,496,589)     38,496,589    
Repurchase agreements (identified cost $96,684,564)     96,684,564    
Total investments (identified cost $1,639,403,432)     1,421,747,040    
Foreign currency (identified cost $389,900)     390,816    
Receivable from feeder funds     1,538,312    
Receivable for:  
Dividends     13,169,369    
Interest     27,945    
Reclaims     63,783    
Prepaid expense     3,882    
Total assets     1,436,941,147    
Liabilities  
Due upon return of securities on loan     135,181,153    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     9,939,965    
Investment management fees     828,543    
Administration fees     51,137    
Compensation of board members     15,975    
Custodian fees     35,270    
Professional fees     77,575    
Other expenses     138,666    
Total liabilities     146,268,284    
Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock   $ 1,290,672,863    
*Value of securities on loan   $ 128,222,861    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of OperationsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

Year ended February 29, 2012

Net investment income  
Income:  
Dividends   $ 73,432,884    
Interest     2,297    
Dividends from affiliates     13,055    
Income from securities lending — net     561,625    
Foreign taxes withheld     (10,372,194 )  
Total income     63,637,667    
Expenses:  
Investment management fees     11,852,353    
Administration fees     682,306    
Compensation of board members     40,293    
Pricing and bookkeeping fees     67,228    
Custodian fees     270,746    
Professional fees     61,157    
Line of credit interest expense     34,698    
Other     52,357    
Total expenses     13,061,138    
Net investment income     50,576,529    
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net  
Net realized gain (loss) on:  
Investments     (114,577,230 )  
Foreign currency translations     272,626    
Net realized loss     (114,304,604 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Investments     (120,804,496 )  
Foreign currency translations     (25,219 )  
Net change in unrealized depreciation     (120,829,715 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss     (235,134,319 )  
Net decrease in net assets from operations   $ (184,557,790 )  

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Statement of Changes in Net AssetsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
  Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Operations  
Net investment income   $ 50,576,529     $ 41,552,435    
Net realized loss     (114,304,604 )     (91,159,555 )  
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)     (120,829,715 )     326,490,584    
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations     (184,557,790 )     276,883,464    
Contributions and withdrawals:  
Contributions     278,469,573       465,537,680    
Withdrawals     (781,643,335 )     (660,383,240 )  
Net contributions (withdrawals)     (503,173,762 )     (194,845,560 )  
Total increase (decrease) in net assets     (687,731,552 )     82,037,904    
Net assets at beginning of year     1,978,404,415       1,896,366,511    
Net assets at end of year   $ 1,290,672,863     $ 1,978,404,415    

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Financial HighlightsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

The following table shows certain financial information for evaluating the Portfolio's results. Total returns are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended Feb. 28,   Year ended
Feb. 29,
  Year ended
March 31,
 
    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008(a)    2007  
Total return     (9.07 %)     16.11 %     46.24 %     (42.12 %)     (6.79 %)     20.95 %  
Ratios to average net assets(b)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    0.88 %(c)      0.86 %(c)      0.87 %(c)      0.84 %(c)      0.81 %(c)(d)      0.80 %(c)   
Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
    0.88 %(c)      0.86 %(c)(e)      0.87 %(c)(e)      0.84 %(c)(e)      0.81 %(c)(d)(e)      0.80 %(c)(e)   
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    0.88 %     0.86 %     0.87 %     0.84 %     0.81 %(d)      0.80 %  
Net expenses after fees waiver or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
    0.88 %     0.86 %(e)      0.87 %(e)      0.84 %(e)      0.81 %(d)(e)      0.80 %(e)   
Net investment income     3.41 %     2.21 %(e)      3.08 %(e)      3.58 %(e)      3.27 %(d)(e)      1.66 %(e)   
Supplemental data  
Portfolio turnover     16 %     7 %     22 %     5 %     24 %     19 %  
Notes to Financial Highlights  

 

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008. In 2008, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to February 29.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

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

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.


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Notes to Financial StatementsColumbia International Value Master Portfolio

February 29, 2012

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 and is organized as a Delaware limited liability company. Information presented in these financial statements pertains to Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the Master Portfolio), a series of the Master Trust.

The following investors were invested in the Master Portfolio at February 29, 2012:

Columbia International
Value Fund (the Feeder Fund)
    92.0 %  
Columbia Management Private
Funds VII, LLC—International Value Fund
    8.0 %  

 

The Master Portfolio serves as a master portfolio for the Columbia International Value Fund which operates as a feeder fund in a master/feeder structure.

Each investor in the Master Portfolio is treated as an owner of its proportionate share of the net assets, income, expenses and realized and unrealized gains (losses) of the Master Portfolio.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair


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value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated 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 and translations 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.

Repurchase Agreements

The Master Portfolio may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Master Portfolio, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

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.

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.

Foreign Taxes

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 will accrue 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.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Master Portfolio level, based on statutory rates. The Master Portfolio accrues for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Master Trust's organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Master Trust or its Master Portfolio. In addition, certain of the Master Portfolio's contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Master Portfolio's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Master Portfolio cannot be determined, and the Master Portfolio has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.


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Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets that declines from 0.85% to 0.66% as the Master Portfolio's net assets increase. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.80% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. (Brandes), the subadviser of the Master Portfolio. The Investment Manager compensates Brandes to manage the investments of the Master Portfolio's assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Master Portfolio Administrator. The Master Portfolio pays the Master Portfolio Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.05% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Master Portfolio as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to August 8, 2011, the Master Portfolio had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Master Portfolio. The Master Portfolio also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Master Portfolio. Under the State Street Agreements, the Master Portfolio paid 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 the Master Portfolio for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Master Portfolio also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective August 8, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Master Portfolio as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not "interested persons" of the Master Portfolio, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Master Portfolio's liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Master Portfolio until distributed in accordance with the Plan.


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Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Master Portfolio in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Master Portfolio does not bear any of the expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Master Portfolio or the Board, including: Master Portfolio boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Master Portfolio and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Master Portfolio and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $1,899.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

The Investment Manager and certain of its affilates have voluntarily agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse certain expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Master Portfolio's ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Master Portfolio's custodian, do not exceed the annual rate of 0.90% of the Master Portfolio's average daily net assets. This arrangement may be modified or terminated by the Investment Manager at any time.

Note 4. Federal Tax Information

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,648,707,921 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation   $ 112,817,440    
Unrealized depreciation   $ (339,778,321 )  
Net unrealized depreciation   $ (226,960,881 )  

 

Management of the Master Portfolio has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Master Portfolio's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $229,905,363 and $713,617,654, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective August 8, 2011, the Master Portfolio has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Master Portfolio. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Master Portfolio into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $128,222,861 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $135,181,153 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Master Portfolio from losses resulting from a borrower's failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Master Portfolio in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to


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termination by the Master Portfolio or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Master Portfolio receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Master Portfolio continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to August 8, 2011, the Master Portfolio participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Master Portfolio.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to August 8, 2011, the Master Portfolio had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Master Portfolio may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through August 7, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective August 8, 2011, the Master Portfolio may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Master Portfolio and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Master Portfolio from such investments is included as "Dividends from affiliates" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Master Portfolio indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Line of Credit

The Master Portfolio has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Master Portfolio may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on August 8, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Master Portfolio and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Master Portfolio also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum.

For the period August 8, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Master Portfolio also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period June 27, 2011 through August 7, 2011, the Master Portfolio and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $100 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Iinterest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Master Portfolio also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $12,502,817 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.41%.


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Note 10. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

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.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants' motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs' four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants' favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit's decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court's decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs' opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds' Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and


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governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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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 a series of Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC, hereafter referred to as the "Master Portfolio") at February 29, 2012, and 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 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 Master 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 February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 20, 2012


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Fund Governance

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America") to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the "Transaction"). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds' Board ("Nations Funds"), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds ("RiverSource Funds") effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

Independent Board Members

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None  
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Pamela G. Carlton          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 57
  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None  


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Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William P. Carmichael          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 68
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)  
Patricia M. Flynn          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 61
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None  
William A. Hawkins          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
R. Glenn Hilliard          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 69
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)  


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Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 73
  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)  
John F. Maher          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 68
  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None  
John J. Nagorniak          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 67
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing—Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  
Catherine James Paglia          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 59
  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None  


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Independent Board Members (continued)

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Leroy C. Richie          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)  
Minor M. Shaw          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President—Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina  
Alison Taunton-Rigby          
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)  


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Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name, Address, Age   Position Held
with Funds
and Length
of Service
  Principal Occupation During Past Five Years   Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or
Past Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero*          
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop
BX32 05228
Boston, MA 02110
Age 65
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)  

 

*  Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*

William F. Truscott          
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Age 51
  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None  

 

*  Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.


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Officers

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
President (since 2009)
  Senior Vice President and General Manager—Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.  
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer (since 2009)
  Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.  
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)
  Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel—Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel—Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.  
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)
  Vice President—Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.  
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)  
53600 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President—U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.  
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)  
10468 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
(since 2011)
  Vice President—Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President—Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010  


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Officers (continued)

Name, Year of Birth and Address   Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years  
Colin Moore (Born 1958)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Senior Vice President (since 2010)
  Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.  
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.  
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)  
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Vice President (since 2010)
  Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President—Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President—Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).  
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)
  Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.  
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)  
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Vice President and Assistant Secretary (since 2010)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.  
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)
  Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010.  
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)  
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Vice President (since 2006)
  President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.  


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Important Information About This Report

The fund 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 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081
1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment
Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110


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P. O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

 

 

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Table of contents

 

Fund Profile     1   
Performance Information     2   
Understanding Your Expenses     3   
Portfolio Managers’ Report     4   
Portfolio of Investments     6   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     15   
Statement of Operations     17   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets     18   
Financial Highlights     20   
Notes to Financial Statements     24   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     34   
Federal Income Tax Information     35   
Fund Governance     36   
Important Information About This Report     45   

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington’s inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe’s piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid

returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

 

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timely economic analysis and market commentary

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quarterly fund commentaries

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Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

 

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J. Kevin Connaughton

President, Columbia Funds

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund’s independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

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Fund Profile – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 4.67% without sales charge.

 

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The fund’s return was slightly lower than the 5.12% return of its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index.1

 

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For the fund and the U.S stock market, it was a third consecutive 12-month period of gains.

Portfolio Management

Alfred F. Alley III has managed or co-managed the fund since February 2009. From 2005 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Alley was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Vadim Shteyn has co-managed the fund since August 2011. From August 2006 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Shteyn was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

 

 

 

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The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

 

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+4.67%

Class A shares

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+5.12%

S&P 500 Index

 

Morningstar Style Box

Equity Style

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The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Large Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment  03/01/02 – 02/29/12

 

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The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Index 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.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)  
Sales charge    without        with  

Class A*

     14,429           n/a   

Class B*

     13,400           13,400   

Class I*

     14,710           n/a   

Class Z

     14,796           n/a   

 

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)  
Share class   A*     B*     I*     Z  
Inception   10/10/95     09/23/05     11/16/11     12/15/93  
Sales charge   without     without     with     without     without  

1-year

    4.67        3.90        –1.10        4.87        4.91   

5-year

    1.21        0.46        0.07        1.40        1.46   

10-year

    3.73        2.97        2.97        3.94        4.00   
 

The “with sales charge” returns include 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. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

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

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

 

 

* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund’s Class Z shares, the fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

 

09/01/11 –  02/29/12                                
    

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        1,130.40        1,022.77        2.22        2.11        0.42

Class B

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,126.60        1,019.05        6.19        5.87        1.17

Class I

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,131.60     1,024.12        0.45     0.75        0.15

Class Z

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,131.80        1,024.02        0.90        0.86        0.17

*For the period November 16, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as “acquired funds”), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report – Columbia Large Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Net asset value per share  

as of 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     26.35   

Class B

     26.44   

Class I

     26.45   

Class Z

     26.45   

 

Distributions declared per share  

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     0.43   

Class B

     0.24   

Class I

     0.41   

Class Z

     0.49   

 

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 4.67% without sales charge. The S&P 500 Index returned 5.12%. The fund seeks to approximate the benchmark weights of securities represented in the S&P 500 Index. As such, its return was slightly below the return of the index, after fees and expenses, which the index does not incur. Despite a rocky period midway through 2011, stock prices climbed for the third consecutive year, buoyed by sectors that are sensitive to economic growth.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe’s debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — remained within its historical range. Even manufacturing held its ground. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized, and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Defensive sectors drove performance

For the 12-month period, consumer staples, health care and utilities — all traditionally defensive market sectors — drove performance within the fund and the index. Trading companies & distributors, health care technology, tobacco, biotechnology and textiles, apparel & luxury goods were the top-performing industries. Technology stocks dominated the top performers. Apple, International Business Machines, Microsoft and Intel (4.0%, 1.8%, 1.9% and 1.1% of net assets, respectively) were among the top five performers. Philip Morris International (1.2% of net assets) was also a top performer for the period.

By contrast, financials, materials and energy sectors underperformed for the period. Wireless telecommunication services, real estate management & development, electronic equipment, instruments & components, diversified financial services and airlines were the five weakest industries. The worst performing stocks in terms of contribution to benchmark total return were Bank of America, Citigroup, Hewlett-Packard, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs (0.6%, 0.6%, 0.4%, 1.2% and 0.5% of net assets, respectively).

Changes to index and portfolio holdings

During the period, there were 18 additions and deletions to the index and the fund. Compuware, Tellabs, Monster Worldwide, MEMC Electronic Materials, AK Steel, Nicor, Janus Capital, ITT, Cephalon, National Semiconductor, Marshall & Isley, Radioshack, Prologis, Massey Energy, Novell, Genzyme, Qwest Communications and McAfee were deleted from the index. WPX Energy, TripAdvisor, BorgWarner, Dollar Tree, Perrigo, AGL Resources, Cooper

 

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

Industries, Xylem, TE Connectivity, Mosaic, Accenture, Marathon Petroleum, Alpha Natural Resources, Chipotle Mexican Grill, BlackRock, Edwards Lifesciences and Covidien (0.03%, 0.02%, 0.1%, 0.1%, 0.1%, 0.04%, 0.1%, 0.04%, 0.1%, 0.1%, 0.3%, 0.1%, 0.03%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 0.1% and 0.2% of net assets, respectively) were added to the index.

Looking ahead

As the period ended, economic data suggested that economic growth will continue at a below-trend pace and that, at least in the near term, the U.S. economy has moved away from recessionary conditions. Recession odds have been reduced with the extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefit programs. However, this extension is temporary and only kicks the can down the road into 2013, when severe curtailments are set to bite. And while U.S. economic data is mildly encouraging, there is still a reasonable chance of a mild recession. Europe may already be in a recession, which is likely to worsen further into 2012 as austerity measures begin to bite deeper. The good news is that these measures will initially reduce deficits, but without economic growth it is hard to make significant and persistent progress in debt reduction. So while many of the issues that worried us in 2011 continue to worry us into 2012, we are, nonetheless, cautiously optimistic about the potential for financial returns in 2012.

 

 

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

 

Portfolio breakdown1  

(at February 29, 2012)

  

Consumer Discretionary

     10.8

Consumer Staples

     10.7   

Energy

     12.0   

Financials

     14.1   

Health Care

     11.2   

Industrials

     10.6   

Information Technology

     20.0   

Materials

     3.5   

Telecommunication Services

     2.7   

Utilities

     3.4   

Other2

     1.0   

 

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Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.

 

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Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

 

Top ten holdings1  

(at February 29, 2012)

  

Apple, Inc.

     4.1

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     3.4   

Microsoft Corp.

     1.9   

International Business Machines Corp.

     1.9   

Chevron Corp.

     1.8   

General Electric Co.

     1.6   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     1.5   

AT&T, Inc.

     1.5   

Johnson & Johnson

     1.4   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     1.3   

 

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Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any securities.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks 98.5%

  

Consumer Discretionary 10.7%

     

Auto Components 0.3%

     

BorgWarner, Inc.(a)

     31,675         $2,623,957   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)(a)

     70,544         907,196   

Johnson Controls, Inc.

     196,422         6,409,250   
     

 

 

 

Total

              9,940,403   

Automobiles 0.4%

     

Ford Motor Co.

     1,097,064         13,581,652   

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

     67,084         3,124,773   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,706,425   

Distributors 0.1%

     

Genuine Parts Co.

     44,936         2,816,589   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.1%

     

Apollo Group, Inc., Class A(a)

     33,552         1,430,657   

DeVry, Inc.

     17,480         621,064   

H&R Block, Inc.

     84,559         1,378,312   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,430,033   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.9%

     

Carnival Corp.

     130,639         3,957,055   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)

     9,035         3,525,638   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

     38,057         1,940,526   

International Game Technology

     85,915         1,290,443   

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

     77,399         2,730,637   

McDonald’s Corp.

     295,396         29,326,915   

Starbucks Corp.

     215,192         10,449,724   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

     55,477         2,990,210   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

     44,060         1,938,199   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

     22,862         2,710,062   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     132,942         8,806,078   
     

 

 

 

Total

              69,665,487   

Household Durables 0.2%

     

D.R. Horton, Inc.

     80,293         1,151,402   

Harman International Industries, Inc.

     20,239         994,342   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

     40,167         908,979   

Lennar Corp., Class A

     46,430         1,085,533   

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

     83,577         1,529,459   

PulteGroup, Inc.(a)

     97,246         857,710   

Whirlpool Corp.

     22,067         1,667,603   
     

 

 

 

Total

              8,195,028   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.9%

     

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

     105,028         18,872,481   

Expedia, Inc.

     27,367         931,846   

Netflix, Inc.(a)

     15,982         1,769,687   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

     14,372         9,011,532   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)

     27,367         882,039   
     

 

 

 

Total

              31,467,585   

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.1%

     

Hasbro, Inc.

     33,513         1,183,679   

Mattel, Inc.

     97,765         3,171,497   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,355,176   

Media 3.2%

     

Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A

     63,734         906,935   

CBS Corp., Class B Non Voting

     188,924         5,648,828   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Consumer Discretionary (cont.)

     

Media (cont.)

     

Comcast Corp., Class A

     786,644         $23,111,601   

DIRECTV, Class A(a)

     203,697         9,435,245   

Discovery Communications, Inc., Class A(a)

     76,294         3,559,115   

Gannett Co., Inc.

     68,792         1,020,873   

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The)

     133,138         1,560,377   

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (The)

     80,253         3,734,975   

News Corp., Class A

     633,092         12,579,538   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

     79,643         3,937,550   

Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc., Class A

     28,079         1,269,171   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

     92,126         7,309,277   

Time Warner, Inc.

     288,949         10,751,792   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

     159,420         7,591,580   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

     518,642         21,777,777   

Washington Post Co. (The), Class B(b)

     1,404         553,036   
     

 

 

 

Total

              114,747,670   

Multiline Retail 0.8%

     

Big Lots, Inc.(a)

     18,924         829,817   

Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)

     34,362         3,041,381   

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

     33,889         1,829,667   

JCPenney Co., Inc.(b)

     41,261         1,633,936   

Kohl’s Corp.

     73,164         3,634,788   

Macy’s, Inc.

     121,200         4,601,964   

Nordstrom, Inc.

     46,704         2,504,268   

Sears Holdings Corp.(a)(b)

     11,108         773,783   

Target Corp.

     193,886         10,991,397   
     

 

 

 

Total

              29,841,001   

Specialty Retail 2.0%

     

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

     24,816         1,136,325   

AutoNation, Inc.(a)

     13,732         467,987   

AutoZone, Inc.(a)

     8,061         3,018,683   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(a)

     69,306         4,140,340   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

     84,720         2,092,584   

CarMax, Inc.(a)

     65,369         2,006,175   

GameStop Corp., Class A(b)

     39,955         910,175   

Gap, Inc. (The)

     100,160         2,339,738   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

     445,041         21,170,600   

Limited Brands, Inc.

     71,010         3,304,095   

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

     361,606         10,262,378   

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)

     37,047         3,204,565   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     66,745         3,559,511   

Staples, Inc.

     201,919         2,960,133   

Tiffany & Co.

     36,652         2,382,747   

TJX Companies, Inc.

     217,756         7,972,047   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)

     32,055         910,041   
     

 

 

 

Total

              71,838,124   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.7%

     

Coach, Inc.

     84,248         6,305,120   

Nike, Inc., Class B

     107,087         11,556,829   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     18,618         3,234,505   

VF Corp.

     25,170         3,676,079   
     

 

 

 

Total

              24,772,533   

Total Consumer Discretionary

              387,776,054   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Consumer Staples 10.6%

     

Beverages 2.4%

     

Beam, Inc.

     44,880         $2,471,991   

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

     29,119         2,377,566   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

     655,690         45,806,504   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     90,077         2,603,225   

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A(a)

     50,261         1,097,700   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

     61,890         2,354,915   

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

     45,478         1,998,303   

PepsiCo, Inc.

     451,346         28,407,717   
     

 

 

 

Total

              87,117,921   

Food & Staples Retailing 2.2%

     

Costco Wholesale Corp.

     125,110         10,766,967   

CVS Caremark Corp.

     375,772         16,947,317   

Kroger Co. (The)

     172,392         4,101,206   

Safeway, Inc.

     98,127         2,104,824   

SUPERVALU, Inc.(b)

     61,269         400,087   

SYSCO Corp.

     170,301         5,010,255   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     504,231         29,789,967   

Walgreen Co.

     256,733         8,513,266   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

     46,120         3,723,729   
     

 

 

 

Total

              81,357,618   

Food Products 1.8%

     

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

     192,842         6,016,670   

Campbell Soup Co.

     51,774         1,725,110   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

     119,663         3,141,154   

Dean Foods Co.(a)

     53,033         650,185   

General Mills, Inc.

     185,762         7,116,542   

Hershey Co. (The)

     44,194         2,682,576   

HJ Heinz Co.

     92,450         4,873,039   

Hormel Foods Corp.

     39,816         1,133,562   

JM Smucker Co. (The)

     32,865         2,475,392   

Kellogg Co.

     71,542         3,745,224   

Kraft Foods, Inc., Class A

     510,049         19,417,565   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

     38,301         1,932,285   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

     58,768         4,569,212   

Sara Lee Corp.

     170,544         3,453,516   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

     84,337         1,594,813   
     

 

 

 

Total

              64,526,845   

Household Products 2.1%

     

Clorox Co. (The)

     38,080         2,574,589   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

     139,727         13,019,762   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

     113,773         8,291,776   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

     794,288         53,630,326   
     

 

 

 

Total

              77,516,453   

Personal Products 0.2%

     

Avon Products, Inc.

     124,362         2,324,326   

Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The), Class A

     64,492         3,775,361   
     

 

 

 

Total

              6,099,687   

Tobacco 1.9%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

     593,676         17,869,648   

Lorillard, Inc.

     38,977         5,109,105   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     501,455         41,881,521   

Reynolds American, Inc.

     97,604         4,092,536   
     

 

 

 

Total

              68,952,810   

Total Consumer Staples

              385,571,334   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Energy 11.9%

     

Energy Equipment & Services 2.0%

     

Baker Hughes, Inc.

     126,005         $6,335,531   

Cameron International Corp.(a)

     70,788         3,943,600   

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

     20,068         1,374,056   

FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)

     68,790         3,469,080   

Halliburton Co.

     265,646         9,719,987   

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

     30,932         1,896,132   

Nabors Industries Ltd.(a)

     83,015         1,808,067   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     122,361         10,098,453   

Noble Corp.(a)

     72,877         2,928,198   

Rowan Companies, Inc.(a)

     36,081         1,330,306   

Schlumberger Ltd.

     387,463         30,071,003   
     

 

 

 

Total

              72,974,413   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 9.9%

     

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.(a)

     63,457         1,177,762   

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

     143,761         12,093,175   

Apache Corp.

     110,875         11,966,739   

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

     60,334         2,104,450   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

     190,326         4,758,150   

Chevron Corp.

     574,929         62,736,253   

ConocoPhillips

     383,310         29,342,381   

Consol Energy, Inc.

     65,482         2,345,565   

Denbury Resources, Inc.(a)

     114,688         2,283,438   

Devon Energy Corp.

     116,603         8,548,166   

El Paso Corp.

     222,639         6,191,591   

EOG Resources, Inc.

     77,616         8,837,358   

EQT Corp.

     43,141         2,287,336   

Exxon Mobil Corp.(c)

     1,383,768         119,695,932   

Hess Corp.

     86,034         5,585,327   

Kinder Morgan Management LLC(a)(d)

     60,281         48   

Marathon Oil Corp.

     203,160         6,885,092   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

     102,924         4,276,492   

Murphy Oil Corp.

     55,869         3,572,264   

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

     38,251         1,377,036   

Noble Energy, Inc.

     50,682         4,949,097   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

     234,358         24,459,944   

Peabody Energy Corp.

     78,200         2,727,616   

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

     35,331         3,873,691   

QEP Resources, Inc.

     51,085         1,744,042   

Range Resources Corp.

     45,159         2,875,725   

Southwestern Energy Co.(a)

     100,286         3,315,455   

Spectra Energy Corp.

     187,750         5,891,595   

Sunoco, Inc.

     30,820         1,190,577   

Tesoro Corp.(a)

     41,060         1,089,322   

Valero Energy Corp.

     161,590         3,957,339   

Williams Companies, Inc. (The)

     170,159         5,084,351   

WPX Energy, Inc.(a)

     56,719         1,030,017   
     

 

 

 

Total

              358,253,326   

Total Energy

  

     431,227,739   

Financials 14.0%

     

Capital Markets 1.9%

     

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(e)

     65,318         3,642,132   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

     350,079         7,740,247   

BlackRock, Inc.

     28,922         5,755,478   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

     311,641         4,325,577   

E*Trade Financial Corp.(a)

     73,297         705,850   

Federated Investors, Inc., Class B(b)

     26,661         546,284   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

7

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Financials (cont.)

     

Capital Markets (cont.)

     

Franklin Resources, Inc.

     42,021         $4,953,856   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

     142,128         16,364,618   

Invesco Ltd.

     130,199         3,225,029   

Legg Mason, Inc.

     35,913         983,657   

Morgan Stanley

     428,450         7,943,463   

Northern Trust Corp.

     69,574         3,089,781   

State Street Corp.

     142,023         5,997,631   

T Rowe Price Group, Inc.

     72,936         4,492,128   
     

 

 

 

Total

              69,765,731   

Commercial Banks 2.7%

     

BB&T Corp.

     201,254         5,886,679   

Comerica, Inc.

     57,358         1,702,959   

Fifth Third Bancorp

     265,534         3,613,918   

First Horizon National Corp.

     76,105         715,387   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

     249,453         1,458,053   

KeyCorp

     275,093         2,228,253   

M&T Bank Corp.

     36,267         2,960,112   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

     151,885         9,040,195   

Regions Financial Corp.

     363,430         2,093,357   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

     155,028         3,559,443   

U.S. Bancorp

     550,944         16,197,754   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     1,522,433         47,636,929   

Zions Bancorporation

     53,203         1,010,857   
     

 

 

 

Total

              98,103,896   

Consumer Finance 0.8%

     

American Express Co.

     291,722         15,429,176   

Capital One Financial Corp.

     159,806         8,086,184   

Discover Financial Services

     158,677         4,761,897   

SLM Corp.

     146,869         2,314,655   
     

 

 

 

Total

              30,591,912   

Diversified Financial Services 3.0%

     

Bank of America Corp.

     2,926,161         23,321,503   

Citigroup, Inc.

     844,056         28,123,946   

CME Group, Inc.

     19,167         5,548,655   

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(a)

     20,974         2,893,573   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     1,096,968         43,045,024   

Leucadia National Corp.

     57,194         1,629,457   

Moody’s Corp.

     56,399         2,177,566   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)(a)

     36,828         970,050   

NYSE Euronext

     75,638         2,251,743   
     

 

 

 

Total

              109,961,517   

Insurance 3.5%

     

ACE Ltd.

     97,239         6,973,009   

Aflac, Inc.

     134,759         6,367,363   

Allstate Corp. (The)

     145,892         4,585,385   

American International Group, Inc.(a)

     126,108         3,684,876   

AON Corp.

     93,331         4,368,824   

Assurant, Inc.

     26,591         1,129,320   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)

     507,540         39,816,513   

Chubb Corp. (The)

     80,278         5,455,693   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

     46,791         1,645,639   

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a)

     141,729         1,288,317   

Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

     128,682         2,665,004   

Lincoln National Corp.

     87,089         2,163,291   

Loews Corp.

     88,154         3,450,347   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Financials (cont.)

     

Insurance (cont.)

     

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

     155,308         $4,845,610   

MetLife, Inc.

     305,332         11,770,549   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

     88,096         2,436,735   

Progressive Corp. (The)

     178,037         3,813,552   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     136,263         8,333,845   

Torchmark Corp.

     29,429         1,425,541   

Travelers Companies, Inc. (The)

     119,165         6,907,995   

Unum Group

     84,408         1,945,604   

XL Group PLC

     92,531         1,924,645   
     

 

 

 

Total

              126,997,657   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.9%

     

American Tower Corp.

     113,464         7,100,577   

Apartment Investment & Management Co., Class A

     34,908         867,115   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

     27,450         3,559,442   

Boston Properties, Inc.

     42,620         4,328,061   

Equity Residential

     85,635         4,871,775   

HCP, Inc.

     117,726         4,650,177   

Health Care REIT, Inc.

     59,988         3,265,747   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

     203,885         3,217,305   

Kimco Realty Corp.

     117,482         2,159,319   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

     46,560         1,823,290   

ProLogis, Inc.

     132,295         4,453,050   

Public Storage

     40,988         5,495,261   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     84,817         11,491,007   

Ventas, Inc.

     83,121         4,648,126   

Vornado Realty Trust

     53,263         4,353,185   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

     154,860         3,235,025   
     

 

 

 

Total

              69,518,462   

Real Estate Management & Development 0.1%

     

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a)

     93,626         1,716,165   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.1%

     

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

     152,279         1,043,111   

People’s United Financial, Inc.

     104,114         1,310,795   
     

 

 

 

Total

              2,353,906   

Total Financials

  

     509,009,246   

Health Care 11.2%

     

Biotechnology 1.2%

     

Amgen, Inc.

     229,004         15,560,822   

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

     70,129         8,167,925   

Celgene Corp.(a)

     128,160         9,397,332   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

     216,849         9,866,629   
     

 

 

 

Total

              42,992,708   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.8%

     

Baxter International, Inc.

     162,784         9,462,634   

Becton Dickinson and Co.

     62,038         4,728,536   

Boston Scientific Corp.(a)

     427,701         2,660,300   

CareFusion Corp.(a)

     64,845         1,673,650   

Covidien PLC

     139,274         7,277,067   

CR Bard, Inc.

     24,765         2,318,499   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

     40,866         1,580,697   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)

     32,933         2,408,390   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)

     11,257         5,759,306   

Medtronic, Inc.

     304,670         11,614,020   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

     92,090         3,878,831   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

8

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Health Care (cont.)

     

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (cont.)

     

Stryker Corp.

     93,904         $5,037,011   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

     32,495         2,120,299   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)

     51,727         3,142,415   
     

 

 

 

Total

              63,661,655   

Health Care Providers & Services 2.1%

     

Aetna, Inc.

     104,594         4,890,815   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     74,582         2,785,638   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

     99,745         4,144,405   

CIGNA Corp.

     82,412         3,635,193   

Coventry Health Care, Inc.(a)

     41,652         1,361,604   

DaVita, Inc.(a)

     26,993         2,336,244   

Express Scripts, Inc.(a)

     140,452         7,490,305   

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.(a)(d)

     23,000         1   

Humana, Inc.

     47,203         4,111,381   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)

     28,610         2,571,753   

McKesson Corp.

     70,892         5,920,191   

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

     111,769         7,554,467   

Patterson Companies, Inc.

     25,316         808,087   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

     45,544         2,643,829   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a)

     125,394         708,476   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

     307,755         17,157,341   

WellPoint, Inc.

     100,425         6,590,893   
     

 

 

 

Total

              74,710,623   

Health Care Technology 0.1%

     

Cerner Corp.(a)

     42,060         3,105,290   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.4%

     

Agilent Technologies, Inc.(a)

     100,238         4,372,382   

Life Technologies Corp.(a)

     51,447         2,433,958   

PerkinElmer, Inc.

     32,647         881,469   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.(a)

     109,207         6,183,300   

Waters Corp.(a)

     25,869         2,317,862   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,188,971   

Pharmaceuticals 5.6%

     

Abbott Laboratories

     449,726         25,458,989   

Allergan, Inc.

     88,061         7,889,385   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     489,200         15,737,564   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     294,130         11,541,661   

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

     77,125         2,508,105   

Hospira, Inc.(a)

     47,550         1,693,731   

Johnson & Johnson

     788,378         51,307,640   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     879,915         33,586,355   

Mylan, Inc.(a)

     123,131         2,886,191   

Perrigo Co.

     26,904         2,772,726   

Pfizer, Inc.

     2,219,178         46,824,656   

Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     36,710         2,140,927   
     

 

 

 

Total

              204,347,930   

Total Health Care

              405,007,177   

Industrials 10.6%

     

Aerospace & Defense 2.6%

     

Boeing Co. (The)

     214,567         16,081,797   

General Dynamics Corp.

     102,808         7,528,630   

Goodrich Corp.

     36,151         4,553,941   

Honeywell International, Inc.

     223,304         13,302,219   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

     28,830         2,025,307   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

     76,598         6,772,029   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Industrials (cont.)

     

Aerospace & Defense (cont.)

     

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     75,430         $4,511,468   

Precision Castparts Corp.

     41,627         6,969,609   

Raytheon Co.

     99,917         5,047,807   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

     43,688         2,590,262   

Textron, Inc.

     80,305         2,209,191   

United Technologies Corp.

     261,582         21,938,882   
     

 

 

 

Total

              93,531,142   

Air Freight & Logistics 1.0%

     

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

     47,397         3,136,259   

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

     61,212         2,670,680   

FedEx Corp.

     91,579         8,241,194   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     278,586         21,420,478   
     

 

 

 

Total

              35,468,611   

Airlines 0.1%

     

Southwest Airlines Co.

     224,754         2,018,291   

Building Products —%

     

Masco Corp.

     103,295         1,227,144   

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.4%

     

Avery Dennison Corp.

     30,369         926,255   

Cintas Corp.

     31,833         1,227,481   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

     53,587         1,663,876   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.(b)

     57,634         1,044,904   

Republic Services, Inc.

     90,883         2,711,040   

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.(b)

     54,217         749,279   

Stericycle, Inc.(a)

     24,572         2,132,112   

Waste Management, Inc.

     132,894         4,648,632   
     

 

 

 

Total

              15,103,579   

Construction & Engineering 0.2%

     

Fluor Corp.

     48,981         2,962,371   

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.(a)

     36,992         1,709,770   

Quanta Services, Inc.(a)

     60,664         1,267,878   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,940,019   

Electrical Equipment 0.5%

     

Cooper Industries PLC

     45,643         2,794,264   

Emerson Electric Co.

     212,406         10,686,146   

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

     40,971         3,276,861   

Roper Industries, Inc.

     27,852         2,549,015   
     

 

 

 

Total

              19,306,286   

Industrial Conglomerates 2.5%

     

3M Co.

     202,329         17,724,020   

Danaher Corp.

     164,459         8,688,369   

General Electric Co.

     3,047,839         58,061,333   

Tyco International Ltd.

     133,371         6,911,285   
     

 

 

 

Total

              91,385,007   

Machinery 2.2%

     

Caterpillar, Inc.

     186,675         21,320,152   

Cummins, Inc.

     55,675         6,712,735   

Deere & Co.

     119,497         9,909,886   

Dover Corp.

     53,517         3,426,158   

Eaton Corp.

     96,481         5,035,344   

Flowserve Corp.

     16,039         1,901,744   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

     139,495         7,768,477   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

     90,123         3,594,105   

Joy Global, Inc.

     30,341         2,638,453   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

9

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Industrials (cont.)

     

Machinery (cont.)

     

PACCAR, Inc.

     103,415         $4,758,124   

Pall Corp.

     33,242         2,109,205   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     43,616         3,917,153   

Snap-On, Inc.

     16,795         1,026,678   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

     48,761         3,744,845   

Xylem, Inc.

     53,284         1,384,318   
     

 

 

 

Total

              79,247,377   

Professional Services 0.1%

     

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

     14,033         1,159,828   

Equifax, Inc.

     34,955         1,469,508   

Robert Half International, Inc.

     41,272         1,173,363   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,802,699   

Road & Rail 0.8%

     

CSX Corp.

     303,115         6,368,446   

Norfolk Southern Corp.

     97,032         6,685,505   

Ryder System, Inc.

     14,759         785,622   

Union Pacific Corp.

     139,461         15,375,575   
     

 

 

 

Total

              29,215,148   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.2%

     

Fastenal Co.(b)

     85,223         4,489,548   

WW Grainger, Inc.

     17,518         3,639,014   
     

 

 

 

Total

              8,128,562   

Total Industrials

              384,373,865   

Information Technology 19.9%

     

Communications Equipment 2.1%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     1,551,977         30,853,303   

F5 Networks, Inc.(a)

     22,947         2,867,457   

Harris Corp.

     33,432         1,458,638   

JDS Uniphase Corp.(a)

     66,149         862,583   

Juniper Networks, Inc.(a)

     151,855         3,456,220   

Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc.(a)

     76,096         3,021,011   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

     82,703         4,118,609   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     485,272         30,174,213   
     

 

 

 

Total

              76,812,034   

Computers & Peripherals 5.4%

     

Apple, Inc.(a)

     268,314         145,544,246   

Dell, Inc.(a)

     440,844         7,626,601   

EMC Corp.(a)

     588,922         16,307,250   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

     573,625         14,518,449   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

     20,728         764,449   

NetApp, Inc.(a)

     103,527         4,451,661   

SanDisk Corp.(a)

     69,372         3,431,139   

Western Digital Corp.(a)

     67,494         2,649,139   
     

 

 

 

Total

              195,292,934   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.5%

     

Amphenol Corp., Class A

     47,848         2,677,574   

Corning, Inc.

     453,705         5,916,313   

FLIR Systems, Inc.

     45,034         1,178,540   

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

     52,891         1,366,174   

Molex, Inc.

     39,586         1,072,781   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

     122,536         4,478,691   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,690,073   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Information Technology (cont.)

     

Internet Software & Services 1.8%

     

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)

     51,801         $1,864,836   

eBay, Inc.(a)

     331,689         11,854,565   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

     72,933         45,090,827   

VeriSign, Inc.

     45,922         1,696,818   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

     358,066         5,310,119   
     

 

 

 

Total

              65,817,165   

IT Services 3.8%

     

Accenture PLC, Class A

     185,027         11,016,508   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

     141,084         7,663,683   

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A(a)

     87,219         6,188,188   

Computer Sciences Corp.

     44,765         1,421,736   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

     70,029         2,222,020   

Fiserv, Inc.(a)

     40,665         2,696,089   

International Business Machines Corp.

     340,259         66,939,153   

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     30,778         12,926,760   

Paychex, Inc.

     93,109         2,914,312   

SAIC, Inc.(a)

     79,739         974,411   

Teradata Corp.(a)

     48,327         3,216,162   

Total System Services, Inc.

     46,800         1,023,984   

Visa, Inc., Class A

     146,823         17,085,793   

Western Union Co. (The)

     178,741         3,122,605   
     

 

 

 

Total

              139,411,404   

Office Electronics 0.1%

     

Xerox Corp.

     400,433         3,295,564   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.4%

     

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

     169,006         1,242,194   

Altera Corp.

     92,631         3,561,662   

Analog Devices, Inc.

     86,019         3,372,805   

Applied Materials, Inc.

     376,929         4,613,611   

Broadcom Corp., Class A(a)

     140,045         5,202,672   

First Solar, Inc.(a)(b)

     16,966         548,002   

Intel Corp.

     1,470,027         39,514,326   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

     48,115         2,328,766   

Linear Technology Corp.

     65,755         2,201,477   

LSI Corp.(a)

     162,676         1,399,014   

Microchip Technology, Inc.(b)

     55,178         1,990,270   

Micron Technology, Inc.(a)

     285,106         2,437,656   

Novellus Systems, Inc.(a)

     19,224         893,531   

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

     176,292         2,670,824   

Teradyne, Inc.(a)

     53,136         872,493   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

     329,876         11,001,365   

Xilinx, Inc.

     75,771         2,798,223   
     

 

 

 

Total

              86,648,891   

Software 3.8%

     

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

     141,718         4,661,105   

Autodesk, Inc.(a)

     65,476         2,478,267   

BMC Software, Inc.(a)

     49,135         1,839,614   

CA, Inc.

     106,829         2,887,588   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(a)

     53,841         4,024,076   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)

     95,680         1,562,454   

Intuit, Inc.

     85,814         4,963,482   

Microsoft Corp.

     2,161,403         68,602,931   

Oracle Corp.

     1,135,948         33,249,198   

Red Hat, Inc.(a)

     55,671         2,753,488   

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

     39,262         5,620,748   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Information Technology (cont.)

     

Software (cont.)

     

Symantec Corp.(a)

     212,814         $3,796,602   
     

 

 

 

Total

              136,439,553   

Total Information Technology

              720,407,618   

Materials 3.5%

     

Chemicals 2.3%

     

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

     60,760         5,482,983   

Airgas, Inc.

     19,725         1,623,959   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

     18,877         3,511,122   

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

     341,181         11,432,975   

Eastman Chemical Co.

     39,718         2,149,935   

Ecolab, Inc.

     86,650         5,199,000   

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

     266,729         13,563,170   

FMC Corp.

     20,331         2,012,159   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

     23,355         1,331,936   

Monsanto Co.

     154,569         11,960,549   

Mosaic Co. (The)

     85,956         4,963,959   

PPG Industries, Inc.

     44,581         4,068,016   

Praxair, Inc.

     86,539         9,432,751   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

     24,863         2,564,619   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

     34,770         2,496,138   
     

 

 

 

Total

              81,793,271   

Construction Materials —%

     

Vulcan Materials Co.

     37,309         1,662,489   

Containers & Packaging 0.1%

     

Ball Corp.

     46,954         1,881,916   

Bemis Co., Inc.

     29,729         932,599   

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(a)

     47,416         1,133,242   

Sealed Air Corp.

     55,465         1,088,778   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,036,535   

Metals & Mining 0.9%

     

Alcoa, Inc.

     307,258         3,124,814   

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

     30,705         1,347,028   

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

     41,287         2,620,899   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     273,656         11,646,799   

Newmont Mining Corp.

     142,850         8,485,290   

Nucor Corp.

     91,430         3,979,948   

Titanium Metals Corp.

     23,769         348,453   

United States Steel Corp.

     41,571         1,131,563   
     

 

 

 

Total

              32,684,794   

Paper & Forest Products 0.2%

     

International Paper Co.

     126,180         4,435,227   

MeadWestvaco Corp.

     49,292         1,492,562   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,927,789   

Total Materials

              127,104,878   

Telecommunication Services 2.7%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.6%

     

AT&T, Inc.

     1,710,798         52,333,311   

CenturyLink, Inc.

     178,299         7,176,535   

Frontier Communications Corp.(b)

     287,287         1,318,647   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     817,318         31,147,989   

Windstream Corp.

     168,250         2,032,460   
     

 

 

 

Total

              94,008,942   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

Telecommunication Services (cont.)

     

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

     

MetroPCS Communications, Inc.(a)

     84,712         $872,534   

Sprint Nextel Corp.(a)

     864,873         2,136,236   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,008,770   

Total Telecommunication Services

              97,017,712   

Utilities 3.4%

     

Electric Utilities 1.8%

     

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

     139,414         5,243,361   

Duke Energy Corp.

     384,751         8,048,991   

Edison International

     94,060         3,938,292   

Entergy Corp.

     50,844         3,387,736   

Exelon Corp.

     191,408         7,478,311   

FirstEnergy Corp.

     120,736         5,347,397   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

     121,983         7,259,208   

Northeast Utilities

     51,108         1,834,777   

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

     65,521         1,273,728   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

     31,520         1,482,386   

PPL Corp.

     166,951         4,766,451   

Progress Energy, Inc.

     85,166         4,520,611   

Southern Co. (The)

     248,833         10,995,930   
     

 

 

 

Total

              65,577,179   

Gas Utilities 0.1%

     

AGL Resources, Inc.

     33,699         1,343,579   

Oneok, Inc.

     29,732         2,457,053   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,800,632   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.2%

     

AES Corp. (The)(a)

     186,132         2,523,950   

Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

     58,190         2,109,969   

NRG Energy, Inc.(a)

     66,390         1,135,269   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,769,188   

Multi-Utilities 1.3%

     

Ameren Corp.

     69,933         2,242,751   

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

     122,964         2,396,568   

CMS Energy Corp.

     72,749         1,557,556   

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

     84,560         4,912,936   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

     164,443         8,299,438   

DTE Energy Co.

     48,862         2,638,060   

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

     22,493         1,170,311   

NiSource, Inc.

     81,155         1,947,720   

PG&E Corp.

     117,176         4,883,896   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     146,051         4,495,450   

SCANA Corp.

     33,312         1,499,040   

Sempra Energy

     69,188         4,098,697   

TECO Energy, Inc.

     62,291         1,118,124   

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

     66,766         2,275,385   

Xcel Energy, Inc.

     140,004         3,708,706   
     

 

 

 

Total

              47,244,638   

Total Utilities

              122,391,637   

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost: $2,667,822,550)

              $3,569,887,260   

Money Market Funds 1.0%

     

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(e)(f)

     36,309,837         $36,309,837   

Total Money Market Funds

     

(Cost: $36,309,837)

              $36,309,837   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Issuer    Effective
Yield
   

Par/

Principal

     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 0.3%

   

Repurchase Agreements 0.3%

  

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,830,086(g)

    

     0.160     $5,830,060         $5,830,060   

Natixis Financial Products, Inc.
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $2,000,012(g)

    

     0.220     2,000,000         2,000,000   

Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $2,000,016(g)

    

     0.290     2,000,000         2,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      $9,830,060   
Issuer    Effective
Yield
        Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 0.3% (continued)

   

Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

  

(Cost: $9,830,060)

     $9,830,060   

Total Investments

  

(Cost: $2,713,962,447)

        $3,616,027,157   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

     5,701,694   

Net Assets

          $3,621,728,851   
 

Investment in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 29, 2012

 

Contract Description      Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Notional
Market Value
       Expiration
Date
       Unrealized
Appreciation
       Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500 Index

       147           50,141,700           March 2012           $1,808,277           $—   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

 

(a) Non-income producing.

 

(b) At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

 

(c) At February 29, 2012, investments in securities included securities valued at $8,667,733 that were partially pledged as collateral to cover initial margin deposits on open stock index futures contracts.

 

(d) Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 29, 2012 was $49, representing less than 0.01% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 29, 2012 was as follows:

 

Security Description    Acquisition
Dates
     Cost  

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

     01/02/02         $2   

Kinder Morgan Management LLC

     09/26/02 - 05/20/08         14   

 

(e) Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

 

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost
    Purchase
Cost
    Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain/Loss
   

Ending

Cost

    Dividends
or Interest
Income
    Value  

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

    $1,808,983        $190,082        $(446,301     $192,017        $1,744,781        $65,176        $3,642,132   

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

           369,766,989        (333,457,152            36,309,837        66,430        36,309,837   

Total

    $1,808,983        $369,957,071        $(333,903,453     $192,017        $38,054,618        $131,606        $39,951,969   
(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

 

(g) The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund’s custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

  interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)

 

Security Description    Value  

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     $4,173,757   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     1,772,918   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,946,675   
Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $100,614   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     749,335   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     92,120   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     441,844   

Government National Mortgage Association

     131,890   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     524,210   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $2,040,013   
Pershing LLC (0.290%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $326,507   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     275,343   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     2,775   

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     24,674   

Federal Home Loan Banks

     26,538   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

     62,556   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     77,156   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     132,490   

Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool

     37,004   

Freddie Mac Reference REMIC

     9   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     256,456   

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     334,671   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     298,381   

Government National Mortgage Association

     107,067   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     73,837   

United States Treasury Strip Coupon

     4,536   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $2,040,000   

 

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Ÿ  

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

 

  Ÿ  

Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

  Ÿ  

Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of February 29, 2012:

 

       Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)      Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
       Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs(b)
       Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
       Total  

Equity Securities

                   

Common Stocks

                   

Consumer Discretionary

       $387,776,054           $—           $—           $387,776,054   

Consumer Staples

       385,571,334                               385,571,334   

Energy

       431,227,691           48                     431,227,739   

Financials

       509,009,246                               509,009,246   

Health Care

       405,007,176           1                     405,007,177   

Industrials

       384,373,865                               384,373,865   

Information Technology

       720,407,618                               720,407,618   

Materials

       127,104,878                               127,104,878   

Telecommunication Services

       97,017,712                               97,017,712   

Utilities

       122,391,637                               122,391,637   

Total Equity Securities

       3,569,887,211           49                     3,569,887,260   

Other

                   

Money Market Funds

       36,309,837                               36,309,837   

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

                 9,830,060                     9,830,060   

Total Other

       36,309,837           9,830,060                     46,139,897   

Investments in Securities

       3,606,197,048           9,830,109                     3,616,027,157   

Derivatives(c)

                   

Assets

                   

Futures Contracts

       1,808,277                               1,808,277   

Total

       $3,608,005,325           $9,830,109           $—           $3,617,835,434   

The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

 

(a) 

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

 

(b) 

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

(c) 

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Assets   

Investments, at value*

  

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,666,077,769)

   $ 3,566,245,128   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $38,054,618)

     39,951,969   

Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan

  

Repurchase agreements (identified cost $9,830,060)

     9,830,060   

Total investments (identified cost $2,713,962,447)

     3,616,027,157   

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     18,105   

Capital shares sold

     10,649,855   

Dividends

     8,599,135   

Interest

     22,442   

Reclaims

     6,448   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

     4,147   

Total assets

     3,635,327,289   
Liabilities   

Disbursements in excess of cash

     140,524   

Due upon return of securities on loan

     9,830,060   

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     1,371,260   

Capital shares purchased

     2,049,637   

Variation margin on futures contracts

     92,750   

Investment management fees

     9,922   

Distribution and service fees

     3,267   

Administration fees

     9,922   

Other expenses

     91,016   

Other liabilities

     80   

Total liabilities

     13,598,438   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 3,621,728,851   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Represented by   

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,864,621,517   

Undistributed net investment income

     8,786,359   

Accumulated net realized loss

     (155,552,012

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     902,064,710   

Futures contracts

     1,808,277   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 3,621,728,851   

*Value of securities on loan

   $ 13,168,748   

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares

  

Class A

   $ 472,380,843   

Class B

   $ 1,304,635   

Class I

   $ 2,724   

Class Z

   $ 3,148,040,649   

Shares outstanding

  

Class A

     17,923,860   

Class B

     49,345   

Class I

     103   

Class Z

     118,996,488   

Net asset value per share

  

Class A

   $ 26.35   

Class B

   $ 26.44   

Class I

   $ 26.45   

Class Z

   $ 26.45   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

Year Ended February 29, 2012

 

Net investment income   

Income:

  

Dividends

   $ 70,665,024   

Interest

     1,411   

Dividends from affiliates

     131,606   

Income from securities lending – net

     229,988   

Foreign taxes withheld

     (223

Total income

     71,027,806   

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     3,361,680   

Distribution fees

  

Class B

     20,222   

Service fees

  

Class B

     6,741   

Distribution and service fees – Class A

     1,034,785   

Administration fees

     3,361,679   

Compensation of board members

     63,360   

Other

     26,116   

Total expenses

     7,874,583   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

     (1,275,467

Expense reductions

     (14,557

Total net expenses

     6,584,559   

Net investment income

     64,443,247   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

     60,982,651   

Investments — affiliated issuers

     192,017   

Futures contracts

     (796,408

Net realized gain

     60,378,260   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     50,440,227   

Futures contracts

     1,495,179   

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     51,935,406   

Net realized and unrealized gain

     112,313,666   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 176,756,913   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012(a)
     Year ended
February 28, 2011
 
Operations      

Net investment income

   $ 64,443,247       $ 53,963,334   

Net realized gain

     60,378,260         26,181,614   

Net change in unrealized appreciation

     51,935,406         537,090,418   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     176,756,913         617,235,366   
Distributions to shareholders from:      

Net investment income

     

Class A

     (7,494,825      (5,104,698

Class B

     (22,739      (27,404

Class I

     (43        

Class Z

     (57,569,836      (46,637,026

Total distributions to shareholders

     (65,087,443      (51,769,128

Increase in net assets from share transactions

     71,992,379         187,980,533   

Total increase in net assets

     183,661,849         753,446,771   

Net assets at beginning of year

     3,438,067,002         2,684,620,231   

Net assets at end of year

   $ 3,621,728,851       $ 3,438,067,002   

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 8,786,359       $ 9,437,867   

 

(a) 

Class I shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012(a)
     Year ended
February 28, 2011
 
     Shares      Dollars ($)      Shares      Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity            

Class A shares

           

Subscriptions(b)

     6,905,904         171,194,657         6,146,842         138,848,361   

Fund merger

     787,315         17,981,794                   

Distributions reinvested

     286,000         6,919,883         208,778         4,905,111   

Redemptions

     (5,024,385      (124,351,906      (3,973,822      (90,572,054

Net increase

     2,954,834         71,744,428         2,381,798         53,181,418   

Class B shares

           

Subscriptions

     697         16,731         430         10,306   

Distributions reinvested

     399         9,714         659         15,333   

Redemptions(b)

     (89,890      (2,230,876      (39,316      (888,886

Net decrease

     (88,794      (2,204,431      (38,227      (863,247

Class I shares

           

Subscriptions

     103         2,500                   

Net increase

     103         2,500                   

Class Z shares

           

Subscriptions

     16,905,590         420,417,150         26,840,621         617,637,630   

Fund merger

     4,433,356         101,748,793                   

Distributions reinvested

     1,929,052         46,823,918         1,574,843         37,130,261   

Redemptions

     (22,903,786      (566,539,979      (22,669,871      (519,105,529

Net increase

     364,212         2,449,882         5,745,593         135,662,362   

Total net increase

     3,230,355         71,992,379         8,089,164         187,980,533   

 

(a) 

Class I shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class A                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $25.62        $21.30        $14.14        $25.64        $27.08   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.42        0.37        0.34        0.45        0.47   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.74        4.30        7.15        (11.54     (1.49

Total from investment operations

    1.16        4.67        7.49        (11.09     (1.02

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.43     (0.35     (0.33     (0.41     (0.42

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.43     (0.35     (0.33     (0.41     (0.42

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $26.35        $25.62        $21.30        $14.14        $25.64   
Total return     4.67%        22.09%        53.09%        (43.51%     (3.92%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.45%        0.45%        0.45% (c)      0.45%        0.45%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.42% (e)      0.39%        0.39% (c)      0.39% (e)      0.39%   

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.45%        0.45%        0.45%        0.45%        0.45%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.42% (e)      0.39%        0.39%        0.39% (e)      0.39%   

Net investment income

    1.72% (e)      1.64%        1.75%        2.09% (e)      1.67%   
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $472,381        $383,538        $268,091        $101,119        $138,795   

Portfolio turnover

    6%        2%        7%        5%        6%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class B                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $25.70        $21.37        $14.20        $25.70        $27.14   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.22        0.20        0.19        0.28        0.24   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.76        4.32        7.18        (11.53     (1.48

Total from investment operations

    0.98        4.52        7.37        (11.25     (1.24

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.19     (0.20     (0.25     (0.20

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.19     (0.20     (0.25     (0.20

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $26.44        $25.70        $21.37        $14.20        $25.70   
Total return     3.90%        21.22%        51.94%        (43.94%     (4.63%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    1.20%        1.20%        1.20% (c)      1.20%        1.20%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    1.17% (e)      1.14%        1.14% (c)      1.14% (e)      1.14%   

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    1.20%        1.20%        1.20%        1.20%        1.20%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    1.17% (e)      1.14%        1.14%        1.14% (e)      1.14%   

Net investment income

    0.90% (e)      0.87%        1.01%        1.28% (e)      0.86%   
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $1,305        $3,550        $3,769        $3,248        $7,836   

Portfolio turnover

    6%        2%        7%        5%        6%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a)
 
Class I      
Per share data  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $24.22   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

    0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    2.49   

Total from investment operations

    2.64   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

 

Net investment income

    (0.41

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.41

Net asset value, end of period

    $26.45   
Total return     11.08%   
Ratios to average net assets(b)  

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed

    0.15% (c) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(d)

    0.15% (c) 

Net investment income

    2.06% (c) 
Supplemental data  

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $3   

Portfolio turnover

    6%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Annualized.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class Z                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $25.72        $21.37        $14.18        $25.79        $27.29   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.48        0.43        0.38        0.51        0.53   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.74        4.33        7.19        (11.59     (1.49

Total from investment operations

    1.22        4.76        7.57        (11.08     (0.96

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.49     (0.41     (0.38     (0.53     (0.54

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.49     (0.41     (0.38     (0.53     (0.54

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $26.45        $25.72        $21.37        $14.18        $25.79   
Total return     4.91%        22.44%        53.49%        (43.37%     (3.72%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.20%        0.20%        0.20% (c)      0.20%        0.20%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.16% (e)      0.14%        0.14% (c)      0.14% (e)      0.14%   

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.20%        0.20%        0.20%        0.20%        0.20%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.16% (e)      0.14%        0.14%        0.14% (e)      0.14%   

Net investment income

    1.95% (e)      1.88%        2.00%        2.31% (e)      1.87%   
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $3,148,041        $3,050,979        $2,412,760        $1,359,555        $2,358,122   

Portfolio turnover

    6%        2%        7%        5%        6%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class I and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund’s Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

 

 

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought equity index futures contracts to equitize cash in order to

maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund’s operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at

February 29, 2012

   

Asset derivatives

  Liability derivatives
 

 

Risk

Exposure

Category

  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
 

Fair

Value

  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair
Value
Equity contracts   Net
assets —
unrealized
appreciation
on futures
contracts
  $1,808,277*   Net
assets —
unrealized
depreciation
on futures
contracts
  $—*

 

* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts Outstanding table following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 

 

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Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of
Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives

Risk Exposure Category   Futures Contracts
 
Equity contracts   $(796,408)
 
     

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income

Risk Exposure Category   Futures Contracts
 
Equity contracts   $1,495,179
 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the

Year Ended February 29, 2012

    Contracts
Opened
Futures Contracts   1,882

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund’s management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

 

 

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Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager, from the administration fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, interest, fees and expenses of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution (Rule 12b-1) and/or shareholder servicing fees and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. The pricing and bookkeeping fees for the Fund were paid by the Investment Manager. Effective March 28, 2011, these services are now provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company

 

 

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providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $10,351.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund’s expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by Columbia. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer Agency Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The transfer agent fees are payable by the Investment Manager. 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 also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of -pocket expenses.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $14,557.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% and a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $212 for Class B shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.42
Class B     1.17   
Class I     0.17   
Class Z     0.17   

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction

 

 

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taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as distribution and services fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund’s ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, did not exceed 0.14% of the Fund’s average daily net assets on an annualized basis.

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for attributes from acquired funds, capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales, recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments, return of capital sales basis adjustment and Trustee’s deferred compensation. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund’s net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the

Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

 

       
Undistributed net investment income     $190,443   
Accumulated net realized loss     993,973   
Paid-in capital     (1,184,416

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

 

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
    Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income     $65,087,443        $51,769,128   

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

       
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 8,809,934   
Unrealized appreciation     853,432,067   

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,762,595,090 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

 

       
Unrealized appreciation   $ 1,153,179,009   
Unrealized depreciation   $ (299,746,942
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 853,432,067   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future

 

 

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net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

 

       
Year of expiration   Amount  
2013   $ 235,890   
2014     66,065   
2015     84,935,905   
2017     19,873,230   
 

 

 

 
Total   $ 105,111,090   

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $58,603,881 of capital loss carryforward was utilized and $303,006 expired unused.

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund acquired capital loss carryforwards in connection with the merger with RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund of $3,639,022 (Note 10). The yearly utilization of the acquired capital loss carryforwards may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code. Any capital loss carryforwards acquired as part of a merger that is permanently lost due to the provisions under the Internal Revenue Code is included as being expired.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $209,472,348 and $275,612,211, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $13,168,748 were on loan, secured by U.S. government securities valued at $3,813,876 and by cash collateral of $9,830,060 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

 

 

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Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as “Dividends from affiliates” in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 8. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned 44.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 9. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on March 28, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility

agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period March 28, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $280 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 10. Fund Merger

At the close of business on August 12, 2011, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund a series of RiverSource Market Advantage Series, Inc. The reorganization was completed after shareholders of RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund approved the plan on April 27, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $3,045,750,893 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $3,165,481,480.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 30,883,112 shares of RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund valued at $119,730,587 (including $7,017,237 of unrealized appreciation).

 

 

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In exchange for RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund shares, the Fund issued the following number of shares:

 

       
    Shares  
Class A     787,315   
Class Z     4,433,356   

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund’s cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of the Fund for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource S&P 500 Index Fund that have been included in the combined Fund’s Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2011, the Fund’s pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized appreciation and net increase in net assets from operations for the year ended February 29, 2012 would have been approximately $66.0 million, $64.3 million, $32.0 million and $162.3 million, respectively.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued. Other than as noted below, there were no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

On March 23, 2012, a group of unaffiliated shareholders of the Fund redeemed $1,271,206,650, substantially all through an in-kind transaction. This amount represented approximately 35% of the Fund’s net assets as of that date.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on

behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs’ four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants’ favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs’ opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act

 

 

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of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds’ Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of

Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Large Cap Index 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 Large Cap Index Fund (the “Fund”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 20, 2012

 

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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited) – Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

 

100.00% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.

 

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Fund Governance

 

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds’ operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds’ Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the “Transaction”). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds’ Board (“Nations Funds”), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds (“RiverSource Funds”) effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

 

Independent Board Members    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Kathleen Blatz

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None

Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Pamela G. Carlton

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

William P. Carmichael 225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 68

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)

Patricia M. Flynn

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 61

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None

William A. Hawkins

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

R. Glenn Hilliard

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)

Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 73

  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

John F. Maher

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 68

  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None

John J. Nagorniak

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing–Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 59

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None

Leroy C. Richie

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 70

  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)

Minor M. Shaw

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 64

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President–Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Alison Taunton-Rigby

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 67

  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

 

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Anthony M. Santomero*

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 65

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

 

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*    

William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474

Age 51

  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None

 

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

 

     The SAI has additional information about the Fund’s Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611 or contacting your financial intermediary.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

President (since 2009)

   Senior Vice President and General Manager–Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief

Financial Officer
(since 2009)

   Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President, Secretary

and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)

   Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel–Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)

   Vice President–Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)     

53600 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010; Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)     

10468 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)

   Vice President–Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President–Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers (continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Colin Moore (Born 1958)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.

Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President–Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President–Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)

   Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)     

100 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

(since 2010)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.

Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010

Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2006)

   President, Columbia Management Investment Services, Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

The fund 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 Large Cap Index 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment

Distributors, Inc.

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

©2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

C-1266 C (4/12)


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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

 

 

 

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

 

 

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Table of contents

 

Fund Profile     1   
Performance Information     2   
Understanding Your Expenses     3   
Portfolio Managers’ Report     4   
Portfolio of Investments     6   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     12   
Statement of Operations     14   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets     15   
Financial Highlights     17   
Notes to Financial Statements     22   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     31   
Federal Income Tax Information     32   
Fund Governance     33   
Important Information About This Report     41   

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington’s inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe’s piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns.

The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

 

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timely economic analysis and market commentary

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quarterly fund commentaries

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Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

 

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J. Kevin Connaughton

President, Columbia Funds

 

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund’s independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.


Fund Profile – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 8.41% without sales charge.

 

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The fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 5.12%.1

 

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The fund’s quality and valuation components generally accounted for its performance advantage over its benchmark, with each component adding value during different periods of the year. The catalyst component added value consistently throughout the year.

Portfolio Management

Brian M. Condon has managed or co-managed the fund since February 2009. From 1999 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Condon was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser or its predecessors as an investment professional.

Oliver E. Buckley has co-managed the fund since August 2011 and has been associated with the Investment Manager since July 2011.

 

 

 

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The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

 

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+8.41%

Class A shares

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+5.12%

S&P 500 Index

 

Morningstar Style Box

Equity Style

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The Morningstar Style Box is based on the fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment  03/01/02 – 02/29/12

 

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The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core 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.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)  

Class A

     15,144   

Class I*

     15,213   

Class R*

     14,753   

Class Y*

     15,289   

Class Z

     15,527   

 

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)  
Share class   A     I*     R*     Y*     Z  
Inception   07/31/96     09/27/10     01/23/06     07/15/09     07/31/96  

1-year

    8.41        8.73        8.08        8.74        8.54   

5-year

    1.29        1.38        1.02        1.48        1.53   

10-year

    4.24        4.28        3.97        4.34        4.50   
 

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class I, Class Y and Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class R shares are sold at net asset value with a distribution (Rule 12b-1) fee. Class I, Class R, Class Y and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund’s prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in fees associated with each class.

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

 

* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund’s Class A shares, the fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

 

2

Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See the “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund’s shareholders indirectly bear the Fund’s allocable share of the costs and expenses of each underlying fund in which the Fund invests. You can also estimate the effective expenses paid during the period, which includes the indirect fees associated with investing in the underlying funds, by using the amounts listed in the effective expenses paid during the period column.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

09/01/2011 – 02/29/2012                                
     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        1,149.60        1,020.19        5.02        4.72        0.94   

Class I

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,151.50        1,021.78        3.32        3.12        0.62   

Class R

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,147.60        1,018.95        6.35        5.97        1.19   

Class Y

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,151.60        1,021.73        3.37        3.17        0.63   

Class Z

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,150.70        1,021.38        3.74        3.52        0.70   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as “acquired funds”), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

 

3

Portfolio Managers’ Report – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Net asset value per share  

as of 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     13.67   

Class I

     13.63   

Class R

     13.65   

Class Y

     13.63   

Class Z

     13.62   

 

Distributions declared per share  

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     0.20   

Class I

     0.24   

Class R

     0.17   

Class Y

     0.24   

Class Z

     0.23   

 

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 8.41% without sales charge. The fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 5.12%. The fund’s quality and valuation components generally accounted for its performance advantage over its benchmark, with each component adding value during different periods of the year. The catalyst component as described below, added value more consistently throughout the year, though with less impact.

A shifting market

Over the 12-month period covered by this report, the U.S. equity market went through several distinct phases, as sentiment shifted with economic and political news. In March and April of 2011, optimism about a continued economic recovery pushed the S&P 500 Index upward. Then, the index treaded water through July, when deep concerns about political paralysis in Washington, a downgrade of U.S. debt by Standard & Poor’s and Europe’s lingering debt crisis pushed the market lower. Yet, despite the continued overhang of European debt, the market recovered strongly in the fourth quarter of 2011 and through the first two months of 2012, driven by upbeat economic results and forecasts. Although the index was up and down in double digits at different points in the year, its 5.12% return for the full period cheered investors.

The drivers of index returns also shifted over the year. As the market declined sharply from May 2011 through September, stocks with defensive qualities strongly outperformed riskier, higher beta stocks by almost 32%. (Beta is a measure of volatility relative to the index.) Large-company stocks outperformed the smallest-capitalization stocks in the index and the top dividend payers outperformed stocks that don’t pay a dividend. By contrast, as stock prices picked up from October 2011 through February 2012, the quintile of stocks with the highest beta outperformed the quintile of stocks with the lowest beta by almost 25%. Small-cap stocks outperformed large-cap stocks and the stocks of non-dividend paying stocks outperformed stocks with the highest yield.

Stock model components drove performance advantage

The components of the fund’s stock selection model, exhibited similar, but generally more muted, behavior than the index. We divide the metrics for our stock selection model into three broad categories: valuation, which is based on fundamental measures such as earnings and cash flow relative to market values; catalyst, which measures price and business momentum; and quality, which measures such things as the quality of a company’s earnings and its overall financial strength. During the period, the most pronounced shifts in performance occurred within the fund’s quality and valuation components. For the May through September down period in the market, the fund’s high quality stocks outperformed its lower quality stocks by more than 13% and were the biggest positive driver of returns relative to the S&P 500 Index. However, as stock prices rose from October through the end of the fund’s fiscal year, the fund’s quality measures failed to distinguish between winners and losers.

The story was reversed for the fund’s valuation metrics. From May to September, the top quintile of stocks ranked by the fund’s valuation measures underperformed the bottom quintile by about 5%. After September, the fund’s valuation measures were the most positive driver of returns, with the top quintile outperforming the bottom quintile by more than 11%. The fund’s catalyst factors added value more consistently throughout the period, with the top quintile outperforming the bottom quintile by about 2% from May through September and by about 3% from October through February.

 

 

4

Portfolio Managers’ Report (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

During the period, health care, and consumer discretionary stocks were the top contributors to performance. Biogen Idec (position eliminated), a global biotech company received positive news regarding trials of a new multiple sclerosis drug and announced several strategic acquisitions and joint ventures. In financials, the fund benefited by being significantly underweight in Bank of America (0.2% of net assets), which was a poor performer, and by being overweight in the strong performing Simon Property Group (1.3% of net assets), a real estate investment trust that owns and operates regional malls and premium outlets, among other real estate properties. Other top contributors included top holding Apple (5.1% of net assets). Anticipation of the next generation iPhone was more than enough to bolster the stock against news of increased competition for smartphones and tablets, as well as the loss of its iconic chief executive Steve Jobs. Industrials and financials made the weakest showing during the period. R.R. Donnelley (0.8% of net assets), a global commercial printing company, absorbed several acquisitions and struggled with expansion plans, which took a bite out of profit margins.

The fund holds S&P futures contracts to equitize cash positions and to minimize tracking error relative to the index, which would result from holding cash in the portfolio.

Looking ahead

In the current economic environment, we plan to maintain our investment discipline and continue to seek to identify stocks that we believe have the potential to outperform within each sector. We also seek to minimize sector weight differences between the fund and its investment benchmark. We continue to favor stocks with attributes considered most important in the fund’s stock selection model: companies with attractive valuations relative to their peers, companies with strong business and market momentum and companies with good quality of earnings and financial strength. Over the long run, we have found that stocks with these characteristics have tended to outperform their peers in different macroeconomic environments.

 

 

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

 

Portfolio Breakdown1  

as of 02/29/12

  

Consumer Discretionary

     10.2

Consumer Staples

     10.4   

Energy

     12.0   

Financials

     13.9   

Health Care

     10.9   

Industrials

     10.9   

Information Technology

     20.4   

Materials

     3.7   

Telecommunication Services

     2.7   

Utilities

     3.3   

Other(2)

     1.6   

 

  1 

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.

 

  2 

Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

 

Top Ten Holdings1  

as of 02/29/12

  

Apple, Inc.

     5.1

Microsoft Corp.

     2.9   

Chevron Corp.

     2.7   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     2.6   

Pfizer, Inc.

     2.2   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     2.2   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     2.2   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     2.0   

International Business Machines Corp.

     1.9   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     1.7   

 

  1 

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

 

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”

 

5

Portfolio of Investments – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

 

Issuer        
Shares
     Value  

Common Stocks 99.7%

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 10.3%

     

Diversified Consumer Services 0.8%

     

Apollo Group, Inc., Class A(a)

     52,250         $2,227,940   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.5%

     

McDonald’s Corp.

     900         89,352   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

     21,200         1,404,288   
     

 

 

 

Total

              1,493,640   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.6%

     

Expedia, Inc.(b)

     29,350         999,368   

Netflix, Inc.(a)(b)

     5,100         564,723   
     

 

 

 

Total

              1,564,091   

Media 3.4%

     

Comcast Corp., Class A

     102,400         3,008,512   

DIRECTV, Class A(a)

     72,850         3,374,412   

McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.(The)

     52,200         2,429,388   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

     16,300         776,206   
     

 

 

 

Total

              9,588,518   

Multiline Retail 1.3%

     

Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)

     21,700         1,920,667   

Macy’s, Inc.

     46,200         1,754,214   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,674,881   

Specialty Retail 2.8%

     

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(a)

     13,600         812,464   

Best Buy Co., Inc.(b)

     13,800         340,860   

GameStop Corp., Class A(b)

     94,800         2,159,544   

Ross Stores, Inc.

     32,200         1,717,226   

TJX Companies, Inc.

     82,400         3,016,664   
     

 

 

 

Total

              8,046,758   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.9%

     

Coach, Inc.

     17,700         1,324,668   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

     7,800         1,355,094   
     

 

 

 

Total

              2,679,762   

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

              29,275,590   

CONSUMER STAPLES 10.5%

     

Beverages 1.2%

     

Coca-Cola Co.(The)

     14,900         1,040,914   

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

     79,600         2,300,440   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,341,354   

Food & Staples Retailing 3.4%

     

CVS Caremark Corp.

     39,200         1,767,920   

Kroger Co.(The)

     118,700         2,823,873   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

     83,650         4,942,042   

Walgreen Co.

     5,350         177,406   
     

 

 

 

Total

              9,711,241   

Food Products 1.5%

     

Campbell Soup Co.(b)

     75,500         2,515,660   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A(b)

     99,500         1,881,545   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,397,205   
Issuer        
Shares
     Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

CONSUMER STAPLES (cont.)

     

Household Products 0.8%

     

Kimberly-Clark Corp.(b)

     9,650         $703,292   

Procter & Gamble Co.(The)

     23,850         1,610,352   
     

 

 

 

Total

              2,313,644   

Tobacco 3.6%

     

Altria Group, Inc.

     23,250         699,825   

Lorillard, Inc.

     24,800         3,250,784   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

     73,370         6,127,862   
     

 

 

 

Total

              10,078,471   

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

              29,841,915   

ENERGY 12.1%

     

Energy Equipment & Services 1.5%

     

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

     39,350         3,247,555   

Schlumberger Ltd.

     14,500         1,125,345   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,372,900   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 10.6%

     

Apache Corp.

     34,200         3,691,206   

Chevron Corp.

     69,700         7,605,664   

ConocoPhillips

     37,620         2,879,811   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

     83,494         7,222,231   

Marathon Oil Corp.

     97,900         3,317,831   

Tesoro Corp.(a)

     95,100         2,523,003   

Valero Energy Corp.

     112,900         2,764,921   
     

 

 

 

Total

              30,004,667   

TOTAL ENERGY

              34,377,567   

FINANCIALS 14.1%

     

Capital Markets 1.8%

     

BlackRock, Inc.

     13,400         2,666,600   

Franklin Resources, Inc.(b)

     21,350         2,516,952   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,183,552   

Commercial Banks 2.1%

     

Regions Financial Corp.

     64,800         373,248   

Wells Fargo & Co.

     176,500         5,522,685   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,895,933   

Consumer Finance 1.0%

     

Discover Financial Services

     96,110         2,884,261   

Diversified Financial Services 4.4%

     

Bank of America Corp.

     73,200         583,404   

Citigroup, Inc.

     66,425         2,213,281   

IntercontinentalExchange, Inc.(a)

     14,400         1,986,624   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

     158,400         6,215,616   

Moody’s Corp.(b)

     37,000         1,428,570   
     

 

 

 

Total

              12,427,495   

Insurance 3.3%

     

Aflac, Inc.

     47,510         2,244,847   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)

     8,000         627,600   

Lincoln National Corp.(b)

     85,600         2,126,304   

MetLife, Inc.

     40,200         1,549,710   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

     45,200         2,764,432   
     

 

 

 

Total

              9,312,893   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

6

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer        
Shares
     Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

FINANCIALS (cont.)

     

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.5%

     

Public Storage

     4,500         $603,315   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

     26,550         3,596,994   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,200,309   

TOTAL FINANCIALS

              39,904,443   

HEALTH CARE 11.1%

     

Biotechnology 1.4%

     

Amgen, Inc.

     57,600         3,913,920   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%

     

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     22,500         1,366,875   

Health Care Providers & Services 1.7%

     

Aetna, Inc.

     19,800         925,848   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

     62,600         2,338,110   

Humana, Inc.

     12,300         1,071,330   

McKesson Corp.

     4,700         392,497   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,727,785   

Pharmaceuticals 7.5%

     

Abbott Laboratories(b)

     78,600         4,449,546   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

     28,000         900,760   

Eli Lilly & Co.

     86,700         3,402,108   

Johnson & Johnson

     23,100         1,503,348   

Merck & Co., Inc.

     124,900         4,767,433   

Pfizer, Inc.

     297,560         6,278,516   
     

 

 

 

Total

              21,301,711   

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

              31,310,291   

INDUSTRIALS 11.0%

     

Aerospace & Defense 4.1%

     

General Dynamics Corp.

     42,180         3,088,841   

Lockheed Martin Corp.(b)

     36,500         3,226,965   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

     15,000         897,150   

Raytheon Co.(b)

     2,350         118,722   

United Technologies Corp.

     51,850         4,348,660   
     

 

 

 

Total

              11,680,338   

Air Freight & Logistics 1.4%

     

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

     51,350         3,948,301   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.3%

     

Pitney Bowes, Inc.(b)

     71,400         1,294,482   

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.(b)

     162,375         2,244,023   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,538,505   

Electrical Equipment 0.2%

     

Emerson Electric Co.

     13,500         679,185   

Industrial Conglomerates 2.8%

     

3M Co.

     24,900         2,181,240   

General Electric Co.(c)

     129,400         2,465,070   

Tyco International Ltd.

     63,450         3,287,979   
     

 

 

 

Total

              7,934,289   

Machinery 1.2%

     

Cummins, Inc.

     7,000         843,990   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

     28,800         2,586,528   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,430,518   

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

              31,211,136   
Issuer        
Shares
     Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 20.7%

     

Communications Equipment 3.1%

     

Cisco Systems, Inc.

     228,550         $4,543,574   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

     67,300         4,184,714   
     

 

 

 

Total

              8,728,288   

Computers & Peripherals 5.8%

     

Apple, Inc.(a)

     26,600         14,428,904   

Dell, Inc.(a)

     114,300         1,977,390   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,406,294   

Internet Software & Services 0.4%

     

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

     1,950         1,205,588   

IT Services 4.1%

     

International Business Machines Corp.(b)

     26,700         5,252,691   

Mastercard, Inc., Class A

     8,200         3,444,000   

Visa, Inc., Class A

     24,800         2,885,976   
     

 

 

 

Total

              11,582,667   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.9%

     

Altera Corp.

     3,900         149,955   

Broadcom Corp., Class A(a)

     68,200         2,533,630   

Intel Corp.

     22,430         602,918   

NVIDIA Corp.(a)

     141,000         2,136,150   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,422,653   

Software 5.4%

     

BMC Software, Inc.(a)

     60,200         2,253,888   

Microsoft Corp.

     260,500         8,268,270   

Oracle Corp.

     160,350         4,693,444   
     

 

 

 

Total

              15,215,602   

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

              58,561,092   

MATERIALS 3.8%

     

Chemicals 2.2%

     

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.(b)

     16,300         3,031,800   

Eastman Chemical Co.

     44,200         2,392,546   

PPG Industries, Inc.(b)

     7,300         666,125   
     

 

 

 

Total

              6,090,471   

Metals & Mining 1.5%

     

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

     11,600         736,368   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

     61,900         2,634,464   

Newmont Mining Corp.

     15,200         902,880   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,273,712   

Paper & Forest Products 0.1%

     

International Paper Co.

     11,900         418,285   

TOTAL MATERIALS

              10,782,468   

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 2.8%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.8%

     

AT&T, Inc.(b)

     99,100         3,031,469   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

     123,900         4,721,829   
     

 

 

 

Total

              7,753,298   

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

              7,753,298   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

7

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer        
Shares
     Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

UTILITIES 3.3%

     

Electric Utilities 1.4%

     

Entergy Corp.

     19,400         $1,292,622   

Exelon Corp.(b)

     66,200         2,586,434   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,879,056   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 1.0%

  

AES Corp.(The)(a)

     223,200         3,026,592   

Multi-Utilities 0.9%

     

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

     82,100         2,527,038   

TOTAL UTILITIES

              9,432,686   

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost: $193,346,383)

              $282,450,486   

Money Market Funds 1.6%

  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(d)(e)

     4,604,916         4,604,916   

Total Money Market Funds

     

(Cost: $4,604,916)

              $4,604,916   
Issuer    Effective
Yield
    Par/Principal/
Shares
     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 9.7%

   

Certificates of Deposit 0.3%

  

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken

  

04/16/12

     0.360     1,000,000         $1,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      1,000,000   

Repurchase Agreements 9.4%

  

Citibank NA dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase
price $2,000,011(f)

   

     0.190     $2,000,000         2,000,000   

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $5,000,018(f)

   

     0.130     5,000,000         5,000,000   

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $590,217(f)

   

     0.160     590,215         590,215   

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $3,000,018(f)

   

     0.220     3,000,000         3,000,000   

Nomura Securities dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $13,000,072(f)

   

     0.200     13,000,000         13,000,000   

Pershing LLC dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $3.000,024(f)

   

     0.290     3,000,000         3,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      26,590,215   

Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

   

  

(Cost: $27,590,215)

  

     $27,590,215   

Total Investments

  

  

(Cost: $225,541,514)

  

     $314,645,617   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

  

     (31,217,029

Net Assets

  

     $283,428,588   
 

Investment in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 29, 2012

 

Contract Description      Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Notional
Market Value
       Expiration
Date
       Unrealized
Appreciation
       Unrealized
Depreciation
 

S&P 500 Index

       4           $1,364,400           March 2012           $155,758           $—   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

 

(a) Non-income producing.

 

(b) At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

 

(c) At February 29, 2012, investments in securities included securities valued at $1,004,325 that were partially pledged as collateral to cover initial margin deposits on open stock index futures contracts.

 

(d) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

 

(e) Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

 

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
    Purchase
Cost
    Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain/Loss
    Ending
Cost
    Dividends
or Interest
Income
    Value  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

    $—        $52,300,783        $(47,695,867     $—        $4,604,916        $5,059        $4,604,916   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

 

(f) The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund’s custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the existence of the proper level of collateral.

Citibank NA (0.190%)

 

Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $852,711   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     856,633   

Government National Mortgage Association

     330,656   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $2,040,000   
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $2,392,734   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     264,929   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     1,919,413   

Government National Mortgage Association

     522,924   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,100,000   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)   
Security Description    Value  

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     $422,536   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     179,484   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $602,020   
Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $150,920   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     1,124,003   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     138,181   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     662,766   

Government National Mortgage Association

     197,835   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     786,314   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $3,060,019   
Nomura Securities (0.200%)   
Security Description    Value  

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     $13,260,000   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $13,260,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $489,761   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     413,015   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     4,162   

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     37,011   

Federal Home Loan Banks

     39,808   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

     93,834   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     115,734   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     198,735   

Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool

     55,505   

Freddie Mac Reference REMIC

     13   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     384,684   

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     502,006   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     447,572   

Government National Mortgage Association

     160,601   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     110,756   

United States Treasury Strip Coupon

     6,803   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $3,060,000   

 

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Ÿ  

Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

 

  Ÿ  

Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

 

  Ÿ  

Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of February 29, 2012:

 

     Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)    Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets(b)
     Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs
     Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
     Total  

Equity Securities

           

Common Stocks

           

Consumer Discretionary

     $29,275,590         $—         $—         $29,275,590   

Consumer Staples

     29,841,915                         29,841,915   

Energy

     34,377,567                         34,377,567   

Financials

     39,904,443                         39,904,443   

Health Care

     31,310,291                         31,310,291   

Industrials

     31,211,136                         31,211,136   

Information Technology

     58,561,092                         58,561,092   

Materials

     10,782,468                         10,782,468   

Telecommunication Services

     7,753,298                         7,753,298   

Utilities

     9,432,686                         9,432,686   

Total Equity Securities

     282,450,486                         282,450,486   

Other

           

Money Market Funds

     4,604,916                         4,604,916   

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

             27,590,215                 27,590,215   

Total Other

     4,604,916         27,590,215                 32,195,131   

Investments in Securities

     287,055,402         27,590,215                 314,645,617   

Derivatives(c)

           

Assets

           

Futures Contracts

     155,758                         155,758   

Total

     $287,211,160         $27,590,215         $—         $314,801,375   

The Fund’s assets assigned to the level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

 

(a) 

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

 

(b) 

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

(c) 

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Assets   

Investments, at value*

  

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $193,346,383)

   $ 282,450,486   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $4,604,916)

     4,604,916   

Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan

  

Short-term securities (identified cost $1,000,000)

     1,000,000   

Repurchase agreements (identified cost $26,590,215)

     26,590,215   

Total investments (identified cost $225,541,514)

     314,645,617   

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     17,432,490   

Capital shares sold

     439,825   

Dividends

     830,214   

Interest

     6,350   

Prepaid expense

     4,199   

Total assets

     333,358,695   
Liabilities   

Due upon return of securities on loan

     27,590,215   

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     16,594,811   

Capital shares purchased

     5,545,860   

Variation margin on futures contracts

     28,000   

Investment management fees

     3,879   

Distribution and service fees

     88   

Transfer agent fees

     36,727   

Administration fees

     475   

Other expenses

     130,052   

Total liabilities

     49,930,107   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 283,428,588   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Represented by   

Paid-in capital

   $ 336,207,517   

Undistributed net investment income

     649,765   

Accumulated net realized loss

     (142,688,555

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     89,104,103   

Futures contracts

     155,758   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 283,428,588   

*Value of securities on loan

   $ 26,747,345   

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares

  

Class A

   $ 12,403,965   

Class I

   $ 13,296,575   

Class R

   $ 203,724   

Class Y

   $ 3,024,039   

Class Z

   $ 254,500,285   

Shares outstanding

  

Class A

     907,705   

Class I

     975,596   

Class R

     14,922   

Class Y

     221,939   

Class Z

     18,682,810   

Net asset value per share

  

Class A

   $ 13.67   

Class I

   $ 13.63   

Class R

   $ 13.65   

Class Y

   $ 13.63   

Class Z

   $ 13.62   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

Year Ended February 29, 2012

 

Net investment income   

Income:

  

Dividends

   $ 7,124,765   

Interest

     1,272   

Dividends from affiliates

     5,059   

Income from securities lending — net

     16,515   

Total income

     7,147,611   

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     1,790,035   

Distribution fees

  

Class R

     992   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

     28,967   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A

     23,148   

Class R

     395   

Class Y

     58   

Class Z

     598,960   

Administration fees

     298,190   

Compensation of board members

     14,438   

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     30,316   

Custodian fees

     11,372   

Printing and postage fees

     89,518   

Registration fees

     62,399   

Professional fees

     45,208   

Line of credit interest expense

     662   

Chief compliance officer expenses

     85   

Other

     22,353   

Total expenses

     3,017,096   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

     (768,210

Expense reductions

     (300

Total net expenses

     2,248,586   

Net investment income

     4,899,025   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

     53,424,978   

Futures contracts

     1,794,799   

Net realized gain

     55,219,777   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (39,847,366

Futures contracts

     166,894   

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (39,680,472

Net realized and unrealized gain

     15,539,305   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 20,438,330   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

14

Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012
     Year ended
February 28, 2011(a)
 
Operations      

Net investment income

   $ 4,899,025       $ 6,681,777   

Net realized gain

     55,219,777         67,285,135   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (39,680,472      11,901,803   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     20,438,330         85,868,715   
Distributions to shareholders from:      

Net investment income

     

Class A

     (177,778      (142,166

Class I

     (218,209      (38

Class R

     (2,930      (1,179

Class Y

     (56,015      (458,353

Class Z

     (4,721,975      (5,796,706

Total distributions to shareholders

     (5,176,907      (6,398,442

Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions

     (148,478,815      (187,436,361

Total decrease in net assets

     (133,217,392      (107,966,088

Net assets at beginning of year

     416,645,980         524,612,068   

Net assets at end of year

   $ 283,428,588       $ 416,645,980   

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 649,765       $ 927,647   

 

(a)

Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

15

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012
     Year ended
February 28, 2011(a)
 
     Shares      Dollars ($)      Shares      Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity            

Class A shares

           

Subscriptions

     102,738         1,292,075         96,908         1,096,367   

Distributions reinvested

     6,941         85,718         5,732         67,413   

Redemptions

     (155,456      (1,913,399      (300,096      (3,370,740

Net decrease

     (45,777      (535,606      (197,456      (2,206,960

Class I shares

           

Subscriptions

     1,115,305         13,431,106         713,340         8,467,866   

Distributions reinvested

     17,728         218,155                   

Redemptions

     (741,741      (9,394,174      (129,036      (1,587,814

Net increase

     391,292         4,255,087         584,304         6,880,052   

Class R shares

           

Subscriptions

     6,183         74,577         5,935         72,269   

Distributions reinvested

     237         2,930         99         1,179   

Redemptions

     (5,162      (66,574      (2,786      (31,414

Net increase

     1,258         10,933         3,248         42,034   

Class Y shares

           

Subscriptions

     4,531         55,742         21,371         229,000   

Distributions reinvested

     23         273         24,439         287,432   

Redemptions

     (2,253,345      (28,066,198      (3,213,455      (35,542,959

Net decrease

     (2,248,791      (28,010,183      (3,167,645      (35,026,527

Class Z shares

           

Subscriptions

     1,005,023         12,568,288         1,788,867         19,995,993   

Distributions reinvested

     12,154         149,441         30,932         363,005   

Redemptions

     (10,921,456      (136,916,775      (15,463,550      (177,483,958

Net decrease

     (9,904,279      (124,199,046      (13,643,751      (157,124,960

Total net decrease

     (11,806,297      (148,478,815      (16,421,300      (187,436,361

 

(a)

Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class A                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.81        $10.73        $7.24        $12.91        $14.58   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.17        0.14        0.13        0.18        0.19   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.89        2.08        3.52        (5.69     (0.85

Total from investment operations

    1.06        2.22        3.65        (5.51     (0.66

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.20     (0.14     (0.16     (0.16     (0.15

Net realized gains

                                (0.86

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.20     (0.14     (0.16     (0.16     (1.01

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $13.67        $12.81        $10.73        $7.24        $12.91   
Total return     8.41%        20.84%        50.49%        (42.89%     (5.29%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    1.19% (c)      0.96% (c)      0.92% (c)      0.82% (c)      0.79%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.94% (c)(e)      0.95% (c)(e)      0.89% (c)(e)      0.75% (c)(e)      0.75% (e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    1.19%        0.96%        0.92%        0.82%        0.79%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.94% (e)       0.95% (e)      0.89% (e)      0.75% (e)      0.75% (e) 

Net investment income

    1.33% (e)      1.22% (e)      1.39% (e)      1.63% (e)      1.28% (e) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $12,404        $12,213        $12,348        $9,291        $17,281   

Portfolio turnover

    67%        63%        122%        246%        207%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
    Year ended
Feb. 28,
 
    2012     2011(a)  
Class I            
Per share data    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.78        $11.11   

Income from investment operations:

   

Net investment income

    0.21        0.09   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.88        1.75   

Total from investment operations

    1.09        1.84   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

   

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.17

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.17

Net asset value, end of period

    $13.63        $12.78   
Total return     8.73%        16.65%   
Ratios to average net assets(b)    

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.74% (c)      0.59% (c)(d) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)

    0.61% (c)      0.57% (c)(d)(f) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.74%        0.59% (d) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)

    0.61%        0.57% (d)(f) 

Net investment income

    1.72%        1.68% (d)(f) 
Supplemental data    

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $13,297        $7,466   

Portfolio turnover

    67%        63%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operation) to February 28, 2011.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

Annualized.

 

(e) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(f) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class R                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.80        $10.72        $7.24        $12.90        $14.58   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.14        0.12        0.11        0.16        0.16   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.88        2.08        3.51        (5.69     (0.86

Total from investment operations

    1.02        2.20        3.62        (5.53     (0.70

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.17     (0.12     (0.14     (0.13     (0.12

Net realized gains

                                (0.86

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.17     (0.12     (0.14     (0.13     (0.98

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $13.65        $12.80        $10.72        $7.24        $12.90   
Total return     8.08%        20.58%        50.02%        (43.01%     (5.57%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    1.44% (c)      1.21% (c)      1.17% (c)      1.07% (c)      1.04%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    1.19% (c)(e)      1.20% (c)(e)      1.14% (c)(e)      1.00% (c)(e)      1.00% (e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    1.44%        1.21%        1.17%        1.07%        1.04%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    1.19% (e)      1.20% (e)      1.14% (e)      1.00% (e)      1.00% (e) 

Net investment income(d)

    1.11% (e)      1.02% (e)      1.08% (e)      1.46% (e)      1.09% (e) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $204        $175        $112        $39        $46   

Portfolio turnover

    67%        63%        122%        246%        207%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,  
      2011     2010(a)  
Class Y                  
Per share data      

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.78        $10.70        $9.10   

Income from investment operations

     

Net investment income

    0.18        0.17        0.11   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.91        2.09        1.64   

Total from investment operations

    1.09        2.26        1.75   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

     

Net investment income

    (0.24     (0.18     (0.15

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.24     (0.18     (0.15

Net asset value, end of period

    $13.63        $12.78        $10.70   
Total return     8.74%        21.30%        19.23%   
Ratios to average net assets(b)      

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.74% (c)      0.59% (c)      0.57% (c)(d) 

Net Expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(e)

    0.60% (c)      0.58% (c)(f)      0.57% (c)(d)(f) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.74%        0.59%        0.57% (d) 

Net Expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(e)

    0.60%        0.58% (f)      0.57% (d)(f) 

Net investment income

    1.46%        1.53% (f)      1.62% (d)(f) 
Supplemental data      

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $3,024        $31,588        $60,329   

Portfolio turnover

    67%        63%        122%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from July 15, 2009 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2010.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

Annualized.

 

(e) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(f) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class Z                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.78        $10.70        $7.22        $12.90        $14.60   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.19        0.16        0.16        0.21        0.23   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.88        2.09        3.50        (5.68     (0.85

Total from investment operations

    1.07        2.25        3.66        (5.47     (0.62

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.23     (0.17     (0.18     (0.21     (0.22

Net realized gains

                                (0.86

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.23     (0.17     (0.18     (0.21     (1.08

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

                  0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $13.62        $12.78        $10.70        $7.22        $12.90   
Total return     8.54%        21.18%        50.82%        (42.69%     (5.10%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.94% (c)      0.71% (c)      0.67% (c)      0.57% (c)      0.54%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.70% (c)(e)      0.70% (c)(e)      0.64% (c)(e)      0.50% (c)(e)      0.50% (e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.94%        0.71%        0.67%        0.57%        0.54%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.70% (e)      0.70% (e)      0.64% (e)      0.50% (e)      0.50% (e) 

Net investment income

    1.54% (e)      1.46% (e)      1.65% (e)      1.86% (e)      1.54% (e) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $254,500        $365,205        $451,824        $382,637        $796,550   

Portfolio turnover

    67%        63%        122%        246%        207%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class I, Class R, Class Y and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to qualifying institutional investors.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to certain categories of investors which are subject to minimum initial investment requirements.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which

they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon 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 (the Board). If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to

 

 

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fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund’s operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at
February 29, 2012
Asset derivatives
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair Value
Equity contracts   Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  $155,758*

 

* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts Outstanding table following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of
Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012
 
    Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ 1,794,799   
 
       
    Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ 166,894   

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the
Year Ended February 29, 2012
 
    Contracts
Opened
 
Futures Contracts     590   

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The

 

 

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Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund’s management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 tax exempt or taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

 

 

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Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement (IMSA), Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective July 1, 2011, the management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets that declines from 0.69% to 0.52% as the Fund’s net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the management fee was equal to a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets that declined from 0.35% to 0.16% as the Fund’s net assets increased. The effective management fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.56% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive a portion of the management fee so that the net management fee will be 0.49% for the fiscal period ending June 30, 2012.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective July 1, 2011, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund’s average daily net assets that declines from 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund’s net assets increase. Prior to July 1, 2011, the administration fee was equal to the annual rate of 0.17% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by

the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 29, 2012 was 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective June 27, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $2,069.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

 

 

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Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund’s expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by Columbia. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund’s effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

 

       
Class A     0.20
Class R     0.20   
Class Y     0.00
Class Z     0.20   

 

* Rounds to less than 0.01%.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $300.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares of the Fund.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.95
Class I     0.63   
Class R     1.20   
Class Y     0.70   

Class Z

    0.70   
 

 

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Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund’s ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.95
Class I     0.57   
Class R     1.20   
Class Y     0.70   
Class Z     0.70   

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the Year Ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash

sales, deferred trustees expense, capital loss carryforwards, and recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) for certain derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund’s net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

 

Year ended   February 29, 2012   February 28, 2011
Ordinary income   $5,176,907   $6,398,442

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

       
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 714,707   
Unrealized appreciation     87,524,544   

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $227,121,073 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

 

       
Unrealized appreciation   $ 88,838,548   
Unrealized depreciation     (1,314,004
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation   $ 87,524,544   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 29, 2012, 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   Amount  
2017   $ 8,601,528   
2018     132,297,711   
 

 

 

 
Total   $ 140,899,239   

For the year ended February 29, 2012, $55,172,188 was utilized.

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed

 

 

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various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $216,344,045 and $358,707,510, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $26,747,345 were on loan, secured by U.S. government securities valued at $27,590,215 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to June 27, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through June 27, 2011, there were no credits.

 

 

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Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective June 27, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as “Dividends from affiliates” in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 89.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10 . Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on June 27, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period June 27, 2011 through December 12, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated

in a $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $3,240,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.47%.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs’ four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants’ favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to

 

 

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stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs’ opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by

the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds’ Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the “Fund”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust), at February 29, 2012, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 20, 2012

 

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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited) – Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

 

100.00% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 100.00%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.

 

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Fund Governance

 

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds’ operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds’ Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the “Transaction”). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds’ Board (“Nations Funds”), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds (“RiverSource Funds”) effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

 

Independent Board Members    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Kathleen Blatz 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None

Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.

225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110
Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None

 

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Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

William P. Carmichael 225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 68

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)

Patricia M. Flynn 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 61

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None

William A. Hawkins

225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

R. Glenn Hilliard 225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003–May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)

Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 73

  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

John F. Maher

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 68

  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None

John J. Nagorniak
225 Franklin Street
Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing–Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 59

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402 Age 70
  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)
Minor M. Shaw 225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110
Age 64
  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President–Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Alison Taunton-Rigby 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402
Age 67
  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)

 

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Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Anthony M. Santomero**

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 65

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

** Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

 

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*    

William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474

Age 51

  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None

 

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

 

     The SAI has additional information about the Fund’s Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611 or contacting your financial intermediary.

 

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Officers

 

Name, Year of birth and address    Principal occupation(s) during past five years
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

President (since 2009)

   Senior Vice President and General Manager–Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer
(since 2009)

   Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President, Secretary

and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)

   Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel–Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010; Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)

   Vice President–Asset Management Compliance Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)     

53600 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)     

10468 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

   Vice President–Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President–Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998–2010

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers (continued)

 

Name, Year of birth and address    Principal occupation(s) during past five years
Colin Moore (Born 1958)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.

Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President–Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President–Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)

   Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)     

100 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

(since 2010)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.

Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010

Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2006)

   President, Columbia Management Investment Services, Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

The fund 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment

Distributors, Inc.

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

 

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

©2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

C-1701 C (4/12)


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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

 

 

 

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

 

 

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Table of contents

 

Fund Profile     1   
Performance Information     2   
Understanding Your Expenses     3   
Portfolio Managers’ Report     4   
Portfolio of Investments     6   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     17   
Statement of Operations     19   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets     20   
Financial Highlights     22   
Notes to Financial Statements     27   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     37   
Federal Income Tax Information     38   
Fund Governance     39   
Important Information About This Report     45   

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington’s inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe’s piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory

for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

 

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timely economic analysis and market commentary

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quarterly fund commentaries

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Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

 

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J. Kevin Connaughton

President, Columbia Funds

 

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund’s independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.


Fund Profile – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 4.65% without sales charge.

 

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The fund’s benchmark, the S&P SmallCap 600® Index,1 returned 5.14%.

 

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The fund’s portfolio is constructed to closely approximate the benchmark.

Portfolio Management

Alfred F. Alley III has managed or co-managed the fund since February 2009. From 2005 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Alley was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Vadim Shteyn has co-managed the fund since August 2011. From August 2006 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Shteyn was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

 

 

 

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The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) SmallCap 600 Index tracks the performance of 600 domestic companies traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE Amex and NASDAQ. The S&P Small Cap 600 is heavily weighted with the stocks of companies with small market capitalizations.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

 

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+4.65%

Class A shares

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+5.14%

S&P SmallCap 600® Index

 

Morningstar Style Box

Equity Style

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The Morningstar Style Box is based on the fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Small Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment  03/01/02 – 02/29/12

 

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The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Small Cap Index 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.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/01/02 – 02/29/12 ($)  
Sales charge    without        with  

Class A

     20,867           n/a   

Class B*

     19,360           19,360   

Class I*

     20,880           n/a   

Class R4*

     20,864           n/a   

Class Z

     21,403           n/a   

 

Average annual total return as of 02/29/12 (%)  
Share class   A     B*     I*     R4*     Z  
Inception   10/15/96     03/07/11     11/16/11     03/07/11     10/15/96  
Sales charge   without     without     with     without     without     without  

1-year

    4.65        3.85        –1.07        4.72        4.64        4.92   

5-year

    3.08        2.30        2.01        3.09        3.07        3.33   

10-year

    7.63        6.83        6.83        7.64        7.63        7.91   

The “with sales charge” returns include 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. The “without sales charge” returns do not include the effect of sales charges. If they had, returns would be lower.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions. Class I, Class R4 and Class Z shares are sold at net asset value with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Class I, Class R4 and Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirements may vary. Please see the fund’s prospectuses for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class.

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

Class B and Class R4 shares were initially offered by the Fund on March 7, 2011.

Class I shares were initially offered by the Fund on November 16, 2011.

 

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The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since fund inception) include the returns of the fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

 

09/01/2011 – 02/29/2012

             
     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        1,141.20        1,022.63        2.40        2.26        0.45   

Class B

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,137.50        1,018.90        6.38        6.02        1.20   

Class I

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,120.30     1,024.02        0.51     0.86        0.17   

Class R4

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,141.50        1,022.63        2.40        2.26        0.45   

Class Z

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,143.10        1,023.87        1.07        1.01        0.20   

 

* For the period November 16, 2011 through February 29, 2012. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as “acquired funds”), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report – Columbia Small Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Net asset value per share  

as of 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     17.75   

Class B

     17.73   

Class I

     17.76   

Class R4

     17.80   

Class Z

     17.81   

 

Distribution declared per share  

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     1.04   

Class B

     0.93   

Class I

     0.63   

Class R4

     1.04   

Class Z

     1.07   

 

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 4.65% without sales charge. The S&P SmallCap 600 Index returned 5.14%. The fund seeks to allocate fund assets among common stocks in approximately the same weightings of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. As such, its return was in line with the return of the index, after fees and expenses, which the index does not incur.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe’s debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — remained within its historical range. Even manufacturing held its ground. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized, and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Defensive sectors drove returns

For the 12-month period, the health care, utilities and consumer staples sectors generated the highest returns. However, health care, consumer discretionary and financials were the top three contributors to returns, based on sector weights, in both the fund and the index. Pharmaceuticals, distributors, biotechnology, containers & packaging and Internet software & services were the leading industry gainers. The top three individual securities within the index and the fund were in the health care sector: Questcor Pharmaceuticals (0.5% of net assets), HealthSpring and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (positions eliminated).

Telecommunication services, energy and information technology were the weakest sector performers for the period. Automobiles, media, real estate management & development, capital markets and metals & mining logged the most disappointing results within industry groups. TriQuint Semicondutor, Veeco Instruments and ION Geophysical (0.2%, 0.2% and 0.2% of net assets, respectively) were the worst-performing individual securities in the index and the fund for the period.

There were 59 additions and deletions to the index during the 12-month period. Since the fund is mandated to track the underlying benchmark, all changes that were made to the index were also made to the fund.

The fund owned equity index futures contracts in the notional amount of its cash balances during the period. It does so in order to keep its investment exposure on par with the index, which is always fully invested.

 

 

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Portfolio Managers’ Report (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

Looking ahead

As the period ended, economic data suggested that economic growth will continue at a below-trend pace and that, at least in the near term, the U.S. economy has moved away from recessionary conditions. Recession odds have been reduced with the extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefit programs. However, this extension is temporary and only kicks the can down the road into 2013, when severe curtailments are set to bite. And while U.S. economic data is mildly encouraging, there is still a reasonable chance of a mild recession. Europe may already be in a recession, which is likely to worsen further into 2012 as austerity measures begin to bite deeper. The good news is that these measures will initially reduce deficits, but without economic growth it is hard to make significant and persistent progress in debt reduction. So while many of the issues that worried us in 2011 continue to worry us into 2012, we are, nonetheless, cautiously optimistic about the potential for financial returns in 2012.

 

 

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Stocks of small-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

 

Portfolio breakdown1  

(as of February 29, 2012)

  

Consumer Discretionary

     15.2

Consumer Staples

     4.1   

Energy

     4.6   

Financials

     19.3   

Health Care

     10.6   

Industrials

     15.5   

Information Technology

     19.2   

Materials

     5.2   

Telecommunication Services

     0.6   

Utilities

     4.1   

Other2

     1.6   

 

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Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.

 

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Includes investments in an affiliated money market fund.

 

Top ten holdings1  

(as of February 29, 2012)

  

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     0.6

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

     0.6   

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

     0.6   

ProAssurance Corp.

     0.5   

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     0.5   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

     0.5   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     0.5   

Centene Corp.

     0.5   

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     0.5   

Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A

     0.5   

 

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Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and an affiliated money market fund).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

 

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Portfolio of Investments – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks 98.8%

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 15.3%

  

Auto Components 0.3%

     

Drew Industries, Inc.(a)

     87,118         $2,387,033   

Spartan Motors, Inc.

     154,218         880,585   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.(b)

     89,405         2,031,282   

Superior Industries International, Inc.

     108,519         1,962,023   
     

 

 

 

Total

              7,260,923   

Automobiles 0.1%

     

Winnebago Industries, Inc.(a)(b)

     133,785         1,193,362   

Distributors 0.4%

     

Pool Corp.

     218,678         7,959,879   

VOXX International Corp.(a)

     85,848         1,097,996   
     

 

 

 

Total

              9,057,875   

Diversified Consumer Services 1.2%

     

American Public Education, Inc.(a)

     81,920         3,207,987   

Capella Education Co.(a)

     66,374         2,575,311   

Career Education Corp.(a)

     275,190         2,372,138   

Coinstar, Inc.(a)(b)

     141,305         8,228,190   

Corinthian Colleges, Inc.(a)

     389,610         1,749,349   

Hillenbrand, Inc.

     287,016         6,592,758   

Lincoln Educational Services Corp.

     103,905         879,036   

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.(a)

     98,658         1,281,567   
     

 

 

 

Total

              26,886,336   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.2%

     

Biglari Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     6,573         2,698,282   

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.(a)(b)

     110,699         5,496,205   

Boyd Gaming Corp.(a)(b)

     249,750         2,000,498   

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.(a)

     84,309         7,291,885   

CEC Entertainment, Inc.

     86,615         3,305,228   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

     105,390         5,867,061   

DineEquity, Inc.(a)(b)

     71,228         3,802,151   

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.(a)

     182,619         2,463,530   

Jack in the Box, Inc.(a)

     201,940         4,816,269   

Marcus Corp.

     91,313         1,100,322   

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.(a)

     123,790         3,086,085   

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.(a)

     52,615         551,405   

Multimedia Games Holdings Co., Inc.(a)

     123,192         1,260,254   

O’Charleys, Inc.(a)(b)

     85,767         849,951   

Papa John’s International, Inc.(a)

     85,051         3,160,495   

Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc.(a)

     59,366         3,822,577   

PF Chang’s China Bistro, Inc.

     97,410         3,732,751   

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)

     285,320         3,141,373   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.(a)

     51,170         1,760,760   

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.(a)

     287,209         2,234,486   

Ruth’s Hospitality Group, Inc.(a)

     161,879         1,008,506   

Shuffle Master, Inc.(a)

     246,281         3,595,703   

Sonic Corp.(a)

     284,703         2,351,647   

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

     272,765         4,563,359   
     

 

 

 

Total

              73,960,783   

Household Durables 1.2%

     

Blyth, Inc.

     23,852         1,521,758   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

     119,217         3,010,229   

Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)

     145,055         4,714,288   

iRobot Corp.(a)

     124,145         3,168,180   

La-Z-Boy, Inc.(a)

     238,114         3,402,649   

M/I Homes, Inc.(a)

     86,062         1,042,211   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (cont.)

  

Household Durables (cont.)

     

Meritage Homes Corp.(a)

     128,078         $3,315,939   

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)

     203,970         3,697,976   

Standard Pacific Corp.(a)

     463,990         2,032,276   

Universal Electronics, Inc.(a)

     67,787         1,325,914   
     

 

 

 

Total

              27,231,420   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.2%

     

Blue Nile, Inc.(a)(b)

     62,246         2,219,070   

Nutrisystem, Inc.(b)

     129,000         1,453,830   

PetMed Express, Inc.

     93,415         1,137,795   
     

 

 

 

Total

              4,810,695   

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.8%

     

Arctic Cat, Inc.(a)

     55,980         2,058,944   

Brunswick Corp.

     409,129         9,782,274   

Callaway Golf Co.(b)

     297,954         1,951,599   

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

     119,305         1,852,807   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

     87,447         3,653,536   
     

 

 

 

Total

              19,299,160   

Media 0.7%

     

Arbitron, Inc.

     125,137         4,184,581   

Digital Generation, Inc.(a)

     126,350         1,263,500   

EW Scripps Co., Class A(a)

     143,246         1,363,702   

Harte-Hanks, Inc.

     201,935         1,764,912   

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a)

     678,673         6,325,232   
     

 

 

 

Total

              14,901,927   

Multiline Retail 0.1%

     

Fred’s, Inc., Class A(b)

     176,988         2,451,284   

Tuesday Morning Corp.(a)

     195,044         669,001   
     

 

 

 

Total

              3,120,285   

Specialty Retail 4.9%

     

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

     99,613         775,985   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

     192,716         2,077,479   

Buckle, Inc. (The)(b)

     124,068         5,573,135   

Cabela’s, Inc.(a)(b)

     198,141         7,030,043   

Cato Corp. (The), Class A

     135,270         3,667,170   

Children’s Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)(a)

     114,214         5,796,361   

Christopher & Banks Corp.

     164,960         353,014   

Coldwater Creek, Inc.(a)

     407,665         383,205   

Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The)

     238,004         5,471,712   

Genesco, Inc.(a)

     111,038         7,566,129   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.(b)

     104,404         5,384,114   

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.

     87,715         964,865   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)

     121,498         5,947,327   

HOT Topic, Inc.

     194,030         1,730,748   

JOS A Bank Clothiers, Inc.(a)

     127,778         6,579,289   

Kirkland’s, Inc.(a)

     74,495         1,188,195   

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

     98,790         2,332,432   

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     127,464         2,790,187   

MarineMax, Inc.(a)

     106,878         863,574   

Men’s Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

     235,059         9,103,835   

Midas, Inc.(a)

     66,154         603,986   

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

     141,502         6,490,697   

OfficeMax, Inc.(a)

     395,481         2,214,694   

PEP Boys-Manny Moe & Jack (The)

     242,086         3,640,973   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

6

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (cont.)

  

Specialty Retail (cont.)

     

Rue21, Inc.(a)

     71,885         $1,917,892   

Select Comfort Corp.(a)

     257,975         7,633,480   

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

     159,701         2,735,678   

Stage Stores, Inc.

     139,696         2,088,455   

Stein Mart, Inc.(a)

     124,284         891,116   

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.(a)

     134,050         5,687,742   

Zale Corp.(a)

     119,626         383,999   

Zumiez, Inc.(a)

     100,075         3,144,357   
     

 

 

 

Total

              113,011,868   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.2%

     

CROCS, Inc.(a)

     414,508         8,145,082   

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.(a)

     338,185         6,141,440   

K-Swiss, Inc., Class A(a)

     125,861         419,117   

Liz Claiborne, Inc.(a)(b)

     434,398         4,248,412   

Maidenform Brands, Inc.(a)

     107,911         2,266,131   

Movado Group, Inc.

     80,019         1,712,407   

Oxford Industries, Inc.(b)

     63,594         3,205,138   

Perry Ellis International, Inc.(a)

     55,699         970,833   

Quiksilver, Inc.(a)

     561,523         2,627,928   

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)

     169,535         2,164,962   

Steven Madden Ltd.(a)

     175,182         7,564,359   

True Religion Apparel, Inc.(a)

     117,358         3,094,730   

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     221,773         8,458,422   
     

 

 

 

Total

              51,018,961   

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

              351,753,595   

CONSUMER STAPLES 4.1%

     

Beverages 0.2%

     

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(a)

     38,619         3,650,268   

Food & Staples Retailing 1.1%

     

Andersons, Inc. (The)

     84,973         3,661,487   

Casey’s General Stores, Inc.

     174,737         8,951,776   

Nash Finch Co.

     55,734         1,494,229   

Spartan Stores, Inc.

     104,998         1,873,164   

United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)

     223,877         10,190,881   
     

 

 

 

Total

              26,171,537   

Food Products 2.2%

     

B&G Foods, Inc.

     219,050         5,099,484   

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

     65,761         2,531,799   

Calavo Growers, Inc.(b)

     57,643         1,585,183   

Darling International, Inc.(a)

     537,558         8,595,552   

Diamond Foods, Inc.(b)

     101,303         2,423,168   

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a)

     202,354         8,264,137   

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

     66,228         3,322,659   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

     86,462         4,253,930   

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A(a)

     42,065         1,077,705   

Snyders-Lance, Inc.

     214,794         4,822,125   

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a)

     164,908         9,498,701   
     

 

 

 

Total

              51,474,443   

Household Products 0.2%

     

Central Garden and Pet Co., Class A(a)

     196,113         1,876,801   

WD-40 Co.

     73,288         3,157,247   
     

 

 

 

Total

              5,034,048   

Personal Products 0.3%

     

Inter Parfums, Inc.

     74,305         1,253,526   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

CONSUMER STAPLES (cont.)

     

Personal Products (cont.)

     

Medifast, Inc.(a)(b)

     63,140         $1,024,762   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.(a)

     231,590         3,821,235   
     

 

 

 

Total

              6,099,523   

Tobacco 0.1%

     

Alliance One International, Inc.(a)

     401,209         1,480,461   

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

              93,910,280   

ENERGY 4.6%

  

Energy Equipment & Services 2.6%

     

Basic Energy Services, Inc.(a)

     134,677         2,674,685   

Bristow Group, Inc.(b)

     166,062         7,839,787   

Exterran Holdings, Inc.(a)

     286,390         4,124,016   

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

     65,900         1,931,529   

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(a)(b)

     155,811         6,349,298   

ION Geophysical Corp.(a)

     584,448         4,184,648   

Lufkin Industries, Inc.

     139,929         11,143,946   

Matrix Service Co.(a)

     118,825         1,573,243   

OYO Geospace Corp.(a)

     29,130         3,205,756   

Pioneer Drilling Co.(a)

     283,033         2,819,009   

SEACOR Holdings, Inc.(a)

     99,726         9,860,907   

Tetra Technologies, Inc.(a)

     354,833         3,225,432   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     58,932,256   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.0%

     

Approach Resources, Inc.(a)

     122,140         4,221,158   

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.(a)

     279,800         4,958,056   

Comstock Resources, Inc.(a)

     218,800         3,507,364   

Contango Oil & Gas Co.(a)

     58,545         3,722,291   

Georesources, Inc.(a)

     91,640         2,936,146   

Gulfport Energy Corp.(a)

     204,615         6,879,156   

Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc.(b)

     120,320         1,064,832   

Penn Virginia Corp.

     209,914         1,026,480   

Petroleum Development Corp.(a)

     108,423         3,528,084   

Petroquest Energy, Inc.(a)(b)

     262,235         1,599,634   

Stone Energy Corp.(a)

     224,933         7,186,609   

Swift Energy Co.(a)

     195,085         5,858,403   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     46,488,213   

TOTAL ENERGY

  

     105,420,469   

FINANCIALS 19.4%

     

Capital Markets 1.2%

     

Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Class A

     92,445         1,133,376   

Financial Engines, Inc.(a)

     179,690         4,141,854   

Investment Technology Group, Inc.(a)

     183,696         2,112,504   

Piper Jaffray Companies(a)

     71,433         1,755,823   

Prospect Capital Corp.(b)

     557,795         6,029,764   

Stifel Financial Corp.(a)

     246,669         9,257,488   

SWS Group, Inc.

     134,785         753,448   

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.(a)

     28,350         2,254,959   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     27,439,216   

Commercial Banks 5.6%

     

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.(b)

     130,626         3,833,873   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.(a)

     358,095         3,670,474   

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

     358,248         3,414,104   

City Holding Co.(b)

     68,000         2,330,360   

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

     181,386         3,836,314   

Community Bank System, Inc.(b)

     177,700         4,854,764   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

7

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

FINANCIALS (cont.)

     

Commercial Banks (cont.)

     

First BanCorp(a)(b)

     94,244         $364,724   

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

     481,762         2,885,754   

First Financial Bancorp

     267,566         4,380,055   

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.(b)

     144,456         4,949,045   

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

     342,064         3,954,260   

FNB Corp.

     639,685         7,541,886   

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.(b)

     330,243         4,557,353   

Hanmi Financial Corp.(a)

     144,617         1,253,829   

Home Bancshares, Inc.

     102,555         2,584,386   

Independent Bank Corp.(b)

     98,665         2,712,301   

National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

     564,414         4,938,623   

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

     152,024         3,315,644   

Old National Bancorp

     435,117         5,256,213   

PacWest Bancorp

     154,000         3,352,580   

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.(a)(b)

     157,569         2,609,343   

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

     273,667         3,968,172   

S&T Bancorp, Inc.(b)

     129,059         2,737,341   

Simmons First National Corp., Class A(b)

     79,302         2,084,850   

Sterling Bancorp(b)

     142,036         1,264,120   

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

     856,784         7,942,388   

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a)

     172,030         5,830,097   

Tompkins Financial Corp.

     37,811         1,554,032   

UMB Financial Corp.

     148,401         6,180,902   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

     526,001         6,480,332   

United Bankshares, Inc.(b)

     207,515         6,076,039   

United Community Banks, Inc.(a)

     87,201         782,193   

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.(a)

     275,006         1,193,526   

Wintrust Financial Corp.

     165,021         5,562,858   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     128,252,735   

Consumer Finance 1.0%

     

Cash America International, Inc.

     134,459         6,236,209   

Ezcorp, Inc., Class A(a)

     201,208         6,338,052   

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.(a)

     138,135         5,837,585   

World Acceptance Corp.(a)

     66,933         4,251,584   
     

 

 

 

Total

              22,663,430   

Diversified Financial Services 0.1%

     

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

     177,855         2,820,780   

Insurance 2.8%

     

AMERISAFE, Inc.(a)

     82,945         1,871,239   

Delphi Financial Group, Inc., Class A

     250,753         11,173,554   

eHealth, Inc.(a)

     92,065         1,383,737   

Employers Holdings, Inc.

     160,171         2,769,357   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

     183,345         3,177,369   

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

     54,352         2,980,120   

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

     234,415         2,231,631   

National Financial Partners Corp.(a)(b)

     189,976         2,899,034   

Navigators Group, Inc. (The)(a)

     50,538         2,375,791   

Presidential Life Corp.

     97,798         1,058,174   

ProAssurance Corp.

     140,252         12,308,515   

RLI Corp.(b)

     76,462         5,356,928   

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

     69,728         2,975,991   

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

     248,970         4,277,305   

Stewart Information Services Corp.(b)

     88,636         1,164,677   

Tower Group, Inc.

     183,110         4,220,685   

United Fire Group, Inc.

     94,879         1,906,119   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     64,130,226   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

FINANCIALS (cont.)

     

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 7.7%

     

Acadia Realty Trust

     195,566         $4,144,044   

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

     706,413         13,012,127   

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

     256,114         1,219,103   

Colonial Properties Trust

     401,277         8,234,204   

Cousins Properties, Inc.

     472,740         3,493,549   

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

     769,195         7,661,182   

EastGroup Properties, Inc.(b)

     123,261         5,939,948   

Entertainment Properties Trust

     214,581         9,763,435   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

     433,382         11,428,283   

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

     331,349         3,416,208   

Getty Realty Corp.(b)

     124,205         2,111,485   

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

     357,466         7,388,822   

Inland Real Estate Corp.

     355,365         3,081,015   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

     306,387         13,432,006   

Kite Realty Group Trust

     289,963         1,423,718   

LaSalle Hotel Properties

     384,762         10,265,450   

Lexington Realty Trust(b)

     616,547         5,333,132   

LTC Properties, Inc.

     139,309         4,299,076   

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

     602,256         5,853,928   

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

     173,686         10,832,796   

Parkway Properties, Inc.

     101,018         1,009,170   

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

     255,656         3,430,904   

Post Properties, Inc.

     238,217         10,402,936   

PS Business Parks, Inc.

     85,293         5,323,989   

Saul Centers, Inc.

     54,020         2,045,197   

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

     127,899         6,076,482   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers

     398,097         11,656,280   

Universal Health Realty Income Trust

     58,160         2,197,866   

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A

     105,993         2,015,987   
     

 

 

 

Total

              176,492,322   

Real Estate Management & Development 0.1%

     

Forestar Group, Inc.(a)

     162,262         2,545,891   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.9%

     

Bank Mutual Corp.

     212,297         834,327   

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

     321,962         2,955,611   

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

     128,652         1,790,836   

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

     447,735         5,650,416   

Oritani Financial Corp.

     210,370         2,741,121   

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

     247,115         3,395,360   

TrustCo Bank Corp.

     428,525         2,296,894   

ViewPoint Financial Group

     155,700         2,333,943   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     21,998,508   

TOTAL FINANCIALS

  

     446,343,108   

HEALTH CARE 10.6%

  

  

Biotechnology 0.8%

  

  

Arqule, Inc.(a)

     246,912         1,753,075   

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     282,736         12,118,065   

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.(a)

     113,916         1,739,497   

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     202,350         2,966,451   

Savient Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)(b)

     322,364         647,952   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     19,225,040   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.2%

     

Abaxis, Inc.(a)

     99,555         2,644,181   

Align Technology, Inc.(a)

     313,817         8,036,853   

Analogic Corp.

     56,157         3,198,141   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

8

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

HEALTH CARE (cont.)

  

  

Health Care Equipment & Supplies (cont.)

     

Cantel Medical Corp.

     90,344         $1,824,045   

CONMED Corp.(a)

     128,190         3,825,190   

CryoLife, Inc.(a)

     129,206         704,173   

Cyberonics, Inc.(a)

     114,148         4,249,730   

Greatbatch, Inc.(a)

     107,580         2,662,605   

Haemonetics Corp.(a)

     114,713         7,689,212   

ICU Medical, Inc.(a)(b)

     55,887         2,564,096   

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)

     91,156         2,880,530   

Invacare Corp.

     146,274         2,414,984   

Kensey Nash Corp.

     35,747         807,167   

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.(b)

     189,347         3,412,033   

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

     192,518         2,410,325   

Natus Medical, Inc.(a)

     134,994         1,413,387   

Neogen Corp.(a)

     107,340         3,724,698   

NuVasive, Inc.(a)

     194,015         3,044,095   

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.(a)

     89,607         989,261   

SurModics, Inc.(a)

     66,781         948,290   

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

     166,763         1,207,364   

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

     154,841         6,441,386   

Zoll Medical Corp.(a)

     101,711         7,440,160   
     

 

 

 

Total

              74,531,906   

Health Care Providers & Services 3.2%

     

Air Methods Corp.(a)

     51,945         4,686,997   

Almost Family, Inc.(a)

     37,869         866,443   

Amedisys, Inc.(a)

     135,152         1,736,703   

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)(b)

     185,744         991,873   

Amsurg Corp.(a)

     143,936         3,761,048   

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.(a)

     114,225         2,300,491   

Centene Corp.(a)

     231,338         11,289,294   

Chemed Corp.

     91,312         5,644,908   

Corvel Corp.(a)

     29,424         1,334,084   

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)

     143,474         812,063   

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

     75,510         2,069,729   

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.(a)

     141,433         1,110,249   

Hanger Orthopedic Group, Inc.(a)

     152,783         3,161,080   

Healthways, Inc.(a)

     152,870         1,215,316   

IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc.(a)

     75,496         2,745,790   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.(a)

     239,340         2,462,809   

Landauer, Inc.

     43,281         2,321,593   

LHC Group, Inc.(a)

     72,539         1,234,614   

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)(b)

     128,339         6,065,301   

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a)

     130,082         4,417,585   

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.(a)

     58,400         5,055,688   

PharMerica Corp.(a)

     134,927         1,654,205   

PSS World Medical, Inc.(a)

     242,064         5,865,211   
     

 

 

 

Total

              72,803,074   

Health Care Technology 0.6%

     

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.

     50,802         3,090,794   

Medidata Solutions, Inc.(a)

     101,300         2,019,922   

Omnicell, Inc.(a)

     152,551         2,276,061   

Quality Systems, Inc.

     181,050         7,761,613   
     

 

 

 

Total

              15,148,390   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%

     

Affymetrix, Inc.(a)

     323,625         1,349,516   

Cambrex Corp.(a)

     135,391         901,704   

Enzo Biochem, Inc.(a)

     154,838         399,482   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

HEALTH CARE (cont.)

  

  

Life Sciences Tools & Services (cont.)

     

eResearchTechnology, Inc.(a)

     201,264         $1,284,064   

Parexel International Corp.(a)

     271,701         6,651,241   
     

 

 

 

Total

              10,586,007   

Pharmaceuticals 2.3%

     

Akorn, Inc.(a)

     308,730         3,868,387   

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.(a)(b)

     46,900         1,872,248   

Medicines Co. (The)(a)

     243,760         5,223,777   

Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc.(a)

     164,948         6,121,220   

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     288,035         11,204,562   

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

     271,557         13,393,191   

Viropharma, Inc.(a)

     323,950         10,385,837   
     

 

 

 

Total

              52,069,222   

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

              244,363,639   

INDUSTRIALS 15.5%

     

Aerospace & Defense 2.2%

     

AAR Corp.

     178,450         3,934,823   

Aerovironment, Inc.(a)

     81,393         2,318,073   

American Science & Engineering, Inc.

     41,022         2,982,299   

Ceradyne, Inc.

     111,121         3,434,750   

Cubic Corp.

     72,423         3,461,819   

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

     214,385         7,964,403   

GenCorp, Inc.(a)

     274,058         1,644,348   

Moog, Inc., Class A(a)

     207,725         9,121,205   

National Presto Industries, Inc.(b)

     22,073         1,911,301   

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

     269,789         3,790,535   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a)

     169,742         10,116,623   
     

 

 

 

Total

              50,680,179   

Air Freight & Logistics 0.4%

     

Forward Air Corp.

     131,076         4,413,329   

HUB Group, Inc., Class A(a)

     172,299         6,139,013   
     

 

 

 

Total

              10,552,342   

Airlines 0.3%

     

Allegiant Travel Co.(a)

     69,165         3,456,867   

Skywest, Inc.

     232,914         2,659,878   
     

 

 

 

Total

              6,116,745   

Building Products 1.2%

     

AAON, Inc.(b)

     86,021         1,595,690   

AO Smith Corp.

     178,514         8,061,692   

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

     130,046         1,725,710   

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a)(b)

     139,714         1,930,848   

Griffon Corp.

     211,807         2,264,217   

NCI Building Systems, Inc.(a)

     91,398         1,105,916   

Quanex Building Products Corp.

     170,023         2,892,091   

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

     185,759         5,539,333   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

     89,819         2,886,783   
     

 

 

 

Total

              28,002,280   

Commercial Services & Supplies 2.5%

     

ABM Industries, Inc.

     220,071         4,995,612   

Consolidated Graphics, Inc.(a)

     41,005         1,914,523   

Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)

     100,145         2,231,231   

G&K Services, Inc., Class A

     86,429         2,880,679   

Geo Group, Inc. (The)(a)

     287,522         5,063,262   

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

     306,583         5,972,237   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INDUSTRIALS (cont.)

     

Commercial Services & Supplies (cont.)

     

Interface, Inc., Class A

     264,617         $3,241,558   

Mobile Mini, Inc.(a)

     161,115         3,480,084   

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.(a)

     78,589         5,480,011   

Standard Register Co. (The)(b)

     56,108         88,090   

SYKES Enterprises, Inc.(a)

     182,172         2,510,330   

Tetra Tech, Inc.(a)

     287,174         7,052,993   

Unifirst Corp.

     70,260         4,221,221   

United Stationers, Inc.

     195,964         5,690,794   

Viad Corp.

     92,430         1,798,688   
     

 

 

 

Total

              56,621,313   

Construction & Engineering 0.8%

     

Aegion Corp.(a)

     179,069         3,153,405   

Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc.(b)

     171,995         1,967,623   

Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)

     154,531         3,288,420   

EMCOR Group, Inc.

     306,367         8,517,003   

Orion Marine Group, Inc.(a)

     124,525         909,032   
     

 

 

 

Total

              17,835,483   

Electrical Equipment 1.8%

     

AZZ, Inc.

     57,715         2,897,293   

Belden, Inc.

     213,946         8,444,449   

Brady Corp., Class A

     240,661         7,689,119   

Encore Wire Corp.

     88,210         2,569,557   

EnerSys(a)

     219,050         7,355,699   

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

     86,350         4,318,363   

II-VI, Inc.(a)

     250,580         5,861,066   

Powell Industries, Inc.(a)

     41,006         1,344,587   

Vicor Corp.

     90,260         732,911   
     

 

 

 

Total

              41,213,044   

Industrial Conglomerates 0.1%

     

Standex International Corp.

     58,074         2,219,008   

Machinery 3.8%

     

Actuant Corp., Class A

     316,512         8,916,143   

Albany International Corp., Class A(b)

     129,237         3,091,349   

Astec Industries, Inc.(a)

     91,706         3,480,243   

Barnes Group, Inc.

     216,176         5,988,075   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.(b)

     229,890         3,894,336   

Cascade Corp.

     39,695         2,113,362   

CIRCOR International, Inc.

     79,260         2,624,299   

EnPro Industries, Inc.(a)(b)

     95,435         3,608,397   

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

     122,491         4,383,953   

Federal Signal Corp.(a)

     285,605         1,342,343   

John Bean Technologies Corp.

     131,597         2,272,680   

Kaydon Corp.

     147,521         5,549,740   

Lindsay Corp.

     58,199         3,817,272   

Lydall, Inc.(a)

     78,752         717,431   

Mueller Industries, Inc.

     175,526         8,074,196   

Robbins & Myers, Inc.

     210,790         10,288,660   

Tennant Co.

     86,395         3,545,651   

Toro Co. (The)

     140,827         9,539,621   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

     133,418         5,275,348   
     

 

 

 

Total

              88,523,099   

Professional Services 1.0%

     

CDI Corp.

     58,999         885,575   

Dolan Co. (The)(a)

     138,566         1,244,323   

Exponent, Inc.(a)

     60,806         2,932,066   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INDUSTRIALS (cont.)

     

Professional Services (cont.)

     

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.(b)

     81,935         $1,664,919   

Insperity, Inc.

     103,125         3,107,156   

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

     130,185         1,952,775   

Navigant Consulting, Inc.(a)

     240,075         3,243,413   

On Assignment, Inc.(a)

     169,292         2,349,773   

Resources Connection, Inc.

     202,790         2,650,465   

TrueBlue, Inc.(a)

     184,098         3,048,663   
     

 

 

 

Total

              23,079,128   

Road & Rail 0.9%

     

Arkansas Best Corp.

     116,740         2,077,972   

Heartland Express, Inc.

     264,469         3,826,866   

Knight Transportation, Inc.

     269,700         4,619,961   

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(a)

     216,313         9,411,779   
     

 

 

 

Total

              19,936,578   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.5%

  

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

     192,793         7,744,495   

Kaman Corp.

     120,343         4,150,630   

Lawson Products, Inc.

     17,294         282,065   
     

 

 

 

Total

              12,177,190   

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

              356,956,389   

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 19.3%

  

  

Communications Equipment 1.5%

     

Arris Group, Inc.(a)

     541,368         6,166,181   

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

     46,666         815,722   

Black Box Corp.

     81,214         2,186,281   

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

     93,500         3,017,245   

Digi International, Inc.(a)

     117,744         1,323,443   

Harmonic, Inc.(a)

     532,785         3,138,104   

Netgear, Inc.(a)

     172,481         6,480,111   

Oplink Communications, Inc.(a)

     87,940         1,443,095   

PC-Tel, Inc.

     83,715         615,305   

Symmetricom, Inc.(a)

     195,390         1,146,939   

Viasat, Inc.(a)

     193,958         8,947,283   
     

 

 

 

Total

              35,279,709   

Computers & Peripherals 0.7%

     

Avid Technology, Inc.(a)

     134,759         1,435,183   

Intermec, Inc.(a)

     235,339         1,760,336   

Intevac, Inc.(a)

     105,991         837,329   

Novatel Wireless, Inc.(a)

     147,237         505,023   

Stratasys, Inc.(a)

     97,366         3,586,963   

Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)

     126,390         2,090,491   

Synaptics, Inc.(a)

     147,870         5,434,222   
     

 

 

 

Total

              15,649,547   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 4.5%

  

  

Agilysys, Inc.(a)

     69,616         560,409   

Anixter International, Inc.(a)

     127,109         8,839,160   

Badger Meter, Inc.(b)

     69,411         2,232,952   

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(a)

     265,271         4,355,750   

Brightpoint, Inc.(a)

     313,191         2,756,081   

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.(a)

     184,402         2,046,862   

Cognex Corp.

     193,238         8,239,668   

CTS Corp.

     157,624         1,568,359   

Daktronics, Inc.

     169,134         1,522,206   

DTS, Inc.(a)

     76,681         2,153,202   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

10

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)

     

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components (cont.)

  

  

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

     111,136         $1,538,122   

FARO Technologies, Inc.(a)

     76,330         4,233,262   

FEI Co.(a)

     172,526         7,680,857   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)

     201,504         4,211,434   

Littelfuse, Inc.

     98,995         5,239,805   

Measurement Specialties, Inc.(a)

     68,980         2,243,230   

Mercury Computer Systems, Inc.(a)

     140,548         2,019,675   

Methode Electronics, Inc.(b)

     170,006         1,555,555   

MTS Systems Corp.

     72,023         3,537,049   

Newport Corp.(a)

     172,611         2,886,056   

OSI Systems, Inc.(a)

     90,235         5,323,865   

Park Electrochemical Corp.

     95,316         2,716,506   

Plexus Corp.(a)

     158,984         5,516,745   

Pulse Electronics Corp.

     189,535         583,768   

Radisys Corp.(a)

     104,445         782,293   

Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.(a)

     130,870         3,070,210   

Rogers Corp.(a)

     74,335         2,757,085   

Scansource, Inc.(a)

     124,843         4,619,191   

SYNNEX Corp.(a)

     118,088         4,868,768   

TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)

     235,294         2,755,293   
     

 

 

 

Total

              102,413,418   

Internet Software & Services 1.7%

     

comScore, Inc.(a)

     151,694         3,335,751   

DealerTrack Holdings, Inc.(a)

     190,536         5,306,428   

Digital River, Inc.(a)

     171,450         3,026,093   

InfoSpace, Inc.(a)

     181,053         2,102,025   

j2 Global, Inc.(b)

     217,850         6,441,824   

Liquidity Services, Inc.(a)

     106,630         4,611,747   

LivePerson, Inc.(a)

     217,675         3,282,539   

LogMeIn, Inc.(a)

     97,140         3,580,580   

Perficient, Inc.(a)

     140,557         1,697,929   

Stamps.com, Inc.(a)

     57,890         1,496,457   

United Online, Inc.

     409,452         2,071,827   

XO Group, Inc.(a)

     131,560         1,189,302   
     

 

 

 

Total

              38,142,502   

IT Services 2.1%

     

CACI International, Inc., Class A(a)

     121,334         7,175,693   

Cardtronics, Inc.(a)

     201,420         5,355,758   

Ciber, Inc.(a)

     331,880         1,453,634   

CSG Systems International, Inc.(a)

     155,662         2,492,149   

Forrester Research, Inc.(a)

     67,661         2,180,714   

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

     181,210         5,131,867   

Higher One Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     142,700         2,097,690   

iGate Corp.(a)

     137,800         2,401,854   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

     154,241         6,433,392   

NCI, Inc., Class A(a)

     36,197         260,618   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(a)

     116,072         1,772,420   

Virtusa Corp.(a)

     86,190         1,347,150   

Wright Express Corp.(a)

     177,540         10,986,175   
     

 

 

 

Total

              49,089,114   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.9%

     

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(a)

     203,775         2,445,300   

ATMI, Inc.(a)

     145,503         3,205,431   

Brooks Automation, Inc.

     297,021         3,549,401   

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.

     103,633         5,207,558   

Ceva, Inc.(a)

     108,055         2,663,556   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (cont.)

  

  

Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a)

     293,560         $6,922,145   

Cohu, Inc.

     110,947         1,244,825   

Cymer, Inc.(a)

     140,401         6,455,638   

Diodes, Inc.(a)

     169,678         4,214,802   

DSP Group, Inc.(a)

     105,734         675,640   

Entropic Communications, Inc.(a)(b)

     398,560         2,457,122   

Exar Corp.(a)

     205,798         1,440,586   

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.(a)

     549,930         4,707,401   

Hittite Microwave Corp.(a)

     128,079         7,323,557   

Kopin Corp.(a)

     311,578         1,121,681   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)

     333,844         3,759,083   

Micrel, Inc.

     228,679         2,440,005   

Microsemi Corp.(a)

     395,872         8,281,642   

MKS Instruments, Inc.

     240,808         7,212,200   

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.(a)

     136,185         2,531,679   

Nanometrics, Inc.(a)

     78,360         1,375,218   

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.(a)

     111,668         858,727   

Power Integrations, Inc.

     128,800         4,804,240   

Rubicon Technology, Inc.(a)(b)

     79,805         715,851   

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(a)

     146,328         1,444,257   

Sigma Designs, Inc.(a)

     147,619         848,809   

Standard Microsystems Corp.(a)

     104,747         2,680,476   

STR Holdings, Inc.(a)(b)

     190,665         1,353,721   

Supertex, Inc.(a)

     55,359         1,021,927   

Tessera Technologies, Inc.(a)

     236,627         3,975,334   

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.(a)

     763,347         4,915,955   

Ultratech, Inc.(a)

     118,043         3,211,950   

Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a)(b)

     177,788         4,807,388   

Volterra Semiconductor Corp.(a)

     112,890         3,469,110   
     

 

 

 

Total

              113,342,215   

Software 3.9%

     

Blackbaud, Inc.

     198,958         6,277,125   

Bottomline Technologies, Inc.(a)

     165,425         4,648,443   

CommVault Systems, Inc.(a)

     199,874         10,307,502   

Ebix, Inc.(b)

     143,523         3,344,086   

EPIQ Systems, Inc.

     145,978         1,677,287   

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.(a)

     65,687         1,839,236   

JDA Software Group, Inc.(a)

     195,426         4,897,376   

Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a)

     95,028         4,405,498   

MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a)

     37,083         5,028,084   

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.(a)

     165,420         2,320,843   

Netscout Systems, Inc.(a)

     158,232         3,359,265   

Opnet Technologies, Inc.

     68,210         1,947,396   

Progress Software Corp.(a)

     293,996         6,817,767   

Sourcefire, Inc.(a)

     131,800         5,933,636   

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(a)

     122,635         4,103,367   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)(b)

     397,950         6,148,327   

Taleo Corp., Class A(a)

     190,538         8,730,451   

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)

     111,886         4,225,934   

Websense, Inc.(a)

     178,260         3,210,463   
     

 

 

 

Total

              89,222,086   

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

              443,138,591   

MATERIALS 5.3%

     

Chemicals 2.3%

     

A. Schulman, Inc.

     134,944         3,486,953   

American Vanguard Corp.

     106,779         1,763,989   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

MATERIALS (cont.)

     

Chemicals (cont.)

     

Balchem Corp.

     133,065         $3,626,021   

Calgon Carbon Corp.(a)

     260,270         3,932,680   

H.B. Fuller Co.

     224,816         6,773,706   

Hawkins, Inc.

     41,015         1,589,331   

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

     94,625         3,560,739   

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.(a)

     147,385         4,095,829   

LSB Industries, Inc.(a)

     84,935         3,416,086   

OM Group, Inc.(a)

     148,447         4,079,324   

PolyOne Corp.

     416,834         5,598,081   

Quaker Chemical Corp.

     59,120         2,436,335   

Stepan Co.

     38,061         3,327,673   

Tredegar Corp.

     107,339         2,494,558   

Zep, Inc.

     100,953         1,531,457   
     

 

 

 

Total

              51,712,762   

Construction Materials 0.5%

     

Eagle Materials, Inc.

     206,200         6,470,556   

Headwaters, Inc.(a)

     279,850         850,744   

Texas Industries, Inc.(b)

     128,058         4,332,202   
     

 

 

 

Total

              11,653,502   

Containers & Packaging 0.1%

     

Myers Industries, Inc.

     153,251         2,041,303   

Metals & Mining 1.3%

     

AK Steel Holding Corp.(b)

     506,390         4,010,609   

AM Castle & Co.(a)

     76,173         872,181   

AMCOL International Corp.

     114,889         3,369,694   

Century Aluminum Co.(a)

     251,015         2,462,457   

Haynes International, Inc.

     55,465         3,510,380   

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

     72,640         3,511,417   

Materion Corp.(a)

     93,265         2,737,328   

Olympic Steel, Inc.

     42,073         986,191   

RTI International Metals, Inc.(a)

     138,615         3,124,382   

Suncoke Energy, Inc.(a)

     321,460         4,606,522   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     29,191,161   

Paper & Forest Products 1.1%

     

Buckeye Technologies, Inc.

     180,663         6,171,448   

Clearwater Paper Corp.(a)

     104,461         3,584,057   

Deltic Timber Corp.

     49,711         3,241,654   

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.(a)

     178,990         3,597,699   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

     69,012         1,924,745   

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

     74,231         5,199,882   

Wausau Paper Corp.

     225,812         2,109,084   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     25,828,569   

TOTAL MATERIALS

  

     120,427,297   

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.6%

  

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.5%

  

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

     42,460         1,627,067   

Cbeyond, Inc.(a)

     139,420         1,070,746   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(a)

     899,070         3,371,512   

General Communication, Inc., Class A(a)

     160,127         1,695,745   

Lumos Networks Corp.

     67,840         868,352   

Neutral Tandem, Inc.(a)

     144,418         1,611,705   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     10,245,127   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES (cont.)

  

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

     

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

     68,690         $1,597,043   

U.S.A. Mobility, Inc.

     101,528         1,392,964   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     2,990,007   

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

  

     13,235,134   

UTILITIES 4.1%

  

Electric Utilities 1.3%

  

Allete, Inc.

     148,765         6,185,649   

Central Vermont Public Service Corp.

     61,669         2,173,216   

El Paso Electric Co.

     184,821         6,049,191   

UIL Holdings Corp.

     231,634         8,165,098   

Unisource Energy Corp.

     169,556         6,237,965   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     28,811,119   

Gas Utilities 2.0%

     

Laclede Group, Inc. (The)

     102,953         4,230,339   

New Jersey Resources Corp.

     190,356         8,887,722   

Northwest Natural Gas Co.(b)

     122,613         5,611,997   

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

     331,421         10,738,040   

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

     138,435         7,198,620   

Southwest Gas Corp.(b)

     210,844         8,992,497   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     45,659,215   

Multi-Utilities 0.7%

     

Avista Corp.

     267,347         6,603,471   

CH Energy Group, Inc.

     68,361         4,557,628   

NorthWestern Corp.

     166,530         5,783,587   
     

 

 

 

Total

  

     16,944,686   

Water Utilities 0.1%

     

American States Water Co.

     86,055         3,171,987   

TOTAL UTILITIES

  

     94,587,007   

Total Common Stocks

  

  

(Cost: $1,805,350,603)

  

     $2,270,135,509   

Rights —%

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY —%

  

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components —%

  

Gerber Scientific, Inc.(a)(c)(d)(e)

     112,391         $—   

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

  

       

Total Rights

  

  

(Cost: $—)

  

     $—   

Money Market Funds 1.6%

  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(f)(g)

     37,258,392         $37,258,392   

Total Money Market Funds

  

  

(Cost: $37,258,392)

  

     $37,258,392   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

12

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Effective
Yield
    Par/
Principal/
Shares
     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 3.1%

   

Asset-Backed Commercial Paper 0.1%

  

Rhein-Main Securitisation Ltd.

  

03/21/12

     0.700     $1,998,950         $1,998,950   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      1,998,950   

Certificates of Deposit 0.2%

  

Australia and New Zealand Bank Group, Ltd.

  

03/09/12

     0.500     2,000,000         2,000,000   

Standard Chartered Bank PLC

  

03/05/12

     0.630     1,000,000         1,000,000   

04/03/12

     0.570     2,000,000         2,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      5,000,000   

Commercial Paper 0.3%

  

Caisse d’Amortissement de la Dette Sociale

  

05/02/12

     0.671     1,996,613         1,996,613   

Foreningsparbanken (Swedbank)

  

03/21/12

     0.425     2,998,087         2,998,087   

State Development Bank of NorthRhine-Westphalia

  

03/13/12

     0.240     1,999,613         1,999,613   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      6,994,313   

Other Short-Term Obligations 0.1%

  

Natixis Financial Products LLC

  

03/01/12

     0.470     3,000,000         3,000,000   
Issuer    Effective
Yield
    Par/
Principal/
Shares
     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan (continued)

   

Repurchase Agreements 2.4%

  

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12, repurchase price $5,000,018(h)

   

     0.130     $5,000,000         $5,000,000   
     0.130     5,000,000         5,000,000   

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $19,069,088(h)

   

     0.160     19,069,004         19,069,004   

Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $15,000,092(h)

   

     0.220     15,000,000         15,000,000   

Natixis Financial Products, Inc. dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,031(h)

   

     0.220     5,000,000         5,000,000   

Pershing LLC dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $5,000,040(h)

   

     0.290     5,000,000         5,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      54,069,004   

Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

  

(Cost: $71,062,267)

  

     $71,062,267   

Total Investments

  

(Cost: $1,913,671,262)

  

     $2,378,456,168   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

  

     (80,174,125

Net Assets

  

     $2,298,282,043   
 

Investment in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 29, 2012

At February 29, 2012, $6,160,000 was held in a margin deposit account as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

 

Contract Description      Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
       Notional
Market Value
       Expiration
Date
       Unrealized
Appreciation
       Unrealized
Depreciation
 

Russell 2000 Mini Index

       347           $28,034,130           March 2012           $2,298,727           $—   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

 

(a) Non-income producing.

 

(b) At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

 

(c) Negligible market value.

 

(d) Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 29, 2012 was $0. Information concerning such security holdings at February 29, 2012 was as follows:

 

Security Description    Acquisition
Dates
     Cost  

Gerber Scientific, Inc.

     08/22/11         $—   

 

(e) Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 29, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $0, which represents 0.00% of the net assets.

 

(f) The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

 

(g) Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

 

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
    Purchase
Cost
    Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain/Loss
    Ending
Cost
    Dividends
or Interest
Income
    Value  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

    $—        $330,726,286        $(293,467,894     $—        $37,258,392        $41,752        $37,258,392   

 

(h) The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund’s custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)

 

Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $2,392,734   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     264,929   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     1,919,413   

Government National Mortgage Association

     522,924   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,100,000   
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $2,392,734   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     264,929   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     1,919,413   

Government National Mortgage Association

     522,924   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,100,000   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)   
Security Description    Value  

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     $13,651,554   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     5,798,874   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $19,450,428   
Mizuho Securities USA, Inc. (0.220%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $4,846,025   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     79,288   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     896,570   

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     6,003,995   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     2,863,894   

Government National Mortgage Association

     610,228   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $15,300,000   
Natixis Financial Products, Inc. (0.220%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $251,534   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     1,873,339   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     230,300   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     1,104,611   

Government National Mortgage Association

     329,725   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     1,310,522   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,100,031   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

Pershing LLC (0.290%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $816,268   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     688,358   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     6,936   

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     61,684   

Federal Home Loan Banks

     66,346   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

     156,390   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     192,890   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     331,226   

Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool

     92,509   

Freddie Mac Reference REMIC

     22   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     641,140   

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     836,677   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     745,953   

Government National Mortgage Association

     267,669   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     184,593   

United States Treasury Strip Coupon

     11,339   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $5,100,000   

 

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Ÿ  

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

 

  Ÿ  

Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

 

  Ÿ  

Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of February 29, 2012:

 

       Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)      Level 1
quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical assets
       Level 2
other
significant
observable
inputs(b)
       Level 3
significant
unobservable
inputs
       Total  

Equity Securities

                   

Common Stocks

                   

Consumer Discretionary

       $351,753,595           $—           $—           $351,753,595   

Consumer Staples

       93,910,280                               93,910,280   

Energy

       105,420,469                               105,420,469   

Financials

       446,343,108                               446,343,108   

Health Care

       244,363,639                               244,363,639   

Industrials

       356,956,389                               356,956,389   

Information Technology

       443,138,591                               443,138,591   

Materials

       120,427,297                               120,427,297   

Telecommunication Services

       13,235,134                               13,235,134   

Utilities

       94,587,007                               94,587,007   

Total Equity Securities

       2,270,135,509                               2,270,135,509   

Other

                   

Money Market Funds

       37,258,392                               37,258,392   

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

                 71,062,267                     71,062,267   

Total Other

       37,258,392           71,062,267                     108,320,659   

Investments in Securities

       2,307,393,901           71,062,267                     2,378,456,168   

Derivatives(c)

                   

Assets

                   

Futures Contracts

       2,298,727                               2,298,727   

Total

       $2,309,692,628           $71,062,267           $—           $2,380,754,895   

The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

 

(a) 

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

 

(b) 

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

(c) 

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

16

Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Assets   

Investments, at value*

  

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,805,350,603)

   $ 2,270,135,509   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $37,258,392)

     37,258,392   

Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan

  

Short-term securities (identified cost $16,993,263)

     16,993,263   

Repurchase agreements (identified cost $54,069,004)

     54,069,004   

Total investments (identified cost $1,913,671,262)

     2,378,456,168   

Margin deposits on futures contracts

     6,160,000   

Receivable for:

  

Investments sold

     415,423   

Capital shares sold

     3,525,147   

Dividends

     1,669,603   

Interest

     93,556   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

     728   

Total assets

     2,390,320,625   
Liabilities   

Due upon return of securities on loan

     71,062,267   

Payable for:

  

Capital shares purchased

     19,970,972   

Variation margin on futures contracts

     901,600   

Investment management fees

     6,420   

Distribution fees

     4,442   

Administration fees

     6,420   

Plan administration fees

     2,059   

Other expenses

     84,402   

Total liabilities

     92,038,582   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 2,298,282,043   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

17

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Represented by   

Paid-in capital

   $ 1,843,220,594   

Undistributed net investment income

     221,253   

Accumulated net realized loss

     (12,243,437

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     464,784,906   

Futures contracts

     2,298,727   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 2,298,282,043   

*Value of securities on loan

   $ 67,724,348   

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares

  

Class A

   $ 570,805,852   

Class B

   $ 17,410,256   

Class I

   $ 2,699   

Class R4

   $ 9,858,116   

Class Z

   $ 1,700,205,120   

Shares outstanding

  

Class A

     32,154,839   

Class B

     981,843   

Class I

     152   

Class R4

     553,826   

Class Z

     95,477,768   

Net asset value per share

  

Class A

   $ 17.75   

Class B

   $ 17.73   

Class I

   $ 17.76   

Class R4

   $ 17.80   

Class Z

   $ 17.81   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

18

Statement of Operations – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

Year ended February 29, 2012

 

Net investment income   

Income:

  

Dividends

   $ 23,175,800   

Interest

     1,303   

Dividends from affiliates

     41,752   

Income from securities lending – net

     886,548   

Total income

     24,105,403   

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     2,072,518   

Distribution fees

  

Class B

     104,604   

Service fees

  

Class B

     34,868   

Distribution and service fees – Class A

     1,098,118   

Administration fees

     2,072,518   

Plan administration fees

  

Class R4

     16,539   

Compensation of board members

     36,773   

Other

     16,937   

Total expenses

     5,452,875   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

     (61,413

Expense reductions

     (6,267

Total net expenses

     5,385,195   

Net investment income

     18,720,208   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) – net   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

     122,879,489   

Futures contracts

     1,134,941   

Net realized gain

     124,014,430   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (39,470,187

Futures contracts

     1,587,699   

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (37,882,488

Net realized and unrealized gain

     86,131,942   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 104,852,150   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012(a)(b)
     Year ended
February 28, 2011
 
Operations      

Net investment income

   $ 18,720,208       $ 14,971,558   

Net realized gain

     124,014,430         95,162,414   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (37,882,488      321,416,882   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     104,852,150         431,550,854   
Distributions to shareholders from:      

Net investment income

     

Class A

     (3,701,970      (1,129,698

Class B

     (12,461        

Class I

     (24        

Class R4

     (64,558        

Class Z

     (14,626,391      (14,228,716

Net realized gains

     

Class A

     (19,220,754      (896,978

Class B

     (462,560        

Class I

     (70        

Class R4

     (250,641        

Class Z

     (85,869,199      (8,701,851

Total distributions to shareholders

     (124,208,628      (24,957,243

Increase (decrease) in net assets from share transactions

     452,887,679         51,910,164   

Proceeds from regulatory settlements (Note 6)

     20,242           

Total increase in net assets

     433,551,443         458,503,775   

Net assets at beginning of year

     1,864,730,600         1,406,226,825   

Net assets at end of year

   $ 2,298,282,043       $ 1,864,730,600   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

   $ 221,253       $ (6,315

 

(a) 

Class B and Class R4 shares are for the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

Class I shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012(a)(b)
     Year ended
February 28, 2011
 
     Shares      Dollars ($)      Shares      Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity            

Class A shares

           

Subscriptions(c)

     7,323,046         125,611,197         6,068,664         95,108,606   

Fund merger

     20,611,091         361,216,966                   

Distributions reinvested

     1,345,701         22,192,742         113,006         1,927,875   

Redemptions

     (7,319,115      (123,339,421      (2,874,865      (45,040,444

Net increase

     21,960,723         385,681,484         3,306,805         51,996,037   

Class B shares

           

Subscriptions

     13,734         228,153                   

Fund merger

     1,666,330         29,135,680                   

Distributions reinvested

     29,110         467,212                   

Redemptions(c)

     (727,331      (12,870,503                

Net increase

     981,843         16,960,542                   

Class I shares

           

Subscriptions

     152         2,500                   

Net increase

     152         2,500                   

Class R4 shares

           

Subscriptions

     109,033         1,879,937                   

Fund merger

     558,110         9,804,641                   

Distributions reinvested

     19,581         315,054                   

Redemptions

     (132,898      (2,292,545                

Net increase

     553,826         9,707,087                   

Class Z shares

           

Subscriptions

     16,655,344         282,842,375         14,971,394         238,197,658   

Distributions reinvested

     4,048,483         68,860,680         873,176         14,893,636   

Redemptions

     (18,313,870      (311,166,989      (16,277,274      (253,177,167

Net increase (decrease)

     2,389,957         40,536,066         (432,704      (85,873

Total net increase

     25,886,501         452,887,679         2,874,101         51,910,164   

 

(a) 

Class B and Class R4 shares are for the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

Class I shares are for the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(c) 

Includes conversions of Class B shares to Class A shares, if any.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
    Year ended Feb. 28,     Year ended
Feb. 29,
2008
 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class A                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.01        $13.97        $8.58        $17.70        $22.19   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.12        0.12        0.08        0.17        0.18   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.66        4.14        5.40        (7.25     (2.05

Total from investment operations

    0.78        4.26        5.48        (7.08     (1.87

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.12     (0.09     (0.17     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (0.10            (1.87     (2.45

Total distributions to shareholders

    (1.04     (0.22     (0.09     (2.04     (2.62

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

    0.00 (a)             0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.75        $18.01        $13.97        $8.58        $17.70   
Total return     4.65%        30.55%        63.90%        (42.43%     (9.74%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.45%        0.45%        0.45%        0.45% (c)      0.45% (c) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.45% (e)      0.45%        0.45%        0.45% (c)(e)      0.45% (c)(e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.45%        0.45%        0.45%        0.45%        0.45%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.45% (e)      0.45%        0.45%        0.45% (e)      0.45% (e) 

Net investment income

    0.74% (e)      0.73%        0.68%        1.15% (e)      0.81% (e) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $570,806        $183,578        $96,238        $33,273        $46,078   

Portfolio turnover

    20%        14%        14%        35%        24%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a)
 
Class B      
Per share data  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $17.82   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

    (0.00 )(b) 

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.84   

Total from investment operations

    0.84   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

 

Net investment income

    (0.01

Net realized gains

    (0.92

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.93

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

    0.00 (b) 

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.73   
Total return     4.97%   
Ratios to average net assets(c)  

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed

    1.20% (d) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)

    1.20% (d)(f) 

Net investment income

    0.01% (d) 
Supplemental data  

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $17,410   

Portfolio turnover

    20%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(c) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(d) 

Annualized.

 

(e) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(f) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a)
 
Class I      
Per share data  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $16.47   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

    0.05   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    1.87   

Total from investment operations

    1.92   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

 

Net investment income

    (0.17

Net realized gains

    (0.46

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.63

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

    0.00 (b) 

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.76   
Total return     12.03%   
Ratios to average net assets(c)  

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed

    0.17% (d) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)

    0.17% (d) 

Net investment income

    1.09% (d) 
Supplemental data  

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $3   

Portfolio turnover

    20%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b) 

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(c) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(d) 

Annualized.

 

(e) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012(a)
 
Class R4      
Per share data  

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $17.87   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

    0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.84   

Total from investment operations

    0.97   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

 

Net investment income

    (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.92

Total distributions to shareholders

    (1.04

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

    0.00 (b) 

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.80   
Total return     5.76%   
Ratios to average net assets(c)  

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed

    0.45% (d) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed(e)

    0.45% (d) 

Net investment income

    0.76% (d) 
Supplemental data  

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $9,858   

Portfolio turnover

    20%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a)

For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

 

(b)

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(c)

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(d)

Annualized.

 

(e)

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29,
2012
    Year ended Feb. 28,     Year ended
Feb. 29,
2008
 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class Z                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $18.06        $14.01        $8.60        $17.76        $22.27   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.16        0.15        0.12        0.21        0.23   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.66        4.15        5.40        (7.27     (2.05

Total from investment operations

    0.82        4.30        5.52        (7.06     (1.82

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.15     (0.15     (0.11     (0.23     (0.24

Net realized gains

    (0.92     (0.10            (1.87     (2.45

Total distributions to shareholders

    (1.07     (0.25     (0.11     (2.10     (2.69

Proceeds from regulatory settlement

    0.00 (a)             0.00 (a)               

Net asset value, end of period

    $17.81        $18.06        $14.01        $8.60        $17.76   
Total return     4.92%        30.81%        64.34%        (42.28%     (9.52%
Ratios to average net assets(b)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.20%        0.20%        0.20%        0.20% (c)      0.20% (c) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.20% (e)      0.20%        0.20%        0.20% (c)(e)      0.20% (c)(e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.20%        0.20%        0.20%        0.20%        0.20%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.20% (e)      0.20%        0.20%        0.20% (e)      0.20% (e) 

Net investment income

    0.96% (e)      0.97%        0.95%        1.39% (e)      1.06% (e) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $1,700,205        $1,681,152        $1,309,989        $660,059        $1,244,382   

Portfolio turnover

    20%        14%        14%        35%        24%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a)

Rounds to less than $0.01.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c)

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e)

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class I, Class R4 and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund’s Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds. Class B shares commenced operations on March 7, 2011.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds. Class I shares commenced operations on November 16, 2011.

The Fund is authorized to issue Class R4 shares, which are not subject to sales charges; however, this share class is closed to new investors. Class R4 shares commenced operations on March 7, 2011.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

 

 

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February 29, 2012

 

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon 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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund

bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund’s operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at
February 29, 2012
    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives
Risk
Exposure
Category
  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair
Value
  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair
Value
Equity
contracts
  Net assets —
unrealized
appreciation
on futures
contracts
  $2,298,727*   Net assets —
unrealized
depreciation
on futures
contracts
  $—*

 

* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts Outstanding table following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
 

 

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Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of
Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012
 
    Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ 1,134,941   
 
       
    Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ 1,587,699   

 

Volume of Derivative Instruments for the
Year Ended February 29, 2012
 
    Contracts
Opened
 
Futures Contracts     5,733   

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund’s management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed

 

 

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along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

(Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager, from the administration fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, interest, fees and expenses of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution (Rule 12b-1) and/or shareholder servicing fees and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. The pricing and bookkeeping fees for the Fund were paid by the Investment Manager. Effective March 28, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $6,950.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred

 

 

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Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund’s expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

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 fees for the Fund are payable by the Investment Manager. The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $6,267.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class R4 shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund. The Plans also required the payment of a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $6,291 for Class B shares for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.45
Class B     1.20   
Class I     0.20   
Class R4     0.45   
Class Z     0.20   

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be

 

 

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paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to April 30, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as distribution and services fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund’s ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, did not exceed 0.20% of the Fund’s average daily net assets on an annualized basis.

Prior to May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager was entitled to recover from the Fund any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed for a three year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement under these arrangements if such recovery did not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitations in effect at the time of recovery. Effective May 1, 2011, the Investment Manager has eliminated such fee recoupment provisions.

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferred trustees expense, deferral/reversal of wash sales, recognition of unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of certain derivative instruments, capital loss carryforwards and distributions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund’s net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

       
Undistributed Net Investment Income   $ 79,959   
Accumulated Net realized Loss     48,263   
Paid-In Capital     (128,222

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

 

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
    Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income     $22,262,162        $15,358,414   
Long-term capital gains     101,946,466        9,598,829   

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

       
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 301,418   
Undistributed long-term capital gains     53,802,014   
Unrealized appreciation     401,048,627   

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,977,407,541 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

 

       
Unrealized appreciation   $ 575,012,470   
Unrealized depreciation   $ (173,963,843
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 401,048,627   

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

 

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund acquired capital loss carryforwards in connection with the merger with RiverSource Small Company Index Fund of 10,841,431 (Note 12). In addition to the acquired capital loss carryforwards, the Fund also acquired unrealized capital gains as a result of the merger. These acquired capital loss carryforwards were utilized in full during the current fiscal year.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $407,592,877 and $433,679,970, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Regulatory Settlements

During the February 29, 2012, the Fund received $20,242 as a result of a settlement of an administrative proceeding brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission against an unaffiliated third party relating to market timing and/or late trading of mutual funds which represented the Fund’s portion of the proceeds from the settlement (the Fund was not a party to the proceeding). The proceeds received by the Fund were recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital.

Note 7. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the

Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned.

At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $67,724,348 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $71,062,267 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 8. Custody Credits

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on the Statement of Operations. The Fund could have

 

 

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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. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through March 27, 2011, there were no custody credits.

Note 9. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective March 28, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as “Dividends from affiliates” in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 10. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 44.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 11. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on March 28, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period March 28, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal

funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

Prior to March 28, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $280 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 12. Fund Merger

At the close of business on June 3, 2011, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource Small Company Index Fund. The reorganization was completed after shareholders approved the plan on February 15, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $1,858,175,305 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $2,258,332,592.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 77,975,673 shares of RiverSource Small Company Index Fund valued at $400,157,287 (including $76,110,521 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for the RiverSource Small Company Index Fund shares, the Fund issued the following number of shares:

 

       
    Shares  
Class A     20,611,091   
Class B     1,666,330   
Class R4     558,110   

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource Small Company Index Fund’s cost of investments was carried forward.

 

 

 

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The financial statements reflect the operations of the Fund for the period prior to the merger and the combined Fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource Small Company Index Fund that have been included in the combined Fund’s Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2011 the Fund’s pro-forma net investment income, net realized gain, net change in unrealized depreciation and net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the year ended February 29, 2012 would have been approximately $19.4 million, $134.7 million, $(48.4) million and $105.7 million, respectively.

Note 13. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 14. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs’ four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants’ favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S.

Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and rules in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs’ opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds’ Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that

 

 

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neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund

redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Small Cap Index 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 Small Cap Index Fund (the “Fund”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust ) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 20, 2012

 

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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited) – Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

 

The Fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, $118,677,989, or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

80.87% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders 80.99%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.

 

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Fund Governance

 

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds’ operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds’ Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the “Transaction”). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds’ Board (“Nations Funds”), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds (“RiverSource Funds”) effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

 

Independent Board Members    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Kathleen Blatz

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None

Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Pamela G. Carlton

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

William P. Carmichael 225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 68

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)

Patricia M. Flynn

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 61

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None

William A. Hawkins

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

R. Glenn Hilliard

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003-May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)

Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 73

  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

John F. Maher

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 68

  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None

John J. Nagorniak

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing–Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Catherine James Paglia 901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 59

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None

Leroy C. Richie

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 70

  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)

Minor M. Shaw

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 64

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President–Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Alison Taunton-Rigby

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 67

  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Anthony M. Santomero**

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 65

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

** Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

 

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*    

William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474

Age 51

  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None

 

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

 

   The SAI has additional information about the Fund’s Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611 or contacting your financial intermediary.

 

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Fund Governance continued

 

Officers

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

President (since 2009)

   Senior Vice President and General Manager–Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief

Financial Officer
(since 2009)

   Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President, Secretary

and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)

   Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel–Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010, Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)

   Vice President–Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)     

53600 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.
Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)     

10468 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer (since 2011)

   Vice President–Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President–Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers (continued)

 

Name, Year of Birth and Address    Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years
Colin Moore (Born 1958)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.

Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President–Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President–Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)

   Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)     

100 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

(since 2010)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.

Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

  

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010

Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2006)

   President, Columbia Management Investment Services, Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

The fund 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 Small Cap Index 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment

Distributors, Inc.

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

©2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

C-1696 C (4/12)


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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

 

 

 

Annual Report for the Period Ended February 29, 2012

 

 

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Table of contents

 

Fund Profile     1   
Performance Information     2   
Understanding Your Expenses     3   
Portfolio Managers’ Report     4   
Portfolio of Investments     6   
Statement of Assets and Liabilities     14   
Statement of Operations     16   
Statement of Changes in Net Assets     17   
Financial Highlights     19   
Notes to Financial Statements     22   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     31   
Federal Income Tax Information     32   
Fund Governance     33   
Important Information About This Report     41   

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 Shareholders,

Americans were dispirited in the fourth quarter of 2011 by Washington’s inability to reach a plan for deficit reduction and Europe’s piecemeal attempt to address its own fiscal issues. Yet, there was sufficient good news to encourage risk taking, buoying both stocks and bonds to solid gains.

U.S. economic data surprised on the upside and fears of recession abated. With the bar of expectations set low, investors responded positively to the announcement that the economy had expanded by 1.8% in the third quarter. Consumer confidence improved, even though consumers remain under pressure with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — declined. Even manufacturing held its ground.

Against this backdrop, the U.S. equity markets logged solid returns. The S&P 500 Index gained 11.82%, moving into positive territory

for the year with quarterly advances in all ten sectors. Mid- and small-cap stocks did even better. Value outperformed growth across all market capitalizations. Energy stocks led the market, as the price of oil moved above $100 a barrel in December. Industrials and materials stocks rose, buoyed by improving economic data. The U.S. fixed-income markets logged modest but solid returns. High-yield bonds were the best performers as the economy showed signs of improvement. Emerging market bonds were strong performers, as inflation came under control in key regions. Municipal bonds and Treasuries eked out only modest gains, as investors moved away from quality in favor of riskier assets.

While fourth quarter gains were encouraging, challenges still remain. Columbia Management, however, remains strong and steadfast. Columbia Management is the eighth largest manager of long-term mutual fund assets with $326 billion under management as of December 31, 2011. The past year has been one of considerable change for the organization as we worked diligently to align products, services and resources in the integration of Columbia Management with RiverSource Investments. The strong line-up of talent, resources and capabilities that has resulted is highlighted by the success of our products. As of December 31, 2011, Columbia Management offers 52 funds rated either 4 or 5 stars by Morningstar.*

For more information about these and other funds offered by Columbia Management, including detailed, up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information, please visit us online at columbiamanagement.com. Other information and resources available on our website include:

 

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timely economic analysis and market commentary

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quarterly fund commentaries

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Columbia Management Investor, a quarterly newsletter for shareholders

Thank you for your continued support of the Columbia Funds. We look forward to serving your investment needs for many years to come.

Best Regards,

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J. Kevin Connaughton

President, Columbia Funds

 

* All ratings are based on Class Z shares as of 12/31/2011. Out of 119 Class Z share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, 7 funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 45 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a retail mutual fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. For share classes that do not have a 3-, 5-, or 10-year actual performance history, the fund’s independent Morningstar Rating metric is then compared against the retail mutual fund universe breakpoints to determine its hypothetical rating.

For each fund with at least a three-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund’s monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges/loads, and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

The Morningstar RatingTM is for Class Z shares only; other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. ©2012 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Columbia Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.


Fund Profile – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

Summary

 

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For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 2.12% without sales charge.

 

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The fund’s benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index1, returned 2.55%.

 

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The portfolio is constructed to closely approximate the performance of the benchmark.

Portfolio Management

Alfred F. Alley III has managed or co-managed the fund since February 2009. From 2005 until joining Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager) in May 2010, Mr. Alley was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

Vadim Shteyn has co-managed the fund since August 2011. From August 2006 until joining the Investment Manager in May 2010, Mr. Shteyn was associated with the fund’s previous investment adviser as an investment professional.

 

 

 

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The Standard & Poor’s (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes or other expenses of investing. Securities in the fund may not match those in an index.

 

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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Summary

1-year return as of 02/29/12

 

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+2.12%

Class A shares

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+2.55%

S&P MidCap 400 Index

 

Morningstar Style Box

Equity Style

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The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on the fund’s portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

 

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Performance Information – Columbia Mid Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment  03/01/02 – 02/29/12

 

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The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Mid Cap Index 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.

 

Performance of a $10,000 investment 03/1/02 – 02/29/12 ($)  

Class A

     21,216   

Class I*

     21,764   

Class Z

     21,764   

 

Average annual total return as of 2/29/12 (%)  
Share class   A     I*     Z  
Inception   05/31/00     9/27/10     3/31/00  

1-year

    2.12        2.40        2.39   

5-year

    4.32        4.58        4.58   

10-year

    7.81        8.09        8.09   
 

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of fund expenses by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010.

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

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

 

* The returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns since inception, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund’s Class Z shares, the fund’s oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-fund/appended-performance for more information.

 

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Understanding Your Expenses – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

As an investor, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing your fund’s expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated 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. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the “Hypothetical” column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund’s actual return) and then applies the Fund’s actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. 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 the period. See “Compare with other funds” below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

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 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 only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2011 – February 29, 2012  
     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        1,123.00        1,022.63        2.38        2.26        0.45   

Class I

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,125.10        1,023.92        1.00        0.96        0.19   

Class Z

    1,000.00        1,000.00        1,125.00        1,023.87        1.06        1.01        0.20   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund’s most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as “acquired funds”), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

Had Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Report – Columbia Mid Cap Index 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.columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

 

Net asset value per share  

as of 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     11.92   

Class I

     11.88   

Class Z

     11.88   
  
Distribution declared per share  

03/01/11 – 02/29/12 ($)

  

Class A

     0.61   

Class I

     0.64   

Class Z

     0.64   

 

For the 12-month period that ended February 29, 2012, the fund’s Class A shares returned 2.12% without sales charge. The fund’s benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index, returned 2.55%. The fund seeks to allocate its assets among common stocks in approximately the same weightings as the S&P MidCap 400 Index. As such, its return was in line with the return of the index, after fees and expenses, which the index does not incur.

U.S. economy picks up momentum

During the first half of the 12-month period, a series of natural disasters in Japan, Europe’s debt problems and wrangling in Washington over the federal budget and the national debt dominated world headlines. U.S. economic news was lackluster and job growth was disappointing. However, the pace of growth picked up in the second half of the period and, as fears of a lapse back into recession faded, prospects brightened. Consumer confidence improved even though consumers remain under pressure, with no real increase in disposable income and a continued decline in household net worth. The labor markets added more than a million new jobs from September 2011 through February 2012, and the jobless rate fell to 8.3%. Headline inflation — which tracks a broad range of consumer expenditures, including food and energy — remained within its historical range. Even manufacturing held its ground. A modest slowdown in manufacturing activity late in the summer of 2011 raised concern that this lynchpin of the recovery was ready to turn downward. However, manufacturing activity stabilized, and the manufacturing expansion continued into 2012. Housing continues to be the one nagging weak spot in the economy. Yet, home sales edged modestly higher over the year, and there is hope that a bottom in the housing market is in sight.

Economic growth benefited key sectors

As economic growth picked up, consumer staples, consumer discretionary and materials sectors generated the highest gains within the benchmark and the fund. Consumer discretionary, industrials and consumer staples made the largest contributions to return, based on the weight of these sectors in the benchmark and the fund. Beverages, multiline retail, leisure equipment & products, distributors and trading companies were the leading industry groups. The top performing mid-cap securities for the period included Dollar Tree, Monster Beverage, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Tractor Supply and Equinix (a provider of carrier-neutral data centers and Internet exchanges) (position eliminated, 0.7%, 0.7%, 0.5% and 0.6% of net assets, respectively).

Energy, information technology and financials were the three biggest laggards for the period. Air freight & logistics, auto components, communications equipment, thrift & mortgage finance and paper & forest products were the bottom five industries, as measured by total return. Arch Coal, Cimarex Energy, Cree (a maker of indoor and light-emitting diode (LED) indoor and outdoor lighting and other applications), Rovi (digital entertainment technology solutions) and Forest Oil (0.2%, 0.6% 0.3%, 0.3% and 0.1% of net assets, respectively) were the weakest performing securities for the period.

There were 40 additions and deletions to the index during the 12-month period. All changes that were made to the index were also made to the fund.

 

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Portfolio Manager’s Report (continued) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

The fund owned equity index futures contracts in the notional (face value) amount of its cash balances during the period. It does so in order to keep its investment exposure on par with the index, which is always fully invested.

Looking ahead

As the period ended, economic data suggested that economic growth will continue at a below-trend pace and that, at least in the near term, the U.S. economy has moved away from recessionary conditions. Recession odds have been reduced with the extension of the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefit programs. However, this extension is temporary and only kicks the can down the road into 2013, when severe curtailments are set to bite. And while U.S. economic data is mildly encouraging, there is still a reasonable chance of a mild recession. Europe may already be in a recession, which is likely to worsen further into 2012 as austerity measures begin to bite deeper. The good news is that these measures will initially reduce deficits, but without economic growth it is hard to make significant and persistent progress in debt reduction. So while many of the issues that worried us in 2011 continue to worry us into 2012, we are, nonetheless, cautiously optimistic about the potential for financial returns in 2012.

 

 

 

Equity securities are subject to stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments.

Stocks of mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

 

Portfolio Breakdown1  

(as of February 29, 2012)

  

Consumer Discretionary

     12.9

Consumer Staples

     4.1   

Energy

     6.8   

Financials

     19.8   

Health Care

     10.1   

Industrials

     16.5   

Information Technology

     15.8   

Materials

     6.3   

Telecommunication Services

     0.5   

Utilities

     4.9   

Other2

     2.3   

 

  1 

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan). The Fund’s portfolio composition is subject to change.

 

  2 

Includes investments in affiliated money market fund.

 

Top Ten Holdings1  

(as of February 29, 2012)

  

Monster Beverage Corp.

     0.7

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

     0.7   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     0.7   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

     0.7   

Kansas City Southern

     0.7   

AMETEK, Inc.

     0.7   

Macerich Co. (The)

     0.6   

Cimarex Energy Co.

     0.6   

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

     0.6   

HollyFrontier Corp.

     0.6   

 

  1 

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan and affiliated money market fund).

 

    For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled “Portfolio of Investments.”

 

    Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any securities.

 

5

Portfolio of Investments – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks 97.7%

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY 12.9%

     

Auto Components 0.3%

     

Gentex Corp.

     357,625         $8,457,831   

Automobiles 0.1%

     

Thor Industries, Inc.

     109,355         3,561,692   

Distributors 0.4%

     

LKQ Corp.(a)

     365,365         11,640,529   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.8%

     

ITT Educational Services, Inc.(a)(b)

     49,850         3,421,704   

Matthews International Corp., Class A

     70,895         2,199,163   

Regis Corp.

     143,865         2,490,303   

Service Corp. International

     568,325         6,444,806   

Sotheby’s

     168,395         6,624,659   

Strayer Education, Inc.(b)

     28,970         2,980,868   
     

 

 

 

Total

              24,161,503   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.5%

     

Bally Technologies, Inc.(a)

     108,042         4,639,323   

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

     73,310         2,697,808   

Brinker International, Inc.

     200,647         5,535,851   

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)(a)

     136,080         4,033,411   

International Speedway Corp., Class A

     70,580         1,775,793   

Life Time Fitness, Inc.(a)

     105,540         5,221,064   

Panera Bread Co., Class A(a)

     73,895         11,422,689   

Scientific Games Corp., Class A(a)

     144,690         1,520,692   

Wendy’s Co. (The)

     737,195         3,737,579   

WMS Industries, Inc.(a)

     138,905         3,060,077   
     

 

 

 

Total

              43,644,287   

Household Durables 1.4%

     

American Greetings Corp., Class A

     99,450         1,491,750   

KB Home(b)

     179,980         2,055,372   

MDC Holdings, Inc.

     93,485         2,297,861   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a)

     142,270         9,035,568   

NVR, Inc.(a)

     12,402         8,582,184   

Toll Brothers, Inc.(a)

     366,625         8,601,022   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

     142,990         8,964,043   
     

 

 

 

Total

              41,027,800   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.1%

     

HSN, Inc.

     100,100         3,719,716   

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.4%

     

Polaris Industries, Inc.

     172,080         11,367,605   

Media 1.0%

     

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a)

     143,295         6,504,160   

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Class A(a)

     177,010         3,055,193   

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

     118,410         5,375,814   

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A(a)

     145,975         4,773,383   

Meredith Corp.(b)

     93,030         3,060,687   

New York Times Co. (The), Class A(a)

     301,375         1,986,061   

Scholastic Corp.

     63,020         1,926,521   

Valassis Communications, Inc.(a)

     111,560         2,786,769   
     

 

 

 

Total

              29,468,588   

Multiline Retail 0.1%

     

Saks, Inc.(a)(b)

     398,530         4,642,874   

Specialty Retail 4.6%

     

Aaron’s, Inc.

     188,250         5,259,705   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY (cont.)

     

Specialty Retail (cont.)

     

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

     180,585         $15,416,541   

Aeropostale, Inc.(a)

     201,287         3,617,127   

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

     482,944         7,022,006   

ANN, Inc.(a)

     130,535         3,118,481   

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.(a)

     167,665         6,471,869   

Barnes & Noble, Inc.(a)(b)

     102,010         1,357,753   

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

     417,975         6,273,805   

Collective Brands, Inc.(a)

     150,995         2,720,930   

Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.

     240,735         10,775,299   

Foot Locker, Inc.

     381,275         11,121,792   

Guess?, Inc.

     166,515         5,769,745   

Office Depot, Inc.(a)

     699,115         2,307,080   

PetSmart, Inc.

     278,245         15,509,376   

RadioShack Corp.(b)

     248,860         1,764,417   

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

     146,455         5,187,436   

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

     216,630         10,159,947   

Tractor Supply Co.

     177,040         15,131,609   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

     258,440         9,975,784   
     

 

 

 

Total

              138,960,702   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.2%

     

Carter’s, Inc.(a)

     126,900         6,163,533   

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

     96,235         7,194,529   

Fossil, Inc.(a)

     131,070         15,987,918   

Hanesbrands, Inc.(a)

     242,220         6,958,981   

PVH Corp.

     168,395         14,315,259   

Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a)

     91,520         8,167,245   

Warnaco Group, Inc. (The)(a)

     100,910         5,924,426   
     

 

 

 

Total

              64,711,891   

TOTAL CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY

              385,365,018   

CONSUMER STAPLES 4.1%

     

Beverages 0.7%

     

Monster Beverage Corp.(a)

     377,690         21,600,091   

Food & Staples Retailing 0.2%

     

Ruddick Corp.

     122,845         5,031,731   

Food Products 2.1%

     

Corn Products International, Inc.

     188,920         10,834,562   

Flowers Foods, Inc.

     281,307         5,384,216   

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.(a)

     323,755         21,034,363   

Lancaster Colony Corp.

     49,595         3,232,106   

Post Holdings, Inc.(a)

     68,715         2,139,785   

Ralcorp Holdings, Inc.(a)

     137,430         10,252,278   

Smithfield Foods, Inc.(a)

     407,140         9,539,290   

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.(b)

     61,917         1,439,570   
     

 

 

 

Total

              63,856,170   

Household Products 1.0%

     

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

     356,580         17,023,129   

Energizer Holdings, Inc.(a)

     166,765         12,749,185   
     

 

 

 

Total

              29,772,314   

Tobacco 0.1%

     

Universal Corp.

     57,900         2,659,926   

TOTAL CONSUMER STAPLES

              122,920,232   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

6

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

ENERGY 6.8%

     

Energy Equipment & Services 3.0%

     

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(a)

     140,870         $6,699,777   

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.(b)

     49,535         4,539,883   

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(a)

     187,555         9,850,389   

Dril-Quip, Inc.(a)

     85,910         6,012,841   

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)

     262,905         5,058,292   

Oceaneering International, Inc.

     269,300         14,614,911   

Oil States International, Inc.(a)

     127,700         10,371,794   

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

     384,685         7,470,583   

Superior Energy Services, Inc.(a)

     385,060         11,297,660   

Tidewater, Inc.

     129,370         7,697,515   

Unit Corp.(a)

     103,225         4,910,413   
     

 

 

 

Total

              88,524,058   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.8%

     

Arch Coal, Inc.

     527,495         7,158,107   

Bill Barrett Corp.(a)

     116,730         3,412,018   

Cimarex Energy Co.

     213,730         17,241,599   

Energen Corp.

     179,710         9,565,963   

Forest Oil Corp.(a)

     278,795         3,604,819   

HollyFrontier Corp.

     518,588         16,921,527   

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(a)(b)

     157,455         3,733,258   

Patriot Coal Corp.(a)

     227,775         1,646,813   

Plains Exploration & Production Co.(a)

     351,465         15,489,063   

Quicksilver Resources, Inc.(a)(b)

     298,985         1,656,377   

SM Energy Co.

     159,530         12,558,202   

Southern Union Co.

     310,955         13,663,363   

World Fuel Services Corp.

     177,340         7,387,984   
     

 

 

 

Total

              114,039,093   

TOTAL ENERGY

              202,563,151   

FINANCIALS 19.8%

     

Capital Markets 2.1%

     

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

     132,750         14,123,273   

Apollo Investment Corp.

     491,160         3,447,943   

Eaton Vance Corp.

     286,210         8,245,710   

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

     72,055         3,167,538   

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

     465,120         4,102,358   

Jefferies Group, Inc.

     363,420         6,076,382   

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

     273,545         9,675,287   

SEI Investments Co.

     365,435         7,217,341   

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

     212,650         6,711,234   
     

 

 

 

Total

              62,767,066   

Commercial Banks 3.9%

     

Associated Banc-Corp.

     432,502         5,726,327   

BancorpSouth, Inc.

     201,690         2,388,010   

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

     115,795         5,326,570   

Cathay General Bancorp

     196,045         3,203,375   

City National Corp.

     116,680         5,483,960   

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

     197,282         7,617,058   

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

     152,665         8,622,519   

East West Bancorp, Inc.

     371,535         8,218,354   

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

     867,038         8,288,883   

FirstMerit Corp.

     272,319         4,370,720   

Fulton Financial Corp.

     498,565         4,885,937   

Hancock Holding Co.

     211,140         7,168,203   

International Bancshares Corp.

     132,485         2,514,565   

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

     116,885         5,112,550   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

FINANCIALS (cont.)

     

Commercial Banks (cont.)

     

Signature Bank(a)

     115,090         $6,831,743   

SVB Financial Group(a)

     108,040         6,404,611   

Synovus Financial Corp.

     1,957,450         4,149,794   

TCF Financial Corp.

     393,005         4,236,594   

Trustmark Corp.

     159,830         3,768,791   

Valley National Bancorp

     465,898         5,828,384   

Webster Financial Corp.

     183,215         4,008,744   

Westamerica Bancorporation

     70,985         3,361,850   
     

 

 

 

Total

              117,517,542   

Diversified Financial Services 0.6%

     

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

     224,320         6,184,503   

MSCI, Inc., Class A(a)

     300,535         10,632,928   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,817,431   

Insurance 4.0%

     

American Financial Group, Inc.

     191,960         7,188,902   

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

     282,245         9,630,199   

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

     175,990         4,669,015   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

     289,485         6,840,531   

Everest Re Group Ltd.

     133,875         11,760,919   

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A

     546,330         9,429,656   

First American Financial Corp.

     262,845         4,047,813   

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The)

     111,850         4,565,717   

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

     283,365         8,653,967   

Kemper Corp.

     125,090         3,580,076   

Mercury General Corp.

     90,220         3,868,634   

Old Republic International Corp.

     636,943         6,917,201   

Protective Life Corp.

     206,420         5,732,283   

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

     182,635         10,532,560   

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

     110,140         4,379,166   

Transatlantic Holdings, Inc.

     143,190         8,677,314   

WR Berkley Corp.

     276,820         9,896,315   
     

 

 

 

Total

              120,370,268   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8.2%

  

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

     154,435         11,071,445   

American Campus Communities, Inc.

     176,625         7,268,119   

BRE Properties, Inc.

     187,715         9,091,038   

Camden Property Trust

     192,140         11,912,680   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

     179,440         4,399,869   

Duke Realty Corp.

     630,455         8,750,715   

Equity One, Inc.

     148,620         2,826,752   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

     85,065         11,908,249   

Federal Realty Investment Trust

     158,265         15,090,568   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

     180,915         5,789,280   

Home Properties, Inc.

     120,310         6,933,465   

Hospitality Properties Trust

     307,905         7,614,491   

Liberty Property Trust

     289,255         9,811,530   

Macerich Co. (The)

     328,885         17,756,501   

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

     217,220         6,212,492   

National Retail Properties, Inc.

     257,740         6,868,771   

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

     257,160         5,238,349   

Potlatch Corp.

     100,171         3,087,270   

Rayonier, Inc.

     301,322         13,414,855   

Realty Income Corp.

     332,040         12,248,956   

Regency Centers Corp.

     224,125         9,590,309   

Senior Housing Properties Trust

     405,425         8,676,095   

SL Green Realty Corp.

     214,740         16,330,977   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

7

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

FINANCIALS (cont.)

     

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) (cont.)

     

Taubman Centers, Inc.

     144,370         $9,971,636   

UDR, Inc.

     546,000         13,660,920   

Weingarten Realty Investors

     301,210         7,500,129   
     

 

 

 

Total

              243,025,461   

Real Estate Management & Development 0.3%

     

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

     108,360         8,821,587   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.7%

     

Astoria Financial Corp.

     208,775         1,833,045   

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

     1,090,308         14,184,907   

Washington Federal, Inc.

     268,262         4,345,844   
     

 

 

 

Total

              20,363,796   

TOTAL FINANCIALS

              589,683,151   

HEALTH CARE 10.1%

     

Biotechnology 1.6%

     

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     189,220         19,828,364   

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

     129,415         6,176,978   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

     519,885         20,233,924   
     

 

 

 

Total

              46,239,266   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.6%

     

Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)

     118,990         9,457,325   

Gen-Probe, Inc.(a)

     115,945         7,916,725   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

     153,830         5,225,605   

Hologic, Inc.(a)

     655,860         13,595,978   

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a)

     139,960         12,001,570   

Masimo Corp.(a)

     149,570         3,260,626   

ResMed, Inc.(a)

     366,655         10,742,991   

STERIS Corp.

     144,490         4,534,096   

Teleflex, Inc.

     101,495         6,015,609   

Thoratec Corp.(a)

     149,385         5,153,782   
     

 

 

 

Total

              77,904,307   

Health Care Providers & Services 3.8%

     

AMERIGROUP Corp.(a)

     119,235         8,099,634   

Catalyst Health Solutions, Inc.(a)

     124,695         7,733,584   

Community Health Systems, Inc.(a)

     225,780         5,698,687   

Health Management Associates, Inc., Class A(a)

     633,395         4,674,455   

Health Net, Inc.(a)

     206,810         7,805,009   

Henry Schein, Inc.(a)

     225,245         16,672,635   

HMS Holdings Corp.(a)

     212,010         6,830,962   

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.(a)

     120,030         4,677,569   

Lincare Holdings, Inc.

     220,715         5,928,405   

Mednax, Inc.(a)

     121,925         9,070,001   

Omnicare, Inc.

     285,015         10,026,828   

Owens & Minor, Inc.

     158,110         4,736,976   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

     240,630         10,734,504   

VCA Antech, Inc.(a)

     216,120         4,752,479   

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)

     106,670         7,238,626   
     

 

 

 

Total

              114,680,354   

Health Care Technology 0.3%

     

Allscripts-Misys Healthcare Solutions, Inc.(a)

     472,545         9,129,569   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.3%

     

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)

     49,065         5,000,705   

Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.(a)

     123,245         4,329,597   

Covance, Inc.(a)

     151,455         7,228,947   

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a)

     78,730         14,193,444   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

HEALTH CARE (cont.)

     

Life Sciences Tools & Services (cont.)

     

Techne Corp.

     92,230         $6,602,746   
     

 

 

 

Total

              37,355,439   

Pharmaceuticals 0.5%

     

Endo Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc.(a)

     291,230         10,795,896   

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., Class A

     157,270         5,495,014   
     

 

 

 

Total

              16,290,910   

TOTAL HEALTH CARE

              301,599,845   

INDUSTRIALS 16.5%

     

Aerospace & Defense 1.3%

     

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

     82,130         4,927,800   

BE Aerospace, Inc.(a)

     257,100         11,785,464   

Esterline Technologies Corp.(a)

     76,308         4,956,204   

Exelis, Inc.

     460,090         4,835,546   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.(a)

     121,660         4,365,161   

Triumph Group, Inc.

     107,645         6,867,751   
     

 

 

 

Total

              37,737,926   

Air Freight & Logistics 0.1%

     

UTi Worldwide, Inc.

     256,240         4,135,714   

Airlines 0.3%

     

Alaska Air Group, Inc.(a)

     88,525         6,070,159   

JetBlue Airways Corp.(a)

     509,335         2,597,609   
     

 

 

 

Total

              8,667,768   

Building Products 0.4%

     

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.(a)

     387,850         7,501,019   

Lennox International, Inc.

     128,530         5,029,379   
     

 

 

 

Total

              12,530,398   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.6%

     

Brink’s Co.(The)

     116,735         2,947,559   

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

     117,715         7,905,739   

Copart, Inc.(a)

     132,975         6,619,496   

Corrections Corp. of America(a)

     248,040         6,215,882   

Deluxe Corp.

     126,670         3,124,949   

Herman Miller, Inc.

     145,145         3,048,045   

HNI Corp.

     111,735         2,824,661   

Mine Safety Appliances Co.

     76,715         2,827,715   

Rollins, Inc.

     160,450         3,250,717   

Waste Connections, Inc.

     308,647         10,037,200   
     

 

 

 

Total

              48,801,963   

Construction & Engineering 1.2%

     

AECOM Technology Corp.(a)

     287,545         6,714,176   

Granite Construction, Inc.

     86,740         2,480,764   

KBR, Inc.

     371,050         13,476,536   

Shaw Group, Inc.(The)(a)

     162,400         4,699,856   

URS Corp.(a)

     198,455         8,662,560   
     

 

 

 

Total

              36,033,892   

Electrical Equipment 1.9%

     

Acuity Brands, Inc.

     104,855         6,520,933   

AMETEK, Inc.

     399,085         18,996,446   

General Cable Corp.(a)

     130,090         4,028,887   

Hubbell, Inc., Class B

     146,915         11,050,946   

Regal-Beloit Corp.

     103,500         6,986,250   

Thomas & Betts Corp.(a)

     129,740         9,371,120   
     

 

 

 

Total

              56,954,582   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

8

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INDUSTRIALS (cont.)

     

Industrial Conglomerates 0.2%

     

Carlisle Companies, Inc.

     152,130         $7,423,944   

Machinery 5.7%

     

AGCO Corp.(a)

     242,260         12,507,884   

Clarcor, Inc.

     125,210         6,319,349   

Crane Co.

     121,775         5,914,612   

Donaldson Co., Inc.

     185,750         13,639,622   

Gardner Denver, Inc.

     126,090         8,659,861   

Graco, Inc.

     148,777         7,614,407   

Harsco Corp.

     201,195         4,472,565   

IDEX Corp.

     207,990         8,693,982   

ITT Corp.

     231,200         5,768,440   

Kennametal, Inc.

     198,065         9,124,855   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

     208,885         9,648,398   

Nordson Corp.

     148,630         8,170,191   

Oshkosh Corp.(a)

     227,885         5,311,999   

Pentair, Inc.

     245,695         9,459,257   

SPX Corp.

     127,175         9,301,579   

Terex Corp.(a)

     273,445         6,942,769   

Timken Co.

     209,330         10,968,892   

Trinity Industries, Inc.

     199,755         6,943,484   

Valmont Industries, Inc.

     56,025         6,222,697   

Wabtec Corp.

     119,575         8,935,840   

Woodward, Inc.

     149,425         6,540,332   
     

 

 

 

Total

              171,161,015   

Marine 0.5%

     

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

     103,935         4,823,624   

Kirby Corp.(a)

     138,765         9,522,054   
     

 

 

 

Total

              14,345,678   

Professional Services 0.9%

     

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)

     82,990         3,439,106   

FTI Consulting, Inc.(a)

     102,130         4,092,349   

Korn/Ferry International(a)

     118,955         1,899,711   

Manpower, Inc.

     203,370         8,759,146   

Towers Watson & Co.

     128,435         8,212,134   
     

 

 

 

Total

              26,402,446   

Road & Rail 1.5%

     

Con-way, Inc.

     138,570         4,094,744   

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

     224,045         11,473,344   

Kansas City Southern(a)

     273,805         19,051,352   

Landstar System, Inc.

     116,920         6,320,695   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

     110,743         2,682,195   
     

 

 

 

Total

              43,622,330   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.9%

     

GATX Corp.

     116,155         5,051,581   

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

     114,200         9,068,622   

United Rentals, Inc.(a)

     156,165         6,508,957   

Watsco, Inc.

     70,750         5,050,843   
     

 

 

 

Total

              25,680,003   

TOTAL INDUSTRIALS

              493,497,659   

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 15.8%

     

Communications Equipment 1.2%

     

ADTRAN, Inc.

     158,675         5,593,294   

Ciena Corp.(a)

     241,505         3,603,255   

Plantronics, Inc.

     108,445         4,044,998   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)

     

Communications Equipment (cont.)

     

Polycom, Inc.(a)

     441,545         $9,117,904   

Riverbed Technology, Inc.(a)

     386,410         11,001,093   

Tellabs, Inc.

     908,900         3,599,244   
     

 

 

 

Total

              36,959,788   

Computers & Peripherals 0.6%

     

Diebold, Inc.

     156,135         6,109,563   

NCR Corp.(a)

     392,345         8,521,733   

QLogic Corp.(a)

     250,815         4,311,510   
     

 

 

 

Total

              18,942,806   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 2.3%

  

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)

     278,510         11,182,176   

Avnet, Inc.(a)

     369,835         13,217,903   

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A(a)

     382,375         7,314,834   

Itron, Inc.(a)

     101,530         4,509,963   

National Instruments Corp.

     231,083         6,146,808   

Tech Data Corp.(a)

     102,875         5,501,755   

Trimble Navigation Ltd.(a)

     307,370         15,457,637   

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.(a)

     391,800         4,803,468   
     

 

 

 

Total

              68,134,544   

Internet Software & Services 1.4%

     

AOL, Inc.(a)

     242,645         4,357,904   

Equinix, Inc.(a)

     118,175         16,565,772   

Monster Worldwide, Inc.(a)

     321,130         2,228,642   

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(a)

     258,110         13,483,666   

ValueClick, Inc.(a)

     205,855         4,281,784   
     

 

 

 

Total

              40,917,768   

IT Services 3.0%

     

Acxiom Corp.(a)

     195,115         2,739,415   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)

     124,555         15,115,995   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

     309,380         7,530,309   

Convergys Corp.(a)

     299,525         3,857,882   

CoreLogic, Inc.(a)

     265,465         4,082,852   

DST Systems, Inc.

     83,490         4,424,970   

Gartner, Inc.(a)

     236,535         9,522,899   

Global Payments, Inc.

     195,215         10,076,998   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

     215,815         7,281,598   

Lender Processing Services, Inc.

     210,335         4,635,783   

Mantech International Corp., Class A

     57,800         1,938,612   

NeuStar, Inc., Class A(a)

     162,960         5,711,748   

VeriFone Systems, Inc.(a)

     262,380         12,565,378   
     

 

 

 

Total

              89,484,439   

Office Electronics 0.2%

     

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

     129,530         4,979,133   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.7%

  

Atmel Corp.(a)

     1,153,115         11,657,993   

Cree, Inc.(a)(b)

     287,620         8,712,010   

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.(a)

     386,030         6,659,017   

Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.(a)

     315,130         4,597,747   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(a)

     354,082         2,446,707   

International Rectifier Corp.(a)

     172,105         3,863,757   

Intersil Corp., Class A

     315,125         3,567,215   

Lam Research Corp.(a)

     297,995         12,426,391   

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.(a)

     574,480         2,257,706   

RF Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

     692,870         3,304,990   

Semtech Corp.(a)

     165,220         4,743,466   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

9

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (cont.)

     

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (cont.)

  

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)

     104,325         $4,673,760   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.(a)

     468,345         12,631,265   
     

 

 

 

Total

              81,542,024   

Software 4.4%

     

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)

     97,810         3,695,262   

Advent Software, Inc.(a)

     79,775         2,052,611   

ANSYS, Inc.(a)

     230,270         14,548,458   

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a)

     678,845         7,990,006   

Compuware Corp.(a)

     543,640         4,898,196   

Concur Technologies, Inc.(a)

     115,955         6,835,547   

Factset Research Systems, Inc.

     112,580         9,839,492   

Fair Isaac Corp.

     88,995         3,602,518   

Informatica Corp.(a)

     265,085         13,031,578   

Mentor Graphics Corp.(a)

     232,610         3,526,368   

MICROS Systems, Inc.(a)

     199,745         10,372,758   

Parametric Technology Corp.(a)

     291,265         7,776,775   

Quest Software, Inc.(a)

     140,830         2,819,417   

Rovi Corp.(a)

     274,180         9,727,906   

Solera Holdings, Inc.

     176,745         8,483,760   

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

     357,225         10,884,646   

TIBCO Software, Inc.(a)

     401,875         11,642,319   
     

 

 

 

Total

              131,727,617   

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

              472,688,119   

MATERIALS 6.3%

     

Chemicals 2.8%

     

Albemarle Corp.

     221,255         14,717,883   

Ashland, Inc.

     194,695         12,374,814   

Cabot Corp.

     159,290         6,452,838   

Cytec Industries, Inc.

     123,605         7,349,553   

Intrepid Potash, Inc.(a)

     131,220         3,318,554   

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

     44,025         2,842,694   

NewMarket Corp.

     26,400         4,816,152   

Olin Corp.

     199,820         4,202,215   

RPM International, Inc.

     326,635         7,796,777   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Class A

     107,880         5,053,099   

Sensient Technologies Corp.

     124,845         4,618,017   

Valspar Corp.

     232,965         10,797,928   
     

 

 

 

Total

              84,340,524   

Construction Materials 0.3%

     

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.(b)

     113,905         9,781,022   

Containers & Packaging 1.6%

     

AptarGroup, Inc.

     164,695         8,692,602   

Greif, Inc., Class A

     76,685         3,927,039   

Packaging Corp. of America

     243,675         7,222,527   

Rock-Tenn Co., Class A

     175,765         12,389,675   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

     123,535         5,252,708   

Sonoco Products Co.

     249,220         8,184,385   
     

 

 

 

Total

              45,668,936   

Metals & Mining 1.2%

     

Carpenter Technology Corp.

     110,130         5,649,669   

Commercial Metals Co.

     288,005         3,827,586   

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

     82,050         5,911,703   

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

     186,885         10,039,462   

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

     545,135         8,073,449   
Issuer    Shares      Value  

Common Stocks (continued)

  

MATERIALS (cont.)

     

Metals & Mining (cont.)

     

Worthington Industries, Inc.

     133,740         $2,256,194   
     

 

 

 

Total

              35,758,063   

Paper & Forest Products 0.4%

     

Domtar Corp.

     90,845         8,709,310   

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.(a)

     339,685         2,775,227   
     

 

 

 

Total

              11,484,537   

TOTAL MATERIALS

              187,033,082   

TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 0.5%

     

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3%

  

  

tw telecom, inc.(a)

     372,310         8,041,896   

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.2%

     

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

     240,293         6,072,204   

TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES

              14,114,100   

UTILITIES 4.9%

     

Electric Utilities 1.5%

     

Cleco Corp.

     151,220         5,818,946   

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

     338,224         6,690,071   

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

     239,235         5,992,837   

IDACORP, Inc.

     124,055         5,021,746   

NV Energy, Inc.

     588,275         9,224,152   

PNM Resources, Inc.

     198,550         3,569,929   

Westar Energy, Inc.

     292,095         8,038,454   
     

 

 

 

Total

              44,356,135   

Gas Utilities 1.3%

     

Atmos Energy Corp.

     225,245         6,921,779   

National Fuel Gas Co.

     206,510         10,393,648   

Questar Corp.

     442,670         8,508,117   

UGI Corp.

     287,800         8,130,350   

WGL Holdings, Inc.

     128,195         5,234,202   
     

 

 

 

Total

              39,188,096   

Multi-Utilities 1.9%

     

Alliant Energy Corp.

     276,645         11,796,143   

Black Hills Corp.

     98,380         3,230,799   

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

     470,605         10,212,129   

NSTAR

     258,205         12,109,814   

OGE Energy Corp.

     244,425         12,827,424   

Vectren Corp.

     204,035         5,961,903   
     

 

 

 

Total

              56,138,212   

Water Utilities 0.2%

     

Aqua America, Inc.

     345,409         7,671,534   

TOTAL UTILITIES

              147,353,977   

Total Common Stocks

     

(Cost: $2,303,435,662)

              $2,916,818,334   
     Shares      Value  

Money Market Funds 2.3%

  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, 0.166%(c)(d)

     69,812,648         $69,812,648   

Total Money Market Funds

     

(Cost: $69,812,648)

              $69,812,648   
 

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

10

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Issuer    Effective
Yield
    Par/
Principal/
Shares
     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 1.4%

   

Certificates of Deposit —%

  

FMS Wertmanagement Anstalt Des Oeffentlichen Rechts

  

03/09/12

     0.330     $1,000,000         $1,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      1,000,000   

Repurchase Agreements 1.4%

  

Citibank NA
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,053(e)

    

     0.190     10,000,000         10,000,000   

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.(e)
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $10,000,036

    

     0.130     10,000,000         10,000,000   

repurchase price $7,998,829

  

     0.130     7,998,800         7,998,800   

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $11,747,716(e)

    

     0.160     11,747,664         11,747,664   
Issuer    Effective
Yield
    Par/
Principal
     Value  

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan 1.4% (continued)

   

Repurchase Agreements (cont.)

  

Pershing LLC
dated 02/29/12, matures 03/01/12,
repurchase price $1,000,008(e)

    

     0.290     $1,000,000         $1,000,000   
       

 

 

 

Total

                      40,746,464   

Total Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

   

  

(Cost: $41,746,464)

  

     $41,746,464   

Total Investments

  

  

(Cost: $2,414,994,774)

  

     $3,028,377,446   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

  

     (40,620,947

Net Assets

  

     $2,987,756,499   
 

Investment in Derivatives

At February 29, 2012, $7,415,000 was held in a margin deposit account as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open stock index futures contracts.

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 29, 2012

 

Contract Description     

Number of

Contracts

Long (Short)

      

Notional

Market Value

      

Expiration

Date

      

Unrealized

Appreciation

      

Unrealized

Depreciation

 

S&P Mid Cap 400 Index

       694           $67,776,040           March 2012           $6,122,069           $—   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

 

(a) 

Non-income producing.

 

(b) 

At February 29, 2012, security was partially or fully on loan.

 

(c) 

The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 29, 2012.

 

(d) 

Investments in affiliates during the year ended February 29, 2012:

 

Issuer   Beginning
Cost
    Purchase
Cost
    Sales Cost/
Proceeds
from Sales
    Realized
Gain/Loss
    Ending
Cost
     Dividends
or Interest
Income
     Value  

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

    $—        $350,976,199        $(281,163,551     $—        $69,812,648         $42,878         $69,812,648   

 

(e) 

The table below represents securities received as collateral for repurchase agreements. This collateral is deposited with the Fund’s custodian and, pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, must have an aggregate market value greater than or equal to the repurchase price plus accrued interest at all times. The value of securities and/or cash held as collateral for repurchase agreements is monitored on a daily basis to ensure the proper level of collateral.

Citibank NA (0.190%)

 

Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $4,263,555   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     4,283,165   

Government National Mortgage Association

     1,653,280   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $10,200,000   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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February 29, 2012

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

 

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $3,827,800   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     423,823   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     3,070,600   

Government National Mortgage Association

     836,553   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $8,158,776   
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (0.130%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae REMICS

     $4,785,468   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     529,857   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     3,838,826   

Government National Mortgage Association

     1,045,849   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $10,200,000   
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (0.160%)   
Security Description    Value  

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     $8,410,186   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     3,572,459   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $11,982,645   
Pershing LLC (0.290%)   
Security Description    Value  

Fannie Mae Pool

     $163,254   

Fannie Mae REMICS

     137,672   

Fannie Mae-Aces

     1,387   

Federal Farm Credit Bank

     12,336   

Federal Home Loan Banks

     13,269   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp

     31,278   

Federal National Mortgage Association

     38,578   

Freddie Mac Gold Pool

     66,245   

Freddie Mac Non Gold Pool

     18,502   

Freddie Mac Reference REMIC

     4   

Freddie Mac REMICS

     128,228   

Ginnie Mae I Pool

     167,335   

Ginnie Mae II Pool

     149,191   

Government National Mortgage Association

     53,534   

United States Treasury Note/Bond

     36,919   

United States Treasury Strip Coupon

     2,268   

Total Market Value of Collateral Securities

     $1,020,000   

 

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund’s assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability’s fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

February 29, 2012

 

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

 

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

 

  Ÿ  

Level 1 – Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

 

  Ÿ  

Level 2 – Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

 

  Ÿ  

Level 3 – Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment’s fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of February 29, 2012:

 

       Fair value at February 29, 2012  
Description(a)     

Level 1
quoted prices

in active

markets for

identical assets(b)

      

Level 2
other

significant

observable

inputs

      

Level 3
significant

unobservable

inputs

       Total  

Equity Securities

                   

Common Stocks

                   

Consumer Discretionary

       $385,365,018           $—           $—           $385,365,018   

Consumer Staples

       122,920,232                               122,920,232   

Energy

       202,563,151                               202,563,151   

Financials

       589,683,151                               589,683,151   

Health Care

       301,599,845                               301,599,845   

Industrials

       493,497,659                               493,497,659   

Information Technology

       472,688,119                               472,688,119   

Materials

       187,033,082                               187,033,082   

Telecommunication Services

       14,114,100                               14,114,100   

Utilities

       147,353,977                               147,353,977   

Total Equity Securities

       2,916,818,334                               2,916,818,334   

Other

                   

Money Market Funds

       69,812,648                               69,812,648   

Investments of Cash Collateral Received for Securities on Loan

                 41,746,464                     41,746,464   

Total Other

       69,812,648           41,746,464                     111,559,112   

Investments in Securities

       2,986,630,982           41,746,464                     3,028,377,446   

Derivatives(c)

                   

Assets

                   

Futures Contracts

       6,122,069                               6,122,069   

Total

       $2,992,753,051           $41,746,464           $—           $3,034,499,515   

The Fund’s assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using the market approach, in which a security’s value is determined through reference to prices and information from market transactions for similar or identical assets.

 

(a) 

See the Portfolio of Investments for all investment classifications not indicated in the table.

 

(b) 

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the period.

 

(c) 

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Assets   

Investments, at value*

  

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,303,435,662)

   $ 2,916,818,334   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $69,812,648)

     69,812,648   

Investment of cash collateral received for securities on loan

  

Short-term securities (identified cost $1,000,000)

     1,000,000   

Repurchase agreements (identified cost $40,746,464)

     40,746,464   

Total investments (identified cost $2,414,994,774)

     3,028,377,446   

Margin deposits on futures contracts

     7,415,000   

Receivable for:

  

Capital shares sold

     7,642,105   

Dividends

     2,676,995   

Interest

     42,902   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

     30,997   

Prepaid expense

     16,698   

Total assets

     3,046,202,143   
Liabilities   

Due upon return of securities on loan

     41,746,464   

Payable for:

  

Investments purchased

     970,117   

Capital shares purchased

     14,528,814   

Variation margin on futures contracts

     508,400   

Investment management fees

     8,235   

Distribution and service fees

     3,224   

Transfer agent fees

     528,309   

Administration fees

     8,235   

Other expenses

     143,846   

Total liabilities

     58,445,644   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 2,987,756,499   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Represented by   

Paid-in capital

   $ 2,353,416,227   

Undistributed net investment income

     1,290,321   

Accumulated net realized gain

     13,545,210   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     613,382,672   

Futures contracts

     6,122,069   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

   $ 2,987,756,499   

*Value of securities on loan

   $ 40,051,650   

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares

  

Class A

   $ 470,550,466   

Class I

   $ 2,911   

Class Z

   $ 2,517,203,122   

Shares outstanding

  

Class A

     39,485,964   

Class I

     245   

Class Z

     211,930,721   

Net asset value per share

  

Class A

   $ 11.92   

Class I

   $ 11.88   

Class Z

   $ 11.88   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Operations – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

Year ended February 29, 2012

 

Net investment income   

Income:

  

Dividends

   $ 34,695,591   

Interest

     5,291   

Dividends from affiliates

     42,878   

Income from securities lending — net

     204,192   

Total income

     34,947,952   

Expenses:

  

Investment management fees

     2,746,586   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

     935,798   

Transfer agent fees

  

Class A

     700,821   

Class Z

     4,437,963   

Administration fees

     2,688,253   

Compensation of board members

     54,491   

Pricing and bookkeeping fees

     60,484   

Custodian fees

     73,202   

Printing and postage fees

     253,784   

Registration fees

     67,197   

Licensing fees

     25,390   

Professional fees

     69,043   

Chief compliance officer expenses

     348   

Other

     120,066   

Total expenses

     12,233,426   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

     (5,810,057

Expense reductions

     (617

Total net expenses

     6,422,752   

Net investment income

     28,525,200   
Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net   

Net realized gain (loss) on:

  

Investments

     101,704,535   

Futures contracts

     (3,343,763

Net realized gain

     98,360,772   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

  

Investments

     (61,326,122

Futures contracts

     4,042,096   

Net change in unrealized depreciation

     (57,284,026

Net realized and unrealized gain

     41,076,746   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   $ 69,601,946   

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012
     Year ended
February 28, 2011(a)
 
Operations      

Net investment income

   $ 28,525,200       $ 24,037,045   

Net realized gain

     98,360,772         110,030,452   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

     (57,284,026      530,989,694   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

     69,601,946         665,057,191   
Distributions to shareholders from:      

Net investment income

     

Class A

     (3,099,815      (2,107,030

Class I

     (29      (26

Class Z

     (24,665,554      (21,678,975

Net realized gains

     

Class A

     (16,881,805      (1,223,725

Class I

     (129      (12

Class Z

     (108,010,412      (9,765,119

Total distributions to shareholders

     (152,657,744      (34,774,887

Increase in net assets from share transactions

     251,630,333         229,495,259   

Total increase in net assets

     168,574,535         859,777,563   

Net assets at beginning of year

     2,819,181,964         1,959,404,401   

Net assets at end of year

   $ 2,987,756,499       $ 2,819,181,964   

Undistributed net investment income

   $ 1,290,321       $ 901,715   

 

(a) 

Class I shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

     Year ended
February 29, 2012
     Year ended
February 28, 2011(a)
 
     Shares      Dollars ($)      Shares      Dollars ($)  
Capital stock activity            

Class A shares

           

Subscriptions

     21,883,341         252,664,365         17,066,820         180,579,120   

Distributions reinvested

     1,777,674         19,595,990         284,194         3,250,276   

Redemptions

     (11,735,101      (134,597,142      (7,622,051      (80,137,504

Net increase

     11,925,914         137,663,213         9,728,963         103,691,892   

Class I shares

           

Subscriptions

                     245         2,500   

Net increase

                     245         2,500   

Class Z shares

           

Subscriptions

     48,336,594         546,829,833         47,413,396         499,135,492   

Distributions reinvested

     8,311,846         91,427,308         1,768,997         20,094,343   

Redemptions

     (46,467,848      (524,290,021      (37,856,190      (393,428,968

Net increase

     10,180,592         113,967,120         11,326,203         125,800,867   

Total net increase

     22,106,506         251,630,333         21,055,411         229,495,259   

 

(a) 

Class I Shares are for the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

The following tables are intended to help you understand the Fund’s financial performance. Certain information reflects financial results for a single share of a class held for the periods shown. Per share net investment income (loss) amounts are calculated based on average shares outstanding during the period. Total returns assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total returns do not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and are not annualized for periods of less than one year.

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
      2011     2010     2009    
Class A                              
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.33        $9.44        $5.73        $10.86        $12.61   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.10        0.09        0.09        0.12        0.14   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.10        2.94        3.71        (4.55     (0.64

Total from investment operations

    0.20        3.03        3.80        (4.43     (0.50

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.09     (0.09     (0.09     (0.14     (0.12

Net realized gains

    (0.52     (0.05            (0.56     (1.13

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.61     (0.14     (0.09     (0.70     (1.25

Net asset value, end of period

    $11.92        $12.33        $9.44        $5.73        $10.86   
Total return     2.12%        32.16%        66.35%        (42.11%     (4.94%
Ratios to average net assets(a)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.66%        0.50%        0.49%        0.49% (b)      0.47%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(c)

    0.45% (d)      0.45% (d)      0.43% (d)      0.39% (b)(d)      0.39% (d) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.66%        0.50%        0.49%        0.49%        0.47%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(c)

    0.45% (d)      0.45% (d)      0.43% (d)      0.39% (d)      0.39% (d) 

Net investment income

    0.83% (d)      0.83% (d)      1.10% (d)      1.36% (d)      1.13% (d) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $470,550        $339,724        $168,264        $59,374        $72,095   

Portfolio turnover

    15%        10%        15%        28%        26%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(b) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(c) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(d) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

    Year ended
Feb. 29, 2012
    Year ended
Feb. 28, 2011(a)
 
Class I            
Per share data    

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.29        $10.19   

Income from investment operations:

   

Net investment income

    0.12        0.04   

Net realized and unrealized gain

    0.11        2.22   

Total from investment operations

    0.23        2.26   

Less distributions to shareholders from:

   

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11

Net realized gains

    (0.52     (0.05

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.64     (0.16

Net asset value, end of period

    $11.88        $12.29   
Total return     2.40%        22.27%   
Ratios to average net assets(b)    

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.20%        0.23% (c) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(d)

    0.19%        0.19% (c)(e) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.20%        0.23% (c) 

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(d)

    0.19%        0.19% (c)(e) 

Net investment income

    1.08%        0.92% (c)(e) 
Supplemental data    

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $3        $3   

Portfolio turnover

    15%        10%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

 

(b) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(c) 

Annualized.

 

(d) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(e) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Financial Highlights (continued) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

   

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2012

    Year ended Feb. 28,    

Year ended
Feb. 29,

2008

 
Class Z     2011     2010     2009    
Per share data          

Net asset value, beginning of period

    $12.29        $9.41        $5.71        $10.84        $12.61   

Income from investment operations:

         

Net investment income

    0.12        0.11        0.11        0.15        0.17   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

    0.11        2.93        3.69        (4.55     (0.64

Total from investment operations

    0.23        3.04        3.80        (4.40     (0.47

Less distributions to shareholders from:

         

Net investment income

    (0.12     (0.11     (0.10     (0.17     (0.17

Net realized gains

    (0.52     (0.05            (0.56     (1.13

Total distributions to shareholders

    (0.64     (0.16     (0.10     (0.73     (1.30

Net asset value, end of period

    $11.88        $12.29        $9.41        $5.71        $10.84   
Total return     2.39%        32.45%        66.71%        (41.92%     (4.75%
Ratios to average net assets(a)          

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)

    0.41%        0.25%        0.24%        0.24% (b)      0.22%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (including interest expense)(c)

    0.20% (d)      0.20% (d)      0.18% (d)      0.14% (b)(d)      0.14% (d) 

Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)

    0.41%        0.25%        0.24%        0.24%        0.22%   

Net expenses after fees waived or expenses reimbursed (excluding interest expense)(c)

    0.20% (d)      0.20% (d)      0.18% (d)      0.14% (d)      0.14% (d) 

Net investment income

    1.07% (d)      1.08% (d)      1.36% (d)      1.59% (d)      1.38% (d) 
Supplemental data          

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

    $2,517,203        $2,479,455        $1,791,140        $971,538        $1,875,184   

Portfolio turnover

    15%        10%        15%        28%        26%   

Notes to Financial Highlights

 

(a) 

In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

 

(b) 

Includes interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

 

(c) 

The Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates agreed to waive/reimburse certain fees and expenses, if applicable.

 

(d) 

The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

 

The Accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

 

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Notes to Financial Statements – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class I and Class Z shares. All share classes have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are only available to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors, as described in the Fund’s prospectus.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain 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

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, 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 mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in other open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Short-term securities purchased within 60 days to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. The value of short-term securities originally purchased with maturities greater than 60 days is determined based on an amortized value to par upon reaching 60 days to maturity. Short-term securities maturing in more than 60 days from the valuation date are valued at the market price or approximate market value based on current interest rates.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon 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. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security. The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine value.

 

 

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Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The Fund and any counterparty are required to maintain an agreement that requires the Fund and that counterparty to monitor (on a daily basis) the net fair value of all derivatives entered into pursuant to the agreement between the Fund and such counterparty. If the net fair value of such derivatives between the Fund and that counterparty exceeds a certain threshold (as defined in the agreement), the Fund or the counterparty (as the case may be) is required to post cash and/or securities as collateral. Fair values of derivatives presented in the financial statements are not netted with the fair value of other derivatives or with any collateral amounts posted by the Fund or any counterparty.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks which may include interest rates, exchange rates or securities prices moving unexpectedly, in which case, the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin

payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Fund’s operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

 

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments at
February 29, 2012

    Asset derivatives   Liability derivatives
Risk
Exposure
Category
  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair
Value
  Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities
Location
  Fair
Value
Equity
contracts
  Net assets —
unrealized
appreciation
on futures
contracts
  $6,122,069*   Net assets —
unrealized
depreciation
on futures
contracts
  $—*

 

* Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Futures Contracts Outstanding table following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day’s variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

 

Effect of Derivative Instruments in the Statement of
Operations for the Year Ended February 29, 2012
 
    Amount of Realized Gain (Loss)
on Derivatives Recognized in
Income
 
Risk Exposure Category   Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ (3,343,763
 
   
    Change in Unrealized Appreciation
(Depreciation) on Derivatives
Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure Category   Futures Contracts  
Equity contracts   $ 4,042,096   
 

 

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Volume of Derivative Instruments
for the Year Ended February 29, 2012
    Contracts
Opened
Futures Contracts   7,691

Repurchase Agreements

The Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions with institutions that management has determined are creditworthy. The Fund, through the custodian, receives delivery of the underlying securities collateralizing a repurchase agreement. Management is responsible for determining that the 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 in or restrictions on a 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.

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

Corporate actions and dividend income are recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis.

The Fund receives distributions from holdings in real estate investment trusts (REITs) which report information on the character of their distributions annually. REIT distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund’s management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. Management’s estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the REITs which could result in a proportionate increase in return of capital to shareholders.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the

payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in 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.

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 (including net short-term capital gains), 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.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed along with the income dividend. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations which may differ from GAAP.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under the Trust’s organizational documents and, in some cases, by contract, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust or its funds. In addition, certain of the Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against the Fund cannot be determined, and the Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

 

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

In May 2011, the Financial Accounting and Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-04 modifying Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. At the same time, the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued International Financial Reporting Standard 13, Fair Value Measurement. The objective of the FASB and IASB is convergence of their guidance on fair value measurements and disclosures.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-04 requires reporting entities to disclose i) the amounts of any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, and the reasons for the transfers, ii) for Level 3 fair value measurements, a) quantitative information about significant unobservable inputs used, b) a description of the valuation processes used by the reporting entity and c) a narrative description of the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in unobservable inputs if a change in those inputs might result in a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-04 is for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. The management fee is an annual fee that is equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager serves as the Fund Administrator. The Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to 0.10% of the Fund’s average daily net assets, less the fees that were payable by the Fund as described under the Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees note below.

Pricing and Bookkeeping Fees

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had entered into a Financial Reporting Services Agreement (the Financial Reporting Services

Agreement) with State Street Bank and Trust Company (State Street) and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided financial reporting services to the Fund. The Fund also entered into an Accounting Services Agreement (collectively with the Financial Reporting Services Agreement, the State Street Agreements) with State Street and the Investment Manager pursuant to which State Street provided accounting services to the Fund. Under the State Street Agreements, the Fund paid 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 the Fund for the month. The aggregate fee did not exceed $140,000 per year (exclusive of out-of-pocket expenses and charges). The Fund also reimbursed State Street for certain out-of-pocket expenses and charges. Effective July 25, 2011, these services are provided under the Administrative Services Agreement discussed above.

Other Fees

Effective June 1, 2011, other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. Payment of these Fund and Board expenses is facilitated by a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. For the period June 1, 2011 through February 29, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $8,604.

Compensation of Board Members

Board members are compensated for their services to the Fund as disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Under a Deferred Compensation Plan (the Plan), the Board members who are not “interested persons” of the Fund, as defined under the 1940 Act, may elect to defer payment of up to 100% of their compensation. Deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in shares of certain funds managed by the Investment Manager. The Fund’s liability for these amounts is adjusted for market value changes and remains in the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan.

Compensation of Chief Compliance Officer

The Board has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer to the Fund in accordance with federal securities regulations. Effective April 1, 2011, the Fund’s expenses associated with the Chief Compliance Officer are paid directly by the Investment Manager. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund, along with other affiliated funds, paid its pro-rata share of the expenses for the Chief Compliance Officer. Such fees did not exceed $15,000 per year.

 

 

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Transfer Agent Fees

Under a Transfer and Dividend Disbursing Agent Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (the Transfer Agent), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is responsible for providing transfer agency services to the Fund. The Transfer Agent has contracted with Boston Financial Data Services (BFDS) to serve as sub-transfer agent.

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and is reimbursed by the Fund for the fees and expenses the Transfer Agent pays to financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Fund that is a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund’s shares maintained in each such omnibus account (other than omnibus accounts for which American Enterprise Investment Services Inc. is the broker of record or accounts where the beneficial shareholder is a customer of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., which are paid a per account fee). 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 (with the exception of out-of-pocket fees).

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, the Fund’s effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

 

       
Class A     0.19
Class Z     0.19   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the Fund’s initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 29, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $540.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. Pursuant to Rule 12b-1

under the 1940 Act, the Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) which set the distribution and service fees for the Fund. These fees are calculated daily and are intended to compensate the Distributor and/or eligible selling and/or servicing agents for selling shares of the Fund and providing services to investors.

The Plans require the payment of a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), through June 30, 2012, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund’s net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.45
Class I     0.19   
Class Z     0.20   

Under the agreement, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties.

Prior to July 1, 2011, the Investment Manager voluntarily agreed to reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses (excluding certain expenses, such as brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but including custodian charges relating to

 

 

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overdrafts, if any) so that the Fund’s ordinary net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund’s custodian, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class’ average daily net assets:

 

       
Class A     0.45
Class I     0.19   
Class Z     0.20   

Note 4. 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 because of temporary or permanent book to tax differences.

For the year ended February 29, 2012, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for distribution reclassifications, redemption-based payments treated as eligible for the dividends paid deduction, futures contracts, and deferral/reversal of wash sale losses. To the extent these differences are permanent; reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund’s net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

 

       
Undistributed net investment income   $ (371,196
Accumulated net realized gain     (7,040,063
Paid-in capital     7,411,259   

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

 

    Year ended
February 29,
2012
    Year ended
February 28,
2011
 
Ordinary income   $ 36,747,997      $ 23,786,031   
Long-term capital gains     115,909,747        10,988,856   

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 29, 2012, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

       
Undistributed ordinary income   $ 1,346,378   
Undistributed long-term capital gains     36,952,014   
Unrealized appreciation     596,097,937   

At February 29, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,432,279,509 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

 

       
Unrealized appreciation   $ 799,931,009   
Unrealized depreciation   $ (203,833,072
 

 

 

 
Net unrealized appreciation   $ 596,097,937   

On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the Act) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. Under the Act, the Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management’s conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund’s federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $551,133,354 and $396,911,835, respectively, for the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 6. Lending of Portfolio Securities

Effective July 25, 2011, the Fund has entered into a Master Securities Lending Agreement (the Agreement) with JPMorgan

 

 

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Chase Bank, N.A. (JPMorgan). The Agreement, which replaces the previous security lending arrangement with State Street, authorizes JPMorgan as lending agent to lend securities to authorized borrowers in order to generate additional income on behalf of the Fund. Pursuant to the Agreement, the securities loaned are secured by cash or U.S. government securities equal to at least 100% of the market value of the loaned securities. Any additional collateral required to maintain those levels due to market fluctuations of the loaned securities is requested to be delivered the following business day. Cash collateral received is invested by the lending agent on behalf of the Fund into authorized investments pursuant to the Agreement. The investments made with the cash collateral are listed in the Portfolio of Investments. The values of such investments and any uninvested cash collateral are disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities along with the related obligation to return the collateral upon the return of the securities loaned. At February 29, 2012, securities valued at $40,051,650 were on loan, secured by cash collateral of $41,746,464 (which does not reflect calls for collateral made to borrowers by JPMorgan at period end) that is partially or fully invested in short-term securities or other cash equivalents.

Risks of delay in recovery of securities or even loss of rights in the securities may occur should the borrower of the securities fail financially. Risks may also arise to the extent that the value of the securities loaned increases above the value of the collateral received. JPMorgan will indemnify the Fund from losses resulting from a borrower’s failure to return a loaned security when due. Such indemnification does not extend to losses associated with declines in the value of cash collateral investments. The Investment Manager is not responsible for any losses incurred by the Fund in connection with the securities lending program. Loans are subject to termination by the Fund or the borrower at any time, and are, therefore, not considered to be illiquid investments.

Pursuant to the Agreement, the Fund receives income for lending its securities either in the form of fees or by earning interest on invested cash collateral, net of negotiated rebates paid to borrowers and fees paid to the lending agent for services provided and any other securities lending expenses. Net income earned from securities lending for the year ended February 29, 2012 is disclosed in the Statement of Operations. The Fund continues to earn and accrue interest and dividends on the securities loaned.

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund participated in a securities lending arrangement with State Street. Each security on loan was collateralized in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned plus accrued income from the investment of

collateral. The income generated by the investment of the collateral, net of any fees remitted to State Street as the lending agent and borrower rebates, was paid to the Fund.

Note 7. Custody Credits

Prior to July 25, 2011, the Fund had an agreement with its custodian bank under which custody fees may have been reduced by balance credits. These credits are recorded as part of expense reductions on 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 they had not entered into such an agreement. Subsequent to this date, the Fund may invest its daily balance in an affiliated money market fund as detailed below. For the period March 1, 2011 through July 24, 2011, these credits reduced total expenses by $77.

Note 8. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective July 25, 2011, the Fund may invest its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as “Dividends from affiliates” in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 9. Shareholder Concentration

At February 29, 2012, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 51.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 10. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the Administrative Agent), whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. The credit facility became effective on July 25, 2011, replacing a prior credit facility. The credit facility agreement, as amended, which is a collective agreement between the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager, severally and not jointly, permits collective borrowings up to $500 million. Pursuant to a December 13, 2011 amendment to the credit facility agreement, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its

 

 

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borrowings at a rate equal to the higher of (i) the overnight federal funds rate plus 1.00% or (i) the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.00%. Each borrowing under the credit facility matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. The Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum. For the period July 25, 2011 through December 13, 2011, interest was charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the sum of the federal funds rate plus (i) 1.25% per annum plus (ii) if one-month LIBOR exceeds the federal funds rate, the amount of such excess. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.10% per annum.

For the period June 27, 2011 through July 24, 2011, the Fund and certain other funds managed by the Investment Manager participated in a $100 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period May 16, 2011 through June 26, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $150 million committed, unsecured revolving credit facility provided by State Street. For the period March 28, 2011 through May 15, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $225 million. Prior to March 28, 2011, the collective borrowing amount of the credit facility was $280 million. Interest was charged to each fund based on its borrowings at a rate equal to the greater of the (i) federal funds rate plus 1.25% per annum or (ii) the overnight LIBOR rate plus 1.25% per annum. The Fund also paid a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.125% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 29, 2012.

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In June 2004, an action captioned John E. Gallus et al. v. American Express Financial Corp. and American Express Financial Advisors Inc. was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The plaintiffs allege that they are investors in several American Express Company mutual funds (currently branded as Columbia) and they purport to bring the action derivatively on

behalf of those funds under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The plaintiffs allege that fees allegedly paid to the defendants by the funds for investment advisory and administrative services are excessive. The plaintiffs seek remedies including restitution and rescission of investment advisory and distribution agreements. The plaintiffs voluntarily agreed to transfer this case to the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota (the District Court). In response to defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint, the District Court dismissed one of plaintiffs’ four claims and granted plaintiffs limited discovery. Defendants moved for summary judgment in April 2007. Summary judgment was granted in the defendants’ favor on July 9, 2007. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (the Eighth Circuit) on August 8, 2007. On April 8, 2009, the Eighth Circuit reversed summary judgment and remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. On August 6, 2009, defendants filed a writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court (the Supreme Court), asking the Supreme Court to stay the District Court proceedings while the Supreme Court considered and ruled in a case captioned Jones v. Harris Associates, which involved issues of law similar to those presented in the Gallus case. On March 30, 2010, the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Jones v. Harris Associates, and on April 5, 2010, the Supreme Court vacated the Eighth Circuit’s decision in the Gallus case and remanded the case to the Eighth Circuit for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On June 4, 2010, the Eighth Circuit remanded the Gallus case to the District Court for further consideration in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates. On December 9, 2010, the District Court reinstated its July 9, 2007 summary judgment order in favor of the defendants. On January 10, 2011, plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal with the Eighth Circuit. In response to the plaintiffs’ opening appellate brief filed on March 18, 2011, the defendants filed a response brief on May 4, 2011 with the Eighth Circuit. The plaintiffs filed a reply brief on May 26, 2011 and oral arguments took place on November 17, 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Eighth Circuit upheld the grant of summary judgment by the District Court in favor of the defendants.

In December 2005, without admitting or denying the allegations, American Express Financial Corporation (AEFC, which is now known as Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial)) entered into settlement agreements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Minnesota Department of Commerce (MDOC) related to market timing activities. As a result, AEFC was censured and ordered to cease and desist from committing or causing any violations of certain provisions of the Investment Advisers Act

 

 

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

February 29, 2012

 

of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, and various Minnesota laws. AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the funds’ Boards of Trustees.

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of

Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.

 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of Columbia Mid Cap Index 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 Mid Cap Index Fund (the “Fund”) (a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 29, 2012, 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 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, which included confirmation of securities at February 29, 2012 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

April 20, 2012

 

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Federal Income Tax Information (Unaudited) – Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

 

The Fund hereby designates as a capital gain dividend with respect to the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, $107,406,168 or, if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such year.

92.92% of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012, qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

For non-corporate shareholders, 92.93%, or the maximum amount allowable under the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, of the ordinary income distributed by the Fund for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 may represent qualified dividend income.

The Fund will notify shareholders in January 2013 of amounts for use in preparing 2012 income tax returns.

 

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Fund Governance

 

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the funds’ operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the funds’ Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve until the next Board meeting after he or she reaches the mandatory retirement age established by the Board, or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

On September 29, 2009, Ameriprise Financial, the parent company of Columbia Management, entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) to acquire a portion of the asset management business of Columbia Management Group, LLC and certain of its affiliated companies (the “Transaction”). Following the Transaction, which became effective on May 1, 2010, various alignment activities have occurred with respect to the Fund Family. In connection with the Transaction, Mr. Edward J. Boudreau, Jr., Mr. William P. Carmichael, Mr. William A. Hawkins, Mr. R. Glenn Hilliard, Mr. John J. Nagorniak, Ms. Minor M. Shaw and Dr. Anthony M. Santomero, who were members prior to the Transaction of the Legacy Columbia Nations funds’ Board (“Nations Funds”), which includes Columbia Funds Series Trust, Columbia Funds Variable Insurance Trust I and Columbia Funds Master Investment Trust, LLC., began service on the Board for the Legacy RiverSource funds (“RiverSource Funds”) effective June 1, 2011, which resulted in an overall increase from twelve Trustees to sixteen for all mutual funds overseen by the Board.

 

Independent Board Members    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length
of service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Kathleen Blatz

901 S. Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court, 1998-2006   153   None

Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Pamela G. Carlton

901 S. Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 57

  Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President, Springboard-Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company)   153   None

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length
of service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

William P. Carmichael

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 68

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1999 for Nations Funds   Retired   146   Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel); McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development); former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products); former Director, Simmons Company (bedding)

Patricia M. Flynn

901 S. Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 61

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University; former Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University   153   None

William A. Hawkins

225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008–August 2010   146   Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

R. Glenn Hilliard

225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 69

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting), since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (formerly Conseco, Inc.) (insurance), September 2003–May 2011   146   Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance)

Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 73

  Chair of the Board for RiverSource Funds since 1/07, Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College   153   Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (manufactures irrigation systems)

 

34

Fund Governance (continued)

 

Independent Board Members (continued)    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length
of service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

John F. Maher

901 S. Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 68

  Board member since 12/06 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 12/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Retired President and Chief Executive Officer and former Director, Great Western Financial Corporation (financial services), 1986-1997   153   None

John J. Nagorniak

225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228

Boston, MA 02110

Age 67

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Retired; President and Director, Foxstone Financial, Inc. (consulting), 2000-2007; Director, Mellon Financial Corporation affiliates (investing), 2000-2007; Chairman, Franklin Portfolio Associates (investing–Mellon affiliate), 1982-2007   146   Trustee, Research Foundation of CFA Institute; Director, MIT Investment Company; Trustee, MIT 401k Plan; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

Catherine James Paglia

901 S. Marquette Ave.

Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 59

  Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company)   153   None

Leroy C. Richie

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 70

  Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. since 2004; former Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation   153   Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging); Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production); Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services)

Minor M. Shaw

225 Franklin Street Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 64

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds   President–Micco LLC (private investments)   146   Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds); Board Member, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

Alison Taunton-Rigby

901 S. Marquette Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55402

Age 67

  Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds   Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc. 2003-2010 (biotechnology); former President, Aquila Biopharmaceuticals   153   Director, Healthways, Inc. (health management programs); Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor)

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

 

Interested Board Member Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*    
Name, address, age   Position
held with
funds and
length of
service
  Principal occupation
during past five years
  Number of
funds in
the Fund
Family
overseen
by Board
member
  Other present or past
directorships/trusteeships
(within past 5 years)

Anthony M. Santomero*

225 Franklin Street

Mail Drop BX32 05228 Boston, MA 02110

Age 65

  Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds   Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008; President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 2000-2006   146   Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd.; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company; Director, Citigroup; Director, Citibank, N.A.; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the funds to be an “interested person” (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup, Inc. and Citibank N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

 

Interested Board Member Affiliated with Investment Manager*    

William F. Truscott 53600 Ameriprise Financial Center Minneapolis, MN 55474

Age 51

  Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and 5/10 for Nations Funds   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.   153   None

 

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund’s Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611 or contacting your financial intermediary.

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers

 

Name, Year of birth and address    Principal occupation(s) during past five years
J. Kevin Connaughton (Born 1964)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

President (since 2009)

   Senior Vice President and General Manager–Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; President, Columbia Funds, since 2009, and RiverSource Funds, since May 2010 (previously Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, from June 2008 to January 2009, Treasurer, Columbia Funds, from October 2003 to May 2008, and senior officer of various other affiliated funds since 2000); Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from December 2004 to April 2010.
Michael G. Clarke (Born 1969)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Treasurer (since 2011) and Chief Financial Officer
(since 2009)

   Vice President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, from September 2004 to April 2010; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002.
Scott R. Plummer (Born 1959)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President, Secretary

and Chief Legal Officer (since 2010)

   Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel–Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010); Vice President and Chief Counsel–Asset Management, from 2005 to April 2010; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Senior Officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2006.
Thomas P. McGuire (Born 1972)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Chief Compliance Officer (since 2012)

   Vice President–Asset Management Compliance, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since March 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, from June 2005 to April 2010.
William F. Truscott (Born 1960)     

53600 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President, Chairman of the Board and Chief Investment Officer, from 2001 to April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010 (previously President–U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer from 2005 to April 2010); Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2006; Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 2008 to April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006.

Paul D. Pearson (Born 1956)

    

10468 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

   Vice President–Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Vice President–Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial Corporation, 1998-2010

 

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Fund Governance (continued)

 

Officers (continued)

 

Name, Year of birth and address    Principal occupation(s) during past five years
Colin Moore (Born 1958)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2007 to April 2010; Head of Equities, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2007.
Christopher O. Petersen (Born 1970)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Vice President and Secretary (since 2011)

   Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel from April 2004 to January 2010); Senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds, since 2007.
Amy K. Johnson (Born 1965)     

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

Senior Vice President (since 2010)

   Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, from 2009 until April 2010, Vice President–Asset Management and Trust Company Services, from 2006 to 2009, and Vice President–Operations and Compliance from 2004 to 2006).
Joseph F. DiMaria (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (since 2008)

   Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC from January 2006 to April 2010.
Paul B. Goucher (Born 1968)     

100 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Vice President and Assistant Secretary

(since 2010)

   Vice President and Chief Counsel of Ameriprise Financial since January 2010 (formerly Vice President and Group Counsel from November 2008 to January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel of J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated (Seligman) from July 2008 to November 2008 and Managing Director and Associate General Counsel of Seligman from January 2005 to July 2008.
Michael E. DeFao (Born 1968)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

(since 2011)

   Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America from June 2005 to April 2010
Stephen T. Welsh (Born 1957)     

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

Vice President (since 2006)

   President, Columbia Management Investment Services, Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc. from July 2004 to April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. from August 2007 to April 2010.

 

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Important Information About This Report

 

The fund 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 Mid Cap Index 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 1-800-368-0346. 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, www.columbiamanagement.com.

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, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling
1-800-SEC-0330.

 

Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment

Distributors, Inc.

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

Investment Manager

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street Boston, MA 02110

 

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LOGO

 

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. The Fund is distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA, and managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC.

©2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

 

C-1691 C (4/12)


 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)          The registrant has 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 Edward J. Boudreau Jr., Pamela G. Carlton, William P. Carmichael, William A. Hawkins and John F. Maher, each of whom are members of the registrant’s Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, each qualify as an audit committee financial expert. Mr. Boudreau, Ms. Carlton, Mr. Carmichael, Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Maher each are independent trustees, as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this item’s instructions.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Fee information below is disclosed for the eighteen series of the registrant whose report to stockholders are included in this annual filing. Fee information for fiscal year ended February 29, 2012 also includes fees for one series that merged during the period.

 

(a) Audit Fees. Aggregate Audit Fees billed by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

579,500

 

$

588,600

 

 



 

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. Fiscal year 2011 also includes audit fees for the review and provision of consent in connection with filing Form N-1A for new share classes.

 

(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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

132,500

 

$

121,700

 

 

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 2012 and 2011, Audit-Related Fees consist of agreed-upon procedures performed for semi-annual shareholder reports and agreed- upon procedures related to fund mergers. Fiscal year 2012 also includes Audit-Related Fees for agreed-upon procedures for fund accounting and custody conversions.

 

During the fiscal years ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, 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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

103,800

 

$

85,200

 

 

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. In fiscal year 2012, Tax Fees also include agreed-upon procedures related to fund mergers and the review of final tax returns and foreign tax filings.

 

During the fiscal years ended February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011, 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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

0

 

$

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.

 

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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

395,800

 

$

495,300

 

 

In both fiscal years 2012 and 2011, 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. As set forth in this Fund Policy, a service will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the Fund’s independent auditor; provided, however, that pre-approval of non-audit services to the Fund, the Adviser or Control Affiliates may be waived if certain de minimis requirements set forth in the SEC’s rules 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.

 

On an annual basis, at a regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, the Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund Officer shall submit to the Audit Committee a schedule of the types of Fund Services and Fund-related Adviser Services that are subject to specific pre-approval.

 

This schedule will provide a description of each type of service that is subject to specific pre-approval, along with total projected fees for each service.  The pre-approval will generally cover a one-year period. The Audit Committee will review and approve the types of services and the projected fees for the next one-year period and may add to, or subtract from, the list of pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations.  This specific approval acknowledges that the Audit Committee is in agreement with the types of services that the independent accountants will be permitted to perform.

 

The Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund Officer 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 with forecasted fees for the annual period, proposed changes requiring specific pre-approval and a description of services provided by the independent auditor with actual fees during the current reporting period.

 

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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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 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 February 29, 2012 and February 28, 2011 are approximately as follows:

 

2012

 

2011

 

$

632,100

 

$

702,200

 

 

(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. Investments

 

(a)          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.

 

(b)         Not applicable.

 

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 were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

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 material 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/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

April 24, 2012

 

 

 

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/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

April 24, 2012

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Michael G. Clarke

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

April 24, 2012