N-CSRS 1 a12-26994_25ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

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:

April 30

 

 

Date of reporting period:

October 31, 2012

 

 

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

 

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

 



 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Semiannual Report

October 31, 2012

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

20

   

Important Information About This Report

   

25

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.41% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time period.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

09/01/90

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.41

     

6.39

     

4.51

     

3.57

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.91

     

2.96

     

3.83

     

3.23

   

Class B

 

06/08/93

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.02

     

5.60

     

3.73

     

2.80

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.98

     

2.60

     

3.73

     

2.80

   

Class C

 

06/17/92

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.02

     

5.60

     

3.73

     

2.79

   

Including sales charges

       

1.02

     

4.60

     

3.73

     

2.79

   

Class Z

 

09/01/90

   

2.54

     

6.66

     

4.77

     

3.82

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

       

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

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.

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

12.8

   

AA rating

   

53.8

   

A rating

   

13.9

   

BBB rating

   

16.2

   

Non-investment grade

   

2.1

   

Not rated

   

1.2

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,024.10

     

1,021.17

     

4.08

     

4.08

     

0.80

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,020.20

     

1,017.39

     

7.89

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,020.20

     

1,017.39

     

7.89

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.40

     

1,022.38

     

2.86

     

2.85

     

0.56

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 95.9%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Disposal 0.8%

 
Maryland Environmental Service
Revenue Bonds
Mid Shore II Regional Landfill
Series 2011
11/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,030,000

     

1,221,940

   

Higher Education 9.9%

 
City of Westminster
Revenue Bonds
McDaniel College, Inc.
Series 2006
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

575,000

     

635,122

   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Goucher College
Series 2012A
07/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,215,000

     

1,420,894

   
Johns Hopkins University
Series 2008A
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,750,000

     

2,141,195

   
Johns Hopkins University Project
Series 2012A
07/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,672,150

   
Maryland Institute College of Art
Series 2012
06/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,698,780

   
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Series 2012
10/01/32
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,094,020

   
Maryland Industrial Development Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
American Center for Physics Facility
Series 2001
12/15/15
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,004,130

   
Morgan State University
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
07/01/30
   

5.000

%

   

150,000

     

176,521

   
University System of Maryland
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A
10/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,264,000

   

Total

           

14,106,812

   

Hospital 12.5%

 
County of Baltimore
Revenue Bonds
Catholic Health Initiatives
Series 2006A
09/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,143,270

   

09/01/26

   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,705,245

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Carroll Hospital
Series 2012A
07/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,210,000

     

1,376,859

   

07/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,133,920

   
Carroll Hospital Center
Series 2006
07/01/26
   

4.500

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,043,900

   
FHA Insured Mortgage-Western Health
Series 2006
07/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

1,280,000

     

1,313,830

   

01/01/20

   

5.000

%

   

1,450,000

     

1,618,374

   
Johns Hopkins Health System
Series 2012
07/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,202,050

   
MedStar Health
Series 2011
08/15/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,620,000

     

1,905,801

   
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Series 2006
07/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,124,960

   
University of Maryland Medical System
Series 2010
07/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,158,610

   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Johns Hopkins Health System
Series 2008
05/15/48
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,203,400

   

Total

           

17,930,219

   

Hotels 1.0%

 
City of Baltimore
Senior Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A (XLCA)
09/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,391,481

   

Investor Owned 2.1%

 
Maryland Economic Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Potomac
Series 2009
09/01/22
   

6.200

%

   

2,500,000

     

3,065,425

   

Local Appropriation 4.8%

 
City of Baltimore
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Series 2010A
10/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,769,565

   
County of Baltimore
Certificate of Participation
Series 2012
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,868,625

   

10/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,519,300

   

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Howard County Housing Commission
Revenue Bonds
Roger Carter Recreation Center Project
Series 2011
06/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

585,000

     

681,894

   

Total

           

6,839,384

   

Local General Obligation 15.8%

 
City of Baltimore
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Consolidated Public Improvement
Series 2008A (AGM)
10/15/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,389,600

   
County of Anne Arundel
General Obligation Limited Notes
Consolidated General Improvement
Series 2006
03/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

3,300,000

     

3,767,577

   
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Consolidated General Improvement
Series 2006
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,214,120

   
County of Baltimore
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Consolidated Public Improvement
Series 2008
02/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,218,890

   
County of Frederick
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Facilities
Series 2005
08/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,621,440

   
Series 2006
11/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

2,005,000

     

2,506,852

   

11/01/21

   

5.250

%

   

2,500,000

     

3,251,425

   
County of Montgomery
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Consolidated Public Improvement
Series 2005A
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,455,600

   
County of Prince George's
Limited General Obligation Refunding & Public
Improvement Bonds
Series 2011B
09/15/20
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,549,240

   
Town of Ocean City
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Muni Purpose Loan
Series 2012
10/01/24
   

4.000

%

   

1,410,000

     

1,640,450

   

Total

           

22,615,194

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Multi-Family 4.2%

 
Maryland Economic Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Project
Series 2006 (XLCA)
07/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

600,000

     

634,080

   
University of Maryland-College Park Projects
Series 2006 (AGCP)
06/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,093,760

   

06/01/19

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,080,700

   
Revenue Bonds
Salisbury University Project
Series 2012
06/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

1,100,000

     

1,208,878

   
Senior Revenue Bonds
Towson University Project
Series 2007A
07/01/24
   

5.250

%

   

1,185,000

     

1,285,204

   
Towson University Project
Series 2012
07/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

700,000

     

779,373

   

Total

           

6,081,995

   

Municipal Power 0.9%

 
Guam Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A (AGM)(a)
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

220,000

     

252,208

   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010ZZ(a)
07/01/25
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,060,760

   

Total

           

1,312,968

   

Other Bond Issue 2.8%

 
County of Montgomery
Revenue Bonds
Department of Liquor Control
Series 2009A
04/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,055,000

     

2,436,429

   
Maryland Community Development Administration
Revenue Bonds
Capital Fund Securitization
Series 2003 (AGM)
07/01/21
   

4.400

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,520,775

   

Total

           

3,957,204

   

Other Industrial Development Bond 1.1%

 
Maryland Economic Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
CNX Marine Terminals, Inc.
Series 2010
09/01/25
   

5.750

%

   

1,425,000

     

1,552,195

   

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Pool/Bond Bank 0.8%

 
Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration
Revolving Loan Fund
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
03/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,190,430

   

Refunded/Escrowed 1.9%

 
City of Baltimore
Revenue Bonds
Water Project
Series 1994A Escrowed to Maturity (FGIC)
07/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,400,000

     

1,787,296

   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
College of Notre Dame
Series 1998 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)
10/01/14
   

4.600

%

   

510,000

     

547,215

   
Maryland State Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 1978 Escrowed to Maturity
07/01/16
   

6.800

%

   

305,000

     

344,275

   

Total

           

2,678,786

   

Retirement Communities 3.9%

 
City of Gaithersburg
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Asbury Obligation
Series 2009B
01/01/23
   

6.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,401,050

   
County of Baltimore
Revenue Bonds
Oak Crest Village Incorporate Facility
Series 2007A
01/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,045,000

     

1,109,821

   

01/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,083,740

   
Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
King Farm Presbyterian Community
Series 2007A
01/01/27
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

985,200

   

Total

           

5,579,811

   

Single Family 1.2%

 
Maryland Community Development Administration
Revenue Bonds
Residential
Series 2010B
09/01/30
   

5.125

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,671,780

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Special Non Property Tax 7.8%

 
Maryland State Department of Transportation
Revenue Bonds
Series 2002
02/01/14
   

5.500

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,262,160

   
Series 2008
02/15/22
   

5.000

%

   

3,125,000

     

3,695,187

   
Series 2009
06/15/21
   

4.000

%

   

1,495,000

     

1,720,610

   
Territory of Guam
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A(a)
01/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

350,000

     

393,187

   
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien
Series 2010A(a)
10/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,120,500

   

Total

           

11,191,644

   

Special Property Tax 2.0%

 
County of Frederick
Special Tax Bonds
Urbana Community Development Authority
Series 2010A
07/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,822,750

   

State Appropriated 2.7%

 
Maryland Economic Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Department of Transportation Headquarters
Series 2010
06/01/22
   

4.500

%

   

2,675,000

     

3,257,321

   
New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority
Revenue Bonds
Transportation System
Series 2006A
12/15/19
   

5.250

%

   

500,000

     

621,075

   

Total

           

3,878,396

   

State General Obligation 7.1%

 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2002A (FGIC)(a)
07/01/17
   

5.500

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,646,400

   
State of Maryland
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
1st Series 2011B
03/15/18
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

3,057,500

   
State & Local Facilities
1st Series 2009C
03/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,844,415

   

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
State & Local Facilities-Capital Improvement
1st Series 2003A
03/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,592,080

   

Total

           

10,140,395

   

Transportation 2.5%

 
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Transit
Series 2009
07/01/23
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,597,360

   

Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 2.6%

 
Maryland State Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
07/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,675,450

   

Water & Sewer 7.5%

 
City of Baltimore
Revenue Bonds
Wastewater Projects
Series 2006C (AMBAC)
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,125,000

     

1,296,799

   
Series 2007D (AMBAC)
07/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,479,700

   
Series 2008A (AGM)
07/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,494,262

   
County of Montgomery
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
04/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,183,120

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration
Revolving Loan Fund
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008
03/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,967,575

   
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding & Public
Improvement Bonds
Series 2009
06/01/21
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,325,720

   

Total

           

10,747,176

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $125,770,264)
           

137,248,795

   

Money Market Funds 3.3%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market Fund,
0.000%(b)
   

4,715,609

     

4,715,609

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $4,715,609)
       

4,715,609

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $130,485,873)
       

141,964,404

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

1,123,971

   

Net Assets

       

143,088,375

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $4,473,055 or 3.13% of net assets.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

Abbreviation Legend

AGCP  Assured Guaranty Corporation

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHA  Federal Housing Authority

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

XLCA  XL Capital Assurance

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

137,248,795

     

     

137,248,795

   

Total Bonds

   

     

137,248,795

     

     

137,248,795

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

4,715,609

     

     

     

4,715,609

   

Total Other

   

4,715,609

     

     

     

4,715,609

   

Total

   

4,715,609

     

137,248,795

     

     

141,964,404

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $130,485,873)

 

$

141,964,404

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

104,067

   

Interest

   

1,567,080

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

3,796

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,970

   

Total assets

   

143,642,317

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Capital shares purchased

   

59,806

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

351,558

   

Investment management fees

   

7,820

   

Distribution and service fees

   

1,209

   

Transfer agent fees

   

24,745

   

Administration fees

   

1,369

   

Compensation of board members

   

86,015

   

Other expenses

   

21,420

   

Total liabilities

   

553,942

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

143,088,375

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

134,510,234

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

175,817

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(3,076,207

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

11,478,531

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

143,088,375

   

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

23,835,334

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,136,163

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.16

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.53

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

149,713

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,407

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.17

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

2,750,742

   

Shares outstanding

   

246,482

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.16

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

116,352,586

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,425,520

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.16

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

593

   

Interest

   

2,534,968

   

Total income

   

2,535,561

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

283,532

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

582

   

Class C

   

10,695

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

194

   

Class C

   

3,565

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

30,183

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

24,319

   

Class B

   

156

   

Class C

   

2,873

   

Class Z

   

115,445

   

Administration fees

   

49,618

   

Compensation of board members

   

9,953

   

Custodian fees

   

1,169

   

Printing and postage fees

   

28,954

   

Registration fees

   

2,251

   

Professional fees

   

17,921

   

Other

   

5,708

   

Total expenses

   

587,118

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(147,370

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(40

)

 

Total net expenses

   

439,708

   

Net investment income

   

2,095,853

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

420,754

   

Net realized gain

   

420,754

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

958,959

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

958,959

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1,379,713

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

3,475,566

   

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

2,095,853

   

$

350,283

   

$

4,304,409

   

Net realized gain

   

420,754

     

34,081

     

75,004

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

958,959

     

1,052,417

     

6,645,176

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

3,475,566

     

1,436,781

     

11,024,589

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(334,406

)

   

(57,180

)

   

(739,657

)

 

Class B

   

(1,561

)

   

(280

)

   

(5,541

)

 

Class C

   

(28,746

)

   

(4,781

)

   

(73,733

)

 

Class Z

   

(1,731,080

)

   

(276,675

)

   

(3,486,613

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2,095,793

)

   

(338,916

)

   

(4,305,544

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

3,814,379

     

(395,709

)

   

(87,900

)

 

Total increase in net assets

   

5,194,152

     

702,156

     

6,631,145

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

137,894,223

     

137,192,067

     

130,560,922

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

143,088,375

   

$

137,894,223

   

$

137,192,067

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

175,817

   

$

175,757

   

$

164,390

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

42,462

     

472,000

     

4,381

     

48,387

     

199,208

     

2,151,822

   

Distributions reinvested

   

7,927

     

88,178

     

1,269

     

14,018

     

15,538

     

168,507

   

Redemptions

   

(156,964

)

   

(1,742,358

)

   

(16,995

)

   

(186,859

)

   

(213,412

)

   

(2,287,445

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(106,575

)

   

(1,182,180

)

   

(11,345

)

   

(124,454

)

   

1,334

     

32,884

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

56

     

626

     

10

     

111

     

187

     

2,013

   

Distributions reinvested

   

83

     

921

     

15

     

169

     

200

     

2,170

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(1,726

)

   

(19,105

)

   

(2

)

   

(29

)

   

(20,987

)

   

(225,328

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(1,587

)

   

(17,558

)

   

23

     

251

     

(20,600

)

   

(221,145

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

20,404

     

226,656

     

9,739

     

107,311

     

48,269

     

526,024

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,232

     

24,837

     

259

     

2,859

     

4,298

     

46,512

   

Redemptions

   

(31,472

)

   

(349,824

)

   

(13,569

)

   

(149,080

)

   

(149,498

)

   

(1,616,516

)

 

Net decrease

   

(8,836

)

   

(98,331

)

   

(3,571

)

   

(38,910

)

   

(96,931

)

   

(1,043,980

)

 

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

931,723

     

10,340,500

     

75,448

     

831,559

     

1,522,571

     

16,591,299

   

Distributions reinvested

   

7,603

     

84,610

     

1,118

     

12,350

     

12,260

     

132,978

   

Redemptions

   

(478,291

)

   

(5,312,662

)

   

(97,838

)

   

(1,076,505

)

   

(1,442,848

)

   

(15,579,936

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

461,035

     

5,112,448

     

(21,272

)

   

(232,596

)

   

91,983

     

1,144,341

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

344,037

     

3,814,379

     

(36,165

)

   

(395,709

)

   

(24,214

)

   

(87,900

)

 

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.44

   

$

10.63

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.03

     

0.33

     

0.34

     

0.34

     

0.38

     

0.39

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.11

     

0.09

     

0.55

     

(0.12

)

   

0.45

     

(0.36

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.26

     

0.12

     

0.88

     

0.22

     

0.79

     

0.02

     

0.20

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.16

   

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.44

   

Total return

   

2.41

%

   

1.05

%

   

8.55

%

   

2.05

%

   

7.93

%

   

0.26

%

   

1.96

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.01

%(c)

   

1.05

%(c)

   

1.03

%

   

0.97

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.91

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

0.80

%(c)(e)

   

0.80

%(c)

   

0.80

%(e)

   

0.80

%(e)

   

0.79

%(e)

   

0.75

%(e)

   

0.75

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.76

%(c)(e)

   

2.83

%(c)

   

3.07

%(e)

   

3.18

%(e)

   

3.26

%(e)

   

3.76

%(e)

   

3.74

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

23,835

   

$

24,781

   

$

24,708

   

$

23,454

   

$

27,423

   

$

23,530

   

$

24,405

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

1

%

   

7

%

   

11

%

   

23

%

   

11

%

   

8

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.06

   

$

10.97

   

$

10.42

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.45

   

$

10.64

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.27

     

0.31

     

0.32

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.11

     

0.09

     

0.55

     

(0.12

)

   

0.45

     

(0.36

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.11

     

0.80

     

0.14

     

0.72

     

(0.05

)

   

0.13

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.17

   

$

11.06

   

$

10.97

   

$

10.42

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.45

   

Total return

   

2.02

%

   

0.99

%

   

7.73

%

   

1.30

%

   

7.13

%

   

(0.48

%)

   

1.20

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.76

%(c)

   

1.80

%(c)

   

1.81

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.54

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.01

%(c)(e)

   

2.08

%(c)

   

2.34

%(e)

   

2.43

%(e)

   

2.56

%(e)

   

3.01

%(e)

   

3.00

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

150

   

$

166

   

$

164

   

$

371

   

$

929

   

$

2,220

   

$

2,689

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

1

%

   

7

%

   

11

%

   

23

%

   

11

%

   

8

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.44

   

$

10.63

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.26

     

0.31

     

0.32

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.11

     

0.09

     

0.55

     

(0.12

)

   

0.45

     

(0.36

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.11

     

0.80

     

0.14

     

0.71

     

(0.05

)

   

0.13

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.16

   

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.44

   

Total return

   

2.02

%

   

0.99

%

   

7.74

%

   

1.29

%

   

7.12

%

   

(0.49

%)

   

1.20

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.76

%(c)

   

1.80

%(c)

   

1.78

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.54

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.01

%(c)(e)

   

2.09

%(c)

   

2.33

%(e)

   

2.42

%(e)

   

2.49

%(e)

   

3.02

%(e)

   

2.99

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,751

   

$

2,822

   

$

2,838

   

$

3,705

   

$

3,269

   

$

2,143

   

$

1,597

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

1

%

   

7

%

   

11

%

   

23

%

   

11

%

   

8

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.44

   

$

10.63

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.03

     

0.36

     

0.36

     

0.37

     

0.41

     

0.42

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.11

     

0.09

     

0.55

     

(0.11

)

   

0.44

     

(0.35

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.28

     

0.12

     

0.91

     

0.25

     

0.81

     

0.06

     

0.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.16

   

$

11.05

   

$

10.96

   

$

10.41

   

$

10.53

   

$

10.09

   

$

10.44

   

Total return

   

2.54

%

   

1.07

%

   

8.82

%

   

2.31

%

   

8.09

%

   

0.61

%

   

2.21

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.76

%(c)

   

0.80

%(c)

   

0.77

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

0.56

%(c)(e)

   

0.55

%(c)

   

0.55

%(e)

   

0.55

%(e)

   

0.54

%(e)

   

0.50

%(e)

   

0.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

3.01

%(c)(e)

   

3.07

%(c)

   

3.31

%(e)

   

3.43

%(e)

   

3.52

%(e)

   

4.01

%(e)

   

3.99

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

116,353

   

$

110,126

   

$

109,482

   

$

103,031

   

$

131,234

   

$

126,661

   

$

135,506

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

1

%

   

7

%

   

11

%

   

23

%

   

11

%

   

8

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, certain expenses of the Fund or the Board, including: Fund boardroom and

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $846.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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 six months ended October 31, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $40.

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 $3,960 for Class A and $292 for Class C shares for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

described below), through August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.81

%

 

Class B

   

1.56

   

Class C

   

1.56

   

Class Z

   

0.56

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.80

%

 

Class B

   

1.55

   

Class C

   

1.55

   

Class Z

   

0.55

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $130,486,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

11,479,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

   

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

11,479,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 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

 

2013

 

$

901,428

   

2014

   

271,557

   

2016

   

511

   

2017

   

2,323,465

   

Total

 

$

3,496,961

   

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 $20,021,966 and $10,643,610, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 89.1% 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. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.08% per annum.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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.

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 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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Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia Maryland Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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-1095 D (12/12)




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October 31, 2012

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

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>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

12

   

Statement of Operations

   

14

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

15

   

Financial Highlights

   

17

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

21

   

Important Information About This Report

   

29

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.34% excluding sales charges for the six-month period ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund underperformed the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time frame.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

12/14/92

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.34

     

6.64

     

4.55

     

3.81

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.94

     

3.21

     

3.85

     

3.47

   

Class B

 

06/07/93

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.05

     

5.64

     

3.77

     

3.04

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.95

     

2.64

     

3.77

     

3.04

   

Class C

 

12/16/92

             

 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.05

     

5.80

     

3.78

     

3.04

   

Including sales charges

       

1.05

     

4.80

     

3.78

     

3.04

   

Class Z

 

12/11/92

   

2.57

     

7.03

     

4.81

     

4.07

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

       

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

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.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

14.8

   

AA rating

   

58.2

   

A rating

   

14.1

   

BBB rating

   

11.0

   

Not rated

   

1.9

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,023.40

     

1,021.17

     

4.08

     

4.08

     

0.80

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,020.50

     

1,017.39

     

7.89

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,020.50

     

1,017.39

     

7.89

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.70

     

1,022.43

     

2.81

     

2.80

     

0.55

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 98.3%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Airport 1.6%

 
Raleigh Durham Airport Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010A
05/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,597,030

   

Higher Education 6.2%

 
Appalachian State University
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
07/15/21
   

5.000

%

   

790,000

     

875,099

   
North Carolina Capital Facilities Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Johnson & Wales University Project
Series 2003A (XLCA)
04/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,009,940

   
Meredith College
Series 2008
06/01/31
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,119,310

   
Wake Forest University
Series 2009
01/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,185,320

   
University of North Carolina System
Revenue Bonds
Asheville/Wilmington
Series 2010C
10/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,494,340

   
General Trust Indenture
Series 2009B
10/01/17
   

4.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,151,260

   
Series 2008A
10/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,331,380

   
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
2/23/2012
04/01/21
   

4.000

%

   

2,370,000

     

2,782,143

   

Total

           

13,948,792

   

Hospital 11.5%

 
Albemarle Hospital Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007
10/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,122,420

   

10/01/27

   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,029,600

   
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Carolinas Health Care System Group
Series 2007A (AGM)
01/15/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,550,000

     

1,758,521

   
Carolinas HealthCare System Group
Series 2008A
01/15/24
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,271,000

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Series 2009A
01/15/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,175,430

   
North Carolina Medical Care Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
North Carolina Baptist Hospital
Series 2010
06/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,772,505

   
Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Series 2012
06/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,152,880

   
Vidant Health
Series 2012A
06/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,738,965

   
Revenue Bonds
Moses Cone Health System
Series 2011
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

3,215,000

     

3,852,149

   
Novant Health Obligation Group
Series 2003A
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,089,420

   
Wilson Medical Center
Series 2007
11/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

3,385,000

     

3,743,505

   
North Carolina Medical Care Commission(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Wake Forest Baptist Obligation
Series 2012
12/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,650,000

     

1,989,471

   
Northern Hospital District of Surry County
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008
10/01/24
   

5.750

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,069,360

   

Total

           

25,765,226

   

Joint Power Authority 7.3%

 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1993B (NPFGC)
01/01/22
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,287,940

   
Series 1993B (NPFGC/FGIC)
01/01/22
   

6.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,883,800

   
Series 2005A (AMBAC)
01/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,265,620

   
Series 2008A (AGM)
01/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,772,055

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
01/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,712,100

   
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
01/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

1,185,000

     

1,392,671

   

01/01/20

   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,349,720

   

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
01/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,708,425

   

Total

           

16,372,331

   

Local Appropriation 24.9%

 
City of Charlotte
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Convention Facility Project
Series 2003A
08/01/16
   

5.500

%

   

2,550,000

     

2,673,726

   
City of Greenville
Certificate of Participation
Public Facilities & Equipment Project
Series 2004 (AMBAC)
06/01/22
   

5.250

%

   

2,180,000

     

2,332,338

   
City of Wilmington
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Series 2006A
06/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,005,000

     

1,152,052

   
County of Beaufort
Limited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2012
06/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,045,000

     

1,244,553

   

06/01/26

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,186,320

   
County of Buncombe
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
 

06/01/28

   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,806,435

   

06/01/29

   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,799,385

   

County of Burke

 
Certificate of Participation
Series 2006B (AMBAC)
04/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,425,000

     

1,580,567

   
County of Cabarrus
Certificate of Participation
Installment Financing Contract
Series 2008C
06/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,545,000

     

1,832,772

   
County of Catawba
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011
10/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

400,000

     

486,792

   
County of Chatham
Certificate of Participation
Series 2006 (AMBAC)
06/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,065,000

     

1,211,267

   
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
 

12/01/18

   

4.000

%

   

570,000

     

656,127

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

County of Craven

 

Certificate of Participation

 

Series 2007 (NPFGC)

 

06/01/18

   

5.000

%

   

2,825,000

     

3,281,774

   

06/01/19

   

5.000

%

   

1,825,000

     

2,100,411

   
County of Cumberland
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Improvement Projects
Series 2009-B1
12/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,775,000

     

3,368,850

   
County of Dare
Certificate of Participation
Series 2005 (NPFGC/FGIC)
06/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

3,005,000

     

3,340,899

   
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012D
06/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,200,300

   

06/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

700,000

     

833,826

   

County of Gaston

 
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
12/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,350,000

     

1,514,201

   
County of Harnett
Certificate of Participation
Series 2009
06/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,880,000

     

2,178,788

   
County of Henderson
Certificate of Participation
Series 2006A (AMBAC)
06/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,060,000

     

1,209,301

   
County of Iredell
Certificate of Participation
Iredell County School Project
Series 2006 (AMBAC)
06/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,690,000

     

1,930,453

   
County of Mecklenburg
Certificate of Participation
Series 2009A
02/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,161,620

   
County of Moore
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
06/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,635,000

     

1,931,000

   
County of New Hanover
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Series 2005B (AMBAC)
09/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,755,000

     

2,128,868

   
County of Randolph
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Series 2004 (AGM)
06/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,640,000

     

1,748,191

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
County of Sampson
Certificate of Participation
Series 2006 (AGM)
06/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,149,720

   
County of Union
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
12/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,715,000

     

2,164,484

   
Jacksonville Public Facilities Corp.
Limited Obligation Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
04/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,075,000

     

1,270,779

   
Orange County Public Facilities Co.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,325,000

     

1,616,924

   
Watauga Public Facilities Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
06/01/28
   

4.000

%

   

3,545,000

     

3,720,584

   

Total

           

55,813,307

   

Local General Obligation 9.8%

 
County of Brunswick
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012
02/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,370,000

     

2,975,962

   
County of Cabarrus
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2006
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,104,260

   

03/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,144,510

   
County of Iredell
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
School
Series 2006
02/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

2,420,000

     

2,739,851

   
County of Mecklenburg
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009A
08/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,258,100

   
County of New Hanover
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,170,000

     

1,420,696

   
County of Orange
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2005B
04/01/16
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,114,850

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
County of Stanly
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010
02/01/18
   

4.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,748,865

   
County of Wake
Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2011
04/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,222,580

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009D
02/01/18
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,334,980

   
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2009
03/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

3,065,000

     

3,778,532

   

Total

           

21,843,186

   

Municipal Power 1.6%

 
Greenville Utilities Commission
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A (AGM)
11/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,040,000

     

1,264,193

   
Guam Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A (AGM)(b)
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

420,000

     

481,488

   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007VV (NPFGC)(b)
07/01/25
   

5.250

%

   

1,690,000

     

1,873,399

   

Total

           

3,619,080

   

Other Bond Issue 1.2%

 
Durham County Industrial Facilities & Pollution Control Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Research Triangle Institute
Series 2010
02/01/17
   

4.000

%

   

1,440,000

     

1,611,317

   

02/01/18

   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,141,520

   

Total

           

2,752,837

   

Ports 1.0%

 
North Carolina Ports Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2010B
02/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,283,640

   

Refunded/Escrowed 7.8%

 
Appalachian State University
Prerefunded 07/15/15 Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
07/15/21
   

5.000

%

   

695,000

     

780,290

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
County of Orange
Prerefunded 04/01/15 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2005A
04/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,223,100

   
County of Wake
Prerefunded 03/01/19 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2009
03/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

935,000

     

1,164,094

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 1993 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)
10/01/26
   

5.125

%

   

3,065,000

     

3,768,969

   
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency
Prerefunded 01/01/22 Revenue Bonds
Series 1988A
01/01/26
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,363,540

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 1986A Escrowed to Maturity
01/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,165,000

     

2,470,850

   
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2003AA Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(b)
07/01/18
   

5.500

%

   

3,360,000

     

4,194,120

   
Town of Chapel Hill
Prerefunded 06/01/15 Certificate of Participation
Chapel Hill Operations Center
Series 2005
06/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

1,360,000

     

1,526,845

   

Total

           

17,491,808

   

Retirement Communities 0.5%

 
North Carolina Medical Care Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Givens Estates
Series 2007
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,088,140

   

Single Family 1.4%

 
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011-2
07/01/25
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,171,440

   
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency(c)
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007-30-A AMT
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

920,000

     

977,436

   

Total

           

3,148,876

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Special Non Property Tax 2.2%

 
City of Charlotte Storm Water
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006
06/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,120,000

     

1,291,786

   
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005C (FGIC)(b)
07/01/20
   

5.500

%

   

1,200,000

     

1,324,044

   
Territory of Guam
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A(b)
01/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

500,000

     

561,695

   
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien
Series 2010A(b)
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,560,000

     

1,771,302

   

Total

           

4,948,827

   

State Appropriated 1.4%

 
North Carolina Infrastructure Finance Corp.
Certificate of Participation
Capital Improvement
Series 2007A (AGM)
05/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,570,000

     

3,015,201

   

State General Obligation 1.0%

 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2001A (NPFGC)(b)
07/01/14
   

5.500

%

   

1,725,000

     

1,821,704

   
State of North Carolina
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2001A
03/01/14
   

4.750

%

   

395,000

     

400,419

   

Total

           

2,222,123

   

Transportation 1.1%

 
State of North Carolina
Revenue Bonds
Vehicle
Series 2012
03/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,461,760

   

Water & Sewer 17.8%

 
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008
08/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,201,110

   

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Charlotte
Revenue Bonds
Series 2002A
07/01/14
   

5.500

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,357,538

   
Series 2009B
07/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

5,835,000

     

7,160,770

   
Water & Sewer System
Series 2008
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,624,420

   
City of Concord
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008B
12/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,851,615

   
City of Gastonia
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Combined Utilities System
Series 2009
05/01/17
   

4.000

%

   

1,205,000

     

1,371,302

   
City of Greensboro
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2006
06/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,401,760

   

06/01/22

   

5.250

%

   

1,200,000

     

1,568,148

   

06/01/23

   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,639,780

   
City of High Point
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008 (AGM)
11/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,203,400

   

11/01/25

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,189,370

   
City of Raleigh
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A
03/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,720,515

   
Series 2011
03/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

800,000

     

972,288

   
City of Thomasville
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
05/01/24
   

4.000

%

   

500,000

     

558,890

   

05/01/26

   

4.000

%

   

860,000

     

944,065

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Winston-Salem
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007A
06/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,527,970

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009
06/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,224,350

   
County of Brunswick
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
04/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,915,000

     

2,283,867

   

04/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

1,390,000

     

1,652,932

   
County of Union
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Enterprise System
Series 2011A
12/01/19
   

4.000

%

   

500,000

     

588,165

   

12/01/20

   

4.000

%

   

600,000

     

707,892

   

Total

           

39,750,147

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $200,535,592)
           

220,122,311

   

Money Market Funds 1.5%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market Fund,
0.000%(d)
   

3,352,697

     

3,352,697

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $3,352,697)
       

3,352,697

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $203,888,289)
       

223,475,008

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

501,348

   

Net Assets

       

223,976,356

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(b)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $12,027,752 or 5.37% of net assets.

(c)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(d)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

XLCA  XL Capital Assurance

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

220,122,311

     

     

220,122,311

   

Total Bonds

   

     

220,122,311

     

     

220,122,311

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

3,352,697

     

     

     

3,352,697

   

Total Other

   

3,352,697

     

     

     

3,352,697

   

Total

   

3,352,697

     

220,122,311

     

     

223,475,008

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $203,888,289)

 

$

223,475,008

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

644,783

   

Interest

   

2,809,873

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

4,898

   

Prepaid expenses

   

3,365

   

Total assets

   

226,937,927

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

1,991,567

   

Capital shares purchased

   

287,961

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

517,634

   

Investment management fees

   

12,221

   

Distribution and service fees

   

2,397

   

Transfer agent fees

   

39,461

   

Administration fees

   

2,139

   

Compensation of board members

   

85,053

   

Other expenses

   

23,138

   

Total liabilities

   

2,961,571

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

223,976,356

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

206,881,759

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

737,031

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(3,229,153

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

19,586,719

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

223,976,356

   

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

35,127,348

   

Shares outstanding

   

3,206,579

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.95

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.32

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

140,988

   

Shares outstanding

   

12,867

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.96

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

8,630,629

   

Shares outstanding

   

788,035

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.95

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

180,077,391

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,452,119

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.95

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

313

   

Interest

   

3,780,556

   

Total income

   

3,780,869

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

443,423

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

616

   

Class C

   

31,428

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

205

   

Class C

   

10,476

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

42,818

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

34,066

   

Class B

   

164

   

Class C

   

8,332

   

Class Z

   

177,903

   

Administration fees

   

77,599

   

Compensation of board members

   

10,433

   

Custodian fees

   

1,448

   

Printing and postage fees

   

29,572

   

Registration fees

   

1,421

   

Professional fees

   

18,630

   

Other

   

6,525

   

Total expenses

   

895,059

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(197,967

)

 

Total net expenses

   

697,092

   

Net investment income

   

3,083,777

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

132,034

   

Net realized gain

   

132,034

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

2,244,745

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

2,244,745

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

2,376,779

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

5,460,556

   

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

3,083,777

   

$

526,698

   

$

6,109,342

   

Net realized gain

   

132,034

     

5,021

     

187,006

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

2,244,745

     

1,922,174

     

11,583,225

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

5,460,556

     

2,453,893

     

17,879,573

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(446,913

)

   

(72,299

)

   

(888,222

)

 

Class B

   

(1,530

)

   

(286

)

   

(6,424

)

 

Class C

   

(77,758

)

   

(12,742

)

   

(135,648

)

 

Class Z

   

(2,557,588

)

   

(424,445

)

   

(5,095,405

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(3,083,789

)

   

(509,772

)

   

(6,125,699

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

1,166,388

     

(1,071,193

)

   

9,824,155

   

Total increase in net assets

   

3,543,155

     

872,928

     

21,578,029

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

220,433,201

     

219,560,273

     

197,982,244

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

223,976,356

   

$

220,433,201

   

$

219,560,273

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

737,031

   

$

737,043

   

$

720,117

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

212,530

     

2,316,171

     

31,546

     

340,406

     

600,962

     

6,350,373

   

Distributions reinvested

   

29,789

     

325,041

     

4,337

     

47,012

     

51,185

     

542,078

   

Redemptions

   

(136,355

)

   

(1,484,572

)

   

(13,035

)

   

(140,645

)

   

(706,718

)

   

(7,424,714

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

105,964

     

1,156,640

     

22,848

     

246,773

     

(54,571

)

   

(532,263

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

15

     

165

     

2

     

27

     

3,067

     

32,564

   

Distributions reinvested

   

107

     

1,167

     

21

     

223

     

263

     

2,777

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(4,291

)

   

(46,798

)

   

     

     

(41,001

)

   

(429,726

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(4,169

)

   

(45,466

)

   

23

     

250

     

(37,671

)

   

(394,385

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

71,490

     

780,499

     

11,996

     

129,238

     

267,163

     

2,818,144

   

Distributions reinvested

   

5,385

     

58,757

     

753

     

8,152

     

7,413

     

78,601

   

Redemptions

   

(47,749

)

   

(519,732

)

   

(9,192

)

   

(99,458

)

   

(39,495

)

   

(414,412

)

 

Net increase

   

29,126

     

319,524

     

3,557

     

37,932

     

235,081

     

2,482,333

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,047,379

     

11,412,546

     

164,125

     

1,769,928

     

3,167,604

     

33,571,858

   

Distributions reinvested

   

24,370

     

265,723

     

3,476

     

37,640

     

36,972

     

391,733

   

Redemptions

   

(1,098,024

)

   

(11,942,579

)

   

(292,786

)

   

(3,163,716

)

   

(2,449,003

)

   

(25,695,121

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(26,275

)

   

(264,310

)

   

(125,185

)

   

(1,356,148

)

   

755,573

     

8,268,470

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

104,646

     

1,166,388

     

(98,757

)

   

(1,071,193

)

   

898,412

     

9,824,155

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.84

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.38

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.02

     

0.30

     

0.31

     

0.33

     

0.37

     

0.39

   
Net realized and unrealized gain
(loss)
   

0.11

     

0.10

     

0.61

     

(0.04

)

   

0.38

     

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.25

     

0.12

     

0.91

     

0.27

     

0.71

     

0.08

     

0.09

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.39

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.95

   

$

10.84

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

Total return

   

2.34

%

   

1.15

%

   

9.02

%

   

2.61

%

   

7.34

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.84

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.98

%(d)

   

0.96

%(d)

   

1.00

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.89

%

   

0.91

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

0.80

%(d)

   

0.79

%(d)

   

0.79

%

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.78

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.60

%(d)

   

2.65

%(d)

   

2.80

%

   

2.97

%(f)

   

3.27

%(f)

   

3.79

%(f)

   

3.73

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

35,127

   

$

33,601

   

$

33,061

   

$

31,731

   

$

33,307

   

$

23,236

   

$

22,399

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

1

%

   

4

%

   

16

%

   

15

%

   

20

%

   

25

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.84

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.38

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.10

     

0.02

     

0.22

     

0.23

     

0.26

     

0.30

     

0.31

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.10

     

0.59

     

(0.04

)

   

0.38

     

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.12

     

0.81

     

0.19

     

0.64

     

0.01

     

0.01

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.96

   

$

10.84

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

Total return

   

2.05

%

   

1.09

%

   

8.07

%

   

1.85

%

   

6.55

%

   

0.13

%

   

0.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses
reimbursed
   

1.73

%(d)

   

1.71

%(d)

   

1.82

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

1.55

%(d)

   

1.54

%(d)

   

1.55

%

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.86

%(d)

   

1.90

%(d)

   

2.08

%

   

2.22

%(f)

   

2.56

%(f)

   

3.04

%(f)

   

2.99

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

141

   

$

185

   

$

183

   

$

554

   

$

1,260

   

$

1,920

   

$

2,668

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

1

%

   

4

%

   

16

%

   

15

%

   

20

%

   

25

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.83

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.38

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.10

     

0.02

     

0.21

     

0.23

     

0.26

     

0.30

     

0.31

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.09

     

0.62

     

(0.04

)

   

0.38

     

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

     

0.11

     

0.83

     

0.19

     

0.64

     

0.01

     

0.01

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.95

   

$

10.83

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.13

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.08

   

Total return

   

2.05

%

   

0.99

%

   

8.23

%

   

1.84

%

   

6.55

%

   

0.12

%

   

0.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or expenses
reimbursed
   

1.72

%(d)

   

1.71

%(d)

   

1.74

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

1.55

%(d)

   

1.54

%(d)

   

1.54

%

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.85

%(d)

   

1.90

%(d)

   

2.03

%

   

2.22

%(f)

   

2.54

%(f)

   

3.04

%(f)

   

2.99

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

8,631

   

$

8,222

   

$

8,112

   

$

5,270

   

$

3,797

   

$

3,672

   

$

3,108

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

1

%

   

4

%

   

16

%

   

15

%

   

20

%

   

25

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.83

   

$

10.73

   

$

10.12

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.07

   

$

10.38

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.03

     

0.32

     

0.33

     

0.36

     

0.40

     

0.41

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.10

     

0.61

     

(0.05

)

   

0.38

     

(0.28

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.28

     

0.13

     

0.93

     

0.28

     

0.74

     

0.12

     

0.10

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.95

   

$

10.83

   

$

10.73

   

$

10.12

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.79

   

$

10.07

   

Total return

   

2.57

%

   

1.17

%

   

9.30

%

   

2.76

%

   

7.61

%

   

1.22

%

   

0.99

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.73

%(d)

   

0.71

%(d)

   

0.74

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.66

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

0.55

%(d)

   

0.54

%(d)

   

0.54

%

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.53

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.85

%(d)

   

2.90

%(d)

   

3.05

%

   

3.22

%(f)

   

3.54

%(f)

   

4.03

%(f)

   

3.99

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

180,077

   

$

178,425

   

$

178,204

   

$

160,427

   

$

172,795

   

$

163,885

   

$

154,515

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

1

%

   

4

%

   

16

%

   

15

%

   

20

%

   

25

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Sale Commitments

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

The Fund may enter into forward sale commitments to hedge its portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities it owns under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of forward sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. While a forward sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities or an offsetting forward purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are used to satisfy the commitment.

Unsettled forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under "Security Valuation" above. The forward sale commitment is "marked-to-market" daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the forward sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the market price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $961.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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 six months ended October 31, 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.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 $16,636 for Class A and $521 for Class C shares for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 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 August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.81

%

 

Class B

   

1.56

   

Class C

   

1.56

   

Class Z

   

0.56

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below , 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.79

%

 

Class B

   

1.54

   

Class C

   

1.54

   

Class Z

   

0.54

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $203,888,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

19,592,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(5,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

19,587,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at April 30, 2012 and March 31, 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

  April 30, 2012
Amount ($)
  March 31, 2012
Amount ($)
 

2016

   

428,412

     

   

2017

   

2,905,585

     

433,433

   

2018

   

     

2,905,585

   

Total

   

3,333,997

     

3,339,018

   

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 $16,363,569 and $13,564,680, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 75.6% 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.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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 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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Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia North Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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 California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

14

   

Statement of Operations

   

16

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

17

   

Financial Highlights

   

19

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

23

   

Important Information About This Report

   

29

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 3.01% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund outperformed the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time period.

>  The Fund underperformed the Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 3.12% for the same six months.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

09/09/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

3.01

     

8.54

     

5.52

     

4.26

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.32

     

5.00

     

4.82

     

3.91

   

Class B

 

08/29/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.63

     

7.96

     

4.73

     

3.48

   

Including sales charges

       

-0.37

     

4.96

     

4.73

     

3.48

   

Class C

 

09/11/02

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.52

     

7.74

     

4.69

     

3.47

   

Including sales charges

       

1.52

     

6.74

     

4.69

     

3.47

   

Class Z

 

08/19/02

   

3.04

     

8.83

     

5.74

     

4.51

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

       

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

       

3.12

     

8.73

     

6.28

     

5.18

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

The Barclays California 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index tracks investment grade bonds issued from the state of California and its municipalities.

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.

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

0.8

   

AA rating

   

35.9

   

A rating

   

39.9

   

BBB rating

   

19.3

   

Non-investment grade

   

1.9

   

Not rated

   

2.2

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

Paul Fuchs, CFA

Paul Fuchs joined Brian McGreevy as a Portfolio Manager of the Fund in October 2012.

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,030.10

     

1,021.53

     

3.74

     

3.72

     

0.73

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,026.30

     

1,017.74

     

7.56

     

7.53

     

1.48

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,025.20

     

1,017.74

     

7.55

     

7.53

     

1.48

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,030.40

     

1,022.79

     

2.46

     

2.45

     

0.48

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 97.8%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Airport 3.3%

 
City of San Jose
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007B (AMBAC)
03/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,099,250

   
County of Orange
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
07/01/25
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,750,305

   
County of Sacramento
Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2008 (AGM)
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,129,610

   
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2010A
07/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,176,460

   
San Francisco City & County Airports Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
2nd Series 2009C (AGM)
05/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,825,000

     

2,193,084

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011G
05/01/26
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,395,140

   

Total

           

9,743,849

   

Higher Education 5.6%

 
California Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
California Lutheran University
Series 2008
10/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,672,215

   
Pitzer College
Series 2005A
04/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,270,000

     

1,340,079

   
Series 2009
04/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,610,000

     

1,887,338

   
University Southern California
Series 2009C
10/01/24
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,970,230

   
California State Public Works Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
California State University
Series 2006A (NPFGC/FGIC)
10/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,147,640

   
Revenue Bonds
University California Institute Project
Series 2005C
04/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,106,870

   
Various University of California Projects
Series 2005D
05/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,101,400

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
California State University
Revenue Bonds
Systemwide
Series 2009A
11/01/22
   

5.250

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,992,350

   
University of California
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009O
05/15/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,225,210

   

Total

           

16,443,332

   

Hospital 7.1%

 
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps.
Revenue Bonds
Sharp Healthcare
Series 2011A
08/01/24
   

5.250

%

   

2,750,000

     

3,229,105

   
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sutter Health
Series 2011D
08/15/26
   

5.000

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,624,377

   
Revenue Bonds
Catholic Healthcare West
Series 2009A
07/01/29
   

6.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,490,413

   
Series 2009E
07/01/25
   

5.625

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,738,215

   
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Series 2009A
11/01/21
   

6.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,429,540

   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Health Facility Adventist Health System West
Series 2005A
03/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,083,950

   
John Muir Health
Series 2006A
08/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,432,840

   
Kaiser Permanente
Series 2009A
04/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,392,220

   
Sutter Health
Series 2011A
08/15/26
   

5.500

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,186,480

   
City of Newport Beach
Revenue Bonds
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Series 2011
12/01/30
   

5.875

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,247,820

   

Total

           

20,854,960

   

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Independent Power 3.3%

 
Kings River Conservation District
Certificate of Participation
Peaking Project
Series 2004
05/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

3,135,000

     

3,313,507

   
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (AMBAC)
07/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,258,840

   
Revenue Bonds
Cosumnes Project
Series 2006 (NPFGC)
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,077,100

   

07/01/29

   

5.125

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,129,980

   

Total

           

9,779,427

   

Joint Power Authority 5.9%

 
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
Revenue Bonds
California Independent System Operator
Series 2009A
02/01/22
   

5.250

%

   

1,900,000

     

2,065,205

   
M-S-R Public Power Agency
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2008L (AGM)
07/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,912,275

   
Northern California Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Hydroelectric Project No. 1
Series 2008C (AGM)
07/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,446,910

   
Southern California Public Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sanitary Power Project
Series 2005A (AGM)
01/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,180,960

   
Series 2008A
07/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,324,560

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 1989
07/01/13
   

6.750

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,119,430

   
Southern Transmission Project
Series 2008
07/01/27
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,230,120

   

Total

           

17,279,460

   

Local Appropriation 7.7%

 
City & County of San Francisco
Certificate of Participation
Multiple Capital Improvement Projects
Series 2009B
04/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,495,000

     

1,712,418

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Vista
Certificate of Participation
Community Projects
Series 2007 (NPFGC)
05/01/21
   

4.750

%

   

750,000

     

807,938

   
County of Monterey
Certificate of Participation
Refinancing Project
Series 2009 (AGM)
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,153,830

   
Los Angeles Community Redevelopment Agency
Revenue Bonds
VT Manchester Social Services Project
Series 2005 (AMBAC)
09/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,095,000

     

1,206,460

   
Los Angeles Municipal Improvement Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Special Tax-Police Emergency
Series 2002G (NPFGC/FGIC)
09/01/13
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,560,240

   
Oakland Joint Powers Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Oakland Administration Buildings
Series 2008B (AGM)
08/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,235,200

   
Pasadena Public Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Rose Bowl Renovation
Series 2010A
03/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,913,275

   
Pico Rivera Public Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009
09/01/26
   

5.250

%

   

1,085,000

     

1,228,806

   
Richmond Joint Powers Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Lease-Civic Center Project
Series 2009 (AGM)
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,570,000

     

1,794,950

   
Riverside Public Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012-A
11/01/27 5.0002,145,000 2,361,860
11/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,155,000

     

1,261,375

   
San Mateo Joint Powers Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Youth Services Campus
Series 2008A
07/15/20
   

5.000

%

   

435,000

     

509,241

   

07/15/28

   

5.250

%

   

2,275,000

     

2,573,343

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Santa Clara County Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Multiple Facilities Projects
Series 2010N
05/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,160,140

   

Total

           

22,479,076

   

Local General Obligation 13.9%

 
Burbank Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation
Series 1998B (NPFGC/FGIC)(a)
08/01/14
   

0.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

2,951,520

   
City & County of San Francisco
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Earthquake Safety
Series 2010E
06/15/27
   

5.000

%

   

3,380,000

     

4,016,048

   
City of Los Angeles
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2011A
09/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,649,410

   
Compton Community College District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012
07/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,119,920

   
Compton Unified School District(a)
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Election of 2002 - Capital Appreciation
Series 2006C (AMBAC)
06/01/23
   

0.000

%

   

2,025,000

     

1,238,632

   

06/01/24

   

0.000

%

   

1,925,000

     

1,112,939

   
Culver City School Facilities Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Unified School District
Series 2005 (AGM)
08/01/23
   

5.500

%

   

1,490,000

     

1,955,610

   
East Bay Municipal Utility District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Wastewater System
Series 2003F (AMBAC)
04/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,019,800

   
East Side Union High School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
2012 Crossover
Series 2006 (AGM)
09/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

1,280,000

     

1,585,062

   
Los Alamitos Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
School Facilities Improvement
BAN Series 2011(a)
09/01/16
   

0.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,892,460

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Los Angeles Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Election of 2004
Series 2006G (AMBAC)
07/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,154,670

   
Palomar Community College District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Election of 2006
Series 2010B(a)
08/01/22
   

0.000

%

   

2,140,000

     

1,496,481

   
Rancho Santiago Community College District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2005 (AGM)
09/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,260,440

   
Rancho Santiago Community College District(a)
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Election of 2002
Series 2006C (AGM)
09/01/31
   

0.000

%

   

3,785,000

     

1,578,761

   
Rescue Union School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Election of 1998
Series 2005 (NPFGC)(a)
09/01/26
   

0.000

%

   

1,100,000

     

607,519

   
San Mateo County Community College District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Election of 2005
Series 2006A (NPFGC)(a)
09/01/15
   

0.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

975,240

   
San Mateo Foster City School District
Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (AGM)
08/15/19
   

5.500

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,565,060

   
Saugus Union School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2006 (NPFGC/FGIC)
08/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

2,375,000

     

2,965,425

   
Simi Valley School Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Simi Valley Unified School District
Series 2007
08/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,045,000

     

1,274,879

   
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2011 (AGM)
08/01/23
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,603,750

   
Series 2012
08/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,365,000

     

2,722,943

   

Total

           

40,746,569

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Multi-Family 1.9%

 
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
University of California Irvine East Campus Apartments
Series 2012
05/15/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,155,160

   

05/15/20

   

5.000

%

   

750,000

     

867,502

   
Revenue Bonds
CHF-Irvine LLC-UCI East Campus
Series 2008
05/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,702,680

   
Munimae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC
Series 2004A-2 AMT(b)(c)(d)
06/29/49
   

4.900

%

   

2,000,000

     

1,819,960

   

Total

           

5,545,302

   

Municipal Power 8.5%

 
Anaheim Public Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Distribution System Electric
Series 1999 (AMBAC)
10/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,555,020

   
California State Department of Water Resources
Revenue Bonds
Series 2005G-11
05/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,437,100

   
City of Riverside Electric
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008D (AGM)
10/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,149,140

   
City of Santa Clara
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A
07/01/29
   

5.375

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,172,530

   
City of Vernon Electric System
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
08/01/21
   

5.125

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,251,360

   
Imperial Irrigation District
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Systems
Series 2008
11/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,949,975

   
Series 2011D
11/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,860,000

     

3,468,093

   

11/01/23

   

5.000

%

   

1,040,000

     

1,253,335

   
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Revenue Bonds
Power System
Series 2009B
07/01/23
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,444,960

   
Subordinated Series 2007A-1 (AMBAC)
07/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,191,830

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008U (AGM)
08/15/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,778,280

   
Tuolumne Wind Project Authority
Revenue Bonds
Tuolumne Co. Project
Series 2009
01/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,158,740

   
Walnut Energy Center Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2004A (AMBAC)
01/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

2,055,000

     

2,162,169

   

Total

           

24,972,532

   

Oil & Gas 0.7%

 
California Pollution Control Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
BP West Coast Products LLC
Series 2009(e)
12/01/46
   

2.600

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,069,300

   

Other Bond Issue 0.9%

 
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Aquarium of the Pacific
Series 2012
11/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,210,000

     

2,565,810

   

Ports 1.2%

 
Los Angeles Harbor Department
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
08/01/23
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,419,580

   
Port of Oakland
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Intermediate Lien
Series 2007B (NPFGC)
11/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

1,165,000

     

1,262,301

   

Total

           

3,681,881

   

Prepaid Gas 0.9%

 
M-S-R Energy Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
11/01/29
   

6.125

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,564,100

   

Refunded/Escrowed 2.3%

 
Bay Area Toll Authority
Prerefunded 04/01/16 Revenue Bonds
San Francisco Bay Area
Series 2006F (FHLMC/FNMA)
04/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,100,000

     

1,265,451

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.
Prerefunded 06/01/13 Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Series 2003B
06/01/38
   

5.625

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,547,145

   
Los Angeles Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Election of 1997
Series 2003F (AGM)
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,275,000

     

1,315,570

   
Orange County Water District
Prerefunded 08/15/13 Certificate of Participation
Series 2003B (NPFGC)
08/15/17
   

5.375

%

   

650,000

     

676,371

   
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Prerefunded 08/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Election of 2002
Series 2004 (AGM)
08/01/16
   

5.250

%

   

1,800,000

     

1,953,900

   

Total

           

6,758,437

   

Retirement Communities 2.3%

 
ABAG Finance Authority for Nonprofit Corps.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Episcopal Senior Communities
Series 2011
07/01/24
   

5.375

%

   

2,795,000

     

3,093,394

   
Revenue Bonds
Casa de Las Campanas, Inc.
Series 2010
09/01/15
   

4.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,610,385

   
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Insured California Nevada-Methodist
Series 2006
07/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,047,300

   
Insured Episcopal Home
Series 2010B
02/01/19
   

5.100

%

   

820,000

     

923,697

   

Total

           

6,674,776

   

Special Non Property Tax 2.2%

 
State of California
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2004A (FGIC/NPFGC)
07/01/14
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,081,000

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009A
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,659,490

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Matching Fund Loan-Senior Lien
Series 2010A(f)
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,490,000

     

1,691,820

   

Total

           

6,432,310

   

Special Property Tax 6.7%

 
Chino Public Financing Authority
Refunding Special Tax Bonds
Series 2012
09/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,070,000

     

1,147,233

   
County of El Dorado
Refunding Special Tax Bonds
Community Facilities District No. 92-1
Series 2012
09/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

630,000

     

704,309

   

09/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

805,000

     

893,139

   
Culver City Redevelopment Finance Authority
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds
Series 1993 (AMBAC)
11/01/14
   

5.500

%

   

740,000

     

755,999

   
Fontana Public Finance Authority
Tax Allocation Bonds
Subordinated Lien-North Fontana Redevelopment
Series 2005A (AMBAC)
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,515,000

     

1,608,339

   
Inglewood Redevelopment Agency
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds
Merged Redevelopment Project
Series 1998A (AMBAC)
05/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

1,425,000

     

1,570,378

   
Long Beach Bond Finance Authority
Tax Allocation Bonds
Industrial Redevelopment Project Areas
Series 2002B (AMBAC)
11/01/19
   

5.500

%

   

1,070,000

     

1,231,559

   
Oakland Redevelopment Agency
Refunding Senior Tax Allocation Bonds
Central District Redevelopment
Series 1992 (AMBAC)
02/01/14
   

5.500

%

   

1,335,000

     

1,373,421

   
Poway Unified School District
Special Tax Bonds
Community Facilities District No. 6-4S Ranch
Series 2012
09/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,785,000

     

1,954,700

   

09/01/29

   

5.000

%

   

1,205,000

     

1,313,366

   
Redwood City Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Bonds
Redevelopment Project Area No. 2
Series 2003A (AMBAC)
07/15/13
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,022,040

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
San Francisco City & County Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Bonds
San Francisco Redevelopment Projects
Series 2009B
08/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,255,000

     

1,397,016

   
Santa Clara Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Bayshore North Project
Series 2011(a)
06/01/14
   

0.000

%

   

1,005,000

     

968,227

   
Sulphur Springs Union School District
Refunding Special Tax Bonds
Community Facilities District No. 2002-1-SE
Series 2012
09/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,050,000

     

1,145,319

   

09/01/29

   

5.000

%

   

1,180,000

     

1,283,097

   
Tustin Community Redevelopment Agency
Tax Allocation Bonds
MCAS-Tustin Redevelopment Project Area
Series 2010
09/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,377,600

   

Total

           

19,745,742

   

State Appropriated 5.8%

 
Bay Area Governments Association
Revenue Bonds
State Payment Acceleration Notes
Series 2006 (FGIC/NPFGC)
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,142,000

   
Series 2006 (XLCA)
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,060,520

   
California State Public Works Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Various Capital Projects
Series 2012G
11/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,409,500

   
Revenue Bonds
Department General Services
Series 2006A
04/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,074,900

   
Department of General Services-Butterfeld State
Series 2005A
06/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,200,000

     

1,328,052

   
Various Capital Projects
Series 2011A
10/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,416,500

   
Subordinated Series 2009I-1
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,341,740

   
Subordinated Series 2010A-1
03/01/22
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,357,160

   

Total

           

17,130,372

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

State General Obligation 7.9%

 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Public
Improvement Bonds
Series 2007A (FGIC)(f)
07/01/21
   

5.500

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,644,930

   
State of California
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2010
11/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,868,900

   
Various Purpose
Series 2007
12/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,234,800

   
Series 2009
04/01/26
   

5.625

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,364,460

   

10/01/29

   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,731,630

   
Series 2011
10/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,904,680

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2007
08/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

3,750,000

     

4,344,150

   

Total

           

23,093,550

   

Tobacco 0.7%

 
California County Tobacco Securitization Agency
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Los Angeles
Series 2006
06/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

895,000

     

891,599

   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A (AMBAC)
06/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,305,863

   

Total

           

2,197,462

   

Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 0.7%

 
Orange County Transportation Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
91 Express Lanes
Series 2003A (AMBAC)
08/15/19
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,060,720

   

Water & Sewer 8.3%

 
City of Fresno Sewer System
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
09/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,196,960

   
City of Los Angeles Wastewater System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
06/01/25
   

5.750

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,454,560

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
10



Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Clovis Public Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007 (AMBAC)
08/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,097,100

   
Kern County Water Agency Improvement District No. 4
Certificate of Participation
Series 2008A
05/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,020,000

     

2,324,333

   
Oxnard Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Project
Series 2006
06/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

4,315,000

     

4,658,345

   
Redwood Trunk Sewer & Headworks
Series 2004A (NPFGC/FGIC)
06/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,058,220

   
Sacramento County Sanitation Districts Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
County Sanitation District 1
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
08/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,673,220

   
Sacramento Regional County Sanitation
Series 2006 (NPFGC/FGIC)
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,159,260

   
San Diego Public Facilities Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2009B
05/15/25
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,818,060

   
Series 2010A
08/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,399,700

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Semitropic Improvement District
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012-A
12/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,850,000

     

3,409,654

   

Total

           

24,249,412

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $261,846,488)
           

287,068,379

   

Money Market Funds 1.1%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market
Fund, 0.000%(g)
   

3,283,532

     

3,283,532

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $3,283,532)
       

3,283,532

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $265,130,020)
       

290,351,911

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

3,147,399

   

Total Net Assets

       

293,499,310

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Zero coupon bond.

(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 October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $1,819,960 or 0.62% of net assets.

(c)  Identifies issues considered to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at October 31, 2012 was $1,819,960, representing 0.62% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at October 31, 2012 was as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 
Munimae TE Bond Subsidiary LLC
Series 2004A-2
4.900% 06/29/49
   

10-15-04

     

2,000,000

   

(d)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(e)  Variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of October 31, 2012.

(f)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $3,336,750 or 1.14% of net assets.

(g)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

BAN  Bond Anticipation Note

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHLMC  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA  Federal National Mortgage Association

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

XLCA  XL Capital Assurance

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 


Total ($)
 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

287,068,379

     

     

287,068,379

   

Total Bonds

   

     

287,068,379

     

     

287,068,379

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

3,283,532

     

     

     

3,283,532

   

Total Other

   

3,283,532

     

     

     

3,283,532

   

Total

   

3,283,532

     

287,068,379

     

     

290,351,911

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $265,130,020)

 

$

290,351,911

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

364,763

   

Capital shares sold

   

585,650

   

Interest

   

3,597,150

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

9,059

   

Prepaid expenses

   

3,666

   

Total assets

   

294,912,199

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Capital shares purchased

   

458,734

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

810,450

   

Investment management fees

   

16,035

   

Distribution and service fees

   

1,599

   

Transfer agent fees

   

48,650

   

Administration fees

   

2,776

   

Compensation of board members

   

51,752

   

Other expenses

   

22,893

   

Total liabilities

   

1,412,889

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

293,499,310

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

268,317,983

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(40,656

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

92

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

25,221,891

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

293,499,310

   

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

21,507,239

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,025,984

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.62

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

10.98

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

19,415

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,829

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.62

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

6,304,639

   

Shares outstanding

   

594,209

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.61

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

265,668,017

   

Shares outstanding

   

25,082,254

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.59

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

349

   

Interest

   

5,456,655

   

Total income

   

5,457,004

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

573,000

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

31

   

Class C

   

19,745

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

10

   

Class C

   

6,582

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

26,462

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

20,897

   

Class B

   

8

   

Class C

   

5,208

   

Class Z

   

256,606

   

Administration fees

   

99,397

   

Compensation of board members

   

8,839

   

Custodian fees

   

1,637

   

Printing and postage fees

   

31,012

   

Registration fees

   

288

   

Professional fees

   

18,102

   

Other

   

6,526

   

Total expenses

   

1,074,350

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(331,832

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(60

)

 

Total net expenses

   

742,458

   

Net investment income

   

4,714,546

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

294,840

   

Net realized gain

   

294,840

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

3,582,641

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

3,582,641

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3,877,481

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

8,592,027

   

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

4,714,546

   

$

781,493

   

$

8,330,999

   

Net realized gain

   

294,840

     

8,800

     

119,391

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

3,582,641

     

2,567,551

     

17,385,205

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

8,592,027

     

3,357,844

     

25,835,595

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(325,479

)

   

(49,341

)

   

(413,298

)

 

Class B

   

(97

)

   

(5

)

   

(582

)

 

Class C

   

(60,878

)

   

(8,181

)

   

(72,180

)

 

Class Z

   

(4,328,092

)

   

(699,024

)

   

(7,875,410

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(4,714,546

)

   

(756,551

)

   

(8,361,470

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

10,074,526

     

1,215,658

     

27,876,297

   

Total increase in net assets

   

13,952,007

     

3,816,951

     

45,350,422

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

279,547,303

     

275,730,352

     

230,379,930

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

293,499,310

   

$

279,547,303

   

$

275,730,352

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(40,656

)

 

$

(40,656

)

 

$

(65,598

)

 

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

412,642

     

4,349,298

     

139,914

     

1,459,811

     

1,119,886

     

11,498,514

   

Distributions reinvested

   

21,617

     

228,354

     

3,174

     

33,227

     

22,921

     

233,754

   

Redemptions

   

(335,262

)

   

(3,536,155

)

   

(33,866

)

   

(353,564

)

   

(528,950

)

   

(5,341,071

)

 

Net increase

   

98,997

     

1,041,497

     

109,222

     

1,139,474

     

613,857

     

6,391,197

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,582

     

16,729

     

     

     

258

     

2,711

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1

     

5

     

1

     

5

     

12

     

125

   

Redemptions(b)

   

     

     

     

     

(14,998

)

   

(148,715

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

1,583

     

16,734

     

1

     

5

     

(14,728

)

   

(145,879

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

186,444

     

1,967,554

     

17,548

     

183,578

     

285,632

     

2,887,432

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,011

     

21,240

     

237

     

2,481

     

2,131

     

21,747

   

Redemptions

   

(13,096

)

   

(137,593

)

   

(6,190

)

   

(64,660

)

   

(46,327

)

   

(471,261

)

 

Net increase

   

175,359

     

1,851,201

     

11,595

     

121,399

     

241,436

     

2,437,918

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

3,019,505

     

31,759,040

     

556,413

     

5,800,182

     

5,959,439

     

60,535,019

   

Distributions reinvested

   

53,866

     

567,766

     

7,914

     

82,696

     

74,771

     

759,777

   

Redemptions

   

(2,394,050

)

   

(25,161,712

)

   

(568,473

)

   

(5,928,098

)

   

(4,174,507

)

   

(42,101,735

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

679,321

     

7,165,094

     

(4,146

)

   

(45,220

)

   

1,859,703

     

19,193,061

   

Total net increase

   

955,260

     

10,074,526

     

116,672

     

1,215,658

     

2,700,268

     

27,876,297

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.65

   

$

9.72

   

$

9.34

   

$

9.50

   

$

9.63

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.03

     

0.32

     

0.31

     

0.32

     

0.31

     

0.33

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.15

     

0.10

     

0.72

     

(0.07

)

   

0.39

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.31

     

0.13

     

1.04

     

0.24

     

0.71

     

0.15

     

0.20

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.62

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.65

   

$

9.72

   

$

9.34

   

$

9.50

   

Total return

   

3.01

%

   

1.22

%

   

10.87

%

   

2.48

%

   

7.65

%

   

1.65

%

   

2.08

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

0.96

%(c)

   

1.00

%(c)

   

1.00

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.91

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

0.73

%(c)(f)

   

0.73

%(c)

   

0.74

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.79

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

0.96

%(c)

   

1.00

%(c)

   

1.00

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.91

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

0.73

%(c)(f)

   

0.73

%(c)

   

0.74

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.79

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

3.07

%(c)(f)

   

3.11

%(c)

   

3.13

%(f)

   

3.14

%(f)

   

3.34

%(f)

   

3.33

%(f)

   

3.40

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

21,507

   

$

20,180

   

$

18,858

   

$

11,613

   

$

14,059

   

$

18,463

   

$

13,488

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

26

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

5

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.64

   

$

9.71

   

$

9.34

   

$

9.49

   

$

9.62

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.24

     

0.25

     

0.24

     

0.26

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.15

     

0.10

     

0.71

     

(0.07

)

   

0.37

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.27

     

0.12

     

0.96

     

0.17

     

0.62

     

0.09

     

0.12

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.62

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.64

   

$

9.71

   

$

9.34

   

$

9.49

   

Total return

   

2.63

%

   

1.16

%

   

10.04

%

   

1.72

%

   

6.74

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.32

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.69

%(c)

   

1.78

%(c)

   

1.96

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.66

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.56

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.69

%(c)

   

1.78

%(c)

   

1.96

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.56

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.37

%(c)

   

2.38

%(c)

   

2.53

%(f)

   

2.41

%(f)

   

2.58

%(f)

   

2.58

%(f)

   

2.69

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

19

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

144

   

$

218

   

$

348

   

$

475

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

26

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

5

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.64

   

$

9.72

   

$

9.35

   

$

9.50

   

$

9.63

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.02

     

0.24

     

0.24

     

0.25

     

0.24

     

0.26

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.14

     

0.10

     

0.73

     

(0.08

)

   

0.37

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.26

     

0.12

     

0.97

     

0.16

     

0.62

     

0.09

     

0.12

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.61

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.37

   

$

9.64

   

$

9.72

   

$

9.35

   

$

9.50

   

Total return

   

2.52

%

   

1.16

%

   

10.15

%

   

1.61

%

   

6.74

%

   

1.00

%

   

1.31

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.71

%(c)

   

1.75

%(c)

   

1.73

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.66

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

1.48

%(c)(f)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.49

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.71

%(c)

   

1.75

%(c)

   

1.73

%

   

1.69

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

1.48

%(c)(f)

   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.49

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.31

%(c)(f)

   

2.36

%(c)

   

2.38

%(f)

   

2.42

%(f)

   

2.55

%(f)

   

2.58

%(f)

   

2.67

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

6,305

   

$

4,384

   

$

4,223

   

$

1,599

   

$

1,875

   

$

1,061

   

$

1,263

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

26

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

5

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.45

   

$

10.35

   

$

9.63

   

$

9.70

   

$

9.33

   

$

9.48

   

$

9.61

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.03

     

0.34

     

0.34

     

0.34

     

0.34

     

0.35

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.14

     

0.10

     

0.72

     

(0.07

)

   

0.38

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.32

     

0.13

     

1.06

     

0.27

     

0.72

     

0.19

     

0.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.59

   

$

10.45

   

$

10.35

   

$

9.63

   

$

9.70

   

$

9.33

   

$

9.48

   

Total return

   

3.04

%

   

1.24

%

   

11.16

%

   

2.74

%

   

7.82

%

   

2.02

%

   

2.33

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

0.71

%(c)

   

0.75

%(c)

   

0.74

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.66

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

0.48

%(c)(f)

   

0.48

%(c)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.54

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

0.71

%(c)

   

0.75

%(c)

   

0.74

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.66

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

0.48

%(c)(f)

   

0.48

%(c)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.54

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

3.32

%(c)(f)

   

3.35

%(c)

   

3.39

%(f)

   

3.43

%(f)

   

3.56

%(f)

   

3.58

%(f)

   

3.66

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

265,668

   

$

254,981

   

$

252,647

   

$

217,024

   

$

211,046

   

$

187,844

   

$

203,426

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

26

%

   

25

%

   

19

%

   

5

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $1,050.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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

   

0.19

   

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $60.

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 $27,006 for Class A and $299 for Class shares for the six months ended October 31, 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),

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

through August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.73

%

 

Class B

   

1.48

   

Class C

   

1.48

   

Class Z

   

0.48

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $265,130,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

25,548,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(326,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

25,222,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 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

   

307,894

   

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 $25,990,004 and $15,946,268, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 80.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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 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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Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia California Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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 Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

10

   

Statement of Operations

   

12

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

13

   

Financial Highlights

   

15

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

19

   

Important Information About This Report

   

25

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.06% excluding sales charges for the six-month period that ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time period.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

05/04/92

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

2.06

     

6.59

     

4.81

     

3.96

   

Including sales charges

       

-1.30

     

3.17

     

4.13

     

3.62

   

Class B

 

06/07/93

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

1.68

     

5.80

     

4.01

     

3.18

   

Including sales charges

       

-1.32

     

2.80

     

4.01

     

3.18

   

Class C

 

06/17/92

                                 

Excluding sales charges

       

1.67

     

5.79

     

4.03

     

3.18

   

Including sales charges

       

0.67

     

4.79

     

4.03

     

3.18

   

Class Z

 

03/01/92

   

2.19

     

6.86

     

5.07

     

4.22

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

       

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

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.

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Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

10.4

   

AA rating

   

56.8

   

A rating

   

21.2

   

BBB rating

   

9.8

   

Not rated

   

1.8

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

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Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,020.60

     

1,021.12

     

4.13

     

4.13

     

0.81

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,016.80

     

1,017.39

     

7.88

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,016.70

     

1,017.34

     

7.93

     

7.93

     

1.56

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,021.90

     

1,022.38

     

2.85

     

2.85

     

0.56

   

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 365.

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 investment 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 of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 98.0%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Airport 1.6%

 
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010C
01/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,757,280

   

Forest Products 1.0%

 
Richmond County Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
International Paper Co. Project
Series 2001A
03/01/15
   

5.150

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,087,580

   

Higher Education 13.1%

 
Athens Housing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
UGAREF East
Series 2010
12/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

250,000

     

278,508

   
Ugaref East Campus Housing
Series 2011
12/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,173,810

   
Bleckley County & Dodge County Joint Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Middle Georgia College
Series 2008
07/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,260,000

     

1,405,328

   
Bulloch County Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Georgia Southern University Housing Foundation Four
Series 2008 (AGM)
07/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,203,540

   
Carrollton Payroll Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Anticipation Certificates - UWG Campus Center
Series 2012 (AGM)
08/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,225,000

     

1,431,008

   
Cobb County Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Kennesaw State University Foundation, Inc.
Series 2004 (NPFGC)
07/15/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,870,000

     

1,968,081

   
DeKalb Newton & Gwinnett Counties Joint Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
GGC Foundation LLC Project
Series 2009
07/01/24
   

5.500

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,906,150

   
Private Colleges & Universities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Spelman College
Series 2003
06/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,307,465

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
South Regional Joint Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
VSU Auxiliary Services-Student
Series 2008A
08/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,125,000

     

1,269,529

   

Total

           

13,943,419

   

Hospital 7.4%

 
Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority
Revenue Bonds
Certificates
Series 2005B(AMBAC)
04/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

1,110,000

     

1,215,483

   
Cobb County Kennestone Hospital Authority(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Anticipation Certificates
Series 2012
04/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,768,110

   
DeKalb Private Hospital Authority
Revenue Bonds
Children's Healthcare
Series 2009
11/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

320,000

     

376,989

   
Fayette County Hospital Authority
Revenue Bonds
Fayette Community Hospital
Series 2009A
06/15/23
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,306,360

   
Gwinnett County Hospital Authority
Revenue Bonds
Gwinnet Hospital System
Series 2007A (AGM)
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,252,240

   

Total

           

7,919,182

   

Joint Power Authority 4.9%

 
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Revenue Bonds
Project One
Subordinated Series 2008A
01/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

1,395,000

     

1,731,432

   
Subordinated Series 2008D
01/01/23
   

6.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,189,050

   
Series 1992B (NPFGC)
01/01/16
   

6.375

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,245,720

   

Total

           

5,166,202

   

Local Appropriation 7.0%

 
Atlanta Public Safety & Judicial Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Safety Facility Project
Series 2006 (AGM)
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,310,000

     

1,514,530

   

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Clayton County Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Tuff Archives LLC
Series 2012
07/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,295,000

     

1,548,717

   
Fulton County Facilities Corp.
Certificate of Participation
Fulton County Public Purpose Project
Series 2009
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,160,570

   
Winder-Barrow Industrial Building Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
City of Winder Project
Series 2012 (AGM)
12/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,650,000

     

3,178,940

   

Total

           

7,402,757

   

Local General Obligation 17.8%

 
Atlanta Solid Waste Management Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008 (AGM)
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

795,000

     

954,366

   
Barrow County School District
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2006
02/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

335,000

     

354,346

   
Carroll County Georgia School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2011
04/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,050,440

   
Cherokee County Board of Education
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2009A
08/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,384,460

   
City of Atlanta
Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2004B (NPFGC)
12/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,083,680

   
City of Calhoun
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
School
Series 2012
09/01/29
   

4.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,651,035

   
College Park Business & Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Civic Center Project
Series 2005 (AMBAC)
09/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,295,180

   
Douglas County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2007 (AGM)
04/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,342,740

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Gwinnett County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010
02/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,947,615

   
Savannah-Chatham County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2002 (AGM)
08/01/14
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,084,240

   
Series 2004 (AGM)
08/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,535,280

   
Thomas County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Sales Tax
Series 2012
03/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,201,500

   

Total

           

18,884,882

   

Multi-Family 4.6%

 
Cobb County Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
KSU Village Real Estate
Series 2007A (AMBAC)
07/15/27
   

5.250

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,348,730

   
Kennesaw State University-Housing
Series 2004A (NPFGC)
07/15/19
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,132,520

   
Lawrenceville Housing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Housing-Knollwood Park Apartments Project
Series 1997 (FNMA) AMT(b)(c)
12/01/29
   

6.250

%

   

455,000

     

467,444

   

Total

           

4,948,694

   

Municipal Power 4.2%

 
City of Griffin
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Series 2002 (AMBAC)
01/01/19
   

5.125

%

   

2,585,000

     

2,650,737

   
Guam Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A (AGM)(d)
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

220,000

     

252,208

   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2002JJ (XLCA)(d)
07/01/16
   

5.375

%

   

1,405,000

     

1,559,971

   

Total

           

4,462,916

   

Prepaid Gas 0.3%

 
Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007A
09/15/19
   

5.250

%

   

295,000

     

339,138

   

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Refunded/Escrowed 6.8%

 
Barrow County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2006 Escrowed to Maturity
02/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

665,000

     

704,248

   
Gwinnett County School District
Prerefunded 02/01/18 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2008
02/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,204,770

   
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2008 Escrowed to Maturity
02/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,176,970

   
State of Georgia
Prerefunded 12/01/17 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2007G
12/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,429,840

   
Walton County School District
Prerefunded 08/01/15 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2005A (NPFGC)
08/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,685,205

   

Total

           

7,201,033

   

Special Non Property Tax 5.1%

 
Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
10/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

2,430,000

     

3,005,376

   
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1992N (NPFGC/BNY)
07/01/18
   

6.250

%

   

1,770,000

     

2,040,509

   
Territory of Guam
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A(d)
01/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

300,000

     

337,017

   

Total

           

5,382,902

   

Special Property Tax 1.6%

 
City of Atlanta
Refunding Tax Allocation Bonds
Atlanta Station Project
Series 2007 (AGM)
12/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

1,545,000

     

1,724,050

   

State General Obligation 3.9%

 
State of Georgia
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2009D
05/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,443,540

   
Series 2012A
07/01/31
   

4.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,681,155

   

Total

           

4,124,695

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Transportation 3.3%

 
Georgia State Road & Tollway Authority
Revenue Bonds
Federal Highway Grant
BAN Series 2006 (NPFGC)
06/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,293,440

   
BAN Series 2009A
06/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,205,690

   

Total

           

3,499,130

   

Water & Sewer 15.4%

 
Augusta Water & Sewerage
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007 (AGM)
10/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,188,450

   

10/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,376,900

   
City of Atlanta Water & Wastewater
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B (AGM)
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,377,180

   
County of DeKalb
Refunding Revenue Bond
Water & Sewerage
Series 2006B
10/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,531,200

   
County of Fulton Water & Sewerage
Revenue Bonds
Series 2004 (NPFGC/FGIC)
01/01/30
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,566,705

   
Jackson County Water & Sewer Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A (XLCA)
09/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,030,000

     

1,136,224

   
Upper Oconee Basin Water Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
07/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,140,000

     

1,343,125

   

07/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

1,855,000

     

2,056,750

   
Walton County Water & Sewer Authority
Revenue Bonds
Hard Labor Creek Project
Series 2008 (AGM)
02/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,495,000

     

1,748,133

   

Total

           

16,324,667

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $95,278,882)
           

104,168,527

   

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Money Market Funds 3.0%

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market
Fund, 0.000%(e)
   

3,159,937

     

3,159,937

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $3,159,937)
       

3,159,937

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $98,438,819)
       

107,328,464

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(1,068,097

)

 

Net Assets

       

106,260,367

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(b)  Variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of October 31, 2012.

(c)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(d)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $2,149,196 or 2.02% of net assets.

(e)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

BAN  Bond Anticipation Note

BNY  Bank of New York

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FNMA  Federal National Mortgage Association

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

XLCA  XL Capital Assurance

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 Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
 
Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
 
Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 


Total ($)
 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

104,168,527

     

     

104,168,527

   

Total Bonds

   

     

104,168,527

     

     

104,168,527

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

3,159,937

     

     

     

3,159,937

   

Total Other

   

3,159,937

     

     

     

3,159,937

   

Total

   

3,159,937

     

104,168,527

     

     

107,328,464

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $98,438,819)

 

$

107,328,464

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

200,191

   

Interest

   

1,380,699

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

2,487

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,785

   

Total assets

   

108,914,626

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

1,762,845

   

Capital shares purchased

   

504,855

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

262,976

   

Investment management fees

   

5,826

   

Distribution and service fees

   

1,355

   

Transfer agent fees

   

19,787

   

Administration fees

   

1,020

   

Compensation of board members

   

82,081

   

Other expenses

   

13,514

   

Total liabilities

   

2,654,259

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

106,260,367

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

97,141,476

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

165,804

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

63,442

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

8,889,645

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

106,260,367

   

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

20,988,510

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,866,053

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.25

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.63

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

265,164

   

Shares outstanding

   

23,560

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.25

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

4,425,698

   

Shares outstanding

   

393,300

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.25

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

80,580,995

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,162,542

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.25

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

130

   

Interest

   

1,903,662

   

Total income

   

1,903,792

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

210,046

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

1,114

   

Class C

   

15,546

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

371

   

Class C

   

5,182

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

25,494

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

19,956

   

Class B

   

289

   

Class C

   

4,058

   

Class Z

   

78,440

   

Administration fees

   

36,758

   

Compensation of board members

   

8,434

   

Custodian fees

   

1,004

   

Printing and postage fees

   

18,878

   

Registration fees

   

269

   

Professional fees

   

16,147

   

Other

   

5,248

   

Total expenses

   

447,234

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(107,148

)

 

Total net expenses

   

340,086

   

Net investment income

   

1,563,706

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

78,600

   

Net realized gain

   

78,600

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

585,387

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

585,387

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

663,987

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

2,227,693

   

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

1,563,706

   

$

270,367

   

$

3,218,869

   

Net realized gain

   

78,600

     

1,328

     

89,867

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

585,387

     

812,629

     

5,603,483

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

2,227,693

     

1,084,324

     

8,912,219

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(287,386

)

   

(47,105

)

   

(581,420

)

 

Class B

   

(3,097

)

   

(660

)

   

(9,810

)

 

Class C

   

(42,710

)

   

(7,119

)

   

(80,774

)

 

Class Z

   

(1,230,512

)

   

(206,766

)

   

(2,560,819

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1,563,705

)

   

(261,650

)

   

(3,232,823

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

1,534,284

     

(129,978

)

   

(11,131,127

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

2,198,272

     

692,696

     

(5,451,731

)

 

Net assets at beginning of period

   

104,062,095

     

103,369,399

     

108,821,130

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

106,260,367

   

$

104,062,095

   

$

103,369,399

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

165,804

   

$

165,803

   

$

157,086

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

189,432

     

2,118,634

     

21,093

     

235,451

     

192,801

     

2,103,521

   

Distributions reinvested

   

18,901

     

212,129

     

2,857

     

31,937

     

31,915

     

349,426

   

Redemptions

   

(119,205

)

   

(1,338,243

)

   

(11,268

)

   

(125,579

)

   

(331,602

)

   

(3,581,870

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

89,128

     

992,520

     

12,682

     

141,809

     

(106,886

)

   

(1,128,923

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

81

     

911

     

14

     

154

     

256

     

2,783

   

Distributions reinvested

   

170

     

1,912

     

42

     

466

     

494

     

5,410

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(10,004

)

   

(112,202

)

   

(29

)

   

(318

)

   

(17,757

)

   

(193,559

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(9,753

)

   

(109,379

)

   

27

     

302

     

(17,007

)

   

(185,366

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

72,096

     

807,238

     

202

     

2,272

     

87,482

     

965,912

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,829

     

31,755

     

474

     

5,294

     

4,844

     

53,110

   

Redemptions

   

(32,043

)

   

(358,670

)

   

(16,748

)

   

(186,566

)

   

(44,600

)

   

(487,616

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

42,882

     

480,323

     

(16,072

)

   

(179,000

)

   

47,726

     

531,406

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

479,697

     

5,379,403

     

29,958

     

334,239

     

834,015

     

9,196,772

   

Distributions reinvested

   

5,546

     

62,243

     

631

     

7,056

     

6,602

     

72,210

   

Redemptions

   

(470,165

)

   

(5,270,826

)

   

(39,111

)

   

(434,384

)

   

(1,811,102

)

   

(19,617,226

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

15,078

     

170,820

     

(8,522

)

   

(93,089

)

   

(970,485

)

   

(10,348,244

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

137,335

     

1,534,284

     

(11,885

)

   

(129,978

)

   

(1,046,652

)

   

(11,131,127

)

 

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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.

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

$

10.54

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.03

     

0.33

     

0.33

     

0.34

     

0.37

     

0.40

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.07

     

0.09

     

0.59

     

(0.08

)

   

0.40

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.23

     

0.12

     

0.92

     

0.25

     

0.74

     

0.20

     

0.21

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.25

   

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

Total return

   

2.06

%

   

1.05

%

   

8.85

%

   

2.35

%

   

7.31

%

   

2.04

%

   

2.00

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.01

%(c)

   

1.02

%(c)

   

1.04

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.95

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

0.81

%(c)

   

0.80

%(c)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.78

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.01

%(c)

   

1.02

%(c)

   

1.04

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.95

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

0.81

%(c)

   

0.80

%(c)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.78

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.81

%(c)

   

2.92

%(c)

   

2.99

%(f)

   

3.09

%(f)

   

3.20

%(f)

   

3.67

%(f)

   

3.80

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

20,989

   

$

19,861

   

$

19,563

   

$

19,641

   

$

19,433

   

$

14,801

   

$

13,742

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

11

%

   

11

%

   

22

%

   

22

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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.

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.18

   

$

11.10

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.19

   

$

10.35

   

$

10.55

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.02

     

0.24

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.30

     

0.32

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.07

     

0.08

     

0.60

     

(0.08

)

   

0.39

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.19

     

0.10

     

0.84

     

0.17

     

0.65

     

0.14

     

0.12

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.25

   

$

11.18

   

$

11.10

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.19

   

$

10.35

   

Total return

   

1.68

%

   

0.90

%

   

8.10

%

   

1.59

%

   

6.41

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.15

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.76

%(c)

   

1.77

%(c)

   

1.81

%

   

1.74

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.70

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.76

%(c)

   

1.77

%(c)

   

1.81

%

   

1.74

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.70

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.08

%(c)

   

2.17

%(c)

   

2.25

%(f)

   

2.33

%(f)

   

2.47

%(f)

   

2.92

%(f)

   

3.05

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

265

   

$

373

   

$

369

   

$

528

   

$

886

   

$

1,266

   

$

1,364

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

11

%

   

11

%

   

22

%

   

22

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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.

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

$

10.55

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.02

     

0.24

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.30

     

0.32

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.07

     

0.09

     

0.59

     

(0.08

)

   

0.40

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.19

     

0.11

     

0.83

     

0.17

     

0.66

     

0.13

     

0.12

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.25

   

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

Total return

   

1.67

%

   

0.99

%

   

8.00

%

   

1.59

%

   

6.51

%

   

1.28

%

   

1.14

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.75

%(c)

   

1.77

%(c)

   

1.78

%

   

1.74

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.70

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

1.56

%(c)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.75

%(c)

   

1.77

%(c)

   

1.78

%

   

1.74

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.70

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

1.56

%(c)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.06

%(c)

   

2.17

%(c)

   

2.23

%(f)

   

2.34

%(f)

   

2.42

%(f)

   

2.92

%(f)

   

3.05

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4,426

   

$

3,919

   

$

4,066

   

$

3,347

   

$

3,567

   

$

2,100

   

$

1,830

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

11

%

   

11

%

   

22

%

   

22

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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.

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

$

10.54

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.03

     

0.35

     

0.36

     

0.36

     

0.40

     

0.42

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.07

     

0.09

     

0.59

     

(0.08

)

   

0.40

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.19

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.24

     

0.12

     

0.94

     

0.28

     

0.76

     

0.23

     

0.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.42

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.25

   

$

11.18

   

$

11.09

   

$

10.50

   

$

10.58

   

$

10.18

   

$

10.35

   

Total return

   

2.19

%

   

1.07

%

   

9.08

%

   

2.61

%

   

7.58

%

   

2.30

%

   

2.26

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

0.76

%(c)

   

0.77

%(c)

   

0.79

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.70

%(d)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(e)
   

0.56

%(c)

   

0.55

%(c)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.53

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(d)(f)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

0.76

%(c)

   

0.77

%(c)

   

0.79

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.70

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(e)
   

0.56

%(c)

   

0.55

%(c)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.53

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

3.06

%(c)

   

3.17

%(c)

   

3.24

%(f)

   

3.34

%(f)

   

3.46

%(f)

   

3.92

%(f)

   

4.05

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

80,581

   

$

79,910

   

$

79,371

   

$

85,305

   

$

110,040

   

$

110,408

   

$

106,927

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

11

%

   

11

%

   

22

%

   

22

%

   

28

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $794.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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

   

0.19

   

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 six months ended October 31, 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 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 $7,578 for Class A, $4 for Class B and $1,746 for Class C shares for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

described below), through August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.81

%

 

Class B

   

1.56

   

Class C

   

1.56

   

Class Z

   

0.56

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.80

%

 

Class B

   

1.55

   

Class C

   

1.55

   

Class Z

   

0.55

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $98,439,000 and the

aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

8,889,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

   

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

8,889,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 2012 and March 31, 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

  April 30, 2012
Amount ($)
  March 31, 2012
Amount ($)
 
 

2017

     

15,158

     

   
 

2018

     

     

16,486

   

Total

   

15,158

     

16,486

   

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 $8,196,188 and $6,306,450, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 76.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

$500 million. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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 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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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia Georgia Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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 Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

22

   

Statement of Operations

   

24

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

25

   

Financial Highlights

   

27

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

31

   

Important Information About This Report

   

37

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 0.56% excluding sales charges for the six-month period ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund outperformed the Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index, which returned 0.48% for the same time frame.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

11/02/93

                             

Excluding sales charges

           

0.56

     

1.56

     

2.55

     

2.40

   

Including sales charges

           

-0.48

     

0.51

     

2.35

     

2.30

   

Class B

 

10/12/93

   

0.18

     

0.80

     

1.78

     

1.64

   

Class C

 

05/19/94

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

0.18

     

0.70

     

1.78

     

1.64

   

Including sales charges

           

-0.82

     

-0.30

     

1.78

     

1.64

   

Class Z

 

10/07/93

   

0.68

     

1.81

     

2.80

     

2.66

   

Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index

           

0.48

     

1.44

     

2.99

     

2.71

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 1.00%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 1.00% in the first year. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 1-3 Year Municipal Bond Index, which consists of a broad selection of investment grade general obligation and revenue bonds of maturities ranging from one year to three years.

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.

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Top Ten States (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

California

   

11.5

   

New York

   

11.3

   

Illinois

   

9.9

   

Florida

   

7.6

   

Massachusetts

   

6.5

   

Texas

   

5.3

   

Washington

   

3.5

   

New Jersey

   

3.4

   

Michigan

   

3.4

   

Ohio

   

3.1

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

8.5

   

AA rating

   

38.8

   

A rating

   

44.4

   

BBB rating

   

5.5

   

Not rated

   

2.8

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Catherine Stienstra

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,005.60

     

1,021.58

     

3.64

     

3.67

     

0.72

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,001.80

     

1,017.80

     

7.42

     

7.48

     

1.47

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,001.80

     

1,017.80

     

7.42

     

7.48

     

1.47

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,006.80

     

1,022.84

     

2.38

     

2.40

     

0.47

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 90.3%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Alabama 1.6%

 
Alabama 21st Century Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
06/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,484,225

   
Alabama Public School & College Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Pool
Series 2012A
03/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

4,560,000

     

5,361,374

   

03/01/18

   

5.000

%

   

7,510,000

     

9,066,523

   

Series 2009A

 

05/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

9,000,000

     

9,618,570

   
Auburn University
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
06/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,467,820

   
Mobile Industrial Development Board
Revenue Bonds
Alabama Power Company
Series 2007(a)
06/01/34
   

1.650

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,101,800

   

Total

           

34,100,312

   

Alaska 1.3%

 
Alaska Industrial Development & Export Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Revolving Fund
Series 2010A
04/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,847,050

   
City of Valdez
Refunding Revenue Bonds
BP Pipelines, Inc. Project
Series 2003
01/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

9,200,000

     

10,295,168

   
State of Alaska
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2003A (AGM)
08/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

14,000,000

     

14,498,680

   

Total

           

27,640,898

   

Arizona 1.5%

 
Arizona School Facilities Board
Certificate of Participation
Series 2005A-1 (FGIC/NPFGC)
09/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,816,900

   
Series 2008
09/01/13
   

5.500

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,349,120

   
County of Pima
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sewer System
Series 2011A
07/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,287,600

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Phoenix Civic Improvement Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2002B (NPFGC/FGIC) AMT(b)
07/01/17
   

5.750

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,020,520

   
State of Arizona
Certificate of Participation
Department Administration
Series 2010A (AGM)
10/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,554,350

   

Total

           

32,028,490

   

California 11.1%

 
California Health Facilities Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
St. Joseph Health System
Series 2009C(a)
07/01/34
   

5.000

%

   

12,000,000

     

12,903,360

   
California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank
Revenue Bonds
California Independent System Operator
Series 2008A
02/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

11,000,000

     

11,132,330

   
California Pollution Control Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
South Dakota Gas and Electric
Series 1996A (NPFGC)
06/01/14
   

5.900

%

   

4,500,000

     

4,880,160

   
California Pollution Control Financing Authority(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
BP West Coast Products LLC
Series 2009
12/01/46
   

2.600

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,173,250

   
California State Public Works Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Department of Corrections
Series 2012I
06/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,080,000

     

2,301,957

   
Richmond Laboratory Project
Series 2012J
11/01/14
   

3.000

%

   

1,445,000

     

1,511,369

   

11/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

2,035,000

     

2,222,769

   
Revenue Bonds
Various Capital Projects
Series 2011A
10/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,218,880

   
Subordinated Series 2010A-1
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,292,410

   

03/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,325,000

     

1,494,746

   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Kaiser Permanente
Series 2009A
04/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

10,250,000

     

10,451,105

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Proposition 1A Receivables Program

 
Series 2009
06/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

20,945,000

     

21,560,364

   
California Statewide Communities Development Authority(b)
Revenue Bonds
Disposal-Republic Services, Inc.
Series 2003A AMT
12/01/12
   

4.950

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,011,557

   
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Ontario International
Series 2006A (NPFGC) AMT(b)
05/15/14
   

4.750

%

   

3,410,000

     

3,608,803

   
County of Sacramento
Revenue Bonds
GNMA Mortgage
Series 1998A Escrowed to Maturity AMT(b)
07/01/16
   

8.000

%

   

12,810,000

     

15,920,012

   
Gilroy Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
BAN Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity
04/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

730,000

     

744,585

   
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
BAN Series 2010
04/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

8,185,000

     

8,341,252

   
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp.
Prerefunded 06/01/13 Revenue Bonds
Series 2003A-1
06/01/39
   

6.750

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,410,650

   
Long Beach Community College District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
BAN Series 2010A
01/15/13
   

9.850

%

   

13,875,000

     

14,146,256

   
Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Revenue Bonds
Power System
Series 2012C
01/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

11,292,000

   
M-S-R Public Power Agency
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2011O
07/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

2,300,000

     

2,421,785

   
Northern California Power Agency
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010A
07/01/15
   

4.000

%

   

1,355,000

     

1,473,305

   
Port of Oakland
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Intermediate Lien
Series 2007A (NPFGC) AMT(b)
11/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

5,610,000

     

5,868,453

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
State of California
Prerefunded 07/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2004A
 

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

1,170,000

     

1,261,143

   
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2010
11/01/13
   

4.000

%

   

1,650,000

     

1,710,506

   

11/01/14

   

4.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,336,513

   
Various Purpose
Series 2005
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,405,560

   
Series 2006
03/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,243,520

   
Series 2011
10/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

20,000,000

     

23,175,800

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2004
12/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,200,000

     

2,357,784

   
Series 2007
11/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

7,530,000

     

8,200,772

   
Series 2012
02/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

15,885,000

     

17,441,412

   
Unrefunded Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2004A
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,690,000

     

1,819,741

   
State of California(a)
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009B
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

19,250,000

     

20,672,382

   

Total

           

237,006,491

   

Colorado 1.6%

 
City & County of Denver Airport System(b)
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A AMT
11/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,681,125

   
Series 2011B AMT
11/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,966,000

   
System
Series 2012A AMT
11/15/14
   

4.000

%

   

500,000

     

533,215

   

11/15/15

   

4.000

%

   

500,000

     

545,435

   
City of Colorado Springs Utilities System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A
11/15/14
   

4.000

%

   

5,380,000

     

5,768,597

   
Colorado Health Facilities Authority(a)
Prerefunded 11/12/13 Revenue Bonds
Catholic Health Initiatives
Series 2008D2
10/01/38
   

5.250

%

   

315,000

     

331,100

   

Revenue Bonds

 

Catholic Health Initiatives

 

Series 2009B

 

07/01/39

   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,002,730

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds
Catholic Health Initiatives
Series 2008D2
 

10/01/38

   

5.250

%

   

2,185,000

     

2,292,502

   
Denver Wastewater Management Division Department of
Public Works
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
 

11/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

2,440,000

     

2,664,041

   
E-470 Public Highway Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Capital Appreciation
Series 1997B (NPFGC)(c)
09/01/16
   

0.000

%

   

4,460,000

     

4,013,599

   
Regional Transportation District
Certificate of Participation
Series 2010A
06/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,420,000

     

1,559,458

   

06/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

2,010,000

     

2,267,461

   

Total

           

33,625,263

   

Connecticut 1.8%

 
City of Bridgeport
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012B
08/15/15
   

4.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,691,250

   

08/15/17

   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,766,350

   
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2012D-1
11/15/14
   

0.850

%

   

3,215,000

     

3,220,755

   

11/15/15

   

1.200

%

   

3,710,000

     

3,741,757

   
Connecticut State Development Authority(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Connecticut Light & Power Co.
Series 2011
09/01/28
   

1.250

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,029,520

   
Connecticut State Development Authority(a)(b)
Revenue Bonds
Connecticut Light & Power
Series 1996A AMT
05/01/31
   

1.550

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,042,600

   
State of Connecticut
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2011A(a)
05/15/15
   

0.710

%

   

11,265,000

     

11,265,000

   

Total

           

38,757,232

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Delaware 0.4%

 
University of Delaware
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A(a)
11/01/37
   

0.850

%

   

9,500,000

     

9,534,295

   

District of Columbia 0.3%

 
District of Columbia
Certificate of Participation
Series 2006 (NPFGC/FGIC)
01/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

5,925,000

     

6,701,945

   

Florida 7.3%

 
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Secured High Risk
Series 2007A (NPFGC)
03/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

15,000,000

     

15,231,600

   
Revenue Bonds
Senior Secured
Series 2012A-1
06/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

15,000,000

     

16,990,650

   
Citizens Property Insurance Corp.(a)
Revenue Bonds
High Risk
Series 2010A3
06/01/13
   

1.960

%

   

20,000,000

     

20,148,200

   
City of Jacksonville
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Better Jacksonville
Series 2012
 

10/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,336,500

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010A-1
10/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,755,350

   
City of Tampa
Revenue Bonds
Baycare Health Systems
Series 2010
 

11/15/16

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,302,380

   
County of Hillsborough Solid Waste & Resource Recovery
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A (AMBAC) AMT(b)
09/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

3,025,000

     

3,230,095

   
County of Miami-Dade
Revenue Bonds
Miami International Airport
Series 2007C (AGM) AMT(b)
 

10/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,641,540

   
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Florida Forever
Series 2011B
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

15,335,000

     

17,056,814

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Series 2012A
07/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

13,915,000

     

15,518,008

   

07/01/17

   

4.000

%

   

14,470,000

     

16,412,597

   
Florida Housing Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Homeowner Mortgage Special Program
Series 2010A (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC)
 

07/01/28

   

5.000

%

   

3,085,000

     

3,311,748

   
Florida Municipal Loan Council
Revenue Bonds
9B Design-Build Finance Project
Series 2012
 

08/15/16

   

1.750

%

   

9,250,000

     

9,238,715

   
Florida Ports Financing Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
State Transportation Fund
Series 2011B AMT(b)
06/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,126,920

   
Orange County Health Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Hospital-Orlando Health, Inc.
Series 2009
 

10/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,138,820

   
St. Johns River Power Park
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Issue 2
Series 2011-23
10/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,583,470

   
State of Florida
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Capital Outlay
Series 2009D
 

06/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

16,460,000

     

17,666,024

   

Total

           

156,689,431

   

Georgia 2.8%

 
Burke County Development Authority(a)
Revenue Bonds
Georgia Power Co. Plant Vogtle Project
Series 1994-9T
10/01/32
   

1.200

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,036,800

   
Series 1995-4T
10/01/32
   

1.200

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,014,720

   
Series 2012
11/01/48
   

1.550

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,026,600

   

12/01/49

   

1.750

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,053,070

   

12/01/49

   

1.750

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,098,720

   
City of Atlanta Department of Aviation
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2003D (FGIC/NPFGC) AMT(b)
01/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,259,600

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Gwinnett County School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2007
 

02/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

5,485,000

     

5,551,314

   
Sales Tax
Series 2012A
10/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

9,500,000

     

10,772,050

   
Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia
Prerefunded 01/01/14 Revenue Bonds
Series 1998Y (AGM)
01/01/17
   

6.500

%

   

100,000

     

107,264

   
Revenue Bonds
Combined Cycle Project
Series 2012A
 

11/01/14

   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,068,280

   

11/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

3,045,000

     

3,330,408

   
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds
Series 1998Y (AGM)
01/01/17
   

6.500

%

   

6,200,000

     

6,961,670

   
Public Gas Partners, Inc.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
 

10/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

3,630,000

     

3,909,800

   

Total

           

60,190,296

   

Hawaii 0.4%

 
State of Hawaii Airports System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010B AMT(b)
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,749,630

   

Idaho 0.3%

 
Idaho Housing & Finance Association
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011
08/15/13
   

4.000

%

   

5,525,000

     

5,685,778

   

Illinois 9.7%

 
Chicago Board of Education
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010F
12/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,244,280

   
Chicago Board of Education(c)
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Chicago School Reform
Series 1997A (AMBAC)
 

12/01/14

   

0.000

%

   

7,085,000

     

6,939,758

   
Chicago Public Building Commission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Chicago School Reform
Series 1999B (NPFGC/FGIC)
12/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

3,165,000

     

3,549,611

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
8



Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Chicago Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Federal Transportation Administration Section 5307
Funds
Series 2006 (AMBAC)
06/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,615,000

     

2,866,197

   
City of Chicago Midway Airport
Refunding Revenue Bonds
2nd Lien
Series 2004B (AMBAC)
01/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

5,120,000

     

5,514,189

   
City of Chicago Midway Airport(a)
Revenue Bonds
2nd Lien
Series 2010B
01/01/34
   

5.000

%

   

5,500,000

     

5,914,865

   
City of Chicago O'Hare International Airport(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
General-Senior Lien
Series 2012A AMT
 

01/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

9,144,080

   
Passenger Facility Charge
Series 2012B AMT
01/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

13,125,000

     

15,002,006

   
City of Chicago Wastewater Transmission
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1993 (NPFGC/FGIC)
01/01/13
   

5.375

%

   

720,000

     

726,084

   
County of Cook
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Equipment
Series 2009D
11/15/14
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,255,990

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2009C
11/15/12
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,007,672

   
Illinois Finance Authority
Prerefunded 07/01/13 Revenue Bonds
Art Institute of Chicago
Series 2010B
 

07/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

13,850,000

     

14,189,048

   
Revenue Bonds
Art Institute of Chicago
Series 2010A
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,200,000

     

3,503,808

   
Series 2012A
03/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,045,790

   

03/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,098,120

   
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Series 2009A
08/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,620,505

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Illinois Finance Authority(a)
Revenue Bonds
Ascension Health
Series 2012E
11/15/42
   

5.000

%

   

2,750,000

     

3,038,695

   
University of Chicago
Series 1998
07/01/25
   

3.375

%

   

5,650,000

     

5,855,265

   
Railsplitter Tobacco Settlement Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
06/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,615,000

     

3,942,989

   

06/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

8,280,000

     

9,259,855

   
Regional Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006A (NPFGC)
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

4,970,000

     

5,666,943

   
State of Illinois
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012B
06/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

9,000,000

     

10,553,850

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2002 XLCA
08/01/15
   

5.500

%

   

7,825,000

     

8,745,376

   
Series 2006
01/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,055,440

   

01/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

4,655,000

     

5,178,362

   
Series 2010
01/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

19,590,000

     

20,578,707

   

01/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

11,124,300

   
Series 2010 (AGM)
01/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,732,035

   
Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity
01/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

6,045,000

     

6,378,563

   
Series 2012
08/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

20,000,000

     

22,606,600

   

Total

           

207,338,983

   

Indiana 1.1%

 
City of Whiting
Revenue Bonds
BP Products North America, Inc.
Series 2008(a)
 

06/01/44

   

2.800

%

   

13,250,000

     

13,704,740

   
Indiana Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
2nd Lien-CWA
Series 2011C
 

10/01/16

   

3.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,717,400

   

Total

           

24,422,140

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Iowa 1.6%

 

Iowa Finance Authority

 

Revenue Bonds

 

Genesis Health System

 

Series 2010

 

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

1,075,000

     

1,185,166

   

07/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,150,000

     

1,296,567

   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.

 

Revenue Bonds

 

Series 2009-1

 

12/01/14

   

3.750

%

   

5,050,000

     

5,297,046

   

12/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

5,475,000

     

5,894,659

   

Iowa Student Loan Liquidity Corp.(b)

 

Revenue Bonds

 

Senior Series 2011A-1 AMT

 

12/01/15

   

3.500

%

   

20,300,000

     

21,435,785

   

Total

           

35,109,223

   

Kentucky 0.1%

 
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Catholic Health
Series 2009B(a)
05/01/39
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,164,980

   

Louisiana 2.3%

 
Louisiana Local Government Environmental Facilities &
Community Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
LCTCS Facilities Corp. Project
Series 2009A
 

10/01/14

   

4.000

%

   

1,545,000

     

1,635,568

   
Louisiana Office Facilities Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
State Capitol
Series 2010A
 

05/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

4,505,000

     

5,114,391

   
Louisiana Offshore Terminal Authority
Revenue Bonds
Loop LLC Project
Series 2010B-1(a)
 

10/01/40

   

1.875

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,535,245

   
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana
Series 2010B
 

11/01/15

   

2.875

%

   

2,750,000

     

2,841,135

   
Orleans Parish Parishwide School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010 (AGM)
09/01/15
   

4.000

%

   

8,240,000

     

8,880,742

   

09/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

3,785,000

     

4,301,350

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Regional Transit Authority
Revenue Bonds
Sales Tax
Series 2010 (AGM)
 

12/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

1,150,000

     

1,254,305

   

12/01/16

   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,115,720

   
State of Louisiana Gasoline & Fuels Tax
Revenue Bonds
2nd Lien
Series 2010A-1(a)
05/01/43
   

0.960

%

   

21,250,000

     

21,283,150

   

Total

           

49,961,606

   

Maine 0.4%

 
Maine Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010B
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,455,000

     

3,804,266

   

07/01/16

   

4.000

%

   

3,555,000

     

3,880,851

   

Total

           

7,685,117

   

Massachusetts 4.8%

 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts(a)
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2010A
 

02/01/13

   

0.590

%

   

14,500,000

     

14,505,655

   

02/01/14

   

0.740

%

   

5,050,000

     

5,051,868

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2011A
 

02/01/14

   

0.690

%

   

6,680,000

     

6,680,000

   

02/01/15

   

0.870

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,000,000

   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Boston Medical Center
Series 2012C
 

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,172,960

   

07/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,600,000

     

1,770,640

   
Boston University
Series 2009V-2
10/01/14
   

2.875

%

   

4,975,000

     

5,193,502

   
Massachusetts Development Finance Agency(a)
Revenue Bonds
Partners Healthcare
Series 2011K-3
07/01/38
   

0.860

%

   

8,430,000

     

8,429,916

   
Williams College
Series 2011N
07/01/41
   

0.710

%

   

11,250,000

     

11,263,050

   
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009I
01/01/16
   

5.250

%

   

12,500,000

     

13,817,250

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Construction Loan Notes
Series 2012A
 

11/01/13

   

0.800

%

   

1,800,000

     

1,800,846

   
Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Co.
Revenue Bonds
Project 6
Series 2012A
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,661,250

   
Massachusetts Port Authority(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010E AMT
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,333,150

   

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,393,240

   
Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
Revenue Notes
RAN Series 2012
07/26/13
   

1.500

%

   

15,000,000

     

15,089,850

   
University of Massachusetts Building Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2005-2 (AMBAC)
11/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,371,790

   

Total

           

102,534,967

   

Michigan 3.1%

 
City of Detroit Sewage Disposal System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien
Series 2012A
 

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

1,505,000

     

1,622,661

   

07/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,646,505

   
Detroit City School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Improvement School Building & Site
 
Series 2012A (Qualified School Board Loan Fund)
05/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

1,700,000

     

1,777,741

   
Michigan Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Unemployment Obligation Assessment
Series 2012
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

20,000,000

     

22,386,600

   
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Ascension Health Senior Care Group
Series 2010
11/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,260,400

   
Michigan State Hospital Finance Authority(a)
Revenue Bonds
Ascension Health Care Group
Series 1999
11/15/33
   

0.900

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,009,650

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Michigan Strategic Fund
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Dow Chemical
Series 2003B-1
06/01/14
   

6.250

%

   

12,000,000

     

13,012,320

   
Michigan Strategic Fund(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Detroit Edison
Series 2009
 

08/01/24

   

3.050

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,008,750

   
Wayne County Airport Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Detroit Metro Airport
Series 2010C
 

12/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

12,805,000

     

13,913,785

   

Total

           

66,638,412

   

Minnesota 0.4%

 
Minneapolis-St Paul Metropolitan Airports Commission(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2009B AMT
01/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,055,000

     

2,164,655

   
Subordinated Series 2010D AMT
01/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

5,160,000

     

5,729,922

   

Total

           

7,894,577

   

Mississippi 0.6%

 
Mississippi Development Bank
Revenue Bonds
Marshall County Industrial Development Authority
Series 2012
01/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

1,845,000

     

1,919,575

   

01/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

375,000

     

401,310

   

01/01/16

   

4.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,645,335

   
State of Mississippi
Prerefunded 11/01/12 Unlimited General Obligation
Bonds Capital Improvement
Series 2002 (FGIC)
 

11/01/13

   

5.250

%

   

7,925,000

     

7,925,000

   

Total

           

11,891,220

   

Missouri 0.8%

 
Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois
Metropolitan District
Revenue Bonds
Metrolink Cross County Project
Series 2002B (AGM)
 

10/01/15

   

5.250

%

   

10,500,000

     

10,972,710

   
Missouri State Board of Public Buildings
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A
10/01/16
   

3.000

%

   

6,195,000

     

6,745,735

   

Total

           

17,718,445

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Nevada 0.7%

 
City of Reno
Revenue Bonds
Renown Regional Medical Center Project
Series 2007A
 

06/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

500,000

     

510,645

   
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (AMBAC)
07/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

13,380,000

     

14,741,950

   

Total

           

15,252,595

   

New Jersey 3.0%

 
City of Newark
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
BAN Series 2012B
06/28/13
   

2.500

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,012,840

   
County of Union
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2012B
03/01/15
   

3.000

%

   

4,060,000

     

4,288,700

   

03/01/16

   

3.000

%

   

4,080,000

     

4,383,511

   

03/01/17

   

3.000

%

   

4,085,000

     

4,442,478

   
New Brunswick Parking Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
City Guaranteed Parking
Series 2012
 

09/01/13

   

2.000

%

   

1,150,000

     

1,164,938

   

09/01/15

   

3.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,584,450

   
New Jersey Building Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007B
06/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

8,205,000

     

8,437,612

   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
School Facilities Construction
Series 2010DD-1
 

12/15/17

   

5.000

%

   

4,435,000

     

5,290,423

   
Transportation Project Sublease
Series 2008A
 

05/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

11,345,000

     

13,311,656

   
New Jersey Economic Development Authority(c)
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Economic Recovery
Series 1992A
03/15/13
   

0.000

%

   

4,500,000

     

4,490,325

   
State of New Jersey
Certificate of Participation
Equipment Lease Purchase
Series 2004A
06/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,190,320

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010S
02/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,140,400

   

Total

           

63,737,653

   

New Mexico 0.8%

 
Incorporated County of Los Alamos
Revenue Bonds
Series 2004A (AGM)
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,555,000

     

2,618,619

   
New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation
Revenue Bonds
Educational Loan
Senior Series 2009C AMT(b)
09/01/14
   

3.900

%

   

4,890,000

     

5,111,028

   
State of New Mexico
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

7,895,000

     

8,511,442

   

Total

           

16,241,089

   

New York 9.7%

 
Babylon Industrial Development Agency
Revenue Bonds
Covanta Babylon
Series 2009A
01/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,510,245

   

01/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,090,860

   

Buffalo & Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority

 

Refunding Revenue Bonds

 

Series 2005(a)

 

01/01/25

   

2.625

%

   

9,855,000

     

10,074,471

   
City of New York
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2004H-A
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

6,500,000

     

7,170,735

   
Series 2005G
08/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

3,650,000

     

4,155,124

   
Series 2005J (FGIC)
03/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,806,880

   
Series 2005O
06/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,558,125

   
Series 2009E
08/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,921,750

   
Subordinated Series 1996-J2
02/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,870,000

     

6,464,690

   
County of Monroe
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,080,150

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
12



Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
County of Rockland
General Obligation Limited Notes
BAN Series 2012B
06/06/13
   

4.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,256,325

   
Erie County Industrial Development Agency (The)
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
05/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,205,420

   

05/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,515,730

   
Long Island Power Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2003B
06/01/13
   

5.250

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,371,253

   
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2003B (NPFGC/FGIC)
11/15/16
   

5.250

%

   

4,500,000

     

4,714,740

   
Series 2012E
11/15/16
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,118,830

   

11/15/17

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,182,780

   
Subordinated Series 2012B-2
11/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

8,085,000

     

9,457,995

   
New York City Health & Hospital Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Health System
Series 2010A
02/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

4,500,000

     

4,933,710

   
New York City Transitional Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Future Tax Secured
Subordinated Series 2009C-1
08/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

6,795,000

     

7,358,441

   

Subordinated Series 2011E

 

11/01/12

   

4.000

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,000,726

   
New York City Trust for Cultural Resources
Revenue Bonds
Julliard School
Series 2009B(a)
01/01/36
   

1.350

%

   

7,350,000

     

7,413,283

   
New York State Dormitory Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Department of Health
Series 2004 (NPFGC/FGIC)
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

3,660,000

     

3,919,348

   
Revenue Bonds
Mental Health Services Facilities Improvement
Series 2009
02/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

13,505,000

     

13,688,533

   
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Series 2010A
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,099,700

   

07/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

2,645,000

     

2,980,598

   
Municipal Facilities Health-Lease NYC
Series 2008-1
01/15/14
   

5.000

%

   

6,300,000

     

6,629,994

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
New York State Housing Finance Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Consolidated
Series 2011A
09/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,203,650

   
New York State Thruway Authority
Revenue Bonds
General Revenue
Series 2012I
 

01/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,158,830

   
Local Highway & Bridge
Series 2012A
 

04/01/15

   

4.000

%

   

8,500,000

     

9,207,285

   
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Revenue Bonds
Consolidated 131st
Series 2003 (CIFG/TCRS) AMT(b)
12/15/16
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,379,300

   
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Series 2011B
06/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

7,950,000

     

8,510,554

   

06/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

20,000,000

     

22,923,800

   
Town of Ramapo
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
BAN Series 2011C
12/05/12
   

2.000

%

   

8,855,000

     

8,860,995

   
Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012-B
11/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

3,325,000

     

3,995,586

   
United Nations Development Corp.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
 

07/01/13

   

4.500

%

   

2,200,000

     

2,261,490

   

07/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,147,780

   

Total

           

207,329,706

   

North Carolina 2.1%

 
North Carolina Eastern Municipal Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2003F
01/01/13
   

5.375

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,058,310

   

Series 2012D

 

01/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

5,875,000

     

6,637,105

   
North Carolina Municipal Power Agency No. 1
Revenue Bonds
Series 2003A (AMBAC)
01/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,016,500

   
State of North Carolina
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011B
11/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

17,555,000

     

20,539,877

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011C
05/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

9,355,000

     

9,578,023

   

Total

           

45,829,815

   

North Dakota 1.1%

 
County of McLean
Revenue Bonds
Great River Energy
Series 2010C AMT(a)(b)
07/01/38
   

3.500

%

   

22,000,000

     

22,931,040

   

Ohio 2.3%

 
Cleveland Department of Public Utilities Division of Water
Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2012
 

01/25/13

   

1.500

%

   

10,000,000

     

9,999,900

   
County of Franklin
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Ohiohealth Corp.
Series 2003C (NPFGC)
05/15/15
   

5.250

%

   

3,420,000

     

3,506,389

   

05/15/16

   

5.250

%

   

4,090,000

     

4,191,514

   
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Ohio Power Co.
Series 2010A
06/01/41
   

3.250

%

   

6,150,000

     

6,290,527

   
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority(a)(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Ohio Power Co. Galvin
Series 2010A AMT
 

12/01/27

   

2.875

%

   

3,130,000

     

3,193,195

   
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010-1
11/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

3,330,000

     

3,610,586

   
Ohio State Building Authority
Prerefunded 04/01/13 Revenue Bonds
State Facilities-Administration Building Fund
Series 2003A (AGM)
 

04/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

2,080,000

     

2,121,558

   
State of Ohio
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Common Schools
Series 2009C
 

09/15/14

   

5.000

%

   

15,000,000

     

16,286,700

   

Total

           

49,200,369

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Oklahoma 0.4%

 
Oklahoma County Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Midwest City - Delaware City Public Schools
Series 2012
 

03/01/14

   

2.000

%

   

1,750,000

     

1,780,415

   

03/01/15

   

2.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,537,665

   
Tulsa County Industrial Authority
Revenue Bonds
Broken Arrow Public School
Series 2012
09/01/17
   

3.500

%

   

1,850,000

     

2,028,802

   
Jenks Public Schools
Series 2009
 

09/01/13

   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,030,400

   

09/01/14

   

5.500

%

   

1,280,000

     

1,396,314

   

Total

           

7,773,596

   

Oregon 0.2%

 
Oregon Health & Science University
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
07/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,052,270

   
Oregon State Department of Administrative Services
Certificate of Participation
Series 2009A
05/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

3,125,000

     

3,337,156

   

Total

           

4,389,426

   

Pennsylvania 1.5%

 
Monroeville Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
02/15/18
   

4.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,408,638

   
Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Series 2010E
05/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

4,250,000

     

4,704,622

   
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Economic Development
Series 2012
 

07/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,208,300

   
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission(a)
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009C
12/01/12
   

0.830

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,001,728

   
Series 2011B
06/01/14
   

0.860

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,001,890

   
Series 2011D
12/01/13
   

0.560

%

   

7,000,000

     

6,999,930

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Revenue Bonds
Capital Grant Receipts
Series 2011
 

06/01/13

   

3.000

%

   

750,000

     

760,388

   

06/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

800,000

     

820,376

   

06/01/14

   

3.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,034,530

   

06/01/14

   

5.000

%

   

430,000

     

458,350

   

Total

           

31,398,752

   

Rhode Island 0.3%

 
Rhode Island Convention Center Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2003A (AGM)
05/15/16
   

5.000

%

   

5,610,000

     

5,751,596

   

South Carolina 1.3%

 
Greenville County School District
Prerefunded 12/01/12 Revenue Bonds
Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow
Series 2002
 

12/01/16

   

5.875

%

   

5,475,000

     

5,555,702

   
South Carolina State Public Service Authority
Revenue Bonds
Santee Cooper
Series 2009E
01/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,579,680

   

01/01/15

   

5.000

%

   

8,225,000

     

9,014,024

   
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
10/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,210,550

   
Series 2012A
10/01/15
   

4.000

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,560,580

   

Total

           

27,920,536

   

South Dakota 0.1%

 
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Regional Health
Series 2011
09/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,470,000

     

1,584,454

   

Tennessee 0.6%

 
Knox County Health Educational & Housing Facilities Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Fort Sanders Alliance
Series 1993
01/01/14
   

5.750

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,115,680

   
Series 1993 (NPFGC)
01/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

4,550,000

     

4,958,226

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010B AMT
07/01/15
   

4.000

%

   

2,060,000

     

2,191,325

   

07/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,124,210

   
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Water & Sewer
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2012
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,442,025

   

Total

           

11,831,466

   

Texas 5.2%

 
City Public Service Board of San Antonio
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Systems
Series 2011
 

02/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,577,400

   
City of Houston Airport System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Lien
Series 2011A AMT(b)
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,369,050

   
City of Houston Utility System(a)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Combined First Lien-SIFMA
Series 2012
05/15/34
   

0.810

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,000,000

   
SIFMA Index
Series 2012
05/15/34
   

0.760

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,506,265

   
City of Houston
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2011A
03/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

11,470,000

     

13,128,906

   
City of Lubbock
Limited General Obligation Bonds
Waterworks
Series 2011
 

02/15/15

   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,377,325

   
Clear Creek Independent School District(d)
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012A (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)
02/15/15
   

4.000

%

   

5,225,000

     

5,650,942

   

02/15/16

   

5.000

%

   

5,130,000

     

5,877,082

   
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
Revenue Bonds
BP Products North America
Series 2007(a)
01/01/42
   

2.300

%

   

2,950,000

     

2,993,188

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Houston Independent School District
Limited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Limited Tax
Series 2012 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)(a)
06/01/30
   

2.500

%

   

7,500,000

     

7,817,475

   
Lower Colorado River Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
05/15/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,190,000

     

2,344,088

   
Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity
05/15/14
   

5.000

%

   

5,000

     

5,353

   

05/15/14

   

5.000

%

   

5,000

     

5,360

   

05/15/15

   

5.000

%

   

5,000

     

5,578

   

05/15/15

   

5.000

%

   

10,000

     

11,157

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010 Escrowed to Maturity
05/15/14
   

5.000

%

   

30,000

     

32,120

   

Unrefunded Revenue Bonds

 

Series 2010

 

05/15/15

   

5.000

%

   

3,985,000

     

4,422,713

   
North East Independent School District
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
School Building
Series 2012 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)
08/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,822,950

   

08/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

4,920,000

     

5,888,847

   
North Texas Tollway Authority
Revenue Bonds
1st Tier
Series 2009A
 

01/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,309,412

   
Northside Independent School District(a)
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
School Building
Series 2010 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)
 

08/01/40

   

1.200

%

   

16,000,000

     

16,114,240

   

Series 2012 (Permanent School Fund Guarantee)

 

06/01/32

   

1.000

%

   

7,000,000

     

7,028,560

   
Sam Rayburn Municipal Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
10/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

610,000

     

676,142

   

10/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,925,000

     

2,187,609

   

10/01/17

   

5.000

%

   

2,865,000

     

3,318,644

   
State of Texas
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
College Student Loan
Series 2010 AMT(b)
08/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,775,000

     

6,427,517

   

Total

           

111,897,923

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Utah 0.9%

 
City of Riverton
Revenue Bonds
IHC Health Services, Inc.
Series 2009
08/15/13
   

5.000

%

   

1,400,000

     

1,450,638

   
Intermountain Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
07/01/13
   

5.000

%

   

10,000,000

     

10,314,800

   
State of Utah
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2009C
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,696,500

   
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Payson Power Project
Series 2012
 

04/01/16

   

4.000

%

   

4,690,000

     

5,150,230

   

Total

           

19,612,168

   

Virginia 0.6%

 
City of Norfolk
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
BAN Series 2011A
01/01/14
   

3.000

%

   

3,250,000

     

3,277,430

   
County of Pittsylvania
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2010A
07/15/13
   

3.500

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,008,040

   
Peninsula Ports Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Dominion Term Association Project
Series 2003(a)
 

10/01/33

   

2.375

%

   

3,335,000

     

3,415,474

   
York County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Virginia Electric & Power
Series 2009A(a)
 

05/01/33

   

4.050

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,644,480

   

Total

           

13,345,424

   

Washington 3.5%

 
City of Seattle Municipal Light & Power
Prerefunded 08/01/14 Revenue Bonds
Series 2004 (AGM)
08/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

835,000

     

902,577

   
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds
Series 2004 (AGM)
08/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,165,000

     

5,579,749

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)


Issue
Description
 
Coupon
Rate
 
Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)
 
Clark County Public Utility District No. 1
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
01/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,900,000

     

3,157,143

   
Energy Northwest
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Project 1
Series 2012B
07/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

40,220,000

     

47,902,020

   
FYI Properties
Revenue Bonds
Washington State Disposal Project
Series 2009
 

06/01/13

   

5.000

%

   

2,400,000

     

2,460,408

   
Port of Seattle
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010B AMT(b)
12/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,500,000

     

6,172,980

   
Snohomish County School District No. 15 Edmonds
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2012
12/01/17
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,305,220

   
State of Washington
Certificate of Participation
State and Local Agencies
Series 2012
07/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,889,795

   
Washington State Housing Finance Commission
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010A (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC)
10/01/28
   

4.700

%

   

1,395,000

     

1,498,314

   

Total

           

73,868,206

   

West Virginia 0.7%

 
County of Mason
Revenue Bonds
Appalachian Power Co.
Series 2003L(a)
10/01/22
   

2.000

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,042,720

   
West Virginia Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Appalachian Power Co.-Amos Project
Series 2011A AMT(a)(b)
 

01/01/41

   

2.250

%

   

3,750,000

     

3,778,837

   
West Virginia University
Revenue Bonds
West Virginia University Projects
Series 2011C(a)
10/01/41
   

0.860

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,000,760

   

Total

           

15,822,317

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $1,894,606,994)
           

1,928,787,862

   

Floating Rate Notes 4.3%

Issue
Description
  Effective
Yield
  Amount
Payable at
Maturity ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Colorado 0.4%

 
City of Colorado Springs Utilities System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
VRDN Series 2004 (Citibank)(e)(f)
11/01/23
   

0.270

%

   

9,600,000

     

9,600,000

   

Florida 0.1%

 
Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Baycare Health Systems, Inc.
VRDN Series 2009 (U.S. Bank)(e)(f)
 

11/01/38

   

0.240

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,000,000

   

Indiana 0.6%

 
Indiana Development Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
PSI Energy, Inc. Projects
VRDN Series 2003A AMT(b)(e)
12/01/38
   

0.520

%

   

12,000,000

     

12,000,000

   

Louisiana 0.2%

 
Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Fransiscan Mission Obligation
VRDN Series 2005D (U.S. Bank)(e)(f)
07/01/28
   

0.210

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,000,000

   

Michigan 0.2%

 
University of Michigan
Revenue Bonds
Hospital
VRDN Series 2007A (University of Michigan)(e)(f)
12/01/37
   

0.200

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,000,000

   

Mississippi 0.4%

 
Mississippi Business Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Chevron USA, Inc. Project
VRDN Series 2009A (Chevron Corp.)(e)(f)
12/01/30
   

0.220

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,000,000

   

New York 0.4%

 
New York State Dormitory Authority
Revenue Bonds
Culinary Institute American
VRDN Series 2006 (TD Bank)(e)(f)
 

07/01/36

   

0.230

%

   

7,975,000

     

7,975,000

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Floating Rate Notes (continued)

Issue
Description
  Effective
Yield
  Amount
Payable at
Maturity ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Ohio 0.7%

 
Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission
Revenue Bonds
Pooled Program
VRDN Series 2006 (Fifth Third Bank)(e)(f)
09/01/36
   

0.360

%

   

15,935,000

     

15,935,000

   

South Dakota 0.3%

 
South Dakota Health & Educational Facilities Authority
Revenue Bonds
Regional Health
VRDN Series 2008 (U.S. Bank)(e)(f)
09/01/27
   

0.220

%

   

6,010,000

     

6,010,000

   

Wisconsin 1.0%

 
Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority(e)(f)
Revenue Bonds
16th Street Community Health Center
VRDN Series 2006 (JP Morgan Chase Bank)
01/01/36
   

0.200

%

   

5,370,000

     

5,370,000

   
Indian Community School of Milwaukee
VRDN Series 2006 (JP Morgan Chase Bank)
12/01/36
   

0.200

%

   

6,000,000

     

6,000,000

   
Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Non-Ace
VRDN Series 2012A (Federal Home Loan Bank)(e)(f)
05/01/55
   

0.220

%

   

9,100,000

     

9,100,000

   

Total

           

20,470,000

   
Total Floating Rate Notes
(Cost: $90,990,000)
           

90,990,000

   

Municipal Short Term 3.8%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

California 0.2%

 
Charter Oak Unified School District
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
BAN Series 2012
10/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

4,600,000

     

5,122,652

   

Connecticut 0.1%

 
Town of East Haven
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
BAN Series 2012
07/31/13
   

2.000

%

   

2,625,000

     

2,646,919

   

Municipal Short Term (continued)


Issue
Description
 
Coupon
Rate
 
Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)
 

Massachusetts 1.6%

 
City of Methuen
General Obligation Limited Notes
BAN Series 2012
08/09/13
   

1.250

%

   

12,500,000

     

12,572,750

   
City of Quincy
Limited General Obligation Notes
BAN Series 2012
01/25/13
   

2.000

%

   

15,000,000

     

15,059,400

   
Town of Holyoke
General Obligation Limited Notes
BAN Series 2011B
11/14/12
   

1.500

%

   

5,843,900

     

5,846,006

   

Total

           

33,478,156

   

New Jersey 0.4%

 
City of Newark
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
TAN Series 2012A
02/20/13
   

2.400

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,500,910

   
Hudson County Improvement Authority
Revenue Notes
BAN Series 2012
08/07/13
   

1.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,032,250

   

Total

           

8,533,160

   

New York 1.1%

 
County of Rockland
Limited General Obligation Notes
TAN Series 2012
03/06/13
   

2.500

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,011,800

   
Town of Oyster Bay
General Obligation Unlimited Notes
BAN Series 2012B
08/09/13
   

3.000

%

   

15,000,000

     

15,268,800

   
Wyandanch Union Free School District
Unlimited General Obligation Notes
TAN Series 2012
06/28/13
   

3.250

%

   

2,375,000

     

2,382,101

   

Total

           

22,662,701

   

South Carolina 0.4%

 
South Carolina Association of Governmental
Organizations Certificate of Participation
Series 2012B
04/15/13
   

1.500

%

   

8,000,000

     

8,046,080

   
Total Municipal Short Term
(Cost: $80,503,838)
           

80,489,668

   

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Money Market Funds 0.7%

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market
Fund, 0.000%(g)
   

15,081,942

     

15,081,942

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $15,081,942)
       

15,081,942

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,081,182,774)
       

2,115,349,472

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

19,299,901

   

Net Assets

       

2,134,649,373

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of October 31, 2012.

(b)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(c)  Zero coupon bond.

(d)  Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(e)  Interest rate varies to reflect current market conditions; rate shown is the effective rate on October 31, 2012.

(f)  The Fund is entitled to receive principal and interest from the guarantor after a day or a week's notice or upon maturity. The maturity date disclosed represents the final maturity.

(g)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

BAN  Bond Anticipation Note

CIFG  IXIS Financial Guaranty

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHLMC  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA  Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA  Government National Mortgage Association

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

RAN  Revenue Anticipation Note

TAN  Tax Anticipation Note

TCRS  Transferable Custodial Receipts

VRDN  Variable Rate Demand Note

XLCA  XL Capital Assurance

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

1,928,787,862

     

     

1,928,787,862

   

Total Bonds

   

     

1,928,787,862

     

     

1,928,787,862

   

Short-Term Securities

 

Floating Rate Notes

   

     

90,990,000

     

     

90,990,000

   

Municipal Short Term

   

     

80,489,668

     

     

80,489,668

   

Total Short-Term Securities

   

     

171,479,668

     

     

171,479,668

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

15,081,942

     

     

     

15,081,942

   

Total Other

   

15,081,942

     

     

     

15,081,942

   

Total

   

15,081,942

     

2,100,267,530

     

     

2,115,349,472

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $2,081,182,774)

 

$

2,115,349,472

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

456,291

   

Capital shares sold

   

15,895,769

   

Interest

   

24,239,950

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

47,267

   

Prepaid expenses

   

13,428

   

Total assets

   

2,156,002,177

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

11,528,890

   

Capital shares purchased

   

6,805,810

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

2,365,110

   

Investment management fees

   

103,777

   

Distribution and service fees

   

11,119

   

Transfer agent fees

   

363,094

   

Administration fees

   

18,464

   

Compensation of board members

   

89,749

   

Other expenses

   

66,791

   

Total liabilities

   

21,352,804

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,134,649,373

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

2,109,305,285

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

2,229,686

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(11,052,296

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

34,166,698

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,134,649,373

   

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

198,974,795

   

Shares outstanding

   

18,862,834

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.55

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

10.66

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

169,058

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,029

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.55

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

31,034,764

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,941,716

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.55

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

1,904,470,756

   

Shares outstanding

   

180,526,827

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.55

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 1.00%.

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

5,213

   

Interest

   

20,325,424

   

Total income

   

20,330,637

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

3,966,339

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

662

   

Class C

   

122,367

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

221

   

Class C

   

40,789

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

260,108

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

209,888

   

Class B

   

177

   

Class C

   

32,902

   

Class Z

   

1,999,736

   

Administration fees

   

704,721

   

Compensation of board members

   

28,532

   

Custodian fees

   

8,520

   

Printing and postage fees

   

52,831

   

Registration fees

   

57,497

   

Professional fees

   

31,499

   

Other

   

23,232

   

Total expenses

   

7,540,021

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(1,820,149

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(40

)

 

Total net expenses

   

5,719,832

   

Net investment income

   

14,610,805

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

(297,848

)

 

Net realized loss

   

(297,848

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

96,901

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

96,901

   

Net realized and unrealized loss

   

(200,947

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

14,409,858

   

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

14,610,805

   

$

2,640,195

   

$

35,721,601

   

Net realized loss

   

(297,848

)

   

(11,682

)

   

(1,801,444

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

96,901

     

2,238,474

     

11,922,226

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

14,409,858

     

4,866,987

     

45,842,383

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(1,150,801

)

   

(194,430

)

   

(3,524,028

)

 

Class B

   

(309

)

   

(72

)

   

(1,810

)

 

Class C

   

(57,730

)

   

(9,812

)

   

(250,567

)

 

Class Z

   

(13,432,854

)

   

(2,254,316

)

   

(29,939,616

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(14,641,694

)

   

(2,458,630

)

   

(33,716,021

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(94,708,108

)

   

(62,952,744

)

   

252,510,236

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(94,939,944

)

   

(60,544,387

)

   

264,636,598

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

2,229,589,317

     

2,290,133,704

     

2,025,497,106

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

2,134,649,373

   

$

2,229,589,317

   

$

2,290,133,704

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

2,229,686

   

$

2,260,575

   

$

2,079,010

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

3,826,174

     

40,372,131

     

269,278

     

2,840,093

     

8,925,474

     

93,980,005

   

Distributions reinvested

   

66,373

     

700,447

     

10,937

     

115,383

     

174,619

     

1,838,867

   

Redemptions

   

(4,893,509

)

   

(51,627,847

)

   

(940,513

)

   

(9,920,995

)

   

(15,409,435

)

   

(162,226,110

)

 

Net decrease

   

(1,000,962

)

   

(10,555,269

)

   

(660,298

)

   

(6,965,519

)

   

(6,309,342

)

   

(66,407,238

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

20

     

211

     

5

     

47

     

132

     

1,382

   

Distributions reinvested

   

7

     

75

     

2

     

23

     

33

     

351

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(7,048

)

   

(74,432

)

   

(1

)

   

(4

)

   

(8,166

)

   

(85,778

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(7,021

)

   

(74,146

)

   

6

     

66

     

(8,001

)

   

(84,045

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

411,527

     

4,342,579

     

20,684

     

218,200

     

1,095,839

     

11,547,931

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,790

     

29,442

     

454

     

4,785

     

10,084

     

106,197

   

Redemptions

   

(595,724

)

   

(6,285,246

)

   

(45,522

)

   

(480,184

)

   

(1,835,168

)

   

(19,319,495

)

 

Net decrease

   

(181,407

)

   

(1,913,225

)

   

(24,384

)

   

(257,199

)

   

(729,245

)

   

(7,665,367

)

 

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

39,304,553

     

414,746,856

     

5,696,721

     

60,083,242

     

93,088,122

     

981,100,039

   

Distributions reinvested

   

140,118

     

1,478,712

     

19,188

     

202,439

     

251,888

     

2,652,894

   

Redemptions

   

(47,228,912

)

   

(498,391,036

)

   

(10,997,796

)

   

(116,015,773

)

   

(62,405,797

)

   

(657,086,047

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(7,784,241

)

   

(82,165,468

)

   

(5,281,887

)

   

(55,730,092

)

   

30,934,213

     

326,666,886

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

(8,973,631

)

   

(94,708,108

)

   

(5,966,563

)

   

(62,952,744

)

   

23,887,625

     

252,510,236

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

$

10.17

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.06

     

0.01

     

0.16

     

0.16

     

0.17

     

0.27

     

0.32

   
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss)
   

     

0.01

     

0.06

     

(0.08

)

   

0.09

     

0.15

     

0.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.06

     

0.02

     

0.22

     

0.08

     

0.26

     

0.42

     

0.47

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.32

)

 
Proceeds from regulatory
settlements
   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

Total return

   

0.56

%

   

0.19

%

   

2.12

%

   

0.75

%

   

2.53

%

   

4.14

%

   

4.66

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

0.89

%(d)

   

0.88

%(d)

   

0.90

%

   

0.78

%(e)

   

0.73

%(e)

   

0.72

%(e)

   

0.76

%(e)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(f)
   

0.72

%(d)(g)

   

0.72

%(d)

   

0.73

%(g)

   

0.75

%(e)(g)

   

0.72

%(e)(g)

   

0.65

%(e)(g)

   

0.65

%(e)(g)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

0.89

%(d)

   

0.88

%(d)

   

0.90

%

   

0.78

%

   

0.73

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.76

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(f)
   

0.72

%(d)(g)

   

0.72

%(d)

   

0.73

%(g)

   

0.75

%(g)

   

0.72

%(g)

   

0.65

%(g)

   

0.65

%(g)

 

Net investment income

   

1.10

%(d)(g)

   

1.17

%(d)

   

1.54

%(g)

   

1.50

%(g)

   

1.57

%(g)

   

2.60

%(g)

   

3.09

%(g)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

198,975

   

$

209,557

   

$

216,298

   

$

281,009

   

$

485,404

   

$

209,539

   

$

31,952

   

Portfolio turnover

   

22

%

   

2

%

   

39

%

   

38

%

   

62

%

   

94

%

   

73

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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)  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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

$

10.17

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.08

     

0.08

     

0.10

     

0.20

     

0.24

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

     

0.01

     

0.06

     

(0.08

)

   

0.08

     

0.14

     

0.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.02

     

0.01

     

0.14

     

     

0.18

     

0.34

     

0.39

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

Total return

   

0.18

%

   

0.12

%

   

1.35

%

   

0.00

%(c)

   

1.77

%

   

3.37

%

   

3.88

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.63

%

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.48

%(f)

   

1.47

%(f)

   

1.51

%(f)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(g)
   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.48

%(h)

   

1.50

%(f)(h)

   

1.47

%(f)(h)

   

1.40

%(f)(h)

   

1.40

%(f)(h)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.63

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.47

%

   

1.51

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(g)
   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.48

%(h)

   

1.50

%(h)

   

1.47

%(h)

   

1.40

%(h)

   

1.40

%(h)

 

Net investment income

   

0.35

%(e)

   

0.41

%(e)

   

0.79

%(h)

   

0.76

%(h)

   

0.91

%(h)

   

1.98

%(h)

   

2.35

%(h)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

169

   

$

243

   

$

243

   

$

325

   

$

331

   

$

458

   

$

615

   

Portfolio turnover

   

22

%

   

2

%

   

39

%

   

38

%

   

62

%

   

94

%

   

73

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(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)  Annualized.

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

(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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

$

10.17

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.08

     

0.08

     

0.09

     

0.20

     

0.24

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

     

0.01

     

0.06

     

(0.08

)

   

0.09

     

0.14

     

0.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.02

     

0.01

     

0.14

     

     

0.18

     

0.34

     

0.39

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

Total return

   

0.18

%

   

0.12

%

   

1.35

%

   

0.00

%(c)

   

1.76

%

   

3.37

%

   

3.88

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)
   

1.64

%(e)

   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.64

%

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.48

%(f)

   

1.47

%(f)

   

1.51

%(f)

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (including
interest expense)(g)
   

1.47

%(e)(h)

   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.48

%(h)

   

1.50

%(f)(h)

   

1.47

%(f)(h)

   

1.40

%(f)(h)

   

1.40

%(f)(h)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)
   

1.64

%(e)

   

1.63

%(e)

   

1.64

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.47

%

   

1.51

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed (excluding
interest expense)(g)
   

1.47

%(e)(h)

   

1.47

%(e)

   

1.48

%(h)

   

1.50

%(h)

   

1.47

%(h)

   

1.40

%(h)

   

1.40

%(h)

 

Net investment income

   

0.35

%(e)(h)

   

0.42

%(e)

   

0.79

%(h)

   

0.75

%(h)

   

0.84

%(h)

   

1.92

%(h)

   

2.35

%(h)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

31,035

   

$

32,953

   

$

33,176

   

$

40,603

   

$

58,529

   

$

32,750

   

$

14,816

   

Portfolio turnover

   

22

%

   

2

%

   

39

%

   

38

%

   

62

%

   

94

%

   

73

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01.

(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)  Annualized.

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

(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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 
Net asset value,
beginning of period
 

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

$

10.17

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.01

     

0.19

     

0.18

     

0.19

     

0.30

     

0.34

   
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss)
   

     

0.01

     

0.06

     

(0.07

)

   

0.10

     

0.15

     

0.15

   
Total from investment
operations
   

0.07

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.11

     

0.29

     

0.45

     

0.49

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.34

)

 
Total distributions to
shareholders
   

(0.07

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.34

)

 
Proceeds from regulatory
settlements
   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.55

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.54

   

$

10.47

   

$

10.55

   

$

10.46

   

$

10.32

   

Total return

   

0.68

%

   

0.21

%

   

2.37

%

   

1.00

%

   

2.79

%

   

4.41

%

   

4.92

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived
or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)
   

0.64

%(d)

   

0.63

%(d)

   

0.63

%

   

0.53

%(e)

   

0.48

%(e)

   

0.47

%(e)

   

0.51

%(e)

 
Net expenses after fees waived
or expenses reimbursed
(including interest expense)(f)
   

0.47

%(d)(g)

   

0.47

%(d)

   

0.48

%(g)

   

0.50

%(e)(g)

   

0.47

%(e)(g)

   

0.40

%(e)(g)

   

0.40

%(e)(g)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived
or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)
   

0.64

%(d)

   

0.63

%(d)

   

0.63

%

   

0.53

%

   

0.48

%

   

0.47

%

   

0.51

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived
or expenses reimbursed
(excluding interest expense)(f)
   

0.47

%(d)(g)

   

0.47

%(d)

   

0.48

%(g)

   

0.50

%(g)

   

0.47

%(g)

   

0.40

%(g)

   

0.40

%(g)

 

Net investment income

   

1.35

%(d)(g)

   

1.41

%(d)

   

1.77

%(g)

   

1.75

%(g)

   

1.83

%(g)

   

2.94

%(g)

   

3.34

%(g)

 

Supplemental data

 
Net assets, end of period
(in thousands)
 

$

1,904,471

   

$

1,986,836

   

$

2,040,417

   

$

1,703,560

   

$

2,020,837

   

$

1,044,788

   

$

519,786

   

Portfolio turnover

   

22

%

   

2

%

   

39

%

   

38

%

   

62

%

   

94

%

   

73

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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)  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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond 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 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 1.00% 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 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Sale Commitments

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

The Fund may enter into forward sale commitments to hedge its portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities it owns under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of forward sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. While a forward sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities or an offsetting forward purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are used to satisfy the commitment.

Unsettled forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under "Security Valuation" above. The forward sale commitment is "marked-to-market" daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the forward sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the market price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized

gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. At this time,

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.36% to 0.24% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.36% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $3,871.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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 six months ended October 31, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $40.

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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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 $27,313 for Class A and $1,653 for Class C for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 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 August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.73

%

 

Class B

   

1.48

   

Class C

   

1.48

   

Class Z

   

0.48

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.72

%

 

Class B

   

1.47

   

Class C

   

1.47

   

Class Z

   

0.47

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $2,081,183,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

34,644,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(477,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

34,167,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 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 ($)

 
 

2013

     

3,786,208

   
 

2014

     

3,090,745

   
 

2015

     

1,181,270

   
 

2018

     

602,849

   
 

Unlimited short-term

     

170,038

   
 

Unlimited long-term

     

1,643,088

   
 

Total

     

10,474,198

   

Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date 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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

year. The Fund has elected to treat post-October capital losses of $1,618,072 at March 31, 2012 as arising on April 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 $462,610,038 and $425,352,111, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 83.1% 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. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. 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 9. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

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

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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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Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia Short Term Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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 South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

20

   

Important Information About This Report

   

25

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.57% excluding sales charges for the six-month period ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund underperformed the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time frame.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

05/05/92

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.57

     

7.03

     

4.82

     

4.12

   

Including sales charges

           

-0.76

     

3.56

     

4.14

     

3.78

   

Class B

 

06/08/93

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.18

     

6.22

     

4.07

     

3.35

   

Including sales charges

           

-0.82

     

3.22

     

4.07

     

3.35

   

Class C

 

06/17/92

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.18

     

6.22

     

4.06

     

3.35

   

Including sales charges

           

1.18

     

5.22

     

4.06

     

3.35

   

Class Z

 

01/06/92

   

2.70

     

7.28

     

5.10

     

4.39

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

           

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

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.

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Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

5.0

   

AA rating

   

62.6

   

A rating

   

21.8

   

BBB rating

   

7.3

   

Not rated

   

3.3

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,025.70

     

1,021.17

     

4.08

     

4.08

     

0.80

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,021.80

     

1,017.39

     

7.90

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,021.80

     

1,017.39

     

7.90

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,027.00

     

1,022.43

     

2.81

     

2.80

     

0.55

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 93.0%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Airport 1.7%

 
County of Horry
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010A
07/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,315,000

     

1,514,683

   

07/01/20

   

5.000

%

   

1,150,000

     

1,345,063

   

Total

           

2,859,746

   

Forest Products 0.3%

 
County of Georgetown
Revenue Bonds
International Paper Co. Project
Series 1997A AMT(a)
10/01/21
   

5.700

%

   

500,000

     

500,560

   

Higher Education 5.9%

 
College of Charleston
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A
04/01/24
   

4.000

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,463,852

   

04/01/26

   

4.000

%

   

1,390,000

     

1,543,317

   
Florence-Darlington Commission for Technical Education
Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A (NPFGC)
03/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,725,000

     

1,867,123

   

03/01/20

   

5.000

%

   

1,905,000

     

2,061,953

   
University of South Carolina
Revenue Bonds
Moore School of Business Project
Series 2012
05/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,823,850

   
Series 2008A (AGM)
06/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,060,000

     

1,261,188

   

Total

           

10,021,283

   

Hospital 14.6%

 
County of Charleston
Revenue Bonds
Care Alliance Health Services
Series 1999A (AGM)
08/15/15
   

5.125

%

   

6,120,000

     

6,791,548

   
County of Greenwood
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Self Regional Healthcare
Series 2012B
10/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

1,750,000

     

1,997,065

   
Greenville Hospital System Board
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
05/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

2,750,000

     

3,121,250

   
Series 2012
05/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,284,100

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Lexington County Health Services District, Inc.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2007
11/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,230,000

     

1,437,808

   

11/01/18

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,179,440

   
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Anmed Health Project
Series 2010
02/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,139,720

   
Palmetto Health
Series 2005A (AGM)
08/01/21
   

5.250

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,363,990

   
Revenue Bonds
Kershaw County Medical Center Project
Series 2008
09/15/25
   

5.500

%

   

1,925,000

     

2,119,733

   
Spartanburg County Regional Health Services District
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A
04/15/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,225,000

     

1,430,788

   

Total

           

24,865,442

   

Investor Owned 1.3%

 
County of Oconee
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Duke Power Co. Project
Series 2009
02/01/17
   

3.600

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,181,300

   

Joint Power Authority 6.4%

 
City of Easley
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011 (AGM)
12/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,117,500

   
Piedmont Municipal Power Agency
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A-3 (AGM)
01/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,311,480

   

01/01/18

   

5.000

%

   

3,050,000

     

3,588,721

   
South Carolina State Public Service Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009A
01/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,308,740

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
01/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,461,763

   

Total

           

10,788,204

   

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Local Appropriation 22.6%

 
Berkeley County School District
Revenue Bonds
Securing Assets for Education
Series 2006
12/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,131,750

   

12/01/21

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,255,060

   

12/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

3,545,000

     

3,979,191

   
Charleston Educational Excellence Finance Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Charleston County School District Project
Series 2006
12/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,302,820

   
City of North Charleston
Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
06/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

2,280,000

     

2,659,369

   
County of Charleston
Refunding Certificate of Participation
Charleston Public Facilities Corp.
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
06/01/17
   

5.125

%

   

1,470,000

     

1,628,995

   
Fort Mill School Facilities Corp.
Revenue Bonds
Series 2006
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,900,000

     

3,257,831

   
Greenville County School District
Prerefunded 12/01/13 Revenue Bonds
Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow
Series 2003
12/01/16
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,580,580

   
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow
Series 2006
12/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,480,284

   
Revenue Bonds
Building Equity Sooner Tomorrow
Series 2006 (AGM)
12/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

500,000

     

565,600

   
Greenville County School District(b)
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Building Equity Sooner
Series 2012
12/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,499,440

   
Hilton Head Island Public Facilities Corp.
Certificate of Participation
Beach Preservation Fee Pledge
Series 2006 (NPFGC)
08/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,600,000

     

1,725,088

   
Newberry Investing in Children's Education
Revenue Bonds
Newberry County School District Project
Series 2005
12/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

1,265,000

     

1,387,313

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Scago Educational Facilities Corp. for Colleton School District
Revenue Bonds
School Project
Series 2006
12/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

1,325,000

     

1,429,291

   
Scago Educational Facilities Corp. for Pickens School District
Revenue Bonds
Pickens County Project
Series 2006 (AGM)
12/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,658,750

   

12/01/24

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,255,060

   
Sumter Two School Facilities, Inc.
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sumter County School District No. 2
Series 2007
12/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,172,360

   
Town of Hilton Head Island
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A
06/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

555,000

     

666,844

   

06/01/24

   

5.000

%

   

580,000

     

692,532

   

Total

           

38,328,158

   

Local General Obligation 6.3%

 
Anderson County School District No. 4
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2006 (AGM)
03/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,115,000

     

1,276,976

   
County of Charleston
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Improvement
Series 2009A
08/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,399,280

   

08/01/24

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,386,900

   
Spartanburg County School District No. 7
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2001
03/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,344,040

   

03/01/21

   

5.000

%

   

1,940,000

     

2,249,993

   

Total

           

10,657,189

   

Municipal Power 3.0%

 
City of Rock Hill Combined Utility System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Combined Improvement
Series 2003 (AGM)
01/01/19
   

5.375

%

   

730,000

     

735,482

   
City of Rock Hill
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Combined Utility System
Series 2012A (AGM)
01/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,560,000

     

1,884,777

   

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Guam Power Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012A (AGM)(c)
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

315,000

     

361,116

   
Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007TT(c)
07/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,076,060

   
Town of Winnsboro Combined Utility System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1999 (NPFGC)
08/15/13
   

5.250

%

   

1,020,000

     

1,055,669

   

Total

           

5,113,104

   

Ports 1.0%

 
South Carolina State Ports Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

500,000

     

572,700

   

07/01/23

   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,196,930

   

Total

           

1,769,630

   

Refunded/Escrowed 4.3%

 
City of Columbia
Prerefunded 02/01/15 Revenue Bonds
Waterworks & Sewer System
Series 2005 (AGM)
02/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,208,080

   

02/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,656,060

   
Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2003AA Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)(c)
07/01/18
   

5.500

%

   

1,050,000

     

1,310,662

   
Town of Lexington Waterworks & Sewer System
Prerefunded 10/01/14 Revenue Bonds
Series 1997
04/01/19
   

5.450

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,144,540

   

Total

           

7,319,342

   

Resource Recovery 1.4%

 
Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority(d)
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation-Landfill Gas Project
Series 2007
10/01/24
   

0.000

%

   

1,835,000

     

1,171,354

   

10/01/25

   

0.000

%

   

1,835,000

     

1,116,322

   

Total

           

2,287,676

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Retirement Communities 2.5%

 
South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
1st Mortgage-Episcopal Church
Series 2007
04/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

525,000

     

558,385

   

04/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

600,000

     

648,408

   
1st Mortgage-Lutheran Homes
Series 2007
05/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

1,245,000

     

1,309,366

   

05/01/21

   

5.375

%

   

1,650,000

     

1,731,510

   

Total

           

4,247,669

   

Single Family 0.5%

 
South Carolina State Housing Finance & Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010-1 (GNMA/FNMA/FHLMC)
01/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

825,000

     

888,014

   

Special Non Property Tax 2.7%

 
City of Greenville
Improvement Refunding Bonds
Series 2011 (AGM)
04/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,290,000

     

1,577,812

   
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005C (FGIC)(c)
07/01/20
   

5.500

%

   

1,200,000

     

1,324,044

   
Territory of Guam
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A(c)
01/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

400,000

     

449,356

   
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Senior Lien-Matching Fund Loan Note
Series 2010A(c)
10/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,060,000

     

1,182,854

   

Total

           

4,534,066

   

State General Obligation 1.3%

 
State of South Carolina
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
State Economic Development
Series 2010B
04/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,775,000

     

2,184,670

   

Student Loan 1.5%

 
South Carolina State Education Assistance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Student Loan
Series 2009I
10/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,395,000

     

2,620,082

   

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Transportation 3.6%

 
South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A (AMBAC)
10/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

4,880,000

     

6,086,336

   

Water & Sewer 12.1%

 
Anderson Regional Joint Water System
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
07/15/28
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,405,520

   
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Improvement Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2006 (AGM)
03/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,753,920

   

03/01/25

   

4.750

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,439,170

   
City of Charleston
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Waterworks & Sewer System
Series 2009A
01/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

3,003,700

   
City of Columbia
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Waterworks & Sewer System
Series 2011A
02/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

2,435,000

     

2,938,412

   
Series 2012
02/01/23
   

4.000

%

   

1,360,000

     

1,579,164

   
County of Berkeley Water & Sewer
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2008A (AGM)
06/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,193,350

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Renewable Water Resources
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005B (AGM)
03/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,238,510

   
Series 2010A
01/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,846,275

   
Series 2012
01/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,221,050

   

Total

           

20,619,071

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $143,972,399)
           

157,871,542

   

Money Market Funds 7.5%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market
Fund, 0.000%(e)
   

12,775,435

     

12,775,435

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $12,775,435)
       

12,775,435

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $156,747,834)
       

170,646,977

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(803,527

)

 

Net Assets

       

169,843,450

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(b)  Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(c)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $5,704,092 or 3.36% of net assets.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

FHLMC  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

FNMA  Federal National Mortgage Association

GNMA  Government National Mortgage Association

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

157,871,542

     

     

157,871,542

   

Total Bonds

   

     

157,871,542

     

     

157,871,542

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

12,775,435

     

     

     

12,775,435

   

Total Other

   

12,775,435

     

     

     

12,775,435

   

Total

   

12,775,435

     

157,871,542

     

     

170,646,977

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $156,747,834)

 

$

170,646,977

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

396,830

   

Interest

   

1,929,183

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

3,396

   

Prepaid expenses

   

3,115

   

Total assets

   

172,979,501

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

2,499,060

   

Capital shares purchased

   

63,395

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

405,892

   

Investment management fees

   

9,254

   

Distribution and service fees

   

2,907

   

Transfer agent fees

   

36,515

   

Administration fees

   

1,619

   

Compensation of board members

   

83,020

   

Other expenses

   

34,389

   

Total liabilities

   

3,136,051

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

169,843,450

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

155,159,906

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

1,101,375

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(316,974

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

13,899,143

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

169,843,450

   

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

26,945,412

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,480,426

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.86

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.22

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

125,513

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,548

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.87

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

14,518,035

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,335,600

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.87

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

128,254,490

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,800,569

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

10.87

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Interest

 

$

3,078,555

   

Total income

   

3,078,555

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

338,151

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

530

   

Class C

   

54,341

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

177

   

Class C

   

18,114

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

31,211

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

24,213

   

Class B

   

137

   

Class C

   

14,054

   

Class Z

   

125,480

   

Administration fees

   

59,176

   

Compensation of board members

   

8,254

   

Custodian fees

   

1,245

   

Printing and postage fees

   

24,053

   

Registration fees

   

632

   

Professional fees

   

14,754

   

Other

   

8,208

   

Total expenses

   

722,730

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(151,957

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(20

)

 

Total net expenses

   

570,753

   

Net investment income

   

2,507,802

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

439,218

   

Net realized gain

   

439,218

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

1,429,728

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

1,429,728

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1,868,946

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

4,376,748

   

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

2,507,802

   

$

447,527

   

$

5,266,305

   

Net realized gain

   

439,218

     

     

109,317

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

1,429,728

     

1,524,322

     

8,441,009

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

4,376,748

     

1,971,849

     

13,816,631

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(354,217

)

   

(59,883

)

   

(672,366

)

 

Class B

   

(1,489

)

   

(278

)

   

(4,556

)

 

Class C

   

(151,251

)

   

(24,319

)

   

(286,015

)

 

Class Z

   

(2,000,844

)

   

(348,810

)

   

(4,335,919

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2,507,801

)

   

(433,290

)

   

(5,298,856

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(6,155,855

)

   

2,934,218

     

5,247,959

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(4,286,908

)

   

4,472,777

     

13,765,734

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

174,130,358

     

169,657,581

     

155,891,847

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

169,843,450

   

$

174,130,358

   

$

169,657,581

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

1,101,375

   

$

1,101,374

   

$

1,087,137

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

404,402

     

4,367,696

     

57,198

     

611,384

     

705,043

     

7,433,042

   

Distributions reinvested

   

21,364

     

231,144

     

3,359

     

36,073

     

33,351

     

351,090

   

Redemptions

   

(245,721

)

   

(2,649,114

)

   

(85,211

)

   

(912,345

)

   

(250,572

)

   

(2,639,648

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

180,045

     

1,949,726

     

(24,654

)

   

(264,888

)

   

487,822

     

5,144,484

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1

     

3

     

     

     

38

     

400

   

Distributions reinvested

   

125

     

1,350

     

24

     

255

     

342

     

3,588

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(3,019

)

   

(32,728

)

   

(13

)

   

(133

)

   

(10,371

)

   

(107,905

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(2,893

)

   

(31,375

)

   

11

     

122

     

(9,991

)

   

(103,917

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

163,772

     

1,771,590

     

78,311

     

839,222

     

452,974

     

4,754,965

   

Distributions reinvested

   

7,895

     

85,455

     

1,258

     

13,519

     

13,353

     

140,594

   

Redemptions

   

(142,631

)

   

(1,547,003

)

   

(2,279

)

   

(24,431

)

   

(231,851

)

   

(2,440,406

)

 

Net increase

   

29,036

     

310,042

     

77,290

     

828,310

     

234,476

     

2,455,153

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,368,448

     

25,564,491

     

259,079

     

2,778,174

     

2,593,620

     

27,444,929

   

Distributions reinvested

   

19,997

     

216,418

     

2,912

     

31,303

     

34,037

     

357,402

   

Redemptions

   

(3,172,583

)

   

(34,165,157

)

   

(40,910

)

   

(438,803

)

   

(2,872,432

)

   

(30,050,092

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(784,138

)

   

(8,384,248

)

   

221,081

     

2,370,674

     

(244,775

)

   

(2,247,761

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

(577,950

)

   

(6,155,855

)

   

273,728

     

2,934,218

     

467,532

     

5,247,959

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.74

   

$

10.64

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.84

   

$

10.01

   

$

10.27

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.03

     

0.33

     

0.35

     

0.34

     

0.37

     

0.39

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.13

     

0.10

     

0.56

     

(0.09

)

   

0.33

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.28

     

0.13

     

0.89

     

0.26

     

0.67

     

0.20

     

0.14

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.86

   

$

10.74

   

$

10.64

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.17

   

$

9.84

   

$

10.01

   

Total return

   

2.57

%

   

1.18

%

   

8.97

%

   

2.54

%

   

6.91

%

   

2.09

%

   

1.39

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.98

%(c)

   

0.99

%(c)

   

1.04

%

   

0.95

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.90

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

0.80

%(c)(e)

   

0.79

%(c)

   

0.79

%(e)

   

0.80

%(e)

   

0.78

%(e)

   

0.75

%(e)

   

0.75

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.83

%(c)(e)

   

2.95

%(c)

   

3.16

%(e)

   

3.41

%(e)

   

3.39

%(e)

   

3.76

%(e)

   

3.78

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

26,945

   

$

24,707

   

$

24,748

   

$

18,513

   

$

24,126

   

$

23,865

   

$

16,007

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

15

%

   

16

%

   

21

%

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.85

   

$

10.01

   

$

10.27

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.27

     

0.27

     

0.30

     

0.31

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.10

     

0.58

     

(0.09

)

   

0.33

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.23

     

0.12

     

0.83

     

0.18

     

0.60

     

0.14

     

0.07

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.87

   

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.85

   

$

10.01

   

Total return

   

2.18

%

   

1.12

%

   

8.25

%

   

1.70

%

   

6.12

%

   

1.43

%

   

0.64

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.73

%(c)

   

1.74

%(c)

   

1.84

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.65

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.54

%(c)

   

1.54

%(e)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.53

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.10

%(c)(e)

   

2.20

%(c)

   

2.43

%(e)

   

2.65

%(e)

   

2.64

%(e)

   

3.03

%(e)

   

3.03

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

126

   

$

155

   

$

154

   

$

246

   

$

1,175

   

$

1,978

   

$

2,268

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

15

%

   

16

%

   

21

%

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.85

   

$

10.01

   

$

10.28

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.27

     

0.27

     

0.30

     

0.31

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.10

     

0.58

     

(0.10

)

   

0.33

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.26

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.23

     

0.12

     

0.83

     

0.17

     

0.60

     

0.14

     

0.05

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.87

   

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.85

   

$

10.01

   

Total return

   

2.18

%

   

1.12

%

   

8.27

%

   

1.68

%

   

6.11

%

   

1.43

%

   

0.54

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.73

%(c)

   

1.73

%(c)

   

1.78

%

   

1.70

%

   

1.66

%

   

1.63

%

   

1.65

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.54

%(c)

   

1.54

%(e)

   

1.55

%(e)

   

1.53

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

   

1.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.08

%(c)(e)

   

2.19

%(c)

   

2.41

%(e)

   

2.65

%(e)

   

2.63

%(e)

   

3.02

%(e)

   

3.03

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

14,518

   

$

14,041

   

$

13,093

   

$

10,031

   

$

9,300

   

$

6,146

   

$

5,697

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

15

%

   

16

%

   

21

%

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 

Year Ended March 31,

 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.84

   

$

10.01

   

$

10.27

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.03

     

0.36

     

0.38

     

0.37

     

0.40

     

0.41

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.12

     

0.10

     

0.57

     

(0.10

)

   

0.34

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.29

     

0.13

     

0.93

     

0.28

     

0.71

     

0.23

     

0.17

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.36

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.43

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

10.87

   

$

10.75

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.08

   

$

10.18

   

$

9.84

   

$

10.01

   

Total return

   

2.70

%

   

1.20

%

   

9.33

%

   

2.70

%

   

7.28

%

   

2.34

%

   

1.65

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.73

%(c)

   

0.73

%(c)

   

0.78

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.66

%

   

0.63

%

   

0.65

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(d)
   

0.55

%(c)(e)

   

0.54

%(c)

   

0.54

%(e)

   

0.55

%(e)

   

0.53

%(e)

   

0.50

%(e)

   

0.50

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

3.08

%(c)(e)

   

3.20

%(c)

   

3.42

%(e)

   

3.65

%(e)

   

3.64

%(e)

   

4.03

%(e)

   

4.03

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

128,254

   

$

135,227

   

$

131,663

   

$

127,101

   

$

150,971

   

$

172,604

   

$

170,987

   

Portfolio turnover

   

6

%

   

0

%

   

9

%

   

15

%

   

16

%

   

21

%

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Sale Commitments

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

The Fund may enter into forward sale commitments to hedge its portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities it owns under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of forward sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. While a forward sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities or an offsetting forward purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are used to satisfy the commitment.

Unsettled forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under "Security Valuation" above. The forward sale commitment is "marked-to-market" daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the forward sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the market price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $889.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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 six months ended October 31, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $20.

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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 $49,481 for Class A and $882 for Class C shares for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 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 August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.81

%

 

Class B

   

1.56

   

Class C

   

1.56

   

Class Z

   

0.56

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.79

%

 

Class B

   

1.54

   

Class C

   

1.54

   

Class Z

   

0.54

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $156,748,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

13,899,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

   

Net unrealized app/depreciation

 

$

13,899,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 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

     

752,607

   
 

Unlimited short-term

     

3,585

   

Total

   

756,192

   

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 $9,426,532 and $19,417,055, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 73.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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 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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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ending June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia South Carolina Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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 Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Stocks rebound around the world

After a weak second quarter, U.S. stock market averages rebounded in the third quarter, erasing earlier losses and boosting year-to-date returns well into double digits. Welcome news from Europe and additional quantitative easing in the United States by the Federal Reserve Board helped bolster the rally. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500 Index) rose 6.35% (total return) for the quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 4.32% for the same period. From the beginning of the calendar year through September 30, 2012, the S&P 500 Index was up 16.44% (total return). And, as of the end of September, the S&P 500 Index stood at 1,440 — approximately 8% below its all-time high of 1,565 that was set on October 9, 2007.

Outside the United States, stock markets of both developed and emerging market economies rebounded, as measured in U.S. dollars. Investors responded favorably to the announcement of policy measures aimed to resolve the eurozone crisis, which could potentially have a favorable impact on growth in emerging market economies. A weaker dollar also benefited returns to U.S. investors.

Solid gains for fixed income

Within fixed income, investors appeared to be increasingly willing to take on risk as they abandoned higher quality sectors that dominated the performance rankings in the second quarter and favored riskier sectors, where yield spreads tightened by a significant margin. Fixed-income returns were strong, but unlike equities, they have been less volatile, accumulating steadily over the course of the year. Gains were the highest for high-yield and emerging market bonds. By contrast, government issued debt securities eked out smaller gains.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

Backed by more than 100 years of experience, Columbia Management is one of the nation's largest asset managers. At the heart of our success — and, most importantly, that of our investors — are highly talented industry professionals, brought together by a unique way of working. We are dedicated to helping you take advantage of today's opportunities and anticipate tomorrow's. We stay abreast of the latest investment trends and ideas, using our collective insight to evaluate events and transform them into solutions you can use.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, featuring timely posts by our investment teams

>  Detailed up-to-date fund performance and portfolio information

>  Economic analysis and market commentary

>  Quarterly fund commentaries

>  Columbia Management Investor, our award-winning 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

The S&P 500 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks and is frequently used as a general measure of market performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a price weighted average of 30 actively traded shares of blue chip US industrial corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange. 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.

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 a fund, 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.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Portfolio Overview

   

3

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

4

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

5

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

13

   

Statement of Operations

   

15

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

16

   

Financial Highlights

   

18

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

22

   

Important Information About This Report

   

29

   

Fund Investment Manager

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

Fund Distributor

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

Fund Transfer Agent

Columbia Management Investment
Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

For more information about any of the funds, please visit columbiamanagement.com or call 800.345.6611. Customer Service Representatives are available to answer your questions Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Performance Overview

(Unaudited)

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 2.16% excluding sales charges for the six-month period ended October 31, 2012.

>  The Fund underperformed the Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index, which returned 2.70% for the same time frame.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended October 31, 2012)

 

Inception

  6 Months
cumulative
 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

12/05/89

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

2.16

     

6.02

     

4.85

     

4.00

   

Including sales charges

           

-1.20

     

2.55

     

4.15

     

3.66

   

Class B

 

06/07/93

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

1.69

     

5.23

     

4.07

     

3.21

   

Including sales charges

           

-1.31

     

2.23

     

4.07

     

3.21

   

Class C

 

06/17/92

                                 

Excluding sales charges

           

1.69

     

5.14

     

4.06

     

3.22

   

Including sales charges

           

0.69

     

4.14

     

4.06

     

3.22

   

Class Z

 

09/20/89

   

2.29

     

6.29

     

5.11

     

4.26

   

Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index

           

2.70

     

7.68

     

6.11

     

5.05

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 3.25%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 3.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the fourth year and eliminated thereafter. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% CDSC for the first year only. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. 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. All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions during the period. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance results reflect the effect of 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.

The performance information shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of your investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information shown. You may obtain performance information current to the most recent month-end by contacting your financial intermediary, visiting columbiamanagement.com or calling 800.345.6611.

The Barclays 3-15 Year Blend Municipal Bond Index is an unmanaged index that tracks the performance of municipal bonds issued after December 31, 1990, with remaining maturities between 2 and 17 years and at least $7 million in principal amount outstanding.

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.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio Overview

(Unaudited)

Quality Breakdown (%)
(at October 31, 2012)
 

AAA rating

   

18.6

   

AA rating

   

54.4

   

A rating

   

11.1

   

BBB rating

   

13.8

   

Not rated

   

2.1

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total fixed income securities (excluding Money Market Funds).

Bond ratings apply to the underlying holdings of the Fund and not the Fund itself and are divided into categories ranging from AAA (highest) to D (lowest), and are subject to change. The ratings shown are determined by using the middle rating of Moody's, S&P, and Fitch after dropping the highest and lowest available ratings. When a rating from only two agencies is available, the lower rating is used. When a rating from only one agency is available, that rating is used. When a bond is not rated by any of these agencies, it is designated as Not rated. Credit ratings are subjective opinions and not statements of fact.

Portfolio Management

Brian McGreevy

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

(Unaudited)

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.

May 1, 2012 – October 31, 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

     

1,021.60

     

1,021.17

     

4.08

     

4.08

     

0.80

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,016.90

     

1,017.39

     

7.88

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,016.90

     

1,017.39

     

7.88

     

7.88

     

1.55

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,022.90

     

1,022.43

     

2.80

     

2.80

     

0.55

   

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 365.

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 investment 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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Municipal Bonds 98.9%

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Airport 3.9%

 
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010F-1
10/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,244,340

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
10/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,579,690

   
Series 2009C
10/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,500,940

   
Series 2010A
10/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,475,000

     

2,950,175

   

10/01/27

   

5.000

%

   

1,515,000

     

1,757,158

   
Norfolk Airport Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2011 (AGM)
07/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,159,050

   

Total

           

14,191,353

   

Higher Education 4.8%

 
Amherst Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Educational Facilities Sweet Briar Institute
Series 2006
09/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,049,660

   
Lexington Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
VMI Development Board, Inc. Project
Series 2006A
12/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

1,400,000

     

1,775,620

   
Virginia College Building Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
University of Richmond Project
Series 2011A
03/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,245,000

     

1,544,049

   
Series 2011B
03/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,250,000

     

2,817,090

   
Revenue Bonds
Liberty University Projects
Series 2010
03/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,224,050

   

03/01/22

   

5.000

%

   

1,455,000

     

1,729,151

   

03/01/23

   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,351,900

   
Roanoke College
Series 2007
04/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,096,020

   
Washington & Lee University Project
Series 1998 (NPFGC)
01/01/26
   

5.250

%

   

3,115,000

     

3,919,137

   

Total

           

17,506,677

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Hospital 8.0%

 
Augusta County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Augusta Health Care, Inc.
Series 2003
09/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

905,000

     

1,076,470

   
Chesapeake Hospital Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Chesapeake General Hospital
Series 2004A
07/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,600,665

   
Fairfax County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Inova Health System Project
Series 1993
08/15/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,163,920

   
Series 1993I (NPFGC)
08/15/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,155,680

   
Revenue Bonds
Inova Health System
Series 2009C
05/15/25
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,147,340

   
Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
MediCorp Health Systems Obligation
Series 2007
06/15/18
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,324,760

   

06/15/20

   

5.250

%

   

6,495,000

     

7,675,271

   
Norfolk Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sentara Healthcare
Series 2012B
11/01/27
   

5.000

%

   

1,735,000

     

2,049,313

   
Roanoke Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Carolina Clinic Obligation
Series 2010
07/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

3,500,000

     

3,983,840

   
Revenue Bonds
Carilion Clinic Obligation Group
Series 2012
07/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,407,000

   

07/01/23

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,189,830

   
Virginia Small Business Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Sentara Healthcare
Series 2010
11/01/16
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,115,940

   
Revenue Bonds
Wellmont Health System Project
Series 2007A
09/01/22
   

5.125

%

   

710,000

     

760,098

   

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Winchester Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Valley Health System
Series 2007
01/01/26
   

5.000

%

   

1,250,000

     

1,361,512

   

Total

           

29,011,639

   

Investor Owned 1.3%

 
Chesterfield County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Virginia Electric & Power
Series 2009A
05/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,336,600

   
Louisa Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Virginia Electric & Power Co. Project
Series 2008A
11/01/35
   

5.375

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,043,160

   
York County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Virginia Electric & Power
Series 2009A
05/01/33
   

4.050

%

   

1,300,000

     

1,353,664

   

Total

           

4,733,424

   

Local Appropriation 8.7%

 
Appomattox County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2010
05/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,490,000

     

1,766,112

   
Arlington County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Virginia Capital Project
Series 2004
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,205,000

     

1,296,038

   

08/01/18

   

5.000

%

   

1,205,000

     

1,294,941

   
Bedford County Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Facilities Project
Series 2006 (NPFGC)
05/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,230,000

     

1,353,750

   
County of Prince William
Certificate of Participation
Prince William County Facilities
Series 2006A (AMBAC)
09/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

800,000

     

921,560

   

09/01/21

   

5.000

%

   

1,625,000

     

1,862,819

   
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Government Center Properties
Series 2003F (AMBAC)
05/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,552,850

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
School Board Center Administration Building Project I
Series 2005A
04/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,380,000

     

1,518,359

   
Six Public Facilities Projects
Series 2010
04/01/24
   

4.000

%

   

1,340,000

     

1,476,841

   
Hampton Roads Regional Jail Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2004 (NPFGC)
07/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,685,000

     

1,802,209

   

07/01/16

   

5.000

%

   

1,930,000

     

2,057,419

   
Henrico County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2009B
08/01/21
   

4.500

%

   

1,770,000

     

2,099,184

   
James City County Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Facilities Projects
Series 2006 (AGM)
06/15/23
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,338,780

   
Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Projects
Series 2008
02/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,107,190

   
New Kent County Economic Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
School & Governmental Projects
Series 2006 (AGM)
02/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,097,390

   

02/01/21

   

5.000

%

   

2,075,000

     

2,388,864

   
Prince William County Industrial Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
ATCC Project
Series 2005
02/01/17
   

5.250

%

   

1,115,000

     

1,321,944

   

Total

           

31,256,250

   

Local General Obligation 22.1%

 
City of Colonial Heights
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding &
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2012
06/01/21
   

4.000

%

   

1,025,000

     

1,212,923

   
City of Hampton
Limited General Obligation Refunding &
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2010A
01/15/19
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,354,140

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding &
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2004
02/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

1,275,000

     

1,347,471

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Lynchburg
Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2009A
08/01/20
   

5.000

%

   

525,000

     

648,695

   

08/01/21

   

5.000

%

   

530,000

     

646,812

   
City of Manassas Park
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2008 (AGM)
01/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,205,000

     

1,414,549

   
City of Newport News
Unlimited General Obligation Improvement Bonds
Series 2011A
07/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,380,000

     

1,666,902

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Improvement-Water
Series 2007B
07/01/20
   

5.250

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,557,060

   
Series 2006B
02/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

3,030,000

     

3,702,569

   
City of Norfolk
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Capital Improvement
Series 2012C
10/01/28
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,591,180

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Capital Improvement
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
03/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,070,000

     

5,606,102

   
City of Portsmouth
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Utilities
Series 2012A
07/15/21
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,787,110

   
Series 2003 (AGM)
07/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

4,035,000

     

4,337,746

   

07/01/19

   

5.000

%

   

1,895,000

     

2,033,221

   
Series 2006A (NPFGC)
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

660,000

     

764,115

   
City of Richmond
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2012A
03/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

4,510,000

     

5,476,764

   
Unlimited General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2010D
07/15/22
   

5.000

%

   

575,000

     

705,761

   

07/15/24

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,257,080

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2005A (AGM)
07/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

5,340,000

     

5,990,839

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
City of Virginia Beach
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding &
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2004B
05/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,170,490

   
County of Arlington
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2012C
08/15/27
   

4.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,338,190

   
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2006
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

2,400,000

     

2,787,264

   
Series 2012A
08/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,883,890

   
County of Fairfax
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2011A
04/01/24
   

4.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,308,000

   
County of Fauquier
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
School
Series 2012
07/15/21
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,184,570

   
County of Loudoun
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 1998B
12/01/15
   

5.250

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,148,360

   
Series 2005A
07/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,314,400

   
County of Pittsylvania
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2008B
02/01/23
   

5.500

%

   

1,030,000

     

1,236,299

   
County of Prince William
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding &
Public Improvements Bonds
Series 2012A
08/01/21
   

4.000

%

   

2,815,000

     

3,387,909

   
County of Smyth
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Public Improvement
Series 2011A
11/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,668,120

   
Town of Leesburg
Unlimited General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Series 2006B
09/15/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,145,000

     

1,370,416

   

Total

     

   

79,898,947

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Other Bond Issue 2.0%

 
City of Norfolk
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A (NPFGC)
02/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

5,170,000

     

5,400,944

   
Virginia Beach Development Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2010C
08/01/23
   

5.000

%

   

1,380,000

     

1,655,986

   

Total

           

7,056,930

   

Other Industrial Development Bond 0.6%

 
Peninsula Ports Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Dominion Term Association Project
Series 2003(b)
10/01/33
   

2.375

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,048,260

   

Pool/Bond Bank 14.8%

 
Virginia Public School Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
School Financing
Series 2004C
08/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

7,425,000

     

8,623,024

   
Series 2009C
08/01/25
   

4.000

%

   

2,560,000

     

2,819,226

   
Virginia Resources Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Revolving Fund
Series 2011A
08/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,395,000

     

1,699,445

   
Subordinated State Revolving Fund
Series 2005
10/01/19
   

5.500

%

   

5,180,000

     

6,675,984

   

10/01/20

   

5.500

%

   

3,500,000

     

4,567,920

   

10/01/21

   

5.500

%

   

6,475,000

     

8,543,503

   
Revenue Bonds
Pooled Financing
Series 2009B
11/01/18
   

4.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,707,720

   
Pooled Moral Obligation
Series 2009B
11/01/18
   

4.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,171,730

   
State Moral Obligation - Virginia Pooled
Series 2012
11/01/22
   

4.000

%

   

2,040,000

     

2,384,597

   

11/01/25

   

5.000

%

   

2,795,000

     

3,408,474

   
State Revolving Fund
Series 2009
10/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,380,000

     

1,662,210

   
Subordinated State Revolving Fund
Series 2008
10/01/29
   

5.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

5,786,150

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Unrefunded Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2005-VA
11/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

540,000

     

610,508

   
Subordinated Series 2003-VA
11/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

865,000

     

905,101

   

Total

           

53,565,592

   

Ports 0.4%

 
Virginia Port Authority
Revenue Bonds
Series 2003 (NPFGC) AMT(c)
07/01/15
   

5.125

%

   

1,430,000

     

1,487,572

   

Refunded/Escrowed 5.5%

 
City of Hampton
Prerefunded 04/01/15 Unlimited General Obligation
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2005A (NPFGC/FGIC)
04/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

1,500,000

     

1,667,325

   
City of Portsmouth
Prerefunded 07/01/14 Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2003 (AGM)
07/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

350,000

     

377,510

   

07/01/19

   

5.000

%

   

165,000

     

177,969

   
Unlimited General Obligation Bonds
Series 2006 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC)
07/01/16
   

5.000

%

   

340,000

     

395,787

   
County of Arlington
Prerefunded 08/01/16 Unlimited General Obligation
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2006
08/01/17
   

5.000

%

   

1,600,000

     

1,867,888

   
County of Henrico
Prerefunded 12/01/18 Unlimited General Obligation
Public Improvement Bonds
Series 2008A
12/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,248,040

   
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Prerefunded 01/15/15 Revenue Bonds
Fairfax Public Improvement Projects
Series 2005
01/15/24
   

5.000

%

   

2,315,000

     

2,547,959

   
Newport News Economic Development Authority
Prerefunded 01/15/16 Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A
01/15/23
   

5.250

%

   

1,510,000

     

1,739,807

   
Richmond Metropolitan Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1998 Escrowed to Maturity (NPFGC/FGIC)
07/15/17
   

5.250

%

   

530,000

     

600,368

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp.
Prerefunded 06/01/15 Asset-Backed Revenue Bonds
Series 2005
06/01/26
   

5.500

%

   

3,800,000

     

4,113,576

   
Virginia Beach Development Authority
Prerefunded 05/01/15 Revenue Bonds
Series 2005A
05/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,461,160

   
Virginia Resources Authority
Prerefunded 11/01/13 Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2003-VA
11/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

125,000

     

130,926

   

11/01/19

   

5.000

%

   

110,000

     

115,215

   
Prerefunded 11/01/15 Revenue Bonds
Senior Series 2005-VA
11/01/18
   

5.000

%

   

490,000

     

556,361

   

Total

     

   

19,999,891

   

Retirement Communities 1.6%

 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Retirement-Greenspring
Series 2006A
10/01/26
   

4.750

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,096,680

   
Revenue Bonds
Goodwin House, Inc.
Series 2007
10/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,673,800

   
Henrico County Economic Development Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Westminster Canterbury Corp.
Series 2006
10/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,026,560

   

Total

           

5,797,040

   

Special Non Property Tax 6.1%

 
Greater Richmond Convention Center Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (NPFGC)
06/15/15
   

5.000

%

   

2,480,000

     

2,715,278

   

06/15/18

   

5.000

%

   

3,800,000

     

4,141,240

   

06/15/25

   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,171,600

   
Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005C (FGIC)(a)
07/01/19
   

5.500

%

   

2,500,000

     

2,780,825

   
Reynolds Crossing Community Development Authority
Special Assessment Bonds
Reynolds Crossing Project
Series 2007
03/01/21
   

5.100

%

   

1,063,000

     

1,083,144

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Territory of Guam
Revenue Bonds
Series 2011A(a)
01/01/31
   

5.000

%

   

850,000

     

954,881

   
Virgin Islands Public Finance Authority
Revenue Bonds
Matching Fund Loan Notes
Series 2012A(a)
10/01/32
   

5.000

%

   

2,210,000

     

2,393,143

   
Senior Lien-Matching Fund Loan Note
Series 2010A(a)
10/01/25
   

5.000

%

   

2,450,000

     

2,733,955

   
White Oak Village Shops Community Development Authority
Special Assessment Bonds
Series 2007
03/01/17
   

5.300

%

   

2,078,000

     

2,230,546

   

Total

     

   

22,204,612

   

Special Property Tax 3.4%

 
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Special Tax Bonds
Silver Line Phase I Project
Series 2011
04/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

4,315,000

     

5,302,358

   

04/01/26

   

5.000

%

   

4,185,000

     

4,945,080

   
Marquis Community Development Authority
Tax Allocation Bonds
Series 2007B
09/01/41
   

5.625

%

   

2,084,000

     

1,852,551

   
Marquis Community Development Authority(d)
Tax Allocation Bonds
Series 2007C
09/01/41
   

0.000

%

   

3,164,000

     

335,732

   

Total

           

12,435,721

   

State Appropriated 4.5%

 
Virginia College Building Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Higher Education Financing Program
Series 2006A
09/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,925,000

     

3,171,987

   
Virginia Public Building Authority
Revenue Bonds
Public Facility
Series 2006B
08/01/26
   

4.500

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,150,440

   
Series 2005C
08/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

2,000,000

     

2,158,180

   
Series 2006A
08/01/15
   

5.000

%

   

4,775,000

     

5,356,452

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Virginia Public School Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
School Financing 1997
Series 2012
08/01/26
   

4.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,387,150

   

Total

           

16,224,209

   

State General Obligation 1.0%

 
Puerto Rico Public Buildings Authority
Revenue Bonds
Government Facilities
Series 2007N(a)
07/01/24
   

5.500

%

   

3,425,000

     

3,577,755

   

Turnpike/Bridge/Toll Road 3.7%

 
Chesapeake Bay Bridge & Tunnel District
Refunding Revenue Bonds
General Resolution
Series 1998 (NPFGC)
07/01/25
   

5.500

%

   

4,000,000

     

4,680,640

   
City of Chesapeake Expressway Toll Road(e)
Revenue Bonds
Transportation System
Senior Series 2012A
07/15/25
   

4.000

%

   

2,100,000

     

2,214,702

   

07/15/26

   

4.000

%

   

1,400,000

     

1,462,832

   

07/15/27

   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,133,870

   
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Revenue Bonds
Capital Appreciation-2nd Senior Lien
Series 2009B (AGM)(d)
10/01/23
   

0.000

%

   

5,000,000

     

3,188,950

   
Richmond Metropolitan Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 1998 (NPFGC/FGIC)
07/15/17
   

5.250

%

   

470,000

     

510,707

   

Total

           

13,191,701

   

Water & Sewer 6.5%

 
City of Newport News
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007 (AGM)
06/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,035,000

     

1,209,056

   
City of Norfolk Water
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2012
11/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,251,590

   
City of Richmond
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007 (AGM)
01/15/21
   

4.500

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,129,070

   

Municipal Bonds (continued)

Issue
Description
  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
County of Fairfax
Revenue Bonds
Sewer
Series 2012
07/15/27
   

4.500

%

   

2,765,000

     

3,248,211

   
County of Spotsylvania
Revenue Bonds
Series 2007 (AGM)
06/01/19
   

5.000

%

   

1,030,000

     

1,216,842

   
Fairfax County Water Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Subordinated Series 2005B
04/01/19
   

5.250

%

   

1,835,000

     

2,320,523

   
Hampton Roads Sanitation District
Revenue Bonds
Series 2008
04/01/22
   

5.000

%

   

1,000,000

     

1,182,850

   

04/01/24

   

5.000

%

   

3,000,000

     

3,548,550

   
Series 2011
11/01/24
   

5.000

%

   

1,750,000

     

2,101,243

   

11/01/25

   

5.000

%

   

1,380,000

     

1,650,659

   
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority
Refunding Revenue Bonds
Series 2005 (AGM)
07/01/21
   

5.000

%

   

2,640,000

     

2,944,973

   
Revenue Bonds
Series 1995A (NPFGC)
07/01/20
   

5.150

%

   

1,295,000

     

1,564,865

   

Total

           

23,368,432

   
Total Municipal Bonds
(Cost: $329,288,908)
           

357,556,005

   

Money Market Funds 1.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
JPMorgan Tax Free Money Market Fund,
0.000%(f)
   

5,605,929

     

5,605,929

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $5,605,929)
       

5,605,929

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $334,894,837)
       

363,161,934

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(1,710,430

)

 

Net Assets

       

361,451,504

   

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

Semiannual Report 2012
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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Municipal obligations include debt obligations issued by or on behalf of territories, possessions, or sovereign nations within the territorial boundaries of the United States. At October 31, 2012, the value of these securities amounted to $12,440,559 or 3.44% of net assets.

(b)  Variable rate security. The interest rate shown reflects the rate as of October 31, 2012.

(c)  Income from this security may be subject to alternative minimum tax.

(d)  Zero coupon bond.

(e)  Represents a security purchased on a when-issued or delayed delivery basis.

(f)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at October 31, 2012.

Abbreviation Legend

AGM  Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation

AMBAC  Ambac Assurance Corporation

AMT  Alternative Minimum Tax

FGIC  Financial Guaranty Insurance Company

NPFGC  National Public Finance Guarantee Corporation

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.

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board. The Committee consists of voting and non-voting members from various groups within the Investment Manager's organization, including operations and accounting, trading and investments, compliance, risk management and legal.

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The Committee meets at least monthly to review and approve valuation matters, which may include a description of specific valuation determinations, data regarding pricing information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers and the results of Board-approved valuation control policies and procedures (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things, instances when market quotations are readily available, including recommendations of third party pricing vendors and a determination of appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require specific valuation determinations and assessment of fair value techniques; securities with a potential for stale pricing, including those that are illiquid, restricted, or in default; and the effectiveness of third-party pricing vendors, including periodic reviews of vendors. The Committee meets more frequently, as needed, to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include the need to review back-testing results, review time-sensitive information or approve related valuation actions. The Committee reports to the Board, with members of the Committee meeting with the Board at each of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss valuation matters and actions during the period, similar to those described earlier.

For investments categorized as Level 3, the Committee monitors information similar to that described above, which may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. This data is also used to corroborate, when available, information received from approved pricing vendors and brokers. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring this information (which may occur as often as daily). However, the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required as a result of the monitoring procedures performed.

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at October 31, 2012:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Bonds

 

Municipal Bonds

   

     

357,556,005

     

     

357,556,005

   

Total Bonds

   

     

357,556,005

     

     

357,556,005

   

Other

 

Money Market Funds

   

5,605,929

     

     

     

5,605,929

   

Total Other

   

5,605,929

     

     

     

5,605,929

   

Total

   

5,605,929

     

357,556,005

     

     

363,161,934

   

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

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.

There were no transfers of financial assets 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 Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

(identified cost $334,894,837)

 

$

363,161,934

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

267,808

   

Interest

   

3,984,829

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

6,887

   

Prepaid expenses

   

4,081

   

Total assets

   

367,425,539

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

4,782,552

   

Capital shares purchased

   

94,128

   

Dividend distributions to shareholders

   

881,266

   

Investment management fees

   

19,735

   

Distribution and service fees

   

2,562

   

Transfer agent fees

   

69,369

   

Administration fees

   

3,378

   

Compensation of board members

   

85,842

   

Other expenses

   

35,203

   

Total liabilities

   

5,974,035

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

361,451,504

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

331,817,225

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

851,335

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

515,847

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

28,267,097

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

361,451,504

   

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

54,385,680

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,704,699

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.56

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

11.95

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

118,129

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,217

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.56

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

5,070,394

   

Shares outstanding

   

438,451

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.56

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

301,877,301

   

Shares outstanding

   

26,116,969

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

11.56

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 3.25%.

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Operations

Six Months Ended October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends

 

$

651

   

Interest

   

6,382,198

   

Total income

   

6,382,849

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

727,299

   

Distribution fees

 

Class B

   

520

   

Class C

   

18,616

   

Service fees

 

Class B

   

173

   

Class C

   

6,205

   

Distribution and service fees — Class A

   

67,754

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

54,110

   

Class B

   

138

   

Class C

   

4,958

   

Class Z

   

303,849

   

Administration fees

   

124,470

   

Compensation of board members

   

11,604

   

Custodian fees

   

1,599

   

Printing and postage fees

   

31,043

   

Registration fees

   

1,566

   

Professional fees

   

18,307

   

Other

   

10,604

   

Total expenses

   

1,382,815

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(286,703

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(20

)

 

Total net expenses

   

1,096,092

   

Net investment income

   

5,286,757

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

751,849

   

Net realized gain

   

751,849

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

1,948,980

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

1,948,980

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

2,700,829

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

7,987,586

   

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
  Year Ended
April 30,
2012(a)
  Year Ended
March 31,
2012
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

5,286,757

   

$

1,004,428

   

$

10,403,034

   

Net realized gain (loss)

   

751,849

     

     

(20,059

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

1,948,980

     

3,046,948

     

14,966,600

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

7,987,586

     

4,051,376

     

25,349,575

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(734,441

)

   

(141,925

)

   

(1,520,549

)

 

Class B

   

(1,360

)

   

(350

)

   

(5,614

)

 

Class C

   

(48,550

)

   

(9,518

)

   

(88,821

)

 

Class Z

   

(4,502,406

)

   

(872,679

)

   

(8,772,472

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5,286,757

)

   

(1,024,472

)

   

(10,387,456

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(8,965,431

)

   

(171,900

)

   

30,261,636

   

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

(6,264,602

)

   

2,855,004

     

45,223,755

   

Net assets at beginning of period

   

367,716,106

     

364,861,102

     

319,637,347

   

Net assets at end of period

 

$

361,451,504

   

$

367,716,106

   

$

364,861,102

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

851,335

   

$

851,335

   

$

871,379

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

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

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

    Six Months Ended October 31, 2012
(Unaudited)
 

Year Ended April 30, 2012(a)

 

Year Ended March 31, 2012

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

263,002

     

3,027,856

     

20,083

     

230,314

     

608,725

     

6,864,588

   

Distributions reinvested

   

25,469

     

293,662

     

4,702

     

53,927

     

41,031

     

463,382

   

Redemptions

   

(292,109

)

   

(3,362,219

)

   

(41,825

)

   

(479,313

)

   

(640,513

)

   

(7,186,141

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(3,638

)

   

(40,701

)

   

(17,040

)

   

(195,072

)

   

9,243

     

141,829

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

63

     

727

     

16

     

192

     

972

     

11,017

   

Distributions reinvested

   

54

     

626

     

15

     

168

     

193

     

2,167

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(3,955

)

   

(45,570

)

   

(1,945

)

   

(22,251

)

   

(21,295

)

   

(237,861

)

 

Net decrease

   

(3,838

)

   

(44,217

)

   

(1,914

)

   

(21,891

)

   

(20,130

)

   

(224,677

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

44,841

     

516,624

     

1,650

     

18,912

     

150,587

     

1,694,920

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,722

     

31,399

     

512

     

5,874

     

4,378

     

49,457

   

Redemptions

   

(18,024

)

   

(207,928

)

   

(9,510

)

   

(108,742

)

   

(65,097

)

   

(729,025

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

29,539

     

340,095

     

(7,348

)

   

(83,956

)

   

89,868

     

1,015,352

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

858,096

     

9,881,432

     

276,412

     

3,163,736

     

6,577,650

     

74,757,766

   

Distributions reinvested

   

20,571

     

237,227

     

2,694

     

30,902

     

29,608

     

333,621

   

Redemptions

   

(1,679,899

)

   

(19,339,267

)

   

(267,887

)

   

(3,065,619

)

   

(4,068,933

)

   

(45,762,255

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(801,232

)

   

(9,220,608

)

   

11,219

     

129,019

     

2,538,325

     

29,329,132

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

(779,169

)

   

(8,965,431

)

   

(15,083

)

   

(171,900

)

   

2,617,306

     

30,261,636

   

(a) For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights

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 return assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class A

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.47

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.94

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.03

     

0.33

     

0.34

     

0.35

     

0.37

     

0.38

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.09

     

0.09

     

0.52

     

(0.08

)

   

0.37

     

(0.08

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.25

     

0.12

     

0.85

     

0.26

     

0.72

     

0.29

     

0.30

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.33

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.56

   

$

11.47

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.94

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

Total return

   

2.16

%

   

1.06

%

   

7.87

%

   

2.40

%

   

6.83

%

   

2.83

%

   

2.85

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.96

%(d)

   

0.94

%(d)

   

0.98

%

   

0.92

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.87

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

0.80

%(d)(f)

   

0.79

%(d)

   

0.79

%(f)

   

0.80

%(f)

   

0.78

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

   

0.75

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.70

%(d)(f)

   

3.04

%(d)

   

2.92

%(f)

   

3.11

%(f)

   

3.17

%(f)

   

3.54

%(f)

   

3.51

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

54,386

   

$

54,025

   

$

53,775

   

$

51,196

   

$

51,857

   

$

47,970

   

$

48,158

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

0

%

   

8

%

   

14

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class B

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.48

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.95

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.25

     

0.26

     

0.27

     

0.29

     

0.30

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.08

     

0.10

     

0.51

     

(0.09

)

   

0.37

     

(0.08

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.19

     

0.12

     

0.76

     

0.17

     

0.64

     

0.21

     

0.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.56

   

$

11.48

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.95

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

Total return

   

1.69

%

   

1.08

%

   

7.06

%

   

1.55

%

   

6.14

%

   

2.07

%

   

2.08

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.71

%(d)

   

1.69

%(d)

   

1.81

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.62

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.62

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

1.55

%(d)(f)

   

1.54

%(d)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.95

%(d)(f)

   

2.29

%(d)

   

2.19

%(f)

   

2.34

%(f)

   

2.44

%(f)

   

2.80

%(f)

   

2.77

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

118

   

$

161

   

$

182

   

$

392

   

$

1,575

   

$

2,220

   

$

2,434

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

0

%

   

8

%

   

14

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class C

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.48

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.95

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.24

     

0.26

     

0.26

     

0.29

     

0.30

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.08

     

0.10

     

0.52

     

(0.09

)

   

0.38

     

(0.08

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.19

     

0.12

     

0.76

     

0.17

     

0.64

     

0.21

     

0.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.56

   

$

11.48

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.86

   

$

10.95

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

Total return

   

1.69

%

   

1.08

%

   

7.06

%

   

1.54

%

   

6.13

%

   

2.07

%

   

2.08

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

1.70

%(d)

   

1.70

%(d)

   

1.73

%

   

1.67

%

   

1.62

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.62

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

1.55

%(d)(f)

   

1.54

%(d)

   

1.54

%(f)

   

1.55

%(f)

   

1.53

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

   

1.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.95

%(d)(f)

   

2.29

%(d)

   

2.15

%(f)

   

2.35

%(f)

   

2.41

%(f)

   

2.79

%(f)

   

2.77

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

5,070

   

$

4,694

   

$

4,739

   

$

3,544

   

$

2,499

   

$

1,898

   

$

967

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

0

%

   

8

%

   

14

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

    Six Months Ended
October 31, 2012
  Year Ended
April 30,
 
Year Ended March 31,
 

Class Z

 

(Unaudited)

 

2012(a)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

2009

 

2008

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.47

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.85

   

$

10.94

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

$

10.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.03

     

0.35

     

0.37

     

0.37

     

0.40

     

0.40

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

0.09

     

0.09

     

0.53

     

(0.09

)

   

0.37

     

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

0.26

     

0.12

     

0.88

     

0.28

     

0.74

     

0.32

     

0.33

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net realized gains

   

     

     

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

11.56

   

$

11.47

   

$

11.38

   

$

10.85

   

$

10.94

   

$

10.57

   

$

10.65

   

Total return

   

2.29

%

   

1.08

%

   

8.23

%

   

2.56

%

   

7.10

%

   

3.09

%

   

3.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 
Expenses prior to fees waived or
expenses reimbursed
   

0.71

%(d)

   

0.69

%(d)

   

0.73

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.61

%

   

0.62

%

 
Net expenses after fees waived or
expenses reimbursed(e)
   

0.55

%(d)(f)

   

0.54

%(d)

   

0.54

%(f)

   

0.55

%(f)

   

0.53

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

   

0.50

%(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.95

%(d)(f)

   

3.29

%(d)

   

3.16

%(f)

   

3.36

%(f)

   

3.42

%(f)

   

3.80

%(f)

   

3.76

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

301,877

   

$

308,836

   

$

306,166

   

$

264,505

   

$

278,479

   

$

267,576

   

$

288,262

   

Portfolio turnover

   

8

%

   

0

%

   

8

%

   

14

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

   

12

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from April 1, 2012 to April 30, 2012. During the period, the Fund's fiscal year end was changed from March 31 to April 30.

(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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond 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 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 3.25% 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 3.00% 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 Z shares are not subject to sales charges, and are only available to certain investors.

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

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.

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 fair value.

Delayed Delivery Securities and Forward Sale Commitments

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase the risk if the other party to the transaction fails to deliver and causes the Fund to subsequently invest at less advantageous prices. The Fund designates cash or liquid securities in an amount equal to the delayed delivery commitment.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

The Fund may enter into forward sale commitments to hedge its portfolio positions or to sell mortgage-backed securities it owns under delayed delivery arrangements. Proceeds of forward sale commitments are not received until the contractual settlement date. While a forward sale commitment is outstanding, equivalent deliverable securities or an offsetting forward purchase commitment deliverable on or before the sale commitment date, are used to satisfy the commitment.

Unsettled forward sale commitments are valued at the current market value of the underlying securities, generally according to the procedures described under "Security Valuation" above. The forward sale commitment is "marked-to-market" daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. If the forward sale commitment is closed through the acquisition of an offsetting purchase commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or loss. If the Fund delivers securities under the commitment, the Fund realizes a gain or a loss from the sale of the securities based upon the market price established at the date the commitment was entered into.

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 an accrual basis. Market premiums and discounts, including original issue discounts, are amortized and accreted, respectively, over the expected life of the security on all debt securities, unless otherwise noted.

Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date.

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 for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. Income and expenses are allocated to each class based on the settled shares method, while realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated based on the relative net assets 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 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 daily and paid monthly. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed at least annually. 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

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. 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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 investment management fee is an annual fee that is equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.40% to 0.27% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective investment management fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.40% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also 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 0.07% to 0.04% as the Fund's net assets increase. The annualized effective administration fee rate for the six months ended October 31, 2012 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

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 six months ended October 31, 2012, other expenses paid to this company were $1,168.

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.

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 fees.

For the six months ended October 31, 2012, the Fund's annualized 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 six months ended October 31, 2012, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $20.

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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

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 $18,664 for Class A and $117 for Class B shares for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

Effective August 1, 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 August 31, 2013, 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

   

0.81

%

 

Class B

   

1.56

   

Class C

   

1.56

   

Class Z

   

0.56

   

Prior to August 1, 2012, the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses (excluding certain fees and expenses described below), 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, did not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

Class A

   

0.79

%

 

Class B

   

1.54

   

Class C

   

1.54

   

Class Z

   

0.54

   

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.

At October 31, 2012, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was approximately $334,895,000 and the aggregate gross approximate unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

28,967,000

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(700,000

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

28,267,000

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of April 30, 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

     

215,943

   
 

Unlimited short-term

     

20,059

   

Total

   

236,002

   

Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date 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 $30,063,267 and $27,404,192, respectively, for the six months ended October 31, 2012.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

October 31, 2012 (Unaudited)

Note 6. Shareholder Concentration

At October 31, 2012, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 86.8% 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 7. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. (JPMorgan) whereby the Fund may borrow for the temporary funding of shareholder redemptions or for other temporary or emergency purposes. 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. 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 (ii) 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.

The Fund had no borrowings during the six months ended October 31, 2012.

Note 8. Significant Risks

Geographic Concentration Risk

Because state-specific tax-exempt funds invest primarily in the municipal securities issued by the state and political sub-divisions of the state, the Fund will be particularly affected by political and economic conditions and developments in the state in which it invests. The Fund may, therefore, have a greater risk than that of a municipal bond fund which is more geographically diversified. The value of the municipal securities owned by the Fund also may be adversely affected by future changes in federal or state income tax laws.

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 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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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond Fund

Important Information About This Report

Each fund mails one shareholder report to each shareholder address. If you would like more than one report, please call shareholder services at 800.345.6611 and additional reports will be sent to you.

The policy of the Board is to vote the proxies of the companies in which each fund holds investments consistent with the procedures as stated in the Statement of Additional Information (SAI). You may obtain a copy of the SAI without charge by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at sec.gov. Information regarding how each fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is filed with the SEC by August 31 for the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 of that year, and is available without charge by visiting columbiamanagement.com; or searching the website of the SEC at sec.gov.

Each fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. Each fund's Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at 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 800.SEC.0330. Each fund's complete schedule of portfolio holdings, as filed on Form N-Q, can also be obtained without charge, upon request, by calling 800.345.6611.

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Columbia Virginia Intermediate Municipal Bond 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. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus which contains this and other important information about the Fund go to columbiamanagement.com. 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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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

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: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(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

 

December 21, 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

 

December 21, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Michael G. Clarke

 

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

December 21, 2012