N-CSR 1 a14-8239_28ncsr.htm N-CSR

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-09645

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

50606 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN

 

55474

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Christopher O. Petersen, Esq.

c/o Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

225 Franklin Street

Boston, MA 02110

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

(800) 345-6611

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

February 28

 

 

Date of reporting period:

February 28, 2014

 

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

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Annual Report 2014




Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

19

   

Statement of Operations

   

21

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

22

   

Financial Highlights

   

24

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

29

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

36

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

37

   

Trustees and Officers

   

38

   

Important Information About This Report

   

45

   

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 7 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 Large Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 24.80% for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 25.37% for the same time period.

>  Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which accounted for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

10/10/95

   

24.80

     

22.50

     

6.75

   

Class B*

 

09/23/05

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

23.88

     

21.59

     

5.96

   

Including sales charges

           

18.88

     

21.40

     

5.96

   

Class I*

 

11/16/11

   

25.12

     

22.78

     

6.98

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

25.14

     

22.82

     

7.02

   

Class Z

 

12/15/93

   

25.09

     

22.81

     

7.02

   

S&P 500 Index

           

25.37

     

23.00

     

7.16

   

Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

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.

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 Large Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Index Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 24.80%. The Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 25.37% for the same period. Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which helped to account for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

U.S. Equity Market Posted Strong Gains

Following a strong first quarter of 2013 when investors turned attention to the modest but continued strengthening of the U.S. economy, volatility heightened in the second calendar quarter, as uncertainty about the global economy, monetary policy and the impact of the sequester's spending cuts weighed on investors. While consumers weathered the domestic drag well, businesses remained cautious, keeping inventories, capital expenditures and staffs lean. U.S. equities delivered positive returns during the third quarter of 2013 despite threats of military action in Syria, rumblings from Iran and an impending showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling. Still, robust economic growth continued to elude the U.S. economy, which merely plodded along. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) unsettled investors with a hint that it was ready to taper its purchase of U.S. Treasury and mortgage securities. However, the Fed's decision to not take any action at its September 2013 meeting rallied stocks to new highs. In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a healthy recovery, with job gains continuing, manufacturing activity accelerating and a rebound in housing showing staying power. Against this backdrop, the Fed's announcement in mid-December that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond purchases and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington D.C. were welcome news for investors, and U.S. equities climbed to new highs.

The benchmark posted a new all-time high on January 15, 2014 but reacted poorly to reports of lower Chinese manufacturing and fell for the month overall. However, the bear market only lasted 11 days — ending on February 3. U.S. equities subsequently regained losses and set another all-time high. Global concerns heightened amidst conflict in the Ukraine, but investors generally remained positive on U.S. equities given strong corporate earnings reports and guidance.

Benchmark Enjoyed Broad-Based Gains

All ten sectors of the benchmark posted positive returns during the 12 months ended February 28, 2014. In terms of total return, health care, consumer discretionary and industrials were the best relative performers. On the basis of impact, which takes weightings and total returns into account, information technology, health care and financials were the biggest contributors to the benchmark's return. The top performing industries for the annual period were airlines, biotechnology, auto components, internet and catalog retail and aerospace and defense.

Conversely, telecommunication services and utilities, traditionally considered defensive sectors, were the weakest sectors from both a total return perspective and on the basis of impact. Each, though, still generated positive, albeit more modest, returns. The worst performing industries for the annual period were personal products, diversified telecommunication services, metals and mining, tobacco, and trading companies and distributors.

Top individual contributors within the benchmark included information technology giants Google, Microsoft and Apple, financials company Wells

Portfolio Management

Alfred Alley III, CFA

Vadim Shteyn

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Apple, Inc.

   

2.8

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

2.5

   

Google, Inc., Class A

   

2.0

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

1.7

   

Johnson & Johnson

   

1.6

   

General Electric Co.

   

1.5

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

1.3

   

Chevron Corp.

   

1.3

   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   

1.3

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

1.3

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Fargo and biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences. Top detractors were information technology company International Business Machines, tobacco company Philip Morris International, gold mining company Newmont Mining, telecommunication services giant AT&T and medical device company Intuitive Surgical.

As always, each sector and stock in the benchmark was represented in the Fund with approximately the same weighting as in the benchmark and therefore had a similar effect.

Index Additions and Deletions Drove Portfolio Changes

During the annual period, there were 18 additions and 18 deletions to the benchmark and the Fund's portfolio. Among those stocks added to the benchmark and Fund were social networking website Facebook; consumer discretionary companies Mohawk Industries, Michael Kors Holdings and Tractor Supply; real estate investment trusts General Growth Properties and Macerich; airline Delta Air Lines; pharmaceuticals companies Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Zoetis and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; auto manufacturer General Motors; rail company Kansas City Southern; media conglomerate News Corporation; and energy services company Transocean.

Deletions included semiconductor companies Teradyne and Advanced Micro Devices; consumer staples companies H.J. Heinz and Dean Foods; retailers Abercrombie & Fitch and J.C. Penney; information technology-related companies JDS Uniphase, Dell and BMC Software; financials-related companies NYSE Euronext and First Horizon National; telecommunications companies Sprint Nextel and MetroPCS Communications; and health care-related companies Coventry Health Care and Life Technologies.

The Fund used equity index futures on an opportunistic basis to equitize cash balances held in the portfolio for trading and redemption purposes. The percentage of Fund assets held in these instruments changed daily due to changes in the Fund's cash position but was generally minimal in size and impact.

Looking Ahead

We do not anticipate any changes in the portfolio beyond the customary quarterly rebalancings and stock substitutions we make to align the Fund with the benchmark.

From a broad perspective, following developed equity markets performing strongly relative to other asset classes in 2013, we currently believe U.S. equities have the potential to perform well in 2014, albeit perhaps not as well as last year. While valuations for most U.S. stocks did not appear as cheap at the end of February 2014 as they were 12 months prior, we believe they were still fairly valued, especially relative to fixed income. Indeed, we believe corporate earnings have been strong and guidance has been encouraging for the most part. Balance sheets remain healthy at this time with high cash levels and low debt. We currently believe the U.S. economy may continue to benefit from an improving labor market, a strengthening housing market, reduced fiscal drag, normalization of monetary policy, an improving eurozone recovery and aggressive Japanese economic stimulus. There will almost certainly be challenges along the way, such as geopolitical risk and the unknown impact of ongoing Fed tapering, but we believe developed equity markets, especially U.S. equity markets, may still provide reasonably attractive returns in the coming months.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

98.7

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

12.3

   

Consumer Staples

   

9.3

   

Energy

   

9.9

   

Financials

   

15.7

   

Health Care

   

13.5

   

Industrials

   

10.6

   

Information Technology

   

18.5

   

Materials

   

3.5

   

Telecommunication Services

   

2.5

   

Utilities

   

2.9

   

Money Market Funds

   

1.3

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

Risks include stock market fluctuations and changes in the values of specific fund holdings due to economic and business developments. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Large Cap Index 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,148.00

     

1,022.69

     

2.41

     

2.27

     

0.45

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,144.00

     

1,018.95

     

6.41

     

6.04

     

1.20

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,149.50

     

1,023.93

     

1.07

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,149.60

     

1,023.93

     

1.07

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,149.50

     

1,023.93

     

1.07

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

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

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 97.3%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 12.1%

 

Auto Components 0.4%

 

BorgWarner, Inc.

   

42,594

     

2,617,402

   

Delphi Automotive PLC

   

52,397

     

3,488,068

   

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (The)

   

46,190

     

1,241,125

   

Johnson Controls, Inc.

   

128,213

     

6,333,722

   

Total

       

13,680,317

   

Automobiles 0.7%

 

Ford Motor Co.

   

738,236

     

11,361,452

   

General Motors Co.(a)

   

243,909

     

8,829,506

   

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

   

41,404

     

2,735,148

   

Total

       

22,926,106

   

Distributors 0.1%

 

Genuine Parts Co.

   

28,883

     

2,544,303

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.1%

 

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

   

806

     

579,272

   

H&R Block, Inc.

   

51,140

     

1,618,070

   

Total

       

2,197,342

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.7%

 

Carnival Corp.

   

81,957

     

3,250,415

   

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.(a)

   

5,809

     

3,283,305

   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

   

24,439

     

1,247,855

   

International Game Technology

   

46,578

     

702,862

   

Marriott International, Inc., Class A

   

42,047

     

2,280,209

   

McDonald's Corp.

   

186,206

     

17,717,501

   

Starbucks Corp.

   

141,047

     

10,008,695

   
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
   

35,847

     

2,955,944

   

Wyndham Worldwide Corp.

   

24,383

     

1,777,033

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

15,103

     

3,662,326

   

Yum! Brands, Inc.

   

83,365

     

6,175,679

   

Total

       

53,061,824

   

Household Durables 0.4%

 

D.R. Horton, Inc.

   

53,190

     

1,306,346

   

Garmin Ltd.

   

23,002

     

1,234,287

   

Harman International Industries, Inc.

   

12,640

     

1,323,787

   

Leggett & Platt, Inc.

   

26,412

     

846,505

   

Lennar Corp., Class A

   

31,300

     

1,373,444

   

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a)

   

11,400

     

1,613,442

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.

   

53,756

     

1,726,105

   

PulteGroup, Inc.

   

64,534

     

1,354,569

   

Whirlpool Corp.

   

14,704

     

2,126,640

   

Total

       

12,905,125

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 1.4%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   

69,386

     

25,124,671

   

Expedia, Inc.

   

19,269

     

1,513,194

   

Netflix, Inc.(a)

   

11,092

     

4,942,928

   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

9,619

     

12,974,492

   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)

   

20,726

     

2,077,574

   

Total

       

46,632,859

   

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.1%

 

Hasbro, Inc.

   

21,602

     

1,191,567

   

Mattel, Inc.

   

63,320

     

2,362,469

   

Total

       

3,554,036

   

Media 3.6%

 

Cablevision Systems Corp., Class A

   

40,058

     

705,021

   

CBS Corp., Class B Non Voting

   

104,463

     

7,007,378

   

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

487,761

     

25,212,366

   

DIRECTV(a)

   

91,461

     

7,097,374

   
Discovery Communications, Inc.,
Class A(a)
   

42,242

     

3,519,603

   

Gannett Co., Inc.

   

42,670

     

1,269,432

   

Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (The)

   

77,915

     

1,380,654

   

News Corp., Class A(a)

   

93,181

     

1,708,008

   

Omnicom Group, Inc.

   

48,163

     

3,644,976

   
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc.,
Class A
   

20,527

     

1,667,613

   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

   

52,743

     

7,402,480

   

Time Warner, Inc.

   

169,327

     

11,366,921

   

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

   

367,289

     

12,318,873

   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

   

75,961

     

6,664,059

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

305,884

     

24,718,486

   

Total

       

115,683,244

   

Multiline Retail 0.7%

 

Dollar General Corp.(a)

   

55,151

     

3,303,545

   

Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)

   

38,943

     

2,132,908

   

Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

   

18,112

     

1,186,336

   

Kohl's Corp.

   

37,650

     

2,115,554

   

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

Annual Report 2014
7



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Macy's, Inc.

   

68,971

     

3,990,662

   

Nordstrom, Inc.

   

26,767

     

1,645,635

   

Target Corp.

   

118,313

     

7,399,295

   

Total

       

21,773,935

   

Specialty Retail 2.1%

 

AutoNation, Inc.(a)

   

12,094

     

636,628

   

AutoZone, Inc.(a)

   

6,367

     

3,428,247

   

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.(a)

   

40,171

     

2,724,397

   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   

51,144

     

1,361,965

   

CarMax, Inc.(a)

   

41,790

     

2,023,890

   

GameStop Corp., Class A

   

21,862

     

815,671

   

Gap, Inc. (The)

   

49,555

     

2,168,031

   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

263,542

     

21,618,350

   

L Brands, Inc.

   

45,636

     

2,570,676

   

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

   

195,753

     

9,793,523

   

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc.(a)

   

20,079

     

3,028,917

   

PetSmart, Inc.

   

19,411

     

1,301,702

   

Ross Stores, Inc.

   

40,572

     

2,953,642

   

Staples, Inc.

   

123,643

     

1,680,308

   

Tiffany & Co.

   

20,594

     

1,920,390

   

TJX Companies, Inc. (The)

   

133,113

     

8,181,125

   

Tractor Supply Co.

   

26,130

     

1,843,733

   

Urban Outfitters, Inc.(a)

   

20,420

     

764,525

   

Total

       

68,815,720

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.8%

 

Coach, Inc.

   

52,484

     

2,561,744

   

Fossil Group, Inc.(a)

   

9,191

     

1,056,138

   

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd.(a)

   

33,570

     

3,290,867

   

Nike, Inc., Class B

   

139,849

     

10,950,177

   

PVH Corp.

   

15,280

     

1,931,850

   

Ralph Lauren Corp.

   

11,150

     

1,796,042

   

VF Corp.

   

65,852

     

3,858,269

   

Total

       

25,445,087

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

389,219,898

   

Consumer Staples 9.2%

 

Beverages 2.0%

 

Beam, Inc.

   

30,537

     

2,533,350

   

Brown-Forman Corp., Class B

   

30,349

     

2,543,246

   

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   

710,774

     

27,151,567

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

   

45,180

     

2,127,074

   

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A(a)

   

31,167

     

2,525,462

   

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc.

   

37,549

     

1,956,678

   

Molson Coors Brewing Co., Class B

   

29,569

     

1,680,406

   

Monster Beverage Corp.(a)

   

25,428

     

1,881,672

   

PepsiCo, Inc.

   

287,037

     

22,983,053

   

Total

       

65,382,508

   

Food & Staples Retailing 2.3%

 

Costco Wholesale Corp.

   

81,798

     

9,554,006

   

CVS Caremark Corp.

   

222,758

     

16,292,520

   

Kroger Co. (The)

   

97,382

     

4,084,201

   

Safeway, Inc.

   

46,176

     

1,729,291

   

SYSCO Corp.

   

108,849

     

3,920,741

   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   

302,801

     

22,619,235

   

Walgreen Co.

   

162,972

     

11,073,948

   

Whole Foods Market, Inc.

   

69,635

     

3,763,772

   

Total

       

73,037,714

   

Food Products 1.5%

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   

123,147

     

4,999,768

   

Campbell Soup Co.

   

33,606

     

1,455,476

   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

   

78,952

     

2,242,237

   

General Mills, Inc.

   

118,729

     

5,940,012

   

Hershey Co. (The)

   

28,053

     

2,968,569

   

Hormel Foods Corp.

   

25,187

     

1,195,123

   

JM Smucker Co. (The)

   

19,691

     

1,969,297

   

Kellogg Co.

   

48,139

     

2,921,556

   

Kraft Foods Group, Inc.

   

111,533

     

6,164,429

   

McCormick & Co., Inc.

   

24,703

     

1,640,279

   

Mead Johnson Nutrition Co.

   

37,828

     

3,084,873

   

Mondelez International, Inc., Class A

   

328,237

     

11,169,905

   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

   

50,857

     

2,006,309

   

Total

       

47,757,833

   

Household Products 1.9%

 

Clorox Co. (The)

   

24,174

     

2,109,907

   

Colgate-Palmolive Co.

   

164,525

     

10,337,106

   

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   

71,429

     

7,882,190

   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   

508,755

     

40,018,668

   

Total

       

60,347,871

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Personal Products 0.1%

 

Avon Products, Inc.

   

81,189

     

1,255,994

   
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The),
Class A
   

47,928

     

3,299,363

   

Total

       

4,555,357

   

Tobacco 1.4%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

   

374,313

     

13,572,589

   

Lorillard, Inc.

   

68,941

     

3,382,245

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

299,857

     

24,261,430

   

Reynolds American, Inc.

   

58,690

     

2,983,213

   

Total

       

44,199,477

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

295,280,760

   

Energy 9.8%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 1.9%

 

Baker Hughes, Inc.

   

82,977

     

5,250,785

   

Cameron International Corp.(a)

   

44,511

     

2,851,375

   

Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.

   

13,008

     

615,278

   

Ensco PLC, Class A

   

43,695

     

2,300,979

   

FMC Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

44,261

     

2,223,673

   

Halliburton Co.

   

158,772

     

9,050,004

   

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.

   

20,038

     

1,978,752

   

Nabors Industries Ltd.

   

48,612

     

1,119,048

   

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

80,107

     

6,171,443

   

Noble Corp. PLC

   

47,450

     

1,473,323

   

Rowan Companies PLC, Class A(a)

   

23,270

     

776,287

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

246,485

     

22,923,105

   

Transocean Ltd.

   

63,460

     

2,690,704

   

Total

       

59,424,756

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 7.9%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   

94,209

     

7,928,629

   

Apache Corp.

   

74,725

     

5,924,945

   

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

   

78,803

     

2,758,105

   

Chesapeake Energy Corp.

   

94,585

     

2,450,697

   

Chevron Corp.

   

359,930

     

41,510,727

   

ConocoPhillips

   

229,314

     

15,249,381

   

CONSOL Energy, Inc.

   

42,873

     

1,719,207

   

Denbury Resources, Inc.

   

68,608

     

1,122,427

   

Devon Energy Corp.

   

71,419

     

4,600,812

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

51,072

     

9,674,058

   

EQT Corp.

   

28,200

     

2,884,578

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.(b)

   

817,614

     

78,711,796

   

Hess Corp.

   

53,247

     

4,261,357

   

Kinder Morgan Management LLC(c)

   

1

     

42

   

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

   

126,012

     

4,013,482

   

Marathon Oil Corp.

   

130,380

     

4,367,730

   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

   

56,340

     

4,732,560

   

Murphy Oil Corp.

   

32,888

     

1,952,561

   

Newfield Exploration Co.(a)

   

25,490

     

718,563

   

Noble Energy, Inc.

   

67,265

     

4,625,141

   

Occidental Petroleum Corp.

   

150,859

     

14,560,911

   

ONEOK, Inc.

   

38,632

     

2,284,697

   

Peabody Energy Corp.

   

50,497

     

886,727

   

Phillips 66

   

112,190

     

8,398,543

   

Pioneer Natural Resources Co.

   

26,671

     

5,365,672

   

QEP Resources, Inc.

   

33,556

     

970,775

   

Range Resources Corp.

   

30,569

     

2,630,463

   

Southwestern Energy Co.(a)

   

65,650

     

2,713,971

   

Spectra Energy Corp.

   

125,421

     

4,675,695

   

Tesoro Corp.

   

24,883

     

1,269,282

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

101,008

     

4,846,364

   

Williams Companies, Inc. (The)

   

127,935

     

5,283,716

   

WPX Energy, Inc.(a)

   

37,595

     

662,424

   

Total

       

253,756,038

   

Total Energy

       

313,180,794

   

Financials 15.5%

 

Capital Markets 2.1%

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.(d)

   

36,391

     

3,966,255

   

Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (The)

   

214,947

     

6,878,304

   

BlackRock, Inc.

   

23,787

     

7,251,229

   

Charles Schwab Corp. (The)

   

217,145

     

5,756,514

   

E*TRADE Financial Corp.(a)

   

53,739

     

1,207,515

   

Franklin Resources, Inc.

   

75,575

     

4,024,369

   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   

78,891

     

13,131,407

   

Invesco Ltd.

   

82,988

     

2,846,488

   

Legg Mason, Inc.

   

19,879

     

913,639

   

Morgan Stanley

   

259,300

     

7,986,440

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Northern Trust Corp.

   

42,047

     

2,600,607

   

State Street Corp.

   

82,171

     

5,396,170

   

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

48,850

     

3,965,154

   

Total

       

65,924,091

   

Commercial Banks 2.7%

 

BB&T Corp.

   

131,957

     

4,987,975

   

Comerica, Inc.

   

34,255

     

1,650,406

   

Fifth Third Bancorp

   

165,223

     

3,584,513

   

Huntington Bancshares, Inc.

   

155,422

     

1,481,172

   

KeyCorp

   

167,830

     

2,210,321

   

M&T Bank Corp.

   

24,397

     

2,844,446

   

PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (The)

   

99,585

     

8,144,061

   

Regions Financial Corp.

   

257,828

     

2,743,290

   

SunTrust Banks, Inc.

   

100,170

     

3,774,406

   

U.S. Bancorp

   

341,820

     

14,062,475

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

897,179

     

41,647,049

   

Zions Bancorporation

   

34,571

     

1,078,615

   

Total

       

88,208,729

   

Consumer Finance 1.0%

 

American Express Co.

   

172,421

     

15,738,589

   

Capital One Financial Corp.

   

107,897

     

7,922,877

   

Discover Financial Services

   

89,659

     

5,144,633

   

SLM Corp.

   

81,664

     

1,955,036

   

Total

       

30,761,135

   

Diversified Financial Services 4.9%

 

Bank of America Corp.

   

1,996,297

     

32,998,789

   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)

   

336,895

     

39,005,703

   

Citigroup, Inc.

   

567,651

     

27,604,868

   

CME Group, Inc.

   

59,011

     

4,356,192

   

IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc.

   

21,521

     

4,494,446

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

703,582

     

39,977,529

   

Leucadia National Corp.

   

58,659

     

1,638,932

   

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

   

50,689

     

4,037,886

   

Moody's Corp.

   

35,416

     

2,797,864

   

NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (The)

   

21,653

     

831,259

   

Total

       

157,743,468

   

Insurance 2.8%

 

ACE Ltd.

   

63,647

     

6,229,132

   

Aflac, Inc.

   

87,209

     

5,588,353

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Allstate Corp. (The)

   

85,147

     

4,620,076

   

American International Group, Inc.

   

275,563

     

13,714,770

   

Aon PLC

   

56,354

     

4,823,902

   

Assurant, Inc.

   

13,609

     

893,159

   

Chubb Corp. (The)

   

47,105

     

4,120,745

   

Cincinnati Financial Corp.

   

27,585

     

1,293,185

   

Genworth Financial, Inc., Class A(a)

   

92,498

     

1,437,419

   
Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc. (The)
   

83,693

     

2,945,157

   

Lincoln National Corp.

   

49,111

     

2,461,934

   

Loews Corp.

   

57,234

     

2,488,534

   

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

   

102,685

     

4,945,310

   

MetLife, Inc.

   

209,833

     

10,632,238

   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

   

51,225

     

2,323,054

   

Progressive Corp. (The)

   

103,327

     

2,530,478

   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   

86,643

     

7,328,265

   

Torchmark Corp.

   

16,931

     

1,312,322

   

Travelers Companies, Inc. (The)

   

68,164

     

5,714,870

   

Unum Group

   

48,897

     

1,700,638

   

XL Group PLC

   

52,925

     

1,608,920

   

Total

       

88,712,461

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.9%

 

American Tower Corp.

   

73,843

     

6,015,989

   
Apartment Investment & Management
Co., Class A
   

27,334

     

817,013

   

AvalonBay Communities, Inc.

   

22,792

     

2,939,484

   

Boston Properties, Inc.

   

28,633

     

3,219,208

   

Equity Residential

   

62,715

     

3,666,946

   

General Growth Properties, Inc.

   

100,600

     

2,215,212

   

HCP, Inc.

   

85,408

     

3,311,268

   

Health Care REIT, Inc.

   

54,028

     

3,173,605

   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   

141,550

     

2,784,289

   

Kimco Realty Corp.

   

76,701

     

1,707,364

   

Macerich Co. (The)

   

26,288

     

1,580,698

   

Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc.

   

33,091

     

1,432,509

   

ProLogis, Inc.

   

93,349

     

3,845,045

   

Public Storage

   

27,068

     

4,574,492

   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

   

58,090

     

9,369,336

   

Ventas, Inc.

   

55,023

     

3,435,086

   

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

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Vornado Realty Trust

   

32,560

     

3,135,203

   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

   

109,051

     

3,218,095

   

Total

       

60,440,842

   

Real Estate Management & Development —%

 

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a)

   

52,125

     

1,456,894

   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.1%

 

Hudson City Bancorp, Inc.

   

89,009

     

845,585

   

People's United Financial, Inc.

   

59,480

     

842,832

   

Total

       

1,688,417

   

Total Financials

       

494,936,037

   

Health Care 13.3%

 

Biotechnology 2.6%

 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

36,713

     

6,490,858

   

Amgen, Inc.

   

141,163

     

17,507,035

   

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

44,205

     

15,059,760

   

Celgene Corp.(a)

   

77,104

     

12,394,468

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

287,001

     

23,760,813

   

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

14,724

     

4,895,730

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

43,750

     

3,537,625

   

Total

       

83,646,289

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.1%

 

Abbott Laboratories

   

289,391

     

11,511,974

   

Baxter International, Inc.

   

101,574

     

7,059,393

   

Becton Dickinson and Co.

   

36,316

     

4,184,330

   

Boston Scientific Corp.(a)

   

249,924

     

3,274,004

   

CareFusion Corp.(a)

   

39,548

     

1,602,880

   

Covidien PLC

   

86,110

     

6,195,615

   

CR Bard, Inc.

   

14,591

     

2,103,439

   

DENTSPLY International, Inc.

   

26,708

     

1,212,009

   

Edwards Lifesciences Corp.(a)

   

20,466

     

1,427,708

   

Intuitive Surgical, Inc.(a)

   

7,142

     

3,176,976

   

Medtronic, Inc.

   

186,854

     

11,072,968

   

St. Jude Medical, Inc.

   

54,609

     

3,676,278

   

Stryker Corp.

   

55,238

     

4,432,297

   

Varian Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

   

19,803

     

1,660,085

   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

   

31,999

     

3,002,786

   

Total

       

65,592,742

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Health Care Providers & Services 2.0%

 

Aetna, Inc.

   

68,805

     

5,002,812

   

AmerisourceBergen Corp.

   

43,072

     

2,922,435

   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   

63,926

     

4,572,627

   

CIGNA Corp.

   

51,755

     

4,119,180

   

DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc.(a)

   

33,034

     

2,270,427

   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(a)

   

150,817

     

11,358,028

   

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.(c)(e)

   

     

1

   

Humana, Inc.

   

29,188

     

3,282,483

   

Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings(a)

   

16,358

     

1,530,127

   

McKesson Corp.

   

42,982

     

7,609,963

   

Patterson Companies, Inc.

   

15,582

     

641,355

   

Quest Diagnostics, Inc.

   

27,238

     

1,443,614

   

Tenet Healthcare Corp.(a)

   

18,585

     

819,970

   

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   

188,408

     

14,558,286

   

WellPoint, Inc.

   

55,284

     

5,008,178

   

Total

       

65,139,486

   

Health Care Technology 0.1%

 

Cerner Corp.(a)

   

55,266

     

3,391,675

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5%

 

Agilent Technologies, Inc.

   

61,923

     

3,525,276

   

PerkinElmer, Inc.

   

21,020

     

952,627

   

Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.

   

74,150

     

9,234,641

   

Waters Corp.(a)

   

15,908

     

1,772,151

   

Total

       

15,484,695

   

Pharmaceuticals 6.0%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

   

297,737

     

15,157,791

   

Actavis PLC(a)

   

32,554

     

7,188,574

   

Allergan, Inc.

   

55,640

     

7,066,280

   

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.

   

308,190

     

16,571,376

   

Eli Lilly & Co.

   

185,543

     

11,060,218

   

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   

44,379

     

4,330,059

   

Hospira, Inc.(a)

   

31,033

     

1,343,108

   

Johnson & Johnson

   

528,074

     

48,646,177

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

546,858

     

31,165,438

   

Mylan, Inc.(a)

   

71,651

     

3,981,646

   

Perrigo Co. PLC

   

24,894

     

4,093,569

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Pfizer, Inc.

   

1,212,997

     

38,949,334

   

Zoetis, Inc.

   

93,557

     

2,902,138

   

Total

       

192,455,708

   

Total Health Care

       

425,710,595

   

Industrials 10.4%

 

Aerospace & Defense 2.7%

 

Boeing Co. (The)

   

129,407

     

16,683,150

   

General Dynamics Corp.

   

62,618

     

6,859,176

   

Honeywell International, Inc.

   

146,882

     

13,871,536

   

L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.

   

16,569

     

1,912,063

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

50,357

     

8,172,941

   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   

41,560

     

5,030,007

   

Precision Castparts Corp.

   

27,211

     

7,017,173

   

Raytheon Co.

   

59,789

     

5,853,941

   

Rockwell Collins, Inc.

   

25,312

     

2,089,252

   

Textron, Inc.

   

52,625

     

2,089,212

   

United Technologies Corp.

   

157,992

     

18,488,224

   

Total

       

88,066,675

   

Air Freight & Logistics 0.7%

 

CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc.

   

28,377

     

1,471,631

   

Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.

   

38,473

     

1,520,068

   

FedEx Corp.

   

55,704

     

7,427,014

   

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

   

133,802

     

12,814,218

   

Total

       

23,232,931

   

Airlines 0.2%

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

   

160,100

     

5,316,921

   

Southwest Airlines Co.

   

130,391

     

2,925,974

   

Total

       

8,242,895

   

Building Products 0.1%

 

Allegion PLC(a)

   

16,732

     

909,384

   

Masco Corp.

   

66,811

     

1,560,037

   

Total

       

2,469,421

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 0.5%

 

ADT Corp. (The)

   

37,437

     

1,149,690

   

Cintas Corp.

   

18,851

     

1,143,502

   

Iron Mountain, Inc.

   

31,849

     

866,293

   

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

   

37,821

     

962,544

   

Republic Services, Inc.

   

50,556

     

1,724,465

   

Stericycle, Inc.(a)

   

16,035

     

1,827,990

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Tyco International Ltd.

   

87,085

     

3,673,245

   

Waste Management, Inc.

   

81,669

     

3,389,264

   

Total

       

14,736,993

   

Construction & Engineering 0.2%

 

Fluor Corp.

   

30,597

     

2,377,081

   

Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc.(a)

   

24,662

     

1,495,750

   

Quanta Services, Inc.(a)

   

40,377

     

1,421,674

   

Total

       

5,294,505

   

Electrical Equipment 0.7%

 

AMETEK, Inc.

   

45,815

     

2,439,191

   

Eaton Corp. PLC

   

88,786

     

6,633,202

   

Emerson Electric Co.

   

131,733

     

8,596,895

   

Rockwell Automation, Inc.

   

25,940

     

3,186,470

   

Roper Industries, Inc.

   

18,596

     

2,521,989

   

Total

       

23,377,747

   

Industrial Conglomerates 2.3%

 

3M Co.

   

119,718

     

16,129,606

   

Danaher Corp.

   

112,222

     

8,583,861

   

General Electric Co.

   

1,893,561

     

48,228,999

   

Total

       

72,942,466

   

Machinery 1.7%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

   

119,101

     

11,549,224

   

Cummins, Inc.

   

32,602

     

4,757,284

   

Deere & Co.

   

71,648

     

6,156,713

   

Dover Corp.

   

31,910

     

3,009,113

   

Flowserve Corp.

   

26,104

     

2,119,906

   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

   

76,445

     

6,306,712

   

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

   

50,146

     

3,065,926

   

Joy Global, Inc.

   

19,906

     

1,094,830

   

PACCAR, Inc.

   

66,260

     

4,362,558

   

Pall Corp.

   

20,729

     

1,782,694

   

Parker Hannifin Corp.

   

27,936

     

3,367,685

   

Pentair Ltd.

   

37,325

     

3,016,233

   

Snap-On, Inc.

   

10,903

     

1,222,990

   

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

   

29,049

     

2,412,229

   

Xylem, Inc.

   

34,510

     

1,357,969

   

Total

       

55,582,066

   

Professional Services 0.2%

 

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

   

7,128

     

707,169

   

Equifax, Inc.

   

22,774

     

1,595,546

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Nielsen Holdings NV

   

47,355

     

2,241,786

   

Robert Half International, Inc.

   

25,929

     

1,061,533

   

Total

       

5,606,034

   

Road & Rail 0.9%

 

CSX Corp.

   

189,703

     

5,256,670

   

Kansas City Southern

   

20,637

     

1,938,227

   

Norfolk Southern Corp.

   

57,836

     

5,315,707

   

Ryder System, Inc.

   

9,831

     

740,471

   

Union Pacific Corp.

   

86,224

     

15,553,085

   

Total

       

28,804,160

   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.2%

 

Fastenal Co.

   

51,103

     

2,411,551

   

WW Grainger, Inc.

   

11,542

     

2,943,441

   

Total

       

5,354,992

   

Total Industrials

       

333,710,885

   

Information Technology 18.3%

 

Communications Equipment 1.7%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

   

1,000,674

     

21,814,693

   

F5 Networks, Inc.(a)

   

14,533

     

1,632,637

   

Harris Corp.

   

20,023

     

1,478,098

   

Juniper Networks, Inc.(a)

   

94,526

     

2,527,625

   

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

   

43,101

     

2,853,286

   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   

316,219

     

23,808,129

   

Total

       

54,114,468

   

Computers & Peripherals 3.8%

 

Apple, Inc.

   

168,397

     

88,617,237

   

EMC Corp.

   

385,143

     

10,156,221

   

Hewlett-Packard Co.

   

359,693

     

10,747,627

   

NetApp, Inc.

   

63,794

     

2,577,916

   

SanDisk Corp.

   

42,275

     

3,141,032

   

Seagate Technology PLC

   

61,041

     

3,185,730

   

Western Digital Corp.

   

39,406

     

3,427,928

   

Total

       

121,853,691

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.4%

 

Amphenol Corp., Class A

   

29,634

     

2,608,385

   

Corning, Inc.

   

270,865

     

5,219,569

   

FLIR Systems, Inc.

   

26,519

     

905,359

   

Jabil Circuit, Inc.

   

34,599

     

640,427

   

TE Connectivity Ltd.

   

76,821

     

4,500,174

   

Total

       

13,873,914

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Internet Software & Services 3.4%

 

Akamai Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

33,497

     

2,047,672

   

eBay, Inc.(a)

   

218,048

     

12,814,681

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

307,850

     

21,075,411

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

52,534

     

63,862,957

   

VeriSign, Inc.(a)

   

24,107

     

1,328,537

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

176,569

     

6,827,923

   

Total

       

107,957,181

   

IT Services 3.6%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

   

118,997

     

9,918,400

   

Alliance Data Systems Corp.(a)

   

9,100

     

2,594,501

   

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

   

90,090

     

7,007,200

   
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.,
Class A(a)
   

56,626

     

5,892,502

   

Computer Sciences Corp.

   

27,563

     

1,741,982

   

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

   

54,513

     

3,031,468

   

Fiserv, Inc.(a)

   

48,264

     

2,801,725

   

International Business Machines Corp.

   

191,012

     

35,369,692

   

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

   

193,850

     

15,066,022

   

Paychex, Inc.

   

60,814

     

2,539,593

   

Teradata Corp.(a)

   

30,558

     

1,403,223

   

Total System Services, Inc.

   

31,272

     

952,545

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

95,306

     

21,533,438

   

Western Union Co. (The)

   

103,369

     

1,729,363

   

Xerox Corp.

   

216,595

     

2,380,379

   

Total

       

113,962,033

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.0%

 

Altera Corp.

   

60,082

     

2,181,578

   

Analog Devices, Inc.

   

58,204

     

2,957,927

   

Applied Materials, Inc.

   

225,382

     

4,273,243

   

Broadcom Corp., Class A

   

101,016

     

3,002,196

   

First Solar, Inc.(a)

   

13,225

     

754,751

   

Intel Corp.

   

930,390

     

23,036,456

   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   

31,194

     

2,032,289

   

Lam Research Corp.(a)

   

30,369

     

1,570,988

   

Linear Technology Corp.

   

43,823

     

2,052,669

   

LSI Corp.

   

102,014

     

1,131,335

   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   

37,135

     

1,691,499

   

Micron Technology, Inc.(a)

   

196,886

     

4,762,672

   

NVIDIA Corp.

   

108,294

     

1,990,444

   

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

204,879

     

9,211,360

   

Xilinx, Inc.

   

50,241

     

2,622,580

   

Total

       

63,271,987

   

Software 3.4%

 

Adobe Systems, Inc.(a)

   

87,033

     

5,971,334

   

Autodesk, Inc.(a)

   

42,233

     

2,215,543

   

CA, Inc.

   

60,814

     

2,037,269

   

Citrix Systems, Inc.(a)

   

34,902

     

2,095,865

   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)

   

57,851

     

1,653,960

   

Intuit, Inc.

   

53,308

     

4,166,020

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

1,421,817

     

54,469,809

   

Oracle Corp.

   

656,785

     

25,686,861

   

Red Hat, Inc.(a)

   

35,461

     

2,091,845

   

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

103,842

     

6,476,626

   

Symantec Corp.

   

130,290

     

2,798,629

   

Total

       

109,663,761

   

Total Information Technology

       

584,697,035

   

Materials 3.4%

 

Chemicals 2.5%

 

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

   

39,520

     

4,794,566

   

Airgas, Inc.

   

12,433

     

1,340,277

   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   

10,747

     

2,696,422

   

Dow Chemical Co. (The)

   

226,992

     

11,056,780

   

Eastman Chemical Co.

   

28,827

     

2,520,345

   

Ecolab, Inc.

   

50,758

     

5,469,175

   

EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.

   

173,312

     

11,546,045

   

FMC Corp.

   

24,965

     

1,926,799

   

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

   

15,261

     

1,431,329

   

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

   

81,748

     

7,200,364

   

Monsanto Co.

   

98,437

     

10,830,039

   

Mosaic Co. (The)

   

63,793

     

3,116,926

   

PPG Industries, Inc.

   

26,577

     

5,257,462

   

Praxair, Inc.

   

55,077

     

7,180,389

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

16,141

     

3,235,948

   

Sigma-Aldrich Corp.

   

22,389

     

2,113,745

   

Total

       

81,716,611

   

Construction Materials 0.1%

 

Vulcan Materials Co.

   

24,329

     

1,652,669

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Containers & Packaging 0.2%

 

Avery Dennison Corp.

   

18,089

     

901,194

   

Ball Corp.

   

27,077

     

1,504,398

   

Bemis Co., Inc.

   

19,284

     

757,476

   

MeadWestvaco Corp.

   

33,277

     

1,245,558

   

Owens-Illinois, Inc.(a)

   

30,892

     

1,047,857

   

Sealed Air Corp.

   

36,729

     

1,250,255

   

Total

       

6,706,738

   

Metals & Mining 0.5%

 

Alcoa, Inc.

   

200,180

     

2,350,113

   

Allegheny Technologies, Inc.

   

20,213

     

642,369

   

Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc.

   

28,668

     

574,220

   

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.

   

194,281

     

6,337,446

   

Newmont Mining Corp.

   

93,181

     

2,167,390

   

Nucor Corp.

   

59,540

     

2,991,290

   

United States Steel Corp.

   

27,100

     

656,362

   

Total

       

15,719,190

   

Paper & Forest Products 0.1%

 

International Paper Co.

   

83,020

     

4,058,848

   

Total Materials

       

109,854,056

   

Telecommunication Services 2.4%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.3%

 

AT&T, Inc.

   

985,975

     

31,482,182

   

CenturyLink, Inc.

   

110,627

     

3,458,200

   

Frontier Communications Corp.

   

187,071

     

912,906

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

771,476

     

36,706,828

   

Windstream Holdings, Inc.

   

111,578

     

894,856

   

Total

       

73,454,972

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

 

Crown Castle International Corp.(a)

   

62,518

     

4,745,116

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

78,200,088

   

Utilities 2.9%

 

Electric Utilities 1.6%

 

American Electric Power Co., Inc.

   

91,215

     

4,578,993

   

Duke Energy Corp.

   

132,137

     

9,365,871

   

Edison International

   

60,996

     

3,194,361

   

Entergy Corp.

   

33,365

     

2,129,354

   

Exelon Corp.

   

160,403

     

4,877,855

   

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

Annual Report 2014
14



Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

FirstEnergy Corp.

   

78,287

     

2,409,674

   

NextEra Energy, Inc.

   

80,583

     

7,364,480

   

Northeast Utilities

   

58,956

     

2,620,594

   

Pepco Holdings, Inc.

   

46,769

     

953,620

   

Pinnacle West Capital Corp.

   

20,589

     

1,145,778

   

PPL Corp.

   

117,966

     

3,809,122

   

Southern Co. (The)

   

165,052

     

6,989,952

   

Xcel Energy, Inc.

   

93,161

     

2,821,847

   

Total

       

52,261,501

   

Gas Utilities 0.1%

 

AGL Resources, Inc.

   

22,233

     

1,045,840

   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.1%

 

AES Corp. (The)

   

122,873

     

1,677,217

   

NRG Energy, Inc.

   

60,518

     

1,759,258

   

Total

       

3,436,475

   

Multi-Utilities 1.1%

 

Ameren Corp.

   

45,419

     

1,835,382

   

CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

   

80,209

     

1,896,943

   

CMS Energy Corp.

   

49,766

     

1,414,847

   

Consolidated Edison, Inc.

   

54,809

     

3,072,044

   

Dominion Resources, Inc.

   

108,625

     

7,538,575

   

DTE Energy Co.

   

33,107

     

2,375,758

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Integrys Energy Group, Inc.

   

14,917

     

854,297

   

NiSource, Inc.

   

58,652

     

2,042,263

   

PG&E Corp.

   

84,099

     

3,705,402

   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   

94,690

     

3,471,335

   

SCANA Corp.

   

26,286

     

1,301,157

   

Sempra Energy

   

42,553

     

4,019,982

   

TECO Energy, Inc.

   

38,220

     

641,332

   

Wisconsin Energy Corp.

   

42,405

     

1,864,124

   

Total

       

36,033,441

   

Total Utilities

       

92,777,257

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $2,115,099,448)
       

3,117,567,405

   

Money Market Funds 1.3%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(d)(f)
   

42,522,199

     

42,522,199

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $42,522,199)
       

42,522,199

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,157,621,647)
       

3,160,089,604

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

43,426,435

   

Net Assets

       

3,203,516,039

   

Investments in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, securities totaling $5,006,040 were pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

S&P 500

   

175

   

USD

       

81,270,000

   

03/2014

   

636,044

     

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  This security, or a portion of this security, has been pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. These values are denoted within the Investments in Derivatives section of the Portfolio of Investments.

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments (continued)

(c)  Identifies issues considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 28, 2014 was $43, representing less than 0.01% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 28, 2014 is as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 

Five Star Quality Care, Inc.

 

01/02/2002

   

2

   

Kinder Morgan Management LLC

 

09/26/2002 - 05/20/2008

   

14

   

(d)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Ameriprise Financial, Inc.

   

1,159,328

     

64,717

     

(123,278

)

   

78,648

     

1,179,415

     

76,117

     

3,966,255

   
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
   

57,654,389

     

336,740,994

     

(351,873,184

)

   

     

42,522,199

     

60,542

     

42,522,199

   

Total

   

58,813,717

     

336,805,711

     

(351,996,462

)

   

78,648

     

43,701,614

     

136,659

     

46,488,454

   

(e)  Represents fractional shares.

(f)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

Currency Legend

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

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 may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Large Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

389,219,898

     

     

     

389,219,898

   

Consumer Staples

   

295,280,760

     

     

     

295,280,760

   

Energy

   

313,180,752

     

42

     

     

313,180,794

   

Financials

   

494,936,037

     

     

     

494,936,037

   

Health Care

   

425,710,594

     

1

     

     

425,710,595

   

Industrials

   

333,710,885

     

     

     

333,710,885

   

Information Technology

   

584,697,035

     

     

     

584,697,035

   

Materials

   

109,854,056

     

     

     

109,854,056

   

Telecommunication Services

   

78,200,088

     

     

     

78,200,088

   

Utilities

   

92,777,257

     

     

     

92,777,257

   

Total Equity Securities

   

3,117,567,362

     

43

     

     

3,117,567,405

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

42,522,199

     

     

     

42,522,199

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

42,522,199

     

     

     

42,522,199

   

Investments in Securities

   

3,160,089,561

     

43

     

     

3,160,089,604

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 

Futures Contracts

   

636,044

     

     

     

636,044

   

Total

   

3,160,725,605

     

43

     

     

3,160,725,648

   

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 during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,113,920,033)

 

$

3,113,601,150

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $43,701,614)

   

46,488,454

   

Total investments (identified cost $2,157,621,647)

   

3,160,089,604

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

38,833,074

   

Dividends

   

6,868,192

   

Variation margin

   

102,269

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

28

   

Total assets

   

3,205,893,167

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Capital shares purchased

   

2,200,966

   

Variation margin

   

1,278

   

Investment management fees

   

8,655

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

5,214

   

Administration fees

   

8,655

   

Compensation of board members

   

150,917

   

Other expenses

   

1,443

   

Total liabilities

   

2,377,128

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,203,516,039

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

2,233,061,216

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

8,262,504

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(40,911,682

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

999,681,117

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

2,786,840

   

Futures contracts

   

636,044

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,203,516,039

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

796,430,220

   

Shares outstanding

   

22,214,261

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

35.85

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

261,170

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,269

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

35.93

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

3,717

   

Shares outstanding

   

103

   

Net asset value per share(a)

 

$

36.01

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

98,439,230

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,700,807

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

36.45

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

2,308,381,702

   

Shares outstanding

   

64,113,695

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

36.00

   

(a) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

58,580,180

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

136,659

   

Interest

   

1,394

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(5,478

)

 

Total income

   

58,712,755

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

2,824,934

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

1,638,462

   

Class B

   

2,793

   

Administration fees

   

2,824,934

   

Compensation of board members

   

76,770

   

Other

   

13,586

   

Total expenses

   

7,381,479

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(90,356

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(8,770

)

 

Total net expenses

   

7,282,353

   

Net investment income

   

51,430,402

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

(8,797,068

)

 

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

78,648

   

Futures contracts

   

15,465,910

   

Net realized gain

   

6,747,490

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

567,859,445

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

1,397,867

   

Futures contracts

   

(1,830,784

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

567,426,528

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

574,174,018

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

625,604,420

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

51,430,402

   

$

50,933,486

   

Net realized gain

   

6,747,490

     

747,045,567

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

567,426,528

     

(468,195,514

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

625,604,420

     

329,783,539

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(10,466,528

)

   

(10,203,246

)

 

Class B

   

(2,117

)

   

(7,896

)

 

Class I

   

(61

)

   

(66

)

 

Class R5

   

(1,139,886

)

   

(50

)

 

Class Z

   

(37,934,014

)

   

(42,594,114

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(49,542,606

)

   

(52,805,372

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

121,836,159

     

(1,393,088,952

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

697,897,973

     

(1,116,110,785

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

2,505,618,066

     

3,621,728,851

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

3,203,516,039

   

$

2,505,618,066

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

8,262,504

   

$

6,887,066

   

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

9,195,065

     

304,489,416

     

6,742,663

     

183,652,453

   

Distributions reinvested

   

292,428

     

9,969,572

     

360,059

     

9,790,803

   

Redemptions

   

(5,931,914

)

   

(194,976,467

)

   

(6,367,900

)

   

(171,641,000

)

 

Net increase

   

3,555,579

     

119,482,521

     

734,822

     

21,802,256

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

77

     

2,589

     

1,184

     

31,844

   

Distributions reinvested

   

58

     

1,986

     

212

     

5,783

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(7,445

)

   

(229,990

)

   

(36,162

)

   

(975,990

)

 

Net decrease

   

(7,310

)

   

(225,415

)

   

(34,766

)

   

(938,363

)

 

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,961,184

     

100,202,156

     

92

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

29,415

     

1,037,128

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(289,884

)

   

(10,149,666

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

2,700,715

     

91,089,618

     

92

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

12,109,711

     

403,555,317

     

17,960,330

     

489,325,782

   

Distributions reinvested

   

848,375

     

29,003,243

     

1,139,550

     

31,077,280

   

Redemptions

   

(15,825,212

)

   

(521,069,125

)

   

(71,115,547

)

   

(1,934,358,407

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,867,126

)

   

(88,510,565

)

   

(52,015,667

)

   

(1,413,955,345

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

3,381,858

     

121,836,159

     

(51,315,519

)

   

(1,393,088,952

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Large Cap Index 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.16

   

$

26.35

   

$

25.62

   

$

21.30

   

$

14.14

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.53

     

0.50

     

0.42

     

0.37

     

0.34

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.67

     

2.88

     

0.74

     

4.30

     

7.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.20

     

3.38

     

1.16

     

4.67

     

7.49

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.57

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.35

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

35.85

   

$

29.16

   

$

26.35

   

$

25.62

   

$

21.30

   

Total return

   

24.80

%

   

12.98

%

   

4.67

%

   

22.09

%

   

53.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.45

%(e)

   

0.44

%(c)(e)

   

0.42

%(e)

   

0.39

%

   

0.39

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.63

%

   

1.85

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.75

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

796,430

   

$

544,128

   

$

472,381

   

$

383,538

   

$

268,091

   

Portfolio turnover

   

3

%

   

7

%

   

6

%

   

2

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.24

   

$

26.44

   

$

25.70

   

$

21.37

   

$

14.20

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.28

     

0.28

     

0.22

     

0.20

     

0.19

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.69

     

2.89

     

0.76

     

4.32

     

7.18

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.97

     

3.17

     

0.98

     

4.52

     

7.37

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.28

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

35.93

   

$

29.24

   

$

26.44

   

$

25.70

   

$

21.37

   

Total return

   

23.88

%

   

12.08

%

   

3.90

%

   

21.22

%

   

51.94

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.20

%

   

1.20

%(c)

   

1.20

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.20

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.20

%(e)

   

1.18

%(c)(e)

   

1.17

%(e)

   

1.14

%

   

1.14

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.86

%

   

1.04

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.87

%

   

1.01

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

261

   

$

426

   

$

1,305

   

$

3,550

   

$

3,769

   

Portfolio turnover

   

3

%

   

7

%

   

6

%

   

2

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.28

   

$

26.45

   

$

24.22

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.62

     

0.57

     

0.15

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.70

     

2.89

     

2.49

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.32

     

3.46

     

2.64

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

36.01

   

$

29.28

   

$

26.45

   

Total return

   

25.12

%

   

13.28

%

   

11.08

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.22

%

   

0.22

%(c)

   

0.15

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.20

%

   

0.19

%(c)

   

0.15

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.88

%

   

2.09

%

   

2.06

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

3

%

   

7

%

   

6

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.63

   

$

27.28

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.68

     

0.21

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.74

     

2.68

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.42

     

2.89

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.60

)

   

(0.54

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.60

)

   

(0.54

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

36.45

   

$

29.63

   

Total return

   

25.14

%

   

10.73

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.20

%

   

0.14

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%

   

0.14

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.96

%

   

2.48

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

98,439

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

3

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

29.28

   

$

26.45

   

$

25.72

   

$

21.37

   

$

14.18

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.62

     

0.57

     

0.48

     

0.43

     

0.38

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.69

     

2.89

     

0.74

     

4.33

     

7.19

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.31

     

3.46

     

1.22

     

4.76

     

7.57

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.59

)

   

(0.63

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.41

)

   

(0.38

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

36.00

   

$

29.28

   

$

26.45

   

$

25.72

   

$

21.37

   

Total return

   

25.09

%

   

13.28

%

   

4.91

%

   

22.44

%

   

53.49

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%(e)

   

0.19

%(c)(e)

   

0.16

%(e)

   

0.14

%

   

0.14

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.88

%

   

2.06

%

   

1.95

%

   

1.88

%

   

2.00

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,308,382

   

$

1,961,058

   

$

3,148,041

   

$

3,050,979

   

$

2,412,760

   

Portfolio turnover

   

3

%

   

7

%

   

6

%

   

2

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Large Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class I, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

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

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

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts

of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer

margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 

Equity risk

  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
 

636,044

*

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

15,465,910

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

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

(1,830,784

)

 

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Futures contracts

   

1,361

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

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 0.10% 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 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The Investment Manager, from the administration fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, interest, fees and expenses of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and plan administration fees and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $7,675.

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 fees are payable by the Investment Manager. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund. The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense

reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $8,770.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund.

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

    Fee Rates Contractual
through
June 30, 2014
 

Class A

   

0.45

%

 

Class B

   

1.20

   

Class I

   

0.20

   

Class R5

   

0.20

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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),

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, post-October capital losses, re-characterization of distributions for investments and derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

(512,358

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

512,361

   

Paid-in capital

   

(3

)

 

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

49,542,606

   

$

52,805,372

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

8,386,531

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

971,851,943

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,188,237,661 and the aggregate

gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,152,307,007

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(180,455,064

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

971,851,943

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, 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

 

$

189,279

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $12,571,370 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund will elect to treat post-October capital losses of $9,470,345 as arising on March 1, 2014.

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 $199,438,186 and $84,909,986, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 15.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 12.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

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 Large Cap Index Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Large Cap Index Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

100.00

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

100.00

%

 

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

  Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt
Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002
 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Columbia Large Cap Index Fund

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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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.

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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

23

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

30

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

31

   

Trustees and Officers

   

32

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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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Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 34.77% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 25.37% for the same time period.

>  An emphasis on the health care and consumer discretionary sectors plus favorable stock selection in those sectors and information technology generally accounted for the significant performance advantage over the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

34.77

     

22.63

     

7.85

   

Including sales charges

           

27.03

     

21.19

     

7.21

   

Class B

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

33.71

     

21.72

     

7.04

   

Including sales charges

           

28.85

     

21.54

     

7.04

   

Class C

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

33.75

     

21.72

     

7.04

   

Including sales charges

           

32.78

     

21.72

     

7.04

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

35.39

     

23.09

     

8.05

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

35.07

     

22.70

     

7.88

   

Class R5*

 

12/11/13

   

34.87

     

22.65

     

7.86

   

Class Z

 

12/31/97

   

35.08

     

22.94

     

8.12

   

S&P 500 Index

           

25.37

     

23.00

     

7.16

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

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.

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 Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 34.77% excluding sales charges. The Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 25.37% for the same time period. The Fund benefited from overweight allocations in the health care and consumer discretionary sectors. Stock selection in both sectors, as well as in information technology, also aided relative results. Stock selection in the industrials and consumer staples sectors detracted from returns.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Despite a string of weak job gains at the end of 2013 — and a difficult winter, which affected job growth, construction activity and the housing market — the U.S. economy expanded at a respectable pace over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance, and foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained solid. Businesses remained profitable and household finances were healthy, with lower debt loads and stronger credit conditions.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors, stock prices moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into the financial markets. Investors shrugged off concerns regarding tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling and the possibility of an attack on Syria. Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) talk about removing monetary support briefly dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Contributors and Detractors

In a period of generally rising stock prices, the Fund's results were aided by its emphasis on health care and consumer discretionary stocks, the strongest performing sectors in the benchmark. In health care, we favored pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, attracted by the quality of the science they are using to treat diseases that were considered untreatable just a few years ago. We are seeing a variety of emerging therapeutic pathways and believe we are in the early stages of a paradigm shift in disease treatment, in which highly specialized compounds are developed to treat specific genetic targets. Gilead Sciences and Biogen Idec are two such companies. Gilead Sciences is a world leader in therapeutics for viral diseases. We believe the company has the potential to experience increased growth from the upcoming launch of a new drug franchise for Hepatitis C. Biogen Idec is a leader in developing treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). During the period, the company received Food & Drug Administration approval for Tecfidera, the first oral medication that could allow thousands of MS patients to stop receiving drugs by needle or intravenously.

In the consumer discretionary sector, Wynn Resorts and Chipotle Mexican Grill were standout performers. Wynn Resorts generated strong revenues from its Macau casino resorts and its stock price rose. Chipotle Mexican Grill experienced underlying strength in its business and we sold it at a gain. Discount fashion retailer TJX Companies and online travel reservation company priceline.com also generated strong returns.

Portfolio Management

Marsico Capital Management, LLC

Thomas Marsico

Coralie Witter, CFA

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Biogen Idec, Inc.

   

8.3

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   

7.9

   

Google, Inc., Class A

   

7.5

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

5.9

   

Monsanto Co.

   

5.8

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A

   

4.8

   

priceline.com, Inc.

   

4.5

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

4.3

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

4.3

   

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

   

4.0

   

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

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

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Stock selection in the information technology sector also aided performance. Online social media holding Facebook was a meaningful contributor to performance. Strong advertising revenues in the company's mobile business benefited Facebook shares. Positions in Visa and Google further aided performance. We also did well to avoid the weakest performing sectors of the benchmark — telecommunication services and utilities — and by underweighting staples and energy, which underperformed.

Stock selection in the industrials sector detracted from performance. Aerospace company Boeing and power systems firm Rolls-Royce Holdings each posted double-digit stock price declines. The Fund's position in Boeing was sold. In the consumer staples sector, Anheuser-Busch InBev posted a negative return as Brazil, one of the company's core markets, experienced weakness, and was sold from the portfolio. Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters declined, detracting from results. Individual disappointments included eBay and athletic apparel company lululemon athletica. eBay reported softness in its international business, while lululemon athletica faced several challenges during the period, including quality control and the resignation of its CEO. We sold both positions.

During the period, we significantly reduced the Fund's exposure to financials and increased investments in the information technology and materials sectors.

Looking Ahead

We believe we are currently entering a period of low inflation and modest economic growth. Against this backdrop, we believe that companies with steadily expanding earnings, strong cash flow, increasing margins, rising market share, improving profitability, the development of innovative products and the effective allocation of capital to fuel further growth may be positioned to outperform their peers. These are the characteristics we seek in holdings we select for the Fund. As of period-end, the Fund's largest sector allocations included consumer discretionary, information technology, health care and materials. The Fund had no exposure to the utilities or telecommunication services sectors.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

98.0

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

25.2

   

Consumer Staples

   

1.8

   

Energy

   

5.1

   

Financials

   

3.1

   

Health Care

   

22.9

   

Industrials

   

6.4

   

Information Technology

   

23.7

   

Materials

   

9.8

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.0

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

The Fund is subject to stock market fluctuations. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio of 20 – 35 stocks, the Fund may be subject to greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in foreign securities, including emerging market securities. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards, and other monetary and political risks. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,221.60

     

1,018.85

     

6.76

     

6.14

     

1.22

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,217.20

     

1,015.11

     

10.89

     

9.90

     

1.97

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,216.70

     

1,015.11

     

10.89

     

9.90

     

1.97

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,224.10

     

1,021.29

     

4.05

     

3.68

     

0.73

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,222.80

     

1,020.09

     

5.38

     

4.89

     

0.97

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,085.90

*

   

1,020.89

     

1.81

*

   

4.08

     

0.81

*

 

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,222.90

     

1,020.09

     

5.38

     

4.89

     

0.97

   

*For the period December 11, 2013 through February 28, 2014. Class R5 shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013.

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

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 100.2%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 25.7%

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 9.4%

 

Starbucks Corp.

   

200,000

     

14,192,000

   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

   

533,181

     

43,966,105

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

207,108

     

50,221,619

   

Total

       

108,379,724

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 4.5%

 

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

38,957

     

52,546,760

   

Media 6.9%

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

721,902

     

37,315,114

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

531,798

     

42,974,597

   

Total

       

80,289,711

   

Specialty Retail 4.9%

 

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

215,681

     

17,692,312

   

TJX Companies, Inc. (The)

   

635,852

     

39,079,464

   

Total

       

56,771,776

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

297,987,971

   

Consumer Staples 1.8%

 

Food Products 1.8%

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

   

189,515

     

20,804,957

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

20,804,957

   

Energy 5.2%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.5%

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

317,021

     

29,482,953

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.7%

 

Continental Resources, Inc.(a)

   

258,189

     

30,858,749

   

Total Energy

       

60,341,702

   

Financials 3.2%

 

Consumer Finance 3.2%

 

American Express Co.

   

406,330

     

37,089,802

   

Total Financials

       

37,089,802

   

Health Care 23.4%

 

Biotechnology 19.2%

 

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

282,850

     

96,361,338

   

Celgene Corp.(a)

   

214,871

     

34,540,513

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

1,105,181

     

91,497,935

   

Total

       

222,399,786

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Health Care Providers & Services 3.1%

 

UnitedHealth Group, Inc.

   

455,755

     

35,216,189

   

Pharmaceuticals 1.1%

 

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

162,440

     

12,709,306

   

Total Health Care

       

270,325,281

   

Industrials 6.6%

 

Aerospace & Defense 2.6%

 

General Dynamics Corp.

   

186,393

     

20,417,489

   

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC

   

566,041

     

9,469,167

   

Total

       

29,886,656

   

Road & Rail 4.0%

 

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

   

295,228

     

46,350,796

   

Total Industrials

       

76,237,452

   

Information Technology 24.2%

 

Internet Software & Services 14.0%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

821,168

     

56,217,161

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

71,864

     

87,361,471

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

468,407

     

18,113,299

   

Total

       

161,691,931

   

IT Services 5.9%

 

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

302,256

     

68,291,721

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.3%

 
ASML Holding NV    

316,271

     

27,243,584

   

Software 2.0%

 

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

367,147

     

22,898,958

   

Total Information Technology

       

280,126,194

   

Materials 10.1%

 

Chemicals 10.1%

 

Monsanto Co.

   

607,069

     

66,789,731

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

247,630

     

49,644,863

   

Total

       

116,434,594

   

Total Materials

       

116,434,594

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $793,173,143)
       

1,159,347,953

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Money Market Funds 2.0%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

23,368,987

     

23,368,987

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $23,368,987)
       

23,368,987

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $816,542,130)
       

1,182,716,940

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(25,178,745

)

 

Net Assets

       

1,157,538,195

   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

43,733,734

     

797,547,613

     

(817,912,360

)

   

23,368,987

     

23,657

     

23,368,987

   

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

297,987,971

     

     

     

297,987,971

   

Consumer Staples

   

20,804,957

     

     

     

20,804,957

   

Energy

   

60,341,702

     

     

     

60,341,702

   

Financials

   

37,089,802

     

     

     

37,089,802

   

Health Care

   

270,325,281

     

     

     

270,325,281

   

Industrials

   

66,768,285

     

9,469,167

     

     

76,237,452

   

Information Technology

   

280,126,194

     

     

     

280,126,194

   

Materials

   

116,434,594

     

     

     

116,434,594

   

Total Equity Securities

   

1,149,878,786

     

9,469,167

     

     

1,159,347,953

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

23,368,987

     

     

     

23,368,987

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

23,368,987

     

     

     

23,368,987

   

Total

   

1,173,247,773

     

9,469,167

     

     

1,182,716,940

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $793,173,143)

 

$

1,159,347,953

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $23,368,987)

   

23,368,987

   

Total investments (identified cost $816,542,130)

   

1,182,716,940

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

5,827,045

   

Capital shares sold

   

898,530

   

Dividends

   

477,322

   

Reclaims

   

125,995

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

89

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,315

   

Other assets

   

11,167

   

Total assets

   

1,190,059,403

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

29,860,661

   

Capital shares purchased

   

2,232,288

   

Investment management fees

   

21,604

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

11,178

   

Transfer agent fees

   

198,118

   

Administration fees

   

1,799

   

Compensation of board members

   

132,789

   

Other expenses

   

62,771

   

Total liabilities

   

32,521,208

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,157,538,195

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

706,930,109

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(132,615

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

84,570,213

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

366,174,810

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(4,322

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,157,538,195

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

598,790,957

   

Shares outstanding

   

28,224,332

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

21.22

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

22.51

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

10,640,343

   

Shares outstanding

   

596,582

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

17.84

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

246,746,935

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,755,671

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

17.94

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

2,693

   

Shares outstanding

   

121

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

22.18

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

5,254,586

   

Shares outstanding

   

234,379

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

22.42

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

6,220,251

   

Shares outstanding

   

276,595

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

22.49

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

289,882,430

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,154,591

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

22.04

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

15,078,830

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

23,657

   

Interest

   

232

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(233,954

)

 

Total income

   

14,868,765

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

8,815,272

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

1,824,136

   

Class B

   

126,428

   

Class C

   

2,350,314

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

1,490,681

   

Class B

   

25,807

   

Class C

   

480,310

   

Class R4

   

5,621

   

Class R5

   

21

   

Class Z

   

686,324

   

Administration fees

   

733,158

   

Compensation of board members

   

53,414

   

Custodian fees

   

17,310

   

Printing and postage fees

   

114,730

   

Registration fees

   

60,597

   

Professional fees

   

42,167

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

7,368

   

Other

   

122,607

   

Total expenses

   

16,956,265

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(89

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(3,952

)

 

Total net expenses

   

16,952,224

   

Net investment loss

   

(2,083,459

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

374,679,472

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(19,793

)

 

Net realized gain

   

374,659,679

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

27,366,002

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(4,322

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

27,361,680

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

402,021,359

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

399,937,900

   

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(b)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(2,083,459

)

 

$

4,819,757

   

Net realized gain

   

374,659,679

     

368,927,579

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

27,361,680

     

(253,060,145

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

399,937,900

     

120,687,191

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

     

(4,477,020

)

 

Class I

   

     

(24

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(19

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(2,956,813

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(170,605,553

)

   

(187,615,794

)

 

Class B

   

(3,454,473

)

   

(3,841,675

)

 

Class C

   

(67,788,644

)

   

(51,321,227

)

 

Class I

   

(751

)

   

(555

)

 

Class R4

   

(908,593

)

   

(339

)

 

Class R5

   

(467

)

   

   

Class Z

   

(75,591,871

)

   

(95,628,685

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(318,350,352

)

   

(345,842,151

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(501,168,509

)

   

(649,517,051

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(419,580,961

)

   

(874,672,011

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

1,577,119,156

     

2,451,791,167

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

1,157,538,195

   

$

1,577,119,156

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(132,615

)

 

$

(2,335,566

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from December 11, 2013 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(b) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014(a)

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(b)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(c)

   

7,067,886

     

150,566,827

     

6,980,940

     

155,143,861

   

Distributions reinvested

   

6,258,648

     

125,665,169

     

7,681,988

     

157,483,656

   

Redemptions

   

(29,842,200

)

   

(664,540,582

)

   

(16,957,060

)

   

(388,145,892

)

 

Net decrease

   

(16,515,666

)

   

(388,308,586

)

   

(2,294,132

)

   

(75,518,375

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

102,567

     

1,739,618

     

115,842

     

2,125,284

   

Distributions reinvested

   

93,608

     

1,579,933

     

89,978

     

1,641,505

   

Redemptions(c)

   

(407,274

)

   

(7,720,689

)

   

(483,235

)

   

(9,837,671

)

 

Net decrease

   

(211,099

)

   

(4,401,138

)

   

(277,415

)

   

(6,070,882

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,357,613

     

40,917,705

     

1,743,011

     

32,705,231

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,885,234

     

31,909,674

     

1,301,180

     

23,722,704

   

Redemptions

   

(2,735,924

)

   

(52,329,957

)

   

(2,730,710

)

   

(54,773,353

)

 

Net increase

   

1,506,923

     

20,497,422

     

313,481

     

1,654,582

   

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

210,609

     

4,907,728

     

110

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

43,577

     

907,917

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(19,917

)

   

(458,531

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

234,269

     

5,357,114

     

110

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

276,595

     

6,200,928

     

     

   

Net increase

   

276,595

     

6,200,928

     

     

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,967,890

     

66,185,831

     

5,199,659

     

120,644,765

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,588,091

     

53,355,729

     

3,304,164

     

70,353,848

   

Redemptions

   

(11,247,022

)

   

(260,055,809

)

   

(31,257,022

)

   

(760,583,489

)

 

Net decrease

   

(5,691,041

)

   

(140,514,249

)

   

(22,753,199

)

   

(569,584,876

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(20,400,019

)

   

(501,168,509

)

   

(25,011,155

)

   

(649,517,051

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from December 11, 2013 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(b) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Marsico Focused Equities 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

20.84

   

$

24.18

   

$

23.53

   

$

18.99

   

$

12.76

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.02

)

   

0.06

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.50

     

1.28

     

0.95

     

4.54

     

6.25

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.48

     

1.34

     

0.97

     

4.54

     

6.26

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.01

)

   

     

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(6.10

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(6.10

)

   

(4.68

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

(0.03

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

21.22

   

$

20.84

   

$

24.18

   

$

23.53

   

$

18.99

   

Total return

   

34.77

%

   

6.84

%

   

4.26

%

   

23.91

%

   

49.12

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.21

%(c)

   

1.34

%

   

1.36

%

   

1.30

%(c)

   

1.31

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.21

%(c)(e)

   

1.29

%(e)

   

1.36

%(e)

   

1.30

%(c)(e)

   

1.30

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.07

%)

   

0.28

%

   

0.09

%

   

0.01

%

   

0.03

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

598,791

   

$

932,546

   

$

1,137,240

   

$

1,370,199

   

$

1,599,661

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

   

90

%

   

77

%

   

77

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.35

   

$

21.88

   

$

21.48

   

$

17.46

   

$

11.80

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.61

     

1.13

     

0.86

     

4.16

     

5.77

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.45

     

1.04

     

0.71

     

4.02

     

5.66

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.96

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.96

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.84

   

$

18.35

   

$

21.88

   

$

21.48

   

$

17.46

   

Total return

   

33.71

%

   

6.09

%

   

3.44

%

   

23.02

%

   

48.02

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.96

%(c)

   

2.09

%

   

2.12

%

   

2.05

%(c)

   

2.06

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.96

%(c)(e)

   

2.04

%(e)

   

2.12

%(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.84

%)

   

(0.46

%)

   

(0.70

%)

   

(0.74

%)

   

(0.72

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10,640

   

$

14,818

   

$

23,745

   

$

45,196

   

$

62,935

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

   

90

%

   

77

%

   

77

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.42

   

$

21.96

   

$

21.55

   

$

17.52

   

$

11.84

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.64

     

1.13

     

0.86

     

4.17

     

5.79

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.48

     

1.03

     

0.72

     

4.03

     

5.68

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.96

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.96

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.94

   

$

18.42

   

$

21.96

   

$

21.55

   

$

17.52

   

Total return

   

33.75

%

   

6.02

%

   

3.47

%

   

23.00

%

   

48.02

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.96

%(c)

   

2.09

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.05

%(c)

   

2.06

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.96

%(c)(e)

   

2.04

%(e)

   

2.11

%(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.85

%)

   

(0.47

%)

   

(0.66

%)

   

(0.73

%)

   

(0.72

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

246,747

   

$

225,678

   

$

262,048

   

$

304,857

   

$

298,344

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

   

90

%

   

77

%

   

77

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.53

   

$

24.81

   

$

24.04

   

$

20.59

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.09

     

0.17

     

0.10

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.74

     

1.32

     

1.07

     

3.52

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.83

     

1.49

     

1.17

     

3.52

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(6.18

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(6.18

)

   

(4.77

)

   

(0.40

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.18

   

$

21.53

   

$

24.81

   

$

24.04

   

Total return

   

35.39

%

   

7.29

%

   

5.04

%

   

17.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.73

%(d)

   

0.88

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.89

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.73

%(d)

   

0.86

%

   

0.91

%(g)

   

0.89

%(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

0.40

%

   

0.71

%

   

0.44

%

   

0.00

%(b)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

28,852

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

   

90

%

   

77

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.72

   

$

22.72

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.84

     

2.25

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.84

     

2.26

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.18

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(6.14

)

   

(3.08

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(6.14

)

   

(3.26

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.42

   

$

21.72

   

Total return

   

35.07

%

   

10.88

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.97

%(d)

   

1.03

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.97

%(d)(g)

   

0.99

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

%

   

0.18

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

5,255

   

$

2

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class R5

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

25.48

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.00

)(b)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.77

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.77

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net realized gains

   

(4.76

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(4.76

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.49

   

Total return

   

8.59

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.81

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.81

%(d)(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.02

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

6,220

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from December 11, 2013 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.44

   

$

24.73

   

$

24.05

   

$

19.39

   

$

13.02

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.04

     

0.13

     

0.08

     

0.06

     

0.05

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.70

     

1.31

     

0.97

     

4.64

     

6.39

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.74

     

1.44

     

1.05

     

4.70

     

6.44

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.16

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(6.14

)

   

(4.57

)

   

(0.31

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(6.14

)

   

(4.73

)

   

(0.37

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.04

   

$

21.44

   

$

24.73

   

$

24.05

   

$

19.39

   

Total return

   

35.08

%

   

7.12

%

   

4.51

%

   

24.23

%

   

49.53

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.96

%(c)

   

1.09

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.05

%(c)

   

1.06

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.96

%(c)(e)

   

1.04

%(e)

   

1.11

%(e)

   

1.05

%(c)(e)

   

1.05

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

%

   

0.55

%

   

0.34

%

   

0.28

%

   

0.28

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

289,882

   

$

404,071

   

$

1,028,756

   

$

1,101,015

   

$

995,452

   

Portfolio turnover

   

95

%

   

76

%

   

90

%

   

77

%

   

77

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans. Class R5 shares commenced operations on December 11, 2013.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report

information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

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February 28, 2014

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. 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 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.67% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investment of the Fund's 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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $4,660.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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

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February 28, 2014

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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.20

%

 

Class B

   

0.20

   

Class C

   

0.20

   

Class R4

   

0.21

   

Class R5*

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

*Annualized.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $3,952.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays 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 $223,410 for Class A, $4,833 for Class B and $5,299 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.24

%

   

1.25

%

 

Class B

   

1.99

     

2.00

   

Class C

   

1.99

     

2.00

   

Class I

   

0.84

     

0.84

   

Class R4

   

0.99

     

1.00

   

Class R5

   

0.89

*

   

   

Class Z

   

0.99

     

1.00

   

*Annual rate is contractual from December 11, 2013 (the commencement of operations of Class R5 shares) through June 30, 2014.

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

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February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, net operating loss reclassification and earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

4,286,410

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(71,322,553

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

67,036,143

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

46,585,152

   

$

30,660,079

   

Long-term capital gains

   

271,765,200

     

315,182,072

   

Total

 

$

318,350,352

   

$

345,842,151

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

7,238,254

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

78,710,131

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

364,796,638

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $817,920,302 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

368,839,042

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(4,042,404

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

364,796,638

   

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However,

management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,228,274,308 and $2,034,947,840, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 34.8% 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 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $11,936,842 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.17%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the consumer discretionary sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Health Care Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the health care sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Information Technology Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

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 10. 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 11. 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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 Marsico Focused Equities Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico Focused Equities Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

23.96

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

20.71

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

327,888,840

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

  Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt
Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002
 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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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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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

7

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

8

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

22

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

28

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

29

   

Trustees and Officers

   

30

   

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 7 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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Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Marsico Global Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 35.05% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (Net), which returned 18.16% for the same time period.

>  Sector allocation and stock selection in the consumer discretionary, health care, information technology, industrials and energy sectors aided relative results.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

Life

 

Class A

 

04/30/08

             

Excluding sales charges

       

35.05

     

24.48

     

7.05

   

Including sales charges

       

27.26

     

23.03

     

5.97

   

Class C

 

04/30/08

             

Excluding sales charges

       

34.01

     

23.55

     

6.26

   

Including sales charges

       

33.01

     

23.55

     

6.26

   

Class R

 

04/30/08

   

34.55

     

24.15

     

6.78

   

Class R4*

 

01/08/14

   

35.03

     

24.47

     

7.05

   

Class R5*

 

01/08/14

   

35.03

     

24.47

     

7.05

   

Class Z

 

04/30/08

   

35.32

     

24.78

     

7.31

   

MSCI All Country World Index (Net)

       

18.16

     

19.58

     

3.43

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class C are shown with and without the 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The MSCI All Country World Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed and emerging markets. The index consists of 45 country indices comprising 24 developed and 21 emerging market country indices.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI All Country World Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (April 30, 2008 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Global Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 35.05% excluding sales charges. The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI All Country World Index (Net), which returned 18.16% for the same time period. The Fund had more exposure than the benchmark to the strongest performing sectors of the market during the period. Strong stock selection also contributed to the Fund's results. Stock selection in consumer staples and certain retail holdings detracted from overall Fund performance.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Despite a string of weak job gains at the end of 2013 — and a difficult winter, which affected job growth, construction activity and the housing market — the U.S. economy expanded at a respectable pace over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance, and foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained solid. Businesses remained profitable and household finances were healthy, with lower debt loads and stronger credit conditions.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors, stock prices moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into the financial markets. Investors shrugged off concerns regarding tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling and the possibility of an attack on Syria. Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) talk about removing monetary support briefly dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Consumer Discretionary and Health Care Holdings Aided Results

The Fund's exposure to the consumer discretionary sector was nearly three times its weight in the benchmark. The allocation had a significantly positive effect on performance as consumer discretionary was one of the strongest performing sectors for the period. Stock selection within consumer discretionary was also strong, led by investments in automobile manufacturers and consumer service companies. Shares of luxury electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors rose and were a material contributor to performance. We sold Tesla Motors as it reached our internal price target. Within the consumer services industry, Potbelly and Starbucks performed well. Germany-based media company Kabel Deutschland Holding also contributed materially to results. All three stocks were sold during the period.

The Fund also benefited from an overweight allocation in health care, as it was the strongest performing sector within the benchmark during the reporting period. We favored pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, attracted by the quality of the science they are using to treat diseases that were considered untreatable just a few years ago. We see a variety of emerging therapeutic pathways, and we believe we are in the early stages of a paradigm shift in disease treatment, in which highly-specialized compounds are developed to treat specific genetic targets. In this regard, Gilead Sciences and Biogen Idec were strong performers. Gilead Sciences is a world leader in therapeutics for viral diseases.

Portfolio Management

Marsico Capital Management, LLC

James Gendelman

Thomas Marsico

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investment Risks

International investing may involve special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards, and other monetary and political risks associated with political and economic developments. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

We believe the company may be likely to experience increased growth with the upcoming launch of a new drug franchise for Hepatitis C. Biogen Idec is the leader in developing treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). During the period, the company received Food & Drug Administration approval for Tecfidera, the first oral medication that could allow thousands of MS patients to stop taking drugs by needle or intravenously.

Several of the Fund's Internet services and e-commerce holdings posted strong returns, including Russian e-commerce payment service provider QIWI, Google and Facebook. We sold QIWI prior to period-end. Within the industrials sector, Lockheed Martin and Precision Castparts posted stock price gains and were sold.

The Fund was also aided by stock selection and an underweight allocation to the energy sector, which was a relatively poor performing sector of the benchmark. The Fund also benefited from underweight allocations to the materials, consumer staples and financials sectors.

Active currency management is not a central facet of the investment process, but fluctuations in major world currencies can affect performance. In this period, the Fund had no exposure to securities denominated in the Japanese yen, the Australian dollar and the Brazilian real. This positioning aided performance because all three currencies weakened during the period.

Few Disappointments

Stock selection in the consumer staples sector detracted from relative performance. Brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev posted a negative return early in the reporting period as one of the company's core markets, Brazil, experienced weakness and was sold. Within the retailing industry, Hermes posted a negative return as concerns regarding slower global growth weighed on luxury goods providers. Auto parts provider LKQ posted a negative return and was sold. During the period, we increased the Fund's allocations to the information technology, materials, consumer discretionary and energy sectors. We reduced the Fund's allocations to financials, consumer staples and health care. Fund repositioning contributed to modestly higher cash levels at times throughout the period, and this uninvested cash weighed on performance as the equity market rose.

Looking Ahead

We believe we are currently in a period of low inflation and modest economic growth. Against this backdrop, we believe that companies with steadily expanding earnings, strong cash flow, increasing margins, rising market share, improving profitability, the development of innovative products and the effective allocation of capital to fuel further growth may be positioned to outperform their peers. These are the characteristics we seek to identify in holdings we select for the Fund. As of period-end, the Fund's largest sector allocations included consumer discretionary, information technology, industrials and health care. The Fund had no exposure to the financials, utilities or telecommunication services sectors.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Wynn Macau Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   

5.6

   
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
(Canada)
   

5.1

   
priceline.com, Inc.
(United States)
   

4.5

   
Google, Inc., Class A
(United States)
   

4.4

   
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
(United States)
   

4.3

   
Biogen Idec, Inc.
(United States)
   

3.9

   
Facebook, Inc., Class A
(United States)
   

3.6

   
TJX Companies, Inc. (The)
(United States)
   

3.6

   
Salesforce.com, Inc.
(United States)
   

3.5

   
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
Shares (Switzerland)
   

3.4

   

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

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

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

Country Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Canada

   

6.4

   

France

   

7.5

   

Germany

   

1.8

   

Hong Kong

   

5.4

   

India

   

2.1

   

Italy

   

2.2

   

Mexico

   

3.0

   

Netherlands

   

2.5

   

Switzerland

   

3.3

   

United Kingdom

   

6.2

   

United States(a)

   

59.6

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Aerospace & Defense

   

9.3

   

Automobiles

   

3.9

   

Biotechnology

   

7.9

   

Chemicals

   

6.2

   
Commercial Services &
Supplies
   

1.7

   

Energy Equipment & Services

   

2.7

   

Food & Staples Retailing

   

2.7

   

Food Products

   

0.8

   
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
   

1.5

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

   

13.7

   

Internet & Catalog Retail

   

4.4

   

Internet Software & Services

   

8.8

   

IT Services

   

3.0

   

Media

   

4.7

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   

2.8

   

Pharmaceuticals

   

4.8

   

Road & Rail

   

4.9

   
Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment
   

2.5

   

Software

   

3.4

   

Specialty Retail

   

3.5

   
Textiles, Apparel &
Luxury Goods
   

4.2

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.8

   

Total

   

100.2

   

Percentages indicated are based upon net assets. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,196.30

     

1,017.45

     

8.21

     

7.54

     

1.50

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,191.60

     

1,013.71

     

12.29

     

11.30

     

2.25

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,194.80

     

1,016.21

     

9.58

     

8.80

     

1.75

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,015.80

*

   

1,018.70

     

1.73

*

   

6.29

     

1.25

*

 

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,015.80

*

   

1,018.95

     

1.66

*

   

6.04

     

1.20

*

 

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,197.80

     

1,018.70

     

6.85

     

6.29

     

1.25

   

*For the period January 8, 2014 through February 28, 2014. Class R4 and Class R5 shares commenced operations on January 8, 2014.

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 Marsico Global Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 97.4%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Canada 6.4%

 

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

   

15,900

     

2,494,920

   

Novadaq Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

36,123

     

736,909

   

Total

       

3,231,829

   

France 7.5%

 

Hermes International

   

2,975

     

958,843

   

Safran SA

   

21,734

     

1,530,272

   

Zodiac Aerospace

   

37,452

     

1,322,617

   

Total

       

3,811,732

   

Germany 1.8%

 

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   

7,812

     

907,921

   

Hong Kong 5.4%

 

Wynn Macau Ltd.

   

569,200

     

2,747,611

   

India 2.1%

 

Tata Motors Ltd., ADR

   

29,869

     

1,041,831

   

Italy 2.3%

 

Luxottica Group, SpA, ADR

   

20,561

     

1,142,986

   

Mexico 3.0%

 

Alsea SAB de CV

   

483,900

     

1,499,786

   

Netherlands 2.5%

 
ASML Holding NV    

14,532

     

1,251,786

   

Switzerland 3.3%

 

Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares

   

5,485

     

1,692,586

   

United Kingdom 6.2%

 

British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC

   

79,289

     

1,248,070

   

Domino's Pizza Group PLC

   

139,305

     

1,303,998

   

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC

   

34,469

     

576,624

   

Total

       

3,128,692

   

United States 56.9%

 

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

5,626

     

1,916,666

   

Continental Resources, Inc.(a)

   

11,958

     

1,429,220

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

26,071

     

1,784,821

   

General Dynamics Corp.

   

11,487

     

1,258,286

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

25,344

     

2,098,230

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

1,790

     

2,176,013

   

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

   

3,877

     

425,617

   

Monsanto Co.

   

15,309

     

1,684,296

   

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

9,418

     

736,864

   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

1,648

     

2,222,888

   

Pricesmart, Inc.

   

13,510

     

1,374,372

   

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

27,459

     

1,712,618

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

14,818

     

1,378,074

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

7,119

     

1,427,217

   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

   

16,943

     

1,397,120

   

TJX Companies, Inc. (The)

   

28,522

     

1,752,962

   

Tyco International Ltd.

   

20,442

     

862,244

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

6,770

     

1,529,614

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

14,017

     

1,132,714

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

12,611

     

487,667

   

Total

       

28,787,503

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $43,519,196)
       

49,244,263

   

Money Market Funds 2.8%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

1,435,339

     

1,435,339

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $1,435,339)
       

1,435,339

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $44,954,535)
       

50,679,602

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(122,766

)

 

Net Assets

       

50,556,836

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

1,904,236

     

30,969,831

     

(31,438,728

)

   

1,435,339

     

2,575

     

1,435,339

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 Marsico Global Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 or are not 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 February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

10,190,287

     

7,166,443

     

     

17,356,730

   

Consumer Staples

   

1,799,989

     

     

     

1,799,989

   

Energy

   

2,807,294

     

     

     

2,807,294

   

Health Care

   

5,488,669

     

1,692,586

     

     

7,181,255

   

Industrials

   

4,615,450

     

3,429,512

     

     

8,044,962

   

Information Technology

   

8,942,520

     

     

     

8,942,520

   

Materials

   

3,111,513

     

     

     

3,111,513

   

Total Equity Securities

   

36,955,722

     

12,288,541

     

     

49,244,263

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

1,435,339

     

     

     

1,435,339

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

1,435,339

     

     

     

1,435,339

   

Total

   

38,391,061

     

12,288,541

     

     

50,679,602

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $43,519,196)

 

$

49,244,263

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $1,435,339)

   

1,435,339

   

Total investments (identified cost $44,954,535)

   

50,679,602

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

2,785,937

   

Capital shares sold

   

260,070

   

Dividends

   

17,836

   

Reclaims

   

16,967

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,079

   

Other assets

   

24,097

   

Total assets

   

53,785,588

   

Liabilities

 

Foreign currency (cost $1,008)

   

1,012

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

3,036,375

   

Capital shares purchased

   

117,174

   

Investment management fees

   

1,086

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

410

   

Transfer agent fees

   

5,548

   

Administration fees

   

110

   

Compensation of board members

   

29,217

   

Expense reimbursement due to Investment Manager

   

6

   

Other expenses

   

37,814

   

Total liabilities

   

3,228,752

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

50,556,836

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

41,116,170

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(29,293

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

3,743,268

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

5,725,067

   

Foreign currency translations

   

1,624

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

50,556,836

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

25,902,154

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,843,816

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.05

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

14.91

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

7,422,987

   

Shares outstanding

   

543,041

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.67

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

2,352,539

   

Shares outstanding

   

168,970

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.92

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

1,482,054

   

Shares outstanding

   

104,565

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.17

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

2,540

   

Shares outstanding

   

179

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

14.17

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

13,394,562

   

Shares outstanding

   

945,104

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.17

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

343,119

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

2,575

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(23,934

)

 

Total income

   

321,760

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

252,327

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

44,502

   

Class C

   

38,963

   

Class R

   

10,046

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

26,320

   

Class C

   

5,793

   

Class R

   

2,945

   

Class R4(a)

   

193

   

Class Z

   

12,105

   

Administration fees

   

25,552

   

Compensation of board members

   

15,081

   

Custodian fees

   

5,425

   

Printing and postage fees

   

24,750

   

Registration fees

   

57,239

   

Professional fees

   

44,382

   

Other

   

21,848

   

Total expenses

   

587,471

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(90,302

)

 

Total net expenses

   

497,169

   

Net investment loss

   

(175,409

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

5,703,301

   

Foreign currency translations

   

1,355

   

Net realized gain

   

5,704,656

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

3,787,829

   

Foreign currency translations

   

1,675

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

3,789,504

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

9,494,160

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

9,318,751

   

(a) For the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013
 

Operations

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(175,409

)

 

$

(63,521

)

 

Net realized gain

   

5,704,656

     

1,110,715

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

3,789,504

     

444,035

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

9,318,751

     

1,491,229

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(804,813

)

   

   

Class C

   

(166,058

)

   

   

Class R

   

(75,117

)

   

   

Class Z

   

(397,428

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1,443,416

)

   

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

23,577,435

     

9,181,802

   

Total increase in net assets

   

31,452,770

     

10,673,031

   

Net assets at beginning of year

   

19,104,066

     

8,431,035

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

50,556,836

   

$

19,104,066

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(29,293

)

 

$

(54,091

)

 

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014(a)

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,049,052

     

13,400,823

     

839,765

     

8,497,513

   

Distributions reinvested

   

51,041

     

694,671

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(240,126

)

   

(3,170,487

)

   

(245,776

)

   

(2,456,822

)

 

Net increase

   

859,967

     

10,925,007

     

593,989

     

6,040,691

   

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

310,059

     

4,080,661

     

65,211

     

638,876

   

Distributions reinvested

   

7,590

     

100,724

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(20,590

)

   

(243,674

)

   

(30,288

)

   

(302,304

)

 

Net increase

   

297,059

     

3,937,711

     

34,923

     

336,572

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

16,140

     

207,063

     

30,075

     

313,224

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,391

     

18,775

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(2,417

)

   

(32,052

)

   

(3

)

   

(35

)

 

Net increase

   

15,114

     

193,786

     

30,072

     

313,189

   

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

106,637

     

1,420,629

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(2,072

)

   

(28,099

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

104,565

     

1,392,530

     

     

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

179

     

2,500

     

     

   

Net increase

   

179

     

2,500

     

     

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

584,378

     

7,509,466

     

284,021

     

2,898,398

   

Distributions reinvested

   

15,635

     

214,665

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(46,964

)

   

(598,230

)

   

(39,285

)

   

(407,048

)

 

Net increase

   

553,049

     

7,125,901

     

244,736

     

2,491,350

   

Total net increase

   

1,829,933

     

23,577,435

     

903,720

     

9,181,802

   

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

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

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

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.78

   

$

9.71

   

$

10.16

   

$

7.85

   

$

4.98

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.82

     

1.11

     

(0.28

)

   

2.42

     

2.93

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.76

     

1.07

     

(0.33

)

   

2.37

     

2.90

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.49

)

   

     

(0.10

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.49

)

   

     

(0.12

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.05

   

$

10.78

   

$

9.71

   

$

10.16

   

$

7.85

   

Total return

   

35.05

%

   

11.02

%

   

(3.27

%)

   

30.23

%

   

58.22

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.80

%

   

2.18

%

   

3.58

%

   

5.38

%

   

5.44

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.51

%

   

1.57

%

   

1.60

%

   

1.60

%(d)

   

1.60

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.50

%)

   

(0.41

%)

   

(0.50

%)

   

(0.59

%)

   

(0.42

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

25,902

   

$

10,610

   

$

3,786

   

$

3,343

   

$

1,990

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

   

98

%

   

112

%

   

104

%

   

137

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.51

   

$

9.53

   

$

10.04

   

$

7.78

   

$

4.95

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.71

     

1.09

     

(0.30

)

   

2.39

     

2.91

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.56

     

0.98

     

(0.41

)

   

2.27

     

2.83

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.01

)

   

   

Net realized gains

   

(0.40

)

   

     

(0.10

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.40

)

   

     

(0.10

)

   

(0.01

)

   

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.67

   

$

10.51

   

$

9.53

   

$

10.04

   

$

7.78

   

Total return

   

34.01

%

   

10.28

%

   

(4.04

%)

   

29.14

%

   

57.17

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.54

%

   

3.03

%

   

4.32

%

   

6.13

%

   

6.19

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

2.26

%

   

2.32

%

   

2.35

%

   

2.35

%(d)

   

2.35

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.24

%)

   

(1.10

%)

   

(1.25

%)

   

(1.33

%)

   

(1.15

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

7,423

   

$

2,586

   

$

2,012

   

$

2,051

   

$

1,426

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

   

98

%

   

112

%

   

104

%

   

137

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.70

   

$

9.65

   

$

10.13

   

$

7.83

   

$

4.97

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.77

     

1.11

     

(0.30

)

   

2.41

     

2.93

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.68

     

1.05

     

(0.37

)

   

2.34

     

2.88

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.46

)

   

     

(0.10

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.46

)

   

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.92

   

$

10.70

   

$

9.65

   

$

10.13

   

$

7.83

   

Total return

   

34.55

%

   

10.88

%

   

(3.62

%)

   

29.94

%

   

57.86

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.06

%

   

2.53

%

   

3.82

%

   

5.63

%

   

5.69

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.77

%

   

1.82

%

   

1.85

%

   

1.85

%(d)

   

1.85

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.69

%)

   

(0.61

%)

   

(0.75

%)

   

(0.82

%)

   

(0.62

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,353

   

$

1,645

   

$

1,195

   

$

1,245

   

$

984

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

   

98

%

   

112

%

   

104

%

   

137

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class R4

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

13.95

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

0.23

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.17

   

Total return

   

1.58

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.47

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.25

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.33

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,482

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class R5

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

13.95

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

0.23

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.22

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.17

   

Total return

   

1.58

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.38

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.20

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.37

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.87

   

$

9.76

   

$

10.20

   

$

7.88

   

$

4.99

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.86

     

1.13

     

(0.30

)

   

2.43

     

2.94

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.82

     

1.11

     

(0.32

)

   

2.40

     

2.93

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.52

)

   

     

(0.10

)

   

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.52

)

   

     

(0.12

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.17

   

$

10.87

   

$

9.76

   

$

10.20

   

$

7.88

   

Total return

   

35.32

%

   

11.37

%

   

(3.12

%)

   

30.47

%

   

58.79

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.54

%

   

1.88

%

   

3.32

%

   

5.13

%

   

5.19

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.26

%

   

1.32

%

   

1.35

%

   

1.35

%(d)

   

1.35

%(d)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.29

%)

   

(0.19

%)

   

(0.25

%)

   

(0.33

%)

   

(0.13

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

13,395

   

$

4,263

   

$

1,438

   

$

1,557

   

$

1,136

   

Portfolio turnover

   

149

%

   

98

%

   

112

%

   

104

%

   

137

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class C, Class R, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors. Class R4 shares commenced operations on January 8, 2014.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans. Class R5 shares commenced operations on January 8, 2014.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. 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 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investment of the Fund's 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 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health

and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $1,494.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.15

%

 

Class C

   

0.15

   

Class R

   

0.15

   

Class R4*

   

0.16

   

Class R5*

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.15

   

*Annualized.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, 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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $77,717 for Class A and $115 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.50

%

   

1.56

%

 

Class C

   

2.25

     

2.31

   

Class R

   

1.75

     

1.81

   

Class R4

   

1.25

*

   

   

Class R5

   

1.20

*

   

   

Class Z

   

1.25

     

1.31

   

*Annual rate is contractual from January 8, 2014 (the commencement of operations of each share class) through December 31, 2014.

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions and net operating loss reclassification. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

200,207

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(200,206

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

(1

)

 

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013
 

Ordinary income

 

$

765,372

   

$

   

Long-term capital gains

   

678,044

     

   

Total

 

$

1,443,416

   

$

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

1,608,339

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

2,140,184

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

5,719,812

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $44,959,790 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

5,931,998

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(212,186

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

5,719,812

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $311,493 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

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

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $67,517,433 and $44,647,030, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund invests its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds.

The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends — affiliated issuers" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, three unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 46.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 39.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the consumer

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

discretionary sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Foreign Securities Risk

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

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Marsico Global Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Marsico Global Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico Global Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Marsico Global Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

36.71

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

16.37

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

2,959,139

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

  Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt
Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002
 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Important Information About This Report

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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 Marsico Global Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

7

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

8

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

12

   

Statement of Operations

   

14

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

15

   

Financial Highlights

   

17

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

24

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

30

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

31

   

Trustees and Officers

   

32

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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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Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 14.80% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which returned 19.28% for the same time period.

>  Stock selection in the consumer staples, financials, information technology, industrials and health care sectors accounted for much of the Fund's shortfall relative to the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

08/01/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

14.80

     

16.35

     

5.88

   

Including sales charges

           

8.23

     

14.98

     

5.25

   

Class B

 

08/01/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

13.89

     

15.49

     

5.09

   

Including sales charges

           

8.89

     

15.26

     

5.09

   

Class C

 

08/01/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

13.89

     

15.45

     

5.08

   

Including sales charges

           

12.89

     

15.45

     

5.08

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

15.18

     

16.80

     

6.08

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

14.51

     

16.08

     

5.62

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

15.04

     

16.42

     

5.91

   

Class Z

 

08/01/00

   

14.94

     

16.65

     

6.13

   

MSCI EAFE Index (Net)

           

19.28

     

17.60

     

6.66

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 14.80% excluding sales charges. The Fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), returned 19.28% for the same time period. Stock selection in the consumer staples, financials, information technology, industrials and health care sectors accounted for much of the Fund's shortfall relative to the benchmark. An underweight relative to the benchmark in the strong-performing telecommunication services sector also detracted from relative results. Stock selection in, and an overweight to, the consumer discretionary sector aided performance, as did an overweight in information technology and an underweight in materials, the weakest performing sector in the benchmark.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Despite a string of weak job gains at the end of 2013 — and a difficult winter, which affected job growth, construction activity and the housing market — the U.S. economy expanded at a respectable pace over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance, and foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained solid. Businesses remained profitable and household finances were healthy, with lower debt loads and stronger credit conditions.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors, stock prices moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into the financial markets. Investors shrugged off concerns regarding tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling and the possibility of an attack on Syria. Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) talk about removing monetary support briefly dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Disappointments in Consumer Staples, Financials, Technology and Health Care

Stock selection in the consumer staples sector detracted from relative performance. Premium spirits firm Remy Cointreau posted a negative return as sales in China, a key market for the company's cognac, slowed, and we sold the stock. Jeronimo Martins, a grocer, suffered margin pressures as competition in Poland increased.

Stock selection in the financials sector also detracted from results. Brazilian real estate company BR Malls Participacoes posted a double-digit decline prior to being sold. Banks BNP Paribas and Mizuho Financial also posted negative returns and were sold.

Pharmaceutical holdings Shire and GlaxoSmithKline posted weak returns and were sold in favor of investments in which we have higher conviction. Athletic apparel company lululemon athletica declined sharply prior to being sold from the Fund and was a significant detractor from performance. The firm faced several challenges during the period, including quality control and the resignation of its CEO. An underweight in telecommunication services also hurt results, as the sector was the strongest performer in the benchmark.

Portfolio Management

Marsico Capital Management, LLC

James Gendelman

Munish Malhotra, CFA

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
Shares (Switzerland)
   

4.8

   
Liberty Global PLC, Series C
(United Kingdom)
   

4.6

   
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
(Canada)
   

4.6

   
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
(United States)
   

4.5

   

ASML Holding NV (Netherlands)

   

4.2

   
Cie Financiere Richemont SA,
Class A, Registered Shares
(Switzerland)
   

4.0

   
Naspers Ltd., Class N
(South Africa)
   

3.7

   

Sands China Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   

3.3

   
ARM Holdings PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

3.3

   

AIA Group Ltd. (Hong Kong)

   

3.2

   

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

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

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Consumer Discretionary a Positive Contributor to Results

Stock selection and an overweight allocation to the consumer discretionary sector were primary positive contributors to results. The sector was a strong performer within the benchmark, and the Fund benefited from its above-benchmark exposure. Rakuten, a Japan-based e-commerce company, posted a strong return as consumer spending improved. Among the Fund's media holdings, Naspers, Kabel Deutschland and Liberty Global all performed well. Kabel Deutschland was sold during the reporting period. In the information technology sector, Yandex, Russia's leading search engine, and payments processor Wirecard posted gains. Yandex's business grew as more Russian consumers adopted mobile technology. Wirecard benefited from growth in European ecommerce and electronic payments. An overweight in information technology and underweight in energy also added to results. Glencore Xtrata, a Switzerland-headquartered mining and commodity trading company, posted a double-digit positive return and was sold. Materials was the weakest performing sector of the benchmark and the Fund benefited from selling its few materials-related holdings prior to period-end.

Looking Ahead

We believe we are currently entering a period of low inflation and modest economic growth. Against this backdrop, we believe that companies with steadily expanding earnings, strong cash flow, increasing margins, rising market share, improving profitability, the development of innovative products and the effective allocation of capital to fuel further growth may be positioned to outperform their peers. These are the characteristics we seek in holdings we select for the Fund.

During the period, the Fund increased its allocations to the consumer discretionary, information technology and health care sectors, while reducing exposure to the financials, consumer staples, materials and telecommunication services sectors. As of period-end, the Fund's largest sector allocations included consumer discretionary, information technology, industrials and health care. The Fund had no exposure to the materials, utilities or telecommunication services sectors.

Country Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Canada

   

8.7

   

China

   

5.4

   

France

   

4.0

   

Germany

   

6.5

   

Hong Kong

   

6.1

   

India

   

1.9

   

Japan

   

7.3

   

Mexico

   

1.6

   

Netherlands

   

6.0

   

Philippines

   

0.5

   

Portugal

   

0.3

   

Russian Federation

   

1.5

   

South Africa

   

3.4

   

Switzerland

   

8.2

   

Taiwan

   

2.5

   

United Kingdom

   

14.3

   

United States(a)

   

21.8

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

Investment Risks

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risk associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. Since the Fund maintains a relatively concentrated portfolio, it may be subject to greater risk than a fund that is more fully diversified. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Aerospace & Defense

   

4.1

   

Automobiles

   

3.9

   

Biotechnology

   

4.2

   

Capital Markets

   

1.4

   

Diversified Financial Services

   

1.4

   

Electrical Equipment

   

2.2

   
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
   

1.5

   

Energy Equipment & Services

   

4.0

   

Food & Staples Retailing

   

0.8

   
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
   

1.4

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure

   

7.0

   

Insurance

   

4.4

   

Internet & Catalog Retail

   

9.4

   

Internet Software & Services

   

6.2

   

IT Services

   

5.1

   

Media

   

10.0

   

Multiline Retail

   

2.1

   

Pharmaceuticals

   

4.5

   

Road & Rail

   

4.3

   
Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment
   

9.5

   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury
Goods
   

6.3

   

Money Market Funds

   

7.6

   

Total

   

101.3

   

Percentages indicated are based upon net assets. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,107.20

     

1,017.95

     

7.35

     

7.04

     

1.40

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,102.90

     

1,014.21

     

11.27

     

10.80

     

2.15

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,101.90

     

1,014.21

     

11.27

     

10.80

     

2.15

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,108.70

     

1,020.14

     

5.05

     

4.84

     

0.96

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,105.60

     

1,016.70

     

8.66

     

8.30

     

1.65

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,108.30

     

1,019.25

     

5.99

     

5.74

     

1.14

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,108.10

     

1,019.20

     

6.04

     

5.79

     

1.15

   

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 93.7%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Canada 8.8%

 

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

   

51,517

     

8,083,698

   

Dollarama, Inc.

   

49,805

     

3,883,917

   

IMAX Corp.(a)

   

74,699

     

1,998,198

   

Novadaq Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

134,529

     

2,744,392

   

Total

       

16,710,205

   

China 5.4%

 

Anton Oilfield Services Group Ltd.

   

2,784,000

     

1,929,633

   

Baidu, Inc., ADR(a)

   

24,871

     

4,251,200

   

Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd., ADR(a)

   

68,008

     

2,073,564

   

Youku Tudou, Inc., ADR(a)

   

62,394

     

2,070,857

   

Total

       

10,325,254

   

France 4.1%

 

Safran SA

   

55,215

     

3,887,640

   

Zodiac Aerospace

   

107,764

     

3,805,684

   

Total

       

7,693,324

   

Germany 6.6%

 

Adidas AG

   

41,213

     

4,801,205

   

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   

32,359

     

3,760,805

   

Wirecard AG

   

82,979

     

3,893,077

   

Total

       

12,455,087

   

Hong Kong 6.2%

 

AIA Group Ltd.

   

1,175,600

     

5,759,904

   

Sands China Ltd.

   

704,000

     

5,911,628

   

Total

       

11,671,532

   

India 1.9%

 

Tata Motors Ltd., ADR

   

101,920

     

3,554,970

   

Japan 7.4%

 

Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

   

110,500

     

2,636,451

   

Keyence Corp.

   

6,700

     

2,885,196

   

Rakuten, Inc.

   

313,900

     

4,512,540

   

Start Today Co., Ltd.

   

162,700

     

4,018,985

   

Total

       

14,053,172

   

Mexico 1.7%

 

Alsea SAB de CV

   

1,011,628

     

3,135,412

   

Netherlands 6.1%

 
ASML Holding NV    

85,926

     

7,477,963

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Sensata Technologies Holding NV(a)

   

101,119

     

4,109,476

   

Total

       

11,587,439

   

Philippines 0.5%

 

Puregold Price Club, Inc.

   

978,600

     

1,025,027

   

Portugal 0.3%

 

Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA

   

32,485

     

552,193

   

Russian Federation 1.5%

 

Yandex NV, Class A(a)

   

74,774

     

2,804,025

   

South Africa 3.4%

 

Naspers Ltd., Class N

   

53,949

     

6,506,896

   

Switzerland 8.3%

 
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, Class A,
Registered Shares
   

71,252

     

7,096,845

   

Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares

   

27,703

     

8,548,714

   

Total

       

15,645,559

   

Taiwan 2.5%

 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.,
Ltd., ADR
   

263,070

     

4,753,675

   

United Kingdom 14.5%

 

ARM Holdings PLC

   

342,040

     

5,784,911

   
ASOS PLC(a)    

13,512

     

1,574,807

   

Domino's Pizza Group PLC

   

458,322

     

4,290,233

   

Hargreaves Lansdown PLC

   

115,874

     

2,710,696

   

Liberty Global PLC, Class C(a)

   

96,984

     

8,210,665

   

Rightmove PLC

   

48,555

     

2,240,030

   

St. James's Place PLC

   

176,857

     

2,591,366

   

Total

       

27,402,708

   

United States 14.5%

 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

97,282

     

8,053,977

   

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

   

73,554

     

5,716,617

   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

4,105

     

5,536,988

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

60,821

     

5,656,353

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

66,938

     

2,588,492

   

Total

       

27,552,427

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $143,547,986)
       

177,428,905

   

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Money Market Funds 7.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

14,356,974

     

14,356,974

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $14,356,974)
       

14,356,974

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $157,904,960)
       

191,785,879

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(2,463,077

)

 

Net Assets

       

189,322,802

   

 

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

9,973,643

     

197,887,684

     

(193,504,353

)

   

14,356,974

     

6,691

     

14,356,974

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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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10



Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

28,393,715

     

44,713,974

     

     

73,107,689

   

Consumer Staples

   

     

1,577,220

     

     

1,577,220

   

Energy

   

5,656,353

     

1,929,633

     

     

7,585,986

   

Financials

   

     

13,698,417

     

     

13,698,417

   

Health Care

   

10,798,369

     

8,548,714

     

     

19,347,083

   

Industrials

   

12,193,174

     

7,693,324

     

     

19,886,498

   

Information Technology

   

22,184,866

     

20,041,146

     

     

42,226,012

   

Total Equity Securities

   

79,226,477

     

98,202,428

     

     

177,428,905

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

14,356,974

     

     

     

14,356,974

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

14,356,974

     

     

     

14,356,974

   

Total

   

93,583,451

     

98,202,428

     

     

191,785,879

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

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11




Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $143,547,986)

 

$

177,428,905

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $14,356,974)

   

14,356,974

   

Total investments (identified cost $157,904,960)

   

191,785,879

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

8,398,213

   

Capital shares sold

   

184,681

   

Dividends

   

30,877

   

Reclaims

   

248,625

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,083

   

Total assets

   

200,649,358

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

11,033,466

   

Capital shares purchased

   

132,112

   

Investment management fees

   

4,077

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

1,175

   

Transfer agent fees

   

24,400

   

Administration fees

   

413

   

Compensation of board members

   

80,510

   

Other expenses

   

50,403

   

Total liabilities

   

11,326,556

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

189,322,802

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

757,522,464

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

202,181

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(602,302,585

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

33,880,919

   

Foreign currency translations

   

19,823

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

189,322,802

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

93,345,702

   

Shares outstanding

   

6,849,716

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.63

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

14.46

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

3,816,188

   

Shares outstanding

   

301,790

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.65

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

15,478,084

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,223,265

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.65

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

3,149

   

Shares outstanding

   

224

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

14.08

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

960,375

   

Shares outstanding

   

71,098

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.51

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

230,088

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,410

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.02

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

75,489,216

   

Shares outstanding

   

5,413,653

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.94

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

5,266,529

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

6,691

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(574,685

)

 

Total income

   

4,698,535

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

1,990,750

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

222,032

   

Class B

   

46,221

   

Class C

   

168,210

   

Class R

   

4,914

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

151,961

   

Class B

   

7,980

   

Class C

   

28,967

   

Class R

   

1,691

   

Class R4

   

250

   

Class Z

   

250,858

   

Administration fees

   

201,595

   

Compensation of board members

   

27,015

   

Custodian fees

   

52,981

   

Printing and postage fees

   

40,392

   

Registration fees

   

56,881

   

Professional fees

   

45,047

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

4,976

   

Other

   

50,116

   

Total expenses

   

3,352,837

   

Expense reductions

   

(740

)

 

Total net expenses

   

3,352,097

   

Net investment income

   

1,346,438

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

74,253,702

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(176,524

)

 

Net realized gain

   

74,077,178

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

(39,648,917

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

39,274

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(39,609,643

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

34,467,535

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

35,813,973

   

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

1,346,438

   

$

5,437,453

   

Net realized gain

   

74,077,178

     

57,600,993

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(39,609,643

)

   

(41,675,364

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

35,813,973

     

21,363,082

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(1,182,566

)

   

   

Class B

   

(61,428

)

   

   

Class C

   

(228,213

)

   

   

Class I

   

(40

)

   

   

Class R

   

(13,571

)

   

   

Class R4

   

(2,043

)

   

   

Class Z

   

(2,337,733

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(3,825,594

)

   

   

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(208,664,068

)

   

(247,398,822

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(176,675,689

)

   

(226,035,740

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

365,998,491

     

592,034,231

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

189,322,802

   

$

365,998,491

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

202,181

   

$

1,698,106

   

(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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15



Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

1,126,356

     

14,523,089

     

1,016,881

     

11,285,228

   

Distributions reinvested

   

86,253

     

1,042,804

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(1,500,126

)

   

(19,205,047

)

   

(2,754,250

)

   

(30,480,105

)

 

Net decrease

   

(287,517

)

   

(3,639,154

)

   

(1,737,369

)

   

(19,194,877

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

9,326

     

114,197

     

2,689

     

27,821

   

Distributions reinvested

   

3,886

     

43,832

     

     

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(212,873

)

   

(2,524,595

)

   

(293,158

)

   

(3,070,607

)

 

Net decrease

   

(199,661

)

   

(2,366,566

)

   

(290,469

)

   

(3,042,786

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

45,178

     

538,390

     

25,275

     

264,079

   

Distributions reinvested

   

15,745

     

177,765

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(560,161

)

   

(6,592,971

)

   

(720,687

)

   

(7,571,568

)

 

Net decrease

   

(499,238

)

   

(5,876,816

)

   

(695,412

)

   

(7,307,489

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

10,517

     

133,019

     

16,220

     

179,911

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,125

     

13,513

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(29,684

)

   

(373,282

)

   

(73,644

)

   

(815,024

)

 

Net decrease

   

(18,042

)

   

(226,750

)

   

(57,424

)

   

(635,113

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

17,600

     

228,755

     

224

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

161

     

2,003

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(1,575

)

   

(20,685

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

16,186

     

210,073

     

224

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

484,226

     

6,310,430

     

1,344,611

     

14,977,512

   

Distributions reinvested

   

72,625

     

896,915

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(15,795,159

)

   

(203,972,200

)

   

(20,592,493

)

   

(232,198,569

)

 

Net decrease

   

(15,238,308

)

   

(196,764,855

)

   

(19,247,882

)

   

(217,221,057

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(16,226,580

)

   

(208,664,068

)

   

(22,028,332

)

   

(247,398,822

)

 

(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013

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

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

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Financial 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.04

   

$

11.24

   

$

11.96

   

$

10.00

   

$

6.76

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.12

     

0.01

     

0.05

     

0.05

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.74

     

0.68

     

(0.73

)

   

2.08

     

3.44

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.76

     

0.80

     

(0.72

)

   

2.13

     

3.49

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

     

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

     

     

(0.17

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.63

   

$

12.04

   

$

11.24

   

$

11.96

   

$

10.00

   

Total return

   

14.80

%

   

7.12

%

   

(6.02

%)

   

21.39

%

   

51.97

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.41

%(c)

   

1.49

%(c)

   

1.53

%

   

1.51

%(c)

   

1.47

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.41

%(c)(e)

   

1.49

%(c)(e)

   

1.53

%(e)

   

1.51

%(c)(e)

   

1.47

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

%

   

1.10

%

   

0.06

%

   

0.47

%

   

0.50

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

93,346

   

$

85,963

   

$

99,757

   

$

141,821

   

$

168,801

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

   

116

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.26

   

$

10.58

   

$

11.35

   

$

9.51

   

$

6.38

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.06

)

   

0.04

     

(0.07

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.61

     

0.64

     

(0.70

)

   

1.98

     

3.27

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.55

     

0.68

     

(0.77

)

   

1.95

     

3.24

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.65

   

$

11.26

   

$

10.58

   

$

11.35

   

$

9.51

   

Total return

   

13.89

%

   

6.43

%

   

(6.78

%)

   

20.50

%

   

50.91

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.16

%(c)

   

2.24

%(c)

   

2.27

%

   

2.26

%(c)

   

2.22

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

2.16

%(c)(e)

   

2.24

%(c)(e)

   

2.27

%(e)

   

2.26

%(c)(e)

   

2.22

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.47

%)

   

0.40

%

   

(0.65

%)

   

(0.27

%)

   

(0.35

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3,816

   

$

5,645

   

$

8,381

   

$

14,862

   

$

17,810

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

   

116

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.26

   

$

10.59

   

$

11.36

   

$

9.51

   

$

6.39

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.06

)

   

0.04

     

(0.07

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.61

     

0.63

     

(0.70

)

   

1.99

     

3.26

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.55

     

0.67

     

(0.77

)

   

1.96

     

3.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.11

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.65

   

$

11.26

   

$

10.59

   

$

11.36

   

$

9.51

   

Total return

   

13.89

%

   

6.33

%

   

(6.78

%)

   

20.60

%

   

50.67

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.16

%(c)

   

2.24

%(c)

   

2.28

%

   

2.26

%(c)

   

2.22

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

2.16

%(c)(e)

   

2.24

%(c)(e)

   

2.28

%(e)

   

2.26

%(c)(e)

   

2.22

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.52

%)

   

0.37

%

   

(0.68

%)

   

(0.30

%)

   

(0.35

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

15,478

   

$

19,402

   

$

25,608

   

$

39,789

   

$

44,466

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

   

116

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.40

   

$

11.52

   

$

12.14

   

$

11.18

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.07

     

0.17

     

0.12

     

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.79

     

0.71

     

(0.74

)

   

1.17

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.86

     

0.88

     

(0.62

)

   

1.16

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.18

)

   

     

     

(0.20

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.18

)

   

     

     

(0.20

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.08

   

$

12.40

   

$

11.52

   

$

12.14

   

Total return

   

15.18

%

   

7.64

%

   

(5.11

%)

   

10.44

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.99

%(c)

   

1.04

%(c)

   

1.12

%

   

1.10

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.99

%(c)

   

1.04

%(c)

   

1.12

%(f)

   

1.10

%(c)(d)(f)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.56

%

   

1.50

%

   

1.00

%

   

(0.24

%)(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

34,072

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

11.96

   

$

11.19

   

$

11.94

   

$

9.99

   

$

6.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

0.10

     

(0.02

)

   

0.01

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.71

     

0.67

     

(0.73

)

   

2.09

     

3.45

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.71

     

0.77

     

(0.75

)

   

2.10

     

3.46

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

     

     

(0.15

)

   

(0.20

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.51

   

$

11.96

   

$

11.19

   

$

11.94

   

$

9.99

   

Total return

   

14.51

%

   

6.88

%

   

(6.28

%)

   

21.08

%

   

51.73

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.66

%(c)

   

1.74

%(c)

   

1.77

%

   

1.76

%(c)

   

1.72

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.66

%(c)(e)

   

1.74

%(c)(e)

   

1.77

%(e)

   

1.76

%(c)(e)

   

1.72

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.04

%)

   

0.88

%

   

(0.17

%)

   

0.12

%

   

0.15

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

960

   

$

1,067

   

$

1,640

   

$

3,020

   

$

3,327

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

   

116

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.36

   

$

11.17

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.01

     

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.83

     

1.16

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.84

     

1.19

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.18

)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.02

   

$

12.36

   

Total return

   

15.04

%

   

10.65

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.16

%(c)

   

1.15

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.16

%(c)(f)

   

1.15

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment income

   

0.09

%

   

0.93

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

230

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.30

   

$

11.44

   

$

12.15

   

$

10.15

   

$

6.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.16

     

0.04

     

0.07

     

0.06

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.69

     

0.70

     

(0.75

)

   

2.13

     

3.52

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.81

     

0.86

     

(0.71

)

   

2.20

     

3.58

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

     

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.17

)

   

     

     

(0.20

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.94

   

$

12.30

   

$

11.44

   

$

12.15

   

$

10.15

   

Total return

   

14.94

%

   

7.52

%

   

(5.84

%)

   

21.75

%

   

52.47

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.15

%(c)

   

1.24

%(c)

   

1.28

%

   

1.26

%(c)

   

1.22

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.15

%(c)(e)

   

1.24

%(c)(e)

   

1.28

%(e)

   

1.26

%(c)(e)

   

1.22

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.93

%

   

1.40

%

   

0.38

%

   

0.67

%

   

0.65

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

75,489

   

$

253,916

   

$

456,645

   

$

945,793

   

$

968,569

   

Portfolio turnover

   

141

%

   

73

%

   

86

%

   

105

%

   

116

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. 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 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investment of the Fund's 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 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,083.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.17

%

 

Class B

   

0.17

   

Class C

   

0.17

   

Class R

   

0.17

   

Class R4

   

0.17

   

Class Z

   

0.18

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $740.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $17,910 for Class A, $2,354 for Class B and $230 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.48

%

   

1.49

%

 

Class B

   

2.23

     

2.24

   

Class C

   

2.23

     

2.24

   

Class I

   

1.09

     

1.11

   

Class R

   

1.73

     

1.74

   

Class R4

   

1.23

     

1.24

   

Class Z

   

1.23

     

1.24

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, and post-October capital losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

983,231

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(1,001,231

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

18,000

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

3,825,594

     

   

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

For the year ended February 28, 2013, there were no distributions.

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

282,685

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

32,955,242

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $158,830,637 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

33,121,081

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(165,839

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

32,955,242

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, 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

 

$

179,501,886

   

2018

   

420,548,594

   

Total

 

$

600,050,480

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $71,240,775 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund will elect to

treat post-October capital losses of $1,326,428 as arising on March 1, 2014.

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 $343,844,548 and $562,523,134, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 32.3% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

matures no later than 60 days after the date of borrowing. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $4,690,625 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.19%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

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

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

31.57

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

0.90

%

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

 

$

424,074

   

Foreign Source Income

 

$

5,225,625

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Foreign Taxes. The Fund makes the election to pass through to shareholders the foreign taxes paid. These taxes, and the corresponding foreign source income, are provided.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

  Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt
Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002
 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Marsico International Opportunities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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 Marsico International Opportunities Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

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Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

17

   

Statement of Operations

   

19

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

20

   

Financial Highlights

   

22

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

26

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

33

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

34

   

Trustees and Officers

   

35

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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 Mid Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 26.04% for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund's benchmark, the unmanaged S&P MidCap 400 Index, returned 26.58% for the same time period.

>  Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which accounted for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

05/31/00

   

26.04

     

26.40

     

9.76

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

26.36

     

26.72

     

10.04

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

26.38

     

26.73

     

10.04

   

Class Z

 

03/31/00

   

26.25

     

26.69

     

10.03

   

S&P MidCap 400 Index

           

26.58

     

26.95

     

10.15

   

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

The S&P MidCap 400 Index is a market-value weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 26.04%. The Fund's benchmark, the unmanaged S&P MidCap 400 Index, returned 26.58% for the same time period. Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which helped to account for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

U.S. Equity Market Posted Strong Gains

Following a strong first quarter of 2013 when investors turned attention to the modest but continued strengthening of the U.S. economy, volatility heightened in the second calendar quarter, as uncertainty about the global economy, monetary policy and the impact of the sequester's spending cuts weighed on investors. While consumers weathered the domestic drag well, businesses remained cautious, keeping inventories, capital expenditures and staffs lean. U.S. equities delivered positive returns during the third quarter of 2013 despite threats of military action in Syria, rumblings from Iran and an impending showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling. Still, robust economic growth continued to elude the U.S. economy, which merely plodded along. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) unsettled investors with a hint that it was ready to taper its purchase of U.S. Treasury and mortgage securities. However, the Fed's decision to not take any action at its September 2013 meeting rallied stocks to new highs. In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a healthy recovery, with job gains continuing, manufacturing activity accelerating and a rebound in housing showing staying power. Against this backdrop, the Fed's announcement in mid-December that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond purchases and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington D.C. were welcome news for investors, and U.S. equities climbed to new highs.

Along with the U.S. equity market broadly, the benchmark reacted poorly to reports of lower Chinese manufacturing and fell in January 2014. However, the decline was short-lived, with U.S. equities subsequently regaining losses in February, bringing the benchmark to the best year-to-date 2014 increase among the U.S. equity market capitalization indices. Global concerns heightened amidst conflict in the Ukraine, but investors generally remained positive on U.S. equities given strong corporate earnings reports and guidance.

Benchmark Enjoyed Broad-Based Gains

All ten sectors of the benchmark posted double-digit positive returns during the 12 months ended February 28, 2014. In terms of total return, health care, consumer staples and consumer discretionary were the best relative performers. On the basis of impact, which takes weightings and total returns into account, industrials, financials and consumer discretionary were the biggest contributors to the benchmark return. The top performing industries for the annual period were pharmaceuticals, textiles, apparel and luxury goods, biotechnology, auto components and airlines.

Conversely, telecommunication services and energy were the weakest sectors from both a total return perspective and on the basis of impact. Each, though, still generated positive, albeit more modest, returns. The worst performing industries for the annual period were air freight and logistics, internet software and services, multiline retail, wireless telecommunication services and construction and engineering.

Portfolio Management

Alfred Alley III, CFA

Vadim Shteyn

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Green Mountain Coffee
Roasters, Inc.
   

0.9

   

Endo Health Solutions, Inc.

   

0.7

   

Henry Schein, Inc.

   

0.7

   

Cimarex Energy Co.

   

0.6

   

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

   

0.6

   

Trimble Navigation Ltd.

   

0.6

   

Equinix, Inc.

   

0.6

   

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

   

0.6

   

SL Green Realty Corp.

   

0.6

   

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

   

0.6

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Top individual contributors within the benchmark included biotechnology company Vertex Pharmaceuticals, specialty coffee and coffee maker company Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, specialty pharmaceuticals company Endo International, branded performance apparel and accessories company Under Armour and specialty finance solutions company Alliance Data Systems. Top detractors were web-based information technology systems provider Rackspace Hosting, petroleum products refiner HollyFrontier, Internet exchange services provider Equinix, casual apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters and department store retailer J.C. Penney.

As always, each sector and stock in the benchmark was represented in the Fund with approximately the same weighting as in the benchmark and therefore had a similar effect.

Benchmark Additions and Deletions Drove Portfolio Changes

During the annual period, there were 31 additions and 31 deletions to the benchmark and the Fund's portfolio. Among those stocks added to the Index and Fund were Hain Celestial Group, Abercrombie & Fitch, J.C. Penney, Apollo Group, Domino's Pizza, Dean Foods, 3-D Systems, Brunswick, JDS Uniphase, Advanced Micro Devices and Kilroy Realty. Deletions included Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Scholastic, Aeropostale, Saks, Monster Worldwide, Barnes & Noble, Tellabs, Kansas City Southern, Macerich, Alliance Data and Arch Coal.

The Fund used equity index futures on an opportunistic basis to equitize cash balances held in the portfolio for trading and redemption purposes. The percentage of Fund assets held in these instruments changed daily due to changes in the Fund's cash position but was generally minimal in size and impact.

Looking Ahead

We do not anticipate any changes in the portfolio beyond the customary quarterly rebalancings and stock substitutions we make to align the Fund with the benchmark.

From a broad perspective, following developed equity markets performing strongly relative to other asset classes in 2013, we currently believe U.S. equities have the potential to perform well in 2014, albeit perhaps not as well as last year. While valuations for most U.S. stocks did not appear as cheap at the end of February 2014 as they were 12 months prior, we believe they were still fairly valued, especially relative to fixed income. Indeed, we believe corporate earnings have been strong and guidance has been encouraging for the most part. Balance sheets remain healthy at this time with high cash levels and low debt. We currently believe the U.S. economy may continue to benefit from an improving labor market, a strengthening housing market, reduced fiscal drag, normalization of monetary policy, an improving eurozone recovery and aggressive Japanese economic stimulus. There will almost certainly be challenges along the way, such as geopolitical risk and the unknown impact of ongoing Fed tapering, but we believe developed equity markets, especially U.S. equity markets may still provide reasonably attractive returns in the coming months.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

97.8

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

12.8

   

Consumer Staples

   

4.0

   

Energy

   

5.4

   

Financials

   

22.2

   

Health Care

   

9.4

   

Industrials

   

16.4

   

Information Technology

   

15.7

   

Materials

   

7.0

   

Telecommunication Services

   

0.4

   

Utilities

   

4.5

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.2

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

Share prices of mid-capitalization companies tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Mid Cap Index 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,167.50

     

1,022.69

     

2.43

     

2.27

     

0.45

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,168.80

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,169.40

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,168.80

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

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

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 97.4%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 12.7%

 

Auto Components 0.3%

 

Gentex Corp.

   

337,733

     

10,594,684

   

Automobiles 0.1%

 

Thor Industries, Inc.

   

104,504

     

5,853,269

   

Distributors 0.5%

 

LKQ Corp.(a)

   

701,357

     

19,560,847

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.9%

 

Apollo Education Group, Inc., Class A(a)

   

232,900

     

7,762,557

   

DeVry Education Group, Inc.

   

132,798

     

5,578,844

   

Matthews International Corp., Class A

   

63,646

     

2,611,396

   

Service Corp. International

   

494,551

     

9,243,158

   

Sotheby's

   

160,312

     

7,536,267

   

Total

       

32,732,222

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.6%

 

Bally Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

90,958

     

6,162,404

   

Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

   

63,629

     

3,292,164

   

Brinker International, Inc.

   

156,359

     

8,599,745

   

Cheesecake Factory, Inc. (The)

   

112,255

     

5,334,358

   

Domino's Pizza, Inc.

   

130,030

     

10,280,172

   

International Speedway Corp., Class A

   

65,059

     

2,194,440

   

Life Time Fitness, Inc.(a)

   

91,539

     

4,320,641

   

Panera Bread Co., Class A(a)

   

62,441

     

11,321,802

   

Scientific Games Corp., Class A(a)

   

113,277

     

1,517,912

   

Wendy's Co. (The)

   

608,008

     

5,824,717

   

Total

       

58,848,355

   

Household Durables 1.8%

 

Jarden Corp.(a)

   

279,051

     

17,153,265

   

KB Home

   

193,576

     

3,948,951

   

MDC Holdings, Inc.

   

91,248

     

2,846,025

   

NVR, Inc.(a)

   

9,760

     

11,633,920

   

Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a)

   

141,114

     

7,319,583

   

Toll Brothers, Inc.(a)

   

370,786

     

14,464,362

   

Tupperware Brands Corp.

   

118,170

     

9,288,162

   

Total

       

66,654,268

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.1%

 

HSN, Inc.

   

77,729

     

4,457,758

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.8%

 

Brunswick Corp.

   

212,230

     

9,505,782

   

Polaris Industries, Inc.

   

150,304

     

20,145,245

   

Total

       

29,651,027

   

Media 1.2%

 

AMC Networks, Inc., Class A(a)

   

138,244

     

10,509,309

   

Cinemark Holdings, Inc.

   

242,193

     

7,125,318

   
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.,
Class A(a)
   

166,160

     

4,969,846

   

John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A

   

108,054

     

6,270,374

   

Lamar Advertising Co., Class A(a)

   

152,319

     

8,165,821

   

Meredith Corp.

   

86,588

     

4,052,318

   

New York Times Co. (The), Class A

   

293,469

     

4,818,761

   

Total

       

45,911,747

   

Multiline Retail 0.2%

 

Big Lots, Inc.(a)

   

136,000

     

4,018,800

   

JCPenney Co., Inc.(a)

   

710,700

     

5,173,896

   

Total

       

9,192,696

   

Specialty Retail 3.8%

 

Aaron's, Inc.

   

177,989

     

5,469,602

   

Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Class A

   

178,270

     

7,064,840

   

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

   

169,935

     

21,642,922

   

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

   

395,884

     

5,752,194

   

ANN, Inc.(a)

   

107,138

     

3,819,470

   

Ascena Retail Group, Inc.(a)

   

300,409

     

5,494,481

   

Cabela's, Inc.(a)

   

108,670

     

7,206,994

   

Chico's FAS, Inc.

   

370,458

     

6,123,671

   

CST Brands, Inc.

   

176,360

     

5,736,991

   

Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc.

   

237,730

     

12,758,969

   

Foot Locker, Inc.

   

346,427

     

14,449,470

   

Guess?, Inc.

   

138,678

     

4,207,490

   

Murphy USA, Inc.(a)

   

103,570

     

4,200,799

   

Office Depot, Inc.(a)

   

1,113,542

     

5,489,762

   

Rent-A-Center, Inc.

   

124,907

     

3,140,162

   

Signet Jewelers Ltd.

   

187,205

     

17,887,438

   

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

   

207,688

     

12,095,749

   

Total

       

142,541,004

   

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 1.4%

 

Carter's, Inc.

   

127,202

     

9,582,127

   

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

   

80,622

     

5,994,246

   

Hanesbrands, Inc.

   

231,280

     

16,948,198

   

Under Armour, Inc., Class A(a)

   

187,350

     

21,198,652

   

Total

       

53,723,223

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

479,721,100

   

Consumer Staples 4.0%

 

Food & Staples Retailing 0.3%

 

SUPERVALU, Inc.(a)

   

460,131

     

2,977,048

   

United Natural Foods, Inc.(a)

   

115,451

     

8,356,343

   

Total

       

11,333,391

   

Food Products 2.6%

 

Dean Foods Co.(a)

   

220,225

     

3,257,128

   

Flowers Foods, Inc.

   

408,671

     

8,406,363

   

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

   

305,980

     

33,590,484

   

Hain Celestial Group, Inc. (The)(a)

   

111,500

     

9,956,950

   

Hillshire Brands Co. (The)

   

286,999

     

10,776,812

   

Ingredion, Inc.

   

178,916

     

11,779,829

   

Lancaster Colony Corp.

   

45,165

     

4,073,883

   

Post Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

76,301

     

4,358,313

   

Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc.

   

48,688

     

1,416,824

   

WhiteWave Foods Co. (The), Class A(a)

   

404,600

     

11,450,180

   

Total

       

99,066,766

   

Household Products 1.0%

 

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

   

323,981

     

22,024,228

   

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

   

145,303

     

14,143,794

   

Total

       

36,168,022

   

Tobacco 0.1%

 

Universal Corp.

   

54,155

     

3,122,036

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

149,690,215

   

Energy 5.4%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.7%

 

Atwood Oceanics, Inc.(a)

   

134,555

     

6,376,561

   

CARBO Ceramics, Inc.

   

46,354

     

5,750,214

   

Dresser-Rand Group, Inc.(a)

   

178,036

     

9,672,696

   

Dril-Quip, Inc.(a)

   

94,990

     

10,217,124

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)

   

229,548

     

5,426,515

   

Oceaneering International, Inc.

   

252,446

     

18,070,085

   

Oil States International, Inc.(a)

   

128,638

     

12,210,319

   

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

   

336,483

     

9,795,020

   

Superior Energy Services, Inc.

   

372,139

     

11,011,593

   

Tidewater, Inc.

   

115,707

     

5,637,245

   

Unit Corp.(a)

   

101,968

     

6,260,835

   

Total

       

100,428,207

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.7%

 

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.(a)

   

515,510

     

2,768,289

   

Bill Barrett Corp.(a)

   

114,341

     

2,897,401

   

Cimarex Energy Co.

   

202,660

     

23,449,788

   

Energen Corp.

   

169,595

     

13,642,222

   

Gulfport Energy Corp.(a)

   

196,140

     

12,964,854

   

HollyFrontier Corp.

   

463,580

     

21,125,340

   

Rosetta Resources, Inc.(a)

   

142,902

     

6,340,562

   

SM Energy Co.

   

156,279

     

11,525,576

   

World Fuel Services Corp.

   

168,630

     

7,591,723

   

Total

       

102,305,755

   

Total Energy

       

202,733,962

   

Financials 22.1%

 

Capital Markets 2.3%

 

Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.(a)

   

123,567

     

23,236,774

   

Eaton Vance Corp.

   

283,102

     

10,712,580

   

Federated Investors, Inc., Class B

   

219,740

     

6,020,876

   

Greenhill & Co., Inc.

   

60,946

     

3,246,593

   

Janus Capital Group, Inc.

   

348,590

     

3,900,722

   

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

   

287,546

     

15,176,678

   

SEI Investments Co.

   

334,385

     

11,225,305

   

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., Class A

   

199,286

     

13,890,234

   

Total

       

87,409,762

   

Commercial Banks 4.4%

 

Associated Banc-Corp.

   

379,199

     

6,328,831

   

BancorpSouth, Inc.

   

195,470

     

4,677,597

   

Bank of Hawaii Corp.

   

103,836

     

6,069,214

   

Cathay General Bancorp

   

171,515

     

4,358,196

   

City National Corp.

   

110,457

     

8,265,497

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

   

190,089

     

8,489,375

   

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

   

122,769

     

9,163,478

   

East West Bancorp, Inc.

   

334,347

     

11,932,844

   

First Horizon National Corp.

   

551,440

     

6,600,737

   

First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.

   

825,869

     

7,490,632

   

FirstMerit Corp.

   

385,066

     

7,993,970

   

Fulton Financial Corp.

   

448,975

     

5,526,882

   

Hancock Holding Co.

   

191,531

     

6,600,158

   

International Bancshares Corp.

   

133,232

     

3,088,318

   

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   

132,315

     

8,376,863

   

Signature Bank(a)

   

110,361

     

14,449,566

   

SVB Financial Group(a)

   

106,557

     

13,416,592

   

Synovus Financial Corp.

   

2,268,425

     

7,894,119

   

TCF Financial Corp.

   

384,639

     

6,200,381

   

Trustmark Corp.

   

156,730

     

3,781,895

   

Valley National Bancorp

   

465,771

     

4,694,972

   

Webster Financial Corp.

   

210,745

     

6,526,773

   

Westamerica Bancorporation

   

62,153

     

3,125,053

   

Total

       

165,051,943

   

Diversified Financial Services 0.6%

 

CBOE Holdings, Inc.

   

203,458

     

10,992,836

   

MSCI, Inc.(a)

   

276,267

     

12,075,630

   

Total

       

23,068,466

   

Insurance 4.9%

 

Alleghany Corp.(a)

   

39,108

     

15,076,134

   

American Financial Group, Inc.

   

166,767

     

9,532,402

   

Arthur J Gallagher & Co.

   

306,878

     

14,177,764

   

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.

   

153,064

     

5,749,084

   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

   

278,203

     

8,373,910

   

Everest Re Group Ltd.

   

111,760

     

16,679,062

   

Fidelity National Financial, Inc., Class A

   

639,848

     

21,153,375

   

First American Financial Corp.

   

246,645

     

6,644,616

   

Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (The)

   

102,320

     

6,020,509

   

HCC Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   

233,768

     

10,262,415

   

Kemper Corp.

   

119,561

     

4,636,576

   

Mercury General Corp.

   

84,591

     

3,831,972

   

Old Republic International Corp.

   

564,136

     

8,777,956

   

Primerica, Inc.

   

127,895

     

5,732,254

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Protective Life Corp.

   

183,335

     

9,559,087

   

Reinsurance Group of America, Inc.

   

164,699

     

12,680,176

   

RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd.

   

103,600

     

9,894,836

   

StanCorp Financial Group, Inc.

   

102,628

     

6,791,921

   

WR Berkley Corp.

   

255,283

     

10,527,871

   

Total

       

186,101,920

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8.7%

 

Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.

   

167,081

     

12,105,018

   

American Campus Communities, Inc.

   

244,443

     

9,029,724

   

BioMed Realty Trust, Inc.

   

448,205

     

9,268,879

   

BRE Properties, Inc.

   

180,088

     

11,124,036

   

Camden Property Trust

   

199,037

     

13,275,768

   

Corporate Office Properties Trust

   

203,881

     

5,437,506

   

Corrections Corp. of America

   

270,325

     

9,015,339

   

Duke Realty Corp.

   

760,169

     

12,770,839

   

Equity One, Inc.

   

147,605

     

3,424,436

   

Essex Property Trust, Inc.

   

88,718

     

14,838,086

   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

   

256,585

     

12,598,324

   

Federal Realty Investment Trust

   

151,723

     

16,888,287

   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

   

209,754

     

7,909,823

   

Home Properties, Inc.

   

132,697

     

7,821,161

   

Hospitality Properties Trust

   

346,053

     

9,170,405

   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

   

191,435

     

11,011,341

   

Liberty Property Trust

   

341,981

     

13,084,193

   

Mack-Cali Realty Corp.

   

205,348

     

4,568,993

   

Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc.

   

174,470

     

11,801,151

   

National Retail Properties, Inc.

   

284,358

     

10,205,609

   

Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.

   

285,880

     

9,136,725

   

Potlatch Corp.

   

94,517

     

3,746,654

   

Rayonier, Inc.

   

294,615

     

13,873,420

   

Realty Income Corp.

   

480,920

     

21,362,466

   

Regency Centers Corp.

   

215,378

     

10,934,741

   

Senior Housing Properties Trust

   

438,985

     

9,789,366

   

SL Green Realty Corp.

   

221,367

     

21,988,384

   

Taubman Centers, Inc.

   

148,329

     

10,449,778

   

UDR, Inc.

   

585,067

     

15,100,579

   

Weingarten Realty Investors

   

261,757

     

7,983,589

   

Total

       

329,714,620

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Real Estate Management & Development 0.5%

 

Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.

   

99,636

     

4,146,850

   

Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.

   

103,648

     

12,769,434

   

Total

       

16,916,284

   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.7%

 

Astoria Financial Corp.

   

196,035

     

2,685,680

   

New York Community Bancorp, Inc.

   

1,028,644

     

16,437,731

   

Washington Federal, Inc.

   

237,489

     

5,324,503

   

Total

       

24,447,914

   

Total Financials

       

832,710,909

   

Health Care 9.3%

 

Biotechnology 0.7%

 

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

172,840

     

13,744,237

   

United Therapeutics Corp.(a)

   

107,798

     

10,932,873

   

Total

       

24,677,110

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.8%

 

Align Technology, Inc.(a)

   

165,510

     

8,661,138

   

Cooper Companies, Inc. (The)

   

114,252

     

14,648,249

   

Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc.

   

136,864

     

5,177,565

   

Hologic, Inc.(a)

   

637,236

     

13,879,000

   

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   

121,086

     

15,244,727

   

Masimo Corp.(a)

   

120,057

     

3,067,456

   

ResMed, Inc.

   

331,477

     

14,591,618

   

Sirona Dental Systems, Inc.(a)

   

128,000

     

9,018,880

   

STERIS Corp.

   

137,328

     

6,337,687

   

Teleflex, Inc.

   

96,027

     

9,793,794

   

Thoratec Corp.(a)

   

132,890

     

4,935,535

   

Total

       

105,355,649

   

Health Care Providers & Services 2.9%

 

Community Health Systems, Inc.(a)

   

264,458

     

10,977,652

   

Health Net, Inc.(a)

   

185,484

     

6,315,730

   

Henry Schein, Inc.(a)

   

200,290

     

23,842,522

   

LifePoint Hospitals, Inc.(a)

   

109,737

     

5,953,232

   

Mednax, Inc.(a)

   

234,652

     

14,271,535

   

Omnicare, Inc.

   

240,227

     

14,149,370

   

Owens & Minor, Inc.

   

147,240

     

5,112,173

   

Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B

   

208,648

     

16,750,261

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

VCA Antech, Inc.(a)

   

207,102

     

6,413,949

   

WellCare Health Plans, Inc.(a)

   

101,966

     

6,303,538

   

Total

       

110,089,962

   

Health Care Technology 0.3%

 
Allscripts-Misys Healthcare
Solutions, Inc.(a)
   

370,533

     

6,880,798

   

HMS Holdings Corp.(a)

   

205,921

     

4,213,144

   

Total

       

11,093,942

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.3%

 

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Class A(a)

   

46,901

     

6,083,998

   
Charles River Laboratories
International, Inc.(a)
   

112,258

     

6,669,248

   

Covance, Inc.(a)

   

131,052

     

13,571,745

   

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.(a)

   

69,241

     

17,016,668

   

Techne Corp.

   

77,421

     

6,878,081

   

Total

       

50,219,740

   

Pharmaceuticals 1.3%

 

Endo International PLC(a)

   

319,162

     

25,475,511

   

Mallinckrodt PLC(a)

   

134,650

     

9,114,458

   

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

   

146,730

     

15,835,102

   

Total

       

50,425,071

   

Total Health Care

       

351,861,474

   

Industrials 16.4%

 

Aerospace & Defense 1.7%

 

Alliant Techsystems, Inc.

   

74,277

     

10,011,797

   

B/E Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   

229,744

     

19,355,932

   

Esterline Technologies Corp.(a)

   

73,193

     

7,882,886

   

Exelis, Inc.

   

439,315

     

8,975,206

   

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.

   

115,219

     

11,675,141

   

Triumph Group, Inc.

   

121,442

     

7,918,018

   

Total

       

65,818,980

   

Air Freight & Logistics 0.1%

 

UTi Worldwide, Inc.

   

212,655

     

2,092,525

   

Airlines 0.5%

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

   

162,098

     

14,044,171

   

JetBlue Airways Corp.(a)

   

507,286

     

4,479,335

   

Total

       

18,523,506

   

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

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Building Products 1.0%

 

AO Smith Corp.

   

178,810

     

8,886,857

   

Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.

   

387,821

     

18,126,754

   

Lennox International, Inc.

   

106,282

     

9,765,190

   

Total

       

36,778,801

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.7%

 

Brink's Co. (The)

   

112,603

     

3,424,257

   

Clean Harbors, Inc.(a)

   

128,840

     

6,088,978

   

Copart, Inc.(a)

   

260,734

     

9,498,540

   

Deluxe Corp.

   

117,802

     

5,946,645

   

Herman Miller, Inc.

   

137,579

     

3,876,976

   

HNI Corp.

   

105,605

     

3,754,258

   

Mine Safety Appliances Co.

   

73,736

     

3,793,717

   

Rollins, Inc.

   

149,776

     

4,472,311

   

RR Donnelley & Sons Co.

   

461,578

     

8,829,987

   

Waste Connections, Inc.

   

288,224

     

12,471,453

   

Total

       

62,157,122

   

Construction & Engineering 0.7%

 

AECOM Technology Corp.(a)

   

229,068

     

7,316,432

   

Granite Construction, Inc.

   

84,322

     

3,099,677

   

KBR, Inc.

   

345,597

     

9,545,389

   

URS Corp.

   

174,721

     

8,124,526

   

Total

       

28,086,024

   

Electrical Equipment 1.1%

 

Acuity Brands, Inc.

   

100,202

     

14,133,492

   

General Cable Corp.

   

116,110

     

3,573,866

   

Hubbell, Inc., Class B

   

125,515

     

15,004,063

   

Regal-Beloit Corp.

   

105,184

     

7,751,009

   

Total

       

40,462,430

   

Industrial Conglomerates 0.3%

 

Carlisle Companies, Inc.

   

148,444

     

11,774,578

   

Machinery 5.4%

 

AGCO Corp.

   

211,301

     

11,089,076

   

CLARCOR, Inc.

   

116,838

     

6,768,425

   

Crane Co.

   

113,925

     

8,136,524

   

Donaldson Co., Inc.

   

313,925

     

13,448,547

   

Graco, Inc.

   

142,822

     

11,144,401

   

Harsco Corp.

   

188,234

     

4,728,438

   

IDEX Corp.

   

189,263

     

14,207,973

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

ITT Corp.

   

211,662

     

9,291,962

   

Kennametal, Inc.

   

182,996

     

8,004,245

   

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.

   

190,405

     

14,274,663

   

Nordson Corp.

   

140,856

     

10,305,025

   

Oshkosh Corp.

   

201,620

     

11,659,685

   

SPX Corp.

   

105,843

     

11,397,174

   

Terex Corp.

   

259,965

     

11,576,241

   

Timken Co. (The)

   

185,455

     

11,194,064

   

Trinity Industries, Inc.

   

182,243

     

13,086,870

   

Valmont Industries, Inc.

   

62,511

     

9,103,477

   

Wabtec Corp.

   

224,670

     

17,832,058

   

Woodward, Inc.

   

141,377

     

6,162,623

   

Total

       

203,411,471

   

Marine 0.4%

 

Kirby Corp.(a)

   

132,418

     

13,852,247

   

Matson, Inc.

   

99,995

     

2,411,880

   

Total

       

16,264,127

   

Professional Services 1.1%

 

Corporate Executive Board Co. (The)

   

78,408

     

5,863,350

   

FTI Consulting, Inc.(a)

   

93,803

     

2,738,110

   

Manpowergroup, Inc.

   

184,307

     

14,405,435

   

Towers Watson & Co.

   

150,610

     

16,431,551

   

Total

       

39,438,446

   

Road & Rail 1.3%

 

Con-way, Inc.

   

132,703

     

5,061,292

   

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a)

   

118,504

     

11,722,416

   

JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc.

   

214,470

     

15,413,959

   

Landstar System, Inc.

   

106,668

     

6,155,810

   

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.(a)

   

162,890

     

8,672,264

   

Werner Enterprises, Inc.

   

106,604

     

2,755,713

   

Total

       

49,781,454

   

Trading Companies & Distributors 1.1%

 

GATX Corp.

   

107,768

     

6,993,066

   

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., Class A

   

112,430

     

9,706,082

   

United Rentals, Inc.(a)

   

217,550

     

19,218,367

   

Watsco, Inc.

   

63,193

     

6,216,927

   

Total

       

42,134,442

   

Total Industrials

       

616,723,906

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Information Technology 15.7%

 

Communications Equipment 1.0%

 

ADTRAN, Inc.

   

134,626

     

3,527,201

   

Ciena Corp.(a)

   

240,692

     

5,913,803

   

InterDigital, Inc.

   

96,124

     

2,931,782

   

JDS Uniphase Corp.(a)

   

543,260

     

7,486,123

   

Plantronics, Inc.

   

102,129

     

4,532,485

   

Polycom, Inc.(a)

   

333,520

     

4,455,827

   

Riverbed Technology, Inc.(a)

   

377,801

     

8,417,406

   

Total

       

37,264,627

   

Computers & Peripherals 1.1%

 

3D Systems Corp.(a)

   

223,030

     

16,941,359

   

Diebold, Inc.

   

148,982

     

5,570,437

   

Lexmark International, Inc., Class A

   

144,900

     

6,106,086

   

NCR Corp.(a)

   

388,250

     

13,219,912

   

Total

       

41,837,794

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 2.5%

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)

   

235,006

     

13,308,390

   

Avnet, Inc.

   

320,970

     

13,971,824

   

Ingram Micro, Inc., Class A(a)

   

359,646

     

10,591,575

   

Itron, Inc.(a)

   

91,363

     

3,197,705

   

Knowles Corp.(a)(b)

   

198,780

     

6,390,777

   

National Instruments Corp.

   

227,786

     

6,598,960

   

Tech Data Corp.(a)

   

88,084

     

5,073,638

   

Trimble Navigation Ltd.(a)

   

601,598

     

22,950,964

   

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.

   

316,118

     

4,469,909

   

Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A(a)

   

117,265

     

8,090,112

   

Total

 

   

94,643,854

   

Internet Software & Services 1.2%

 

AOL, Inc.(a)

   

183,120

     

8,016,994

   

Conversant, Inc.(a)

   

146,395

     

3,639,380

   

Equinix, Inc.(a)

   

116,147

     

22,063,284

   

Rackspace Hosting, Inc.(a)

   

267,486

     

9,835,460

   

Total

       

43,555,118

   

IT Services 2.9%

 

Acxiom Corp.(a)

   

175,253

     

6,524,669

   

Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.

   

278,052

     

10,499,244

   

Convergys Corp.

   

237,334

     

4,858,227

   

CoreLogic, Inc.(a)

   

218,667

     

7,128,544

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

DST Systems, Inc.

   

68,857

     

6,471,181

   

Gartner, Inc.(a)

   

215,037

     

14,957,974

   

Global Payments, Inc.

   

170,057

     

11,960,109

   

Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.

   

199,668

     

11,606,701

   

Leidos Holdings, Inc.

   

169,922

     

7,588,717

   

Mantech International Corp., Class A

   

55,461

     

1,623,343

   

NeuStar, Inc., Class A(a)

   

146,095

     

5,233,123

   

Science Applications International Corp.

   

97,214

     

3,626,082

   

VeriFone Systems, Inc.(a)

   

254,916

     

7,379,818

   

WEX, Inc.(a)

   

90,737

     

8,785,156

   

Total

       

108,242,888

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.6%

 

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

   

1,435,260

     

5,324,814

   

Atmel Corp.(a)

   

993,664

     

8,008,932

   

Cree, Inc.(a)

   

281,618

     

17,299,794

   

Cypress Semiconductor Corp.

   

324,360

     

3,175,484

   
Fairchild Semiconductor
International, Inc.(a)
   

296,323

     

4,172,228

   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(a)

   

321,711

     

3,792,973

   

International Rectifier Corp.(a)

   

165,877

     

4,470,385

   

Intersil Corp., Class A

   

297,876

     

3,788,983

   

RF Micro Devices, Inc.(a)

   

658,799

     

4,664,297

   

Semtech Corp.(a)

   

160,151

     

3,995,767

   

Silicon Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   

92,552

     

4,809,927

   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.(a)

   

438,004

     

15,531,622

   

SunEdison, Inc.(a)

   

572,291

     

10,507,263

   

Teradyne, Inc.(a)

   

447,060

     

9,066,377

   

Total

       

98,608,846

   

Software 4.4%

 

ACI Worldwide, Inc.(a)

   

89,986

     

5,401,860

   

Advent Software, Inc.

   

94,032

     

2,886,782

   

ANSYS, Inc.(a)

   

216,143

     

18,052,263

   

Cadence Design Systems, Inc.(a)

   

671,333

     

10,291,535

   

CommVault Systems, Inc.(a)

   

103,665

     

7,140,445

   

Compuware Corp.

   

505,327

     

5,533,331

   

Concur Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

109,895

     

13,566,538

   

Factset Research Systems, Inc.

   

93,504

     

9,845,036

   

Fair Isaac Corp.

   

80,692

     

4,335,581

   

Fortinet, Inc.(a)

   

319,500

     

7,396,425

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Informatica Corp.(a)

   

253,164

     

10,521,496

   

Mentor Graphics Corp.

   

227,317

     

4,919,140

   

MICROS Systems, Inc.(a)

   

175,632

     

9,749,332

   

PTC, Inc.(a)

   

278,760

     

10,958,056

   

Rovi Corp.(a)

   

238,417

     

5,922,278

   

SolarWinds, Inc.(a)

   

152,503

     

7,042,589

   

Solera Holdings, Inc.

   

160,650

     

10,991,673

   

Synopsys, Inc.(a)

   

360,246

     

14,553,938

   

TIBCO Software, Inc.(a)

   

357,641

     

7,792,997

   

Total

       

166,901,295

   

Total Information Technology

 

   

591,054,422

   

Materials 6.9%

 

Chemicals 2.7%

 

Albemarle Corp.

   

189,909

     

12,532,095

   

Ashland, Inc.

   

168,220

     

15,874,921

   

Cabot Corp.

   

139,109

     

7,531,361

   

Cytec Industries, Inc.

   

82,731

     

7,832,144

   

Intrepid Potash, Inc.(a)

   

129,083

     

1,911,719

   

Minerals Technologies, Inc.

   

80,375

     

4,300,063

   

NewMarket Corp.

   

26,563

     

9,819,544

   

Olin Corp.

   

185,623

     

4,861,466

   

RPM International, Inc.

   

310,201

     

12,985,014

   

Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., Class A

   

102,497

     

5,853,604

   

Sensient Technologies Corp.

   

116,790

     

6,123,300

   

Valspar Corp. (The)

   

188,104

     

14,060,774

   

Total

       

103,686,005

   

Construction Materials 0.6%

 

Eagle Materials, Inc.

   

116,500

     

10,298,600

   

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.

   

107,889

     

13,160,300

   

Total

       

23,458,900

   

Containers & Packaging 1.7%

 

AptarGroup, Inc.

   

153,682

     

10,169,138

   

Greif, Inc., Class A

   

71,083

     

3,558,415

   

Packaging Corp. of America

   

228,819

     

16,678,617

   

Rock-Tenn Co., Class A

   

168,112

     

18,764,661

   

Silgan Holdings, Inc.

   

102,085

     

4,921,518

   

Sonoco Products Co.

   

237,876

     

9,986,035

   

Total

       

64,078,384

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Metals & Mining 1.5%

 

Carpenter Technology Corp.

   

123,542

     

7,307,509

   

Commercial Metals Co.

   

273,012

     

5,282,782

   

Compass Minerals International, Inc.

   

78,104

     

6,666,177

   

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co.

   

180,441

     

12,500,953

   

Royal Gold, Inc.

   

151,885

     

10,436,018

   

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   

517,959

     

9,033,205

   

Worthington Industries, Inc.

   

123,550

     

4,924,703

   

Total

       

56,151,347

   

Paper & Forest Products 0.4%

 

Domtar Corp.

   

75,633

     

8,378,623

   

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.(a)

   

329,277

     

6,187,115

   

Total

       

14,565,738

   

Total Materials

       

261,940,374

   

Telecommunication Services 0.4%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.3%

 

tw telecom, Inc.(a)

   

336,111

     

10,288,358

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

 

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

   

230,305

     

5,248,651

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

15,537,009

   

Utilities 4.5%

 

Electric Utilities 1.6%

 

Cleco Corp.

   

141,039

     

6,971,558

   

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

   

358,236

     

9,410,860

   

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.

   

232,416

     

5,905,690

   

IDACORP, Inc.

   

117,189

     

6,584,850

   

OGE Energy Corp.

   

462,988

     

16,667,568

   

PNM Resources, Inc.

   

185,820

     

4,859,193

   

Westar Energy, Inc.

   

296,661

     

10,151,739

   

Total

       

60,551,458

   

Gas Utilities 1.5%

 

Atmos Energy Corp.

   

230,747

     

10,637,437

   

National Fuel Gas Co.

   

195,245

     

14,666,804

   

ONE Gas, Inc.(a)

   

120,300

     

4,087,794

   

Questar Corp.

   

408,462

     

9,700,972

   

UGI Corp.

   

266,224

     

11,897,551

   

WGL Holdings, Inc.

   

120,735

     

4,852,340

   

Total

       

55,842,898

   

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Multi-Utilities 1.1%

 

Alliant Energy Corp.

   

258,818

     

14,038,288

   

Black Hills Corp.

   

103,752

     

5,883,776

   

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

   

440,606

     

14,962,980

   

Vectren Corp.

   

192,210

     

7,394,319

   

Total

       

42,279,363

   

Water Utilities 0.3%

 

Aqua America, Inc.

   

412,308

     

10,386,038

   

Total Utilities

       

169,059,757

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $2,323,060,897)
 

   

3,671,033,128

   

Money Market Funds 2.2%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(c)(d)
   

84,086,540

     

84,086,540

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $84,086,540)
       

84,086,540

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,407,147,437)
 

   

3,755,119,668

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

 

    16,447,563    

Net Assets

       

3,771,567,231

   

Investments in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, cash totaling $4,168,750 was pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

S&P MID 400 EMINI

   

724

   

USD

       

99,492,080

   

03/2014

   

5,050,784

     

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

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

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(d)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

115,637,033

     

990,149,720

     

(1,021,700,213

)

   

84,086,540

     

102,799

     

84,086,540

   

Currency Legend

USD  US Dollar

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Mid Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

479,721,100

     

     

     

479,721,100

   

Consumer Staples

   

149,690,215

     

     

     

149,690,215

   

Energy

   

202,733,962

     

     

     

202,733,962

   

Financials

   

832,710,909

     

     

     

832,710,909

   

Health Care

   

351,861,474

     

     

     

351,861,474

   

Industrials

   

616,723,906

     

     

     

616,723,906

   

Information Technology

   

591,054,422

     

     

     

591,054,422

   

Materials

   

261,940,374

     

     

     

261,940,374

   

Telecommunication Services

   

15,537,009

     

     

     

15,537,009

   

Utilities

   

169,059,757

     

     

     

169,059,757

   

Total Equity Securities

   

3,671,033,128

     

     

     

3,671,033,128

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

84,086,540

     

     

     

84,086,540

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

84,086,540

     

     

     

84,086,540

   

Investments in Securities

   

3,755,119,668

     

     

     

3,755,119,668

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 

Futures Contracts

   

5,050,784

     

     

     

5,050,784

   

Total

   

3,760,170,452

     

     

     

3,760,170,452

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,323,060,897)

 

$

3,671,033,128

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $84,086,540)

   

84,086,540

   

Total investments (identified cost $2,407,147,437)

   

3,755,119,668

   

Margin deposits

   

4,168,750

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

4,492,393

   

Capital shares sold

   

19,341,940

   

Dividends

   

4,483,697

   

Variation margin

   

137,336

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

20,218

   

Prepaid expenses

   

4,204

   

Total assets

   

3,787,768,206

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

4,089,926

   

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

6,390,280

   

Capital shares purchased

   

4,605,238

   

Investment management fees

   

10,259

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

6,528

   

Transfer agent fees

   

852,714

   

Administration fees

   

10,259

   

Compensation of board members

   

121,617

   

Other expenses

   

114,154

   

Total liabilities

   

16,200,975

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,771,567,231

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

2,380,402,183

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

4,374,005

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

33,768,028

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

1,347,972,231

   

Futures contracts

   

5,050,784

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,771,567,231

   

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

Annual Report 2014
17



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

970,804,868

   

Shares outstanding

   

62,684,059

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.49

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

3,785

   

Shares outstanding

   

245

   

Net asset value per share(a)

 

$

15.43

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

504,849,726

   

Shares outstanding

   

32,241,149

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.66

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

2,295,908,852

   

Shares outstanding

   

148,760,638

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.43

   

(a) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

45,007,694

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

102,799

   

Total income

   

45,110,493

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

3,214,924

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

1,934,445

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

1,496,763

   

Class R5

   

148,207

   

Class Z

   

4,141,767

   

Administration fees

   

3,214,924

   

Compensation of board members

   

77,572

   

Custodian fees

   

33,585

   

Printing and postage fees

   

169,665

   

Registration fees

   

66,894

   

Licensing fees

   

21,070

   

Professional fees

   

57,956

   

Other

   

124,474

   

Total expenses

   

14,702,246

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(6,337,793

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(160

)

 

Total net expenses

   

8,364,293

   

Net investment income

   

36,746,200

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

135,718,863

   

Futures contracts

   

20,702,331

   

Net realized gain

   

156,421,194

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

556,823,471

   

Futures contracts

   

(124,347

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

556,699,124

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

713,120,318

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

749,866,518

   

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

Annual Report 2014
19



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

36,746,200

   

$

32,733,982

   

Net realized gain

   

156,421,194

     

50,742,834

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

556,699,124

     

176,819,150

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

749,866,518

     

260,295,966

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(6,693,234

)

   

(6,065,718

)

 

Class I

   

(38

)

   

(44

)

 

Class R5

   

(4,651,402

)

   

(36

)

 

Class Z

   

(21,708,037

)

   

(26,090,852

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(27,529,261

)

   

(22,364,190

)

 

Class I

   

(122

)

   

(133

)

 

Class R5

   

(12,560,033

)

   

(71

)

 

Class Z

   

(71,839,464

)

   

(80,303,779

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(144,981,591

)

   

(134,824,823

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

559,531,734

     

(506,077,072

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

1,164,416,661

     

(380,605,929

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

2,607,150,570

     

2,987,756,499

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

3,771,567,231

   

$

2,607,150,570

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

4,374,005

   

$

1,657,924

   

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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20



Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

32,504,952

     

462,759,080

     

22,853,756

     

272,819,581

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,225,447

     

31,996,628

     

2,376,962

     

27,417,562

   

Redemptions

   

(18,254,055

)

   

(259,317,650

)

   

(18,508,967

)

   

(220,888,204

)

 

Net increase

   

16,476,344

     

235,438,058

     

6,721,751

     

79,348,939

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

37,420,766

     

523,232,848

     

212

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,151,063

     

17,031,261

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(6,330,892

)

   

(93,569,039

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

32,240,937

     

446,695,070

     

212

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

42,311,877

     

599,526,779

     

59,274,784

     

705,258,535

   

Distributions reinvested

   

4,062,613

     

57,960,240

     

5,520,124

     

63,483,810

   

Redemptions

   

(55,297,746

)

   

(780,088,413

)

   

(119,041,735

)

   

(1,354,170,856

)

 

Net decrease

   

(8,923,256

)

   

(122,601,394

)

   

(54,246,827

)

   

(585,428,511

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

39,794,025

     

559,531,734

     

(47,524,864

)

   

(506,077,072

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Mid Cap Index 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.82

   

$

11.92

   

$

12.33

   

$

9.44

   

$

5.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

     

0.14

     

0.10

     

0.09

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.14

     

1.45

     

0.10

     

2.94

     

3.71

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.28

     

1.59

     

0.20

     

3.03

     

3.80

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.05

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.61

)

   

(0.69

)

   

(0.61

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.49

   

$

12.82

   

$

11.92

   

$

12.33

   

$

9.44

   

Total return

   

26.04

%

   

14.03

%

   

2.12

%

   

32.16

%

   

66.35

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(a)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.66

%

   

0.66

%

   

0.66

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.49

%

 

Total net expenses(b)

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.43

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.95

%

   

1.18

%

   

0.83

%

   

0.83

%

   

1.10

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

970,805

   

$

592,450

   

$

470,550

   

$

339,724

   

$

168,264

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%

   

20

%

   

15

%

   

10

%

   

15

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.77

   

$

11.88

   

$

12.29

   

$

10.19

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.17

     

0.12

     

0.04

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.14

     

1.44

     

0.11

     

2.22

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.31

     

1.61

     

0.23

     

2.26

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.72

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.43

   

$

12.77

   

$

11.88

   

$

12.29

   

Total return

   

26.36

%

   

14.34

%

   

2.40

%

   

22.27

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.21

%

   

0.24

%

   

0.20

%

   

0.23

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%

   

0.15

%

   

0.19

%

   

0.19

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.21

%

   

1.48

%

   

1.08

%

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%

   

20

%

   

15

%

   

10

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.95

   

$

11.81

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.19

     

1.57

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.36

     

1.64

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.34

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.50

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.66

   

$

12.95

   

Total return

   

26.38

%

   

14.34

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.27

%

   

0.21

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%

   

0.16

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.16

%

   

1.82

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

504,850

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%

   

20

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.78

   

$

11.88

   

$

12.29

   

$

9.41

   

$

5.71

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.16

     

0.12

     

0.11

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.13

     

1.45

     

0.11

     

2.93

     

3.69

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.30

     

1.61

     

0.23

     

3.04

     

3.80

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.05

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.43

   

$

12.78

   

$

11.88

   

$

12.29

   

$

9.41

   

Total return

   

26.25

%

   

14.35

%

   

2.39

%

   

32.45

%

   

66.71

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(a)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.41

%

   

0.41

%

   

0.41

%

   

0.25

%

   

0.24

%

 

Total net expenses(b)

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.18

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.21

%

   

1.39

%

   

1.07

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.36

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,295,909

   

$

2,014,694

   

$

2,517,203

   

$

2,479,455

   

$

1,791,140

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%

   

20

%

   

15

%

   

10

%

   

15

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class I, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

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

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange

or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master

Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
  5,050,784

*

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

20,702,331

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

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

(124,347

)

 

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Futures contracts

   

9,085

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed 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.

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 0.10% 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 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $8,375.

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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The Transfer Agent receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open accounts and also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $160.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly combined distribution and service fee to the Distributor at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares of the Fund.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

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

    Fee Rates Contractual
through
June 30, 2014
 

Class A

   

0.45

%

 

Class I

   

0.20

   

Class R5

   

0.20

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, derivative investments, and earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

(977,408

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(12,229,975

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

13,207,383

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

44,152,563

   

$

33,428,068

   

Long-term capital gains

   

100,829,028

     

101,396,755

   

Total

 

$

144,981,591

   

$

134,824,823

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

9,524,899

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

51,231,098

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

1,330,531,275

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,424,588,393 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,370,870,225

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(40,338,950

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,330,531,275

   

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 $893,393,981 and $434,068,686, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 24.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Mid Cap Index Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

70.42

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

70.55

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

147,926,637

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Mid Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Columbia Mid Cap Index 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 Mid Cap Index Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

12

   

Statement of Operations

   

15

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

16

   

Financial Highlights

   

19

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

30

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

36

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

37

   

Trustees and Officers

   

38

   

Important Information About This Report

   

45

   

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 7 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 30.10% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, which returned 26.50% for the same time period.

>  Bottom-up security selection, which focused on mid-cap companies with attractive stock valuations and the potential for improved operating profit margins, drove the Fund's performance advantage over its benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

11/20/01

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

30.10

     

25.68

     

9.49

   

Including sales charges

           

22.60

     

24.20

     

8.84

   

Class B

 

11/20/01

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

29.16

     

24.74

     

8.67

   

Including sales charges

           

24.16

     

24.58

     

8.67

   

Class C

 

11/20/01

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

29.11

     

24.76

     

8.67

   

Including sales charges

           

28.11

     

24.76

     

8.67

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

30.59

     

26.06

     

9.65

   

Class K*

 

03/07/11

   

30.26

     

25.81

     

9.54

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

29.77

     

25.36

     

9.21

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

30.40

     

25.78

     

9.53

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

30.64

     

25.83

     

9.55

   

Class W*

 

09/27/10

   

30.02

     

25.68

     

9.48

   

Class Y*

 

07/15/09

   

30.65

     

26.08

     

9.66

   

Class Z

 

11/20/01

   

30.37

     

26.00

     

9.76

   

Russell Midcap Value Index

           

26.50

     

28.09

     

10.09

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The Russell Midcap Value Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and forecasted growth values.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 30.10% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell Midcap Value Index, which returned 26.50% for the same time period. Bottom-up security selection, which focused on mid-cap companies with attractive stock valuations and the potential for improved operating profit margins, drove the Fund's performance advantage over its benchmark.

Stocks Rose in Favorable Market Environment

Stocks rose to record levels over the 12 months that ended February 28, 2014, aided by an improving U.S. economy, as evidenced by continued job gains, a pickup in manufacturing and a rebound in housing. Intermittent weak economic data, political uncertainty and fears of military conflict did little to slow the market's momentum. Stocks dipped midway through the period after the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) hinted that it was ready to taper its bond buying but quickly recovered when those plans were pushed out to 2014. The budget stalemate in Washington and subsequent federal government shutdown last fall also pressured returns, but the rally rebooted once Congress reached a bipartisan agreement. The market paused again in January in the midst of severe winter weather that dampened job growth. But stocks took off again in February after reassurance from new Fed Chair Janet Yellen that monetary policy was unlikely to change, leaving stocks with solid double-digit returns for the year.

Financials, Health Care and Materials Stocks Aided Results

In financials, the Fund benefited from favorable stock selection, particularly in insurance, and from a sizable underweight in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which lagged as interest rates rose. The top individual contributor in the sector, however, was online broker TD Ameritrade Holding, whose share price rose as the market rally boosted trading activity and asset growth.

In health care, a large overweight and triple-digit gains in pharmaceuticals aided performance. Standouts included Ireland-based biopharmaceutical company Jazz Pharmaceuticals, whose stock benefited from easing concern around potential generic competition and an acquisition that investors liked; Forest Laboratories, whose shares were aided by new management's cost cutting and a late-period buyout offer from specialty pharmaceutical Actavis; and Actavis itself. Actavis shares rose when the company received approval to launch a generic version of a well-known asthma medicine and later offered to buy Forest Labs.

In materials, security selection in both the chemicals and containers and packaging segments helped relative results. Top individual contributors included Packaging Corp. of America, which saw gains in its stock price from improved end-market demand, more rational supply for containerboard and better-than-expected results from a recent acquisition. In addition, shares of Netherlands-based aircraft-leasing company AerCap Holdings advanced after the company announced it would buy the commercial aircraft-leasing subsidiary of insurer American International Group. Jazz, Actavis and AerCap were out-of-benchmark positions.

Cash and Consumer Staples Detracted from Results

A small cash position in a strong up market and slight underperformance from stock selection in the consumer staples sector detracted from relative

Portfolio Management

David Hoffman

Diane Sobin, CFA

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Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

   

2.0

   

Forest Laboratories, Inc.

   

1.8

   

Fifth Third Bancorp

   

1.8

   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

   

1.8

   

Portland General Electric Co.

   

1.7

   
Hartford Financial Services
Group, Inc. (The)
   

1.7

   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   

1.7

   

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

   

1.6

   

Noble Energy, Inc.

   

1.6

   

SL Green Realty Corp.

   

1.6

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

performance. Individual disappointments included REIT Rayonier, whose shares declined amid news that pricing in its specialty cellulose business would not be as robust as anticipated. Shares of retailer Abercrombie & Fitch fell late in the period after the company reported weaker-than-expected same-store sales comparisons and higher-than-expected e-commerce expenses. An investment in energy equipment provider Cameron International also declined due to a string of disappointments related to its execution in the drilling business. Finally, an out-of-benchmark stake in Citrix Systems, known for its remote access software, suffered after the company missed earnings estimates and lowered its earnings guidance. Both Abercrombie & Fitch and Citrix were sold.

Looking Ahead

Given the market's recent rise, we are somewhat cautious looking ahead. At present, we maintain our conviction around housing, energy infrastructure, travel and leisure, basic materials, and certain financial stocks, areas with, in our opinion, earnings well below normal levels and the potential for above-market returns. However, over the past year, we became more selective, pruning or eliminating stocks that we believe had elevated valuations or diminished opportunity for long-term fundamental improvement and adding to what we viewed as higher-conviction names as well as companies we believed were suffering from temporary company-specific setbacks. By period end, the Fund had fewer holdings and bigger average stock positions.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

96.4

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

10.2

   

Consumer Staples

   

1.5

   

Energy

   

9.3

   

Financials

   

28.7

   

Health Care

   

7.7

   

Industrials

   

11.9

   

Information Technology

   

9.7

   

Materials

   

5.1

   

Telecommunication Services

   

1.5

   

Utilities

   

10.8

   

Money Market Funds

   

3.6

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

Share prices of mid-capitalization companies tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Mid Cap Value 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,197.70

     

1,019.10

     

6.41

     

5.89

     

1.17

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,193.90

     

1,015.36

     

10.50

     

9.65

     

1.92

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,193.80

     

1,015.36

     

10.50

     

9.65

     

1.92

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,200.30

     

1,021.29

     

4.00

     

3.68

     

0.73

   

Class K

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,199.20

     

1,019.80

     

5.65

     

5.19

     

1.03

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,196.70

     

1,017.85

     

7.78

     

7.14

     

1.42

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,199.70

     

1,020.44

     

4.94

     

4.53

     

0.90

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,200.40

     

1,020.94

     

4.39

     

4.03

     

0.80

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,197.70

     

1,019.25

     

6.25

     

5.74

     

1.14

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,201.00

     

1,021.24

     

4.06

     

3.73

     

0.74

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,199.50

     

1,020.34

     

5.04

     

4.63

     

0.92

   

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).

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 95.8%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 10.1%

 

Auto Components 1.3%

 

TRW Automotive Holdings Corp.(a)

   

622,050

     

51,207,156

   

Automobiles 1.0%

 

Harley-Davidson, Inc.

   

557,311

     

36,815,965

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.5%

 

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Co.(a)

   

1,014,114

     

20,606,796

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.5%

 

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

   

798,650

     

42,272,545

   

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

   

652,075

     

53,770,104

   

Total

       

96,042,649

   

Household Durables 1.3%

 

D.R. Horton, Inc.

   

2,003,825

     

49,213,942

   

Media 1.8%

 

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)

   

672,848

     

39,590,376

   
Interpublic Group of Companies,
Inc. (The)
   

1,759,725

     

31,182,327

   

Total

       

70,772,703

   

Multiline Retail 0.9%

 

Macy's, Inc.

   

609,000

     

35,236,740

   

Specialty Retail 0.8%

 

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

1,096,000

     

31,455,200

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

391,351,151

   

Consumer Staples 1.5%

 

Food Products 1.5%

 

Hershey Co. (The)

   

240,075

     

25,404,736

   

JM Smucker Co. (The)

   

335,690

     

33,572,357

   

Total

       

58,977,093

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

58,977,093

   

Energy 9.3%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 3.8%

 

Cameron International Corp.(a)

   

338,450

     

21,681,107

   

Frank's International NV

   

529,727

     

12,522,746

   

Oceaneering International, Inc.

   

287,275

     

20,563,145

   

Superior Energy Services, Inc.

   

1,484,400

     

43,923,396

   

Weatherford International Ltd.(a)

   

2,874,950

     

47,925,416

   

Total

       

146,615,810

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.5%

 

Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

   

726,350

     

25,422,250

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Cimarex Energy Co.

   

343,765

     

39,777,048

   

HollyFrontier Corp.

   

335,400

     

15,284,178

   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

   

517,800

     

43,495,200

   

Noble Energy, Inc.

   

853,225

     

58,667,751

   

Whiting Petroleum Corp.(a)

   

448,816

     

30,838,148

   

Total

       

213,484,575

   

Total Energy

       

360,100,385

   

Financials 28.5%

 

Capital Markets 3.4%

 

Raymond James Financial, Inc.

   

1,370,550

     

72,337,629

   

TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.

   

1,761,125

     

58,874,409

   

Total

       

131,212,038

   

Commercial Banks 8.6%

 

CIT Group, Inc.

   

1,079,025

     

52,526,937

   

City National Corp.

   

555,312

     

41,553,997

   

Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.

   

519,400

     

38,768,016

   

East West Bancorp, Inc.

   

1,245,150

     

44,439,404

   

Fifth Third Bancorp

   

3,007,451

     

65,246,649

   

M&T Bank Corp.

   

407,675

     

47,530,828

   

Zions Bancorporation

   

1,314,383

     

41,008,750

   

Total

       

331,074,581

   

Insurance 6.8%

 

Aon PLC

   

582,000

     

49,819,200

   

Brown & Brown, Inc.

   

1,495,375

     

45,010,787

   
Hartford Financial Services Group,
Inc. (The)
   

1,765,618

     

62,132,097

   

Lincoln National Corp.

   

1,055,075

     

52,890,910

   

Principal Financial Group, Inc.

   

1,143,202

     

51,844,211

   

Total

       

261,697,205

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8.7%

 

Colony Financial, Inc.

   

802,175

     

18,113,112

   

Extra Space Storage, Inc.

   

459,554

     

22,564,101

   

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

   

3,152,272

     

62,005,190

   

Rayonier, Inc.

   

883,859

     

41,620,920

   

SL Green Realty Corp.

   

582,175

     

57,827,443

   

Taubman Centers, Inc.

   

641,950

     

45,225,378

   

UDR, Inc.

   

1,873,825

     

48,363,423

   

Weyerhaeuser Co.

   

1,457,761

     

43,018,527

   

Total

       

338,738,094

   

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

Annual Report 2014
7



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Real Estate Management & Development 1.0%

 

CBRE Group, Inc., Class A(a)

   

1,452,361

     

40,593,490

   

Total Financials

       

1,103,315,408

   

Health Care 7.7%

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.0%

 

Teleflex, Inc.

   

488,350

     

49,806,816

   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

   

693,250

     

65,054,580

   

Total

       

114,861,396

   

Health Care Providers & Services 0.7%

 

Community Health Systems, Inc.(a)

   

689,925

     

28,638,787

   

Pharmaceuticals 4.0%

 

Forest Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   

695,150

     

67,825,785

   

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

   

368,625

     

56,010,726

   

Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.(a)

   

290,300

     

31,329,176

   

Total

       

155,165,687

   

Total Health Care

       

298,665,870

   

Industrials 11.8%

 

Airlines 0.9%

 

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

805,125

     

36,198,420

   

Building Products 1.3%

 

USG Corp.(a)

   

1,429,175

     

50,492,753

   

Electrical Equipment 0.8%

 

Babcock & Wilcox Co. (The)

   

897,100

     

29,568,416

   

Industrial Conglomerates 1.0%

 

Carlisle Companies, Inc.

   

479,425

     

38,027,991

   

Machinery 3.2%

 

Crane Co.

   

474,775

     

33,908,430

   

Dover Corp.

   

438,703

     

41,369,693

   

Manitowoc Co., Inc. (The)

   

712,950

     

22,058,673

   

Navistar International Corp.(a)

   

746,875

     

28,007,813

   

Total

       

125,344,609

   

Road & Rail 1.8%

 

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

1,351,650

     

37,859,716

   

Ryder System, Inc.

   

426,525

     

32,125,863

   

Total

       

69,985,579

   

Trading Companies & Distributors 2.8%

 

AerCap Holdings NV(a)

   

1,168,844

     

50,260,292

   

United Rentals, Inc.(a)

   

342,975

     

30,298,412

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

WESCO International, Inc.(a)

   

315,425

     

27,192,789

   

Total

       

107,751,493

   

Total Industrials

       

457,369,261

   

Information Technology 9.6%

 

Communications Equipment 0.9%

 

Aruba Networks, Inc.(a)

   

729,525

     

14,962,558

   

F5 Networks, Inc.(a)

   

171,100

     

19,221,374

   

Total

       

34,183,932

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.3%

 

Arrow Electronics, Inc.(a)

   

434,700

     

24,617,061

   

FLIR Systems, Inc.

   

717,850

     

24,507,399

   

Total

       

49,124,460

   

IT Services 1.0%

 

Xerox Corp.

   

3,724,700

     

40,934,453

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.4%

 

Avago Technologies Ltd.

   

439,725

     

27,131,033

   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   

465,350

     

30,317,552

   

Lam Research Corp.(a)

   

641,425

     

33,180,915

   

Micron Technology, Inc.(a)

   

1,546,725

     

37,415,278

   

NXP Semiconductor NV(a)

   

468,175

     

26,325,480

   

Skyworks Solutions, Inc.(a)

   

436,675

     

15,484,496

   

Total

       

169,854,754

   

Software 2.0%

 

Autodesk, Inc.(a)

   

542,575

     

28,463,484

   

Electronic Arts, Inc.(a)

   

885,075

     

25,304,294

   

PTC, Inc.(a)

   

619,150

     

24,338,787

   

Total

       

78,106,565

   

Total Information Technology

       

372,204,164

   

Materials 5.1%

 

Chemicals 2.3%

 

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.

   

300,450

     

28,179,205

   

Methanex Corp.

   

303,175

     

21,322,298

   

PPG Industries, Inc.

   

195,300

     

38,634,246

   

Total

       

88,135,749

   

Containers & Packaging 1.9%

 

Packaging Corp. of America

   

626,475

     

45,663,763

   

Sealed Air Corp.

   

807,925

     

27,501,767

   

Total

       

73,165,530

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Metals & Mining 0.9%

 

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

   

1,933,275

     

33,716,316

   

Total Materials

       

195,017,595

   

Telecommunication Services 1.5%

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.5%

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A(a)

   

483,150

     

45,981,386

   

Telephone & Data Systems, Inc.

   

456,075

     

10,393,949

   

Total

       

56,375,335

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

56,375,335

   

Utilities 10.7%

 

Electric Utilities 5.1%

 

Edison International

   

748,250

     

39,185,853

   

Great Plains Energy, Inc.

   

1,956,950

     

51,409,076

   

Portland General Electric Co.

   

1,985,875

     

63,150,825

   

PPL Corp.

   

1,361,925

     

43,976,558

   

Total

       

197,722,312

   

Gas Utilities 0.9%

 

Questar Corp.

   

1,513,475

     

35,945,031

   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 2.8%

 

AES Corp. (The)

   

4,009,775

     

54,733,429

   

NRG Energy, Inc.

   

1,780,700

     

51,764,949

   

Total

       

106,498,378

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Multi-Utilities 1.9%

 

CMS Energy Corp.

   

1,388,800

     

39,483,584

   

Sempra Energy

   

368,574

     

34,819,186

   

Total

       

74,302,770

   

Total Utilities

       

414,468,491

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $2,481,659,240)
       

3,707,844,753

   

Money Market Funds 3.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

139,344,865

     

139,344,865

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $139,344,865)
       

139,344,865

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $2,621,004,105)
       

3,847,189,618

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

23,451,382

   

Net Assets

       

3,870,641,000

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

51,855,363

     

1,155,054,850

     

(1,067,565,348

)

   

139,344,865

     

94,661

     

139,344,865

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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.

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

391,351,151

     

     

     

391,351,151

   

Consumer Staples

   

58,977,093

     

     

     

58,977,093

   

Energy

   

360,100,385

     

     

     

360,100,385

   

Financials

   

1,103,315,408

     

     

     

1,103,315,408

   

Health Care

   

298,665,870

     

     

     

298,665,870

   

Industrials

   

457,369,261

     

     

     

457,369,261

   

Information Technology

   

372,204,164

     

     

     

372,204,164

   

Materials

   

195,017,595

     

     

     

195,017,595

   

Telecommunication Services

   

56,375,335

     

     

     

56,375,335

   

Utilities

   

414,468,491

     

     

     

414,468,491

   

Total Equity Securities

   

3,707,844,753

     

     

     

3,707,844,753

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

139,344,865

     

     

     

139,344,865

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

139,344,865

     

     

     

139,344,865

   

Total

   

3,847,189,618

     

     

     

3,847,189,618

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

Annual Report 2014
11




Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $2,481,659,240)

 

$

3,707,844,753

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $139,344,865)

   

139,344,865

   

Total investments (identified cost $2,621,004,105)

   

3,847,189,618

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

38,570,188

   

Capital shares sold

   

2,123,477

   

Dividends

   

3,841,829

   

Prepaid expenses

   

4,733

   

Other assets

   

982

   

Total assets

   

3,891,730,827

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

15,219,539

   

Capital shares purchased

   

4,746,885

   

Investment management fees

   

69,548

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

12,429

   

Transfer agent fees

   

693,144

   

Administration fees

   

5,262

   

Plan administration fees

   

3

   

Compensation of board members

   

142,636

   

Other expenses

   

200,381

   

Total liabilities

   

21,089,827

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,870,641,000

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

2,348,400,004

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(142,532

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

296,198,015

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

1,226,185,513

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

3,870,641,000

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

1,098,949,198

   

Shares outstanding

   

58,949,762

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.64

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

19.78

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

15,034,457

   

Shares outstanding

   

836,401

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

17.98

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

133,281,557

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,383,328

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.05

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

87,661,645

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,701,846

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.64

   

Class K

 

Net assets

 

$

16,410

   

Shares outstanding

   

878

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

18.70

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

62,085,325

   

Shares outstanding

   

3,336,309

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.61

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

10,579,557

   

Shares outstanding

   

558,239

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.95

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

28,245,128

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,490,086

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.96

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

645,145

   

Shares outstanding

   

34,606

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.64

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

10,175,412

   

Shares outstanding

   

545,703

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.65

   

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

2,423,967,166

   

Shares outstanding

   

129,821,048

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.67

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
14



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

55,090,140

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

94,661

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(64,496

)

 

Total income

   

55,120,305

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

25,236,516

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

2,617,048

   

Class B

   

158,182

   

Class C

   

1,228,029

   

Class R

   

306,478

   

Class W

   

165,640

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

1,997,358

   

Class B

   

30,214

   

Class C

   

234,264

   

Class K

   

8

   

Class R

   

117,005

   

Class R4

   

81,501

   

Class R5

   

3,475

   

Class W

   

126,820

   

Class Z

   

4,445,367

   

Administration fees

   

1,911,227

   

Plan administration fees

 

Class K

   

38

   

Compensation of board members

   

93,486

   

Custodian fees

   

25,264

   

Printing and postage fees

   

439,340

   

Registration fees

   

107,231

   

Professional fees

   

66,458

   

Other

   

190,295

   

Total expenses

   

39,581,244

   

Expense reductions

   

(10,250

)

 

Total net expenses

   

39,570,994

   

Net investment income

   

15,549,311

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

682,569,989

   

Net realized gain

   

682,569,989

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

316,029,652

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

316,029,652

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

998,599,641

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

1,014,148,952

   

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

Annual Report 2014
15



Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

15,549,311

   

$

33,104,848

   

Net realized gain

   

682,569,989

     

323,437,559

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

316,029,652

     

198,899,713

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

1,014,148,952

     

555,442,120

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(4,065,780

)

   

(7,170,777

)

 

Class B

   

     

(20,221

)

 

Class C

   

(21

)

   

(129,220

)

 

Class I

   

(1,162,726

)

   

(1,819,725

)

 

Class K

   

(82

)

   

(108

)

 

Class R

   

(98,634

)

   

(314,169

)

 

Class R4

   

(176,861

)

   

(7

)

 

Class R5

   

(39,699

)

   

(8

)

 

Class W

   

(262,882

)

   

(515,159

)

 

Class Y

   

(59,760

)

   

(9,251

)

 

Class Z

   

(14,749,869

)

   

(22,426,154

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(110,660,927

)

   

   

Class B

   

(1,645,296

)

   

   

Class C

   

(13,376,576

)

   

   

Class I

   

(8,972,565

)

   

   

Class K

   

(1,686

)

   

   

Class R

   

(6,445,418

)

   

   

Class R4

   

(1,168,173

)

   

   

Class R5

   

(1,491,804

)

   

   

Class W

   

(2,213,063

)

   

   

Class Y

   

(908,198

)

   

   

Class Z

   

(240,782,029

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(408,282,049

)

   

(32,404,799

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(461,124,890

)

   

(842,012,844

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

144,742,013

     

(318,975,523

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

3,725,898,987

     

4,044,874,510

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

3,870,641,000

   

$

3,725,898,987

   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

 

$

(142,532

)

 

$

2,485,205

   

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

9,169,646

     

160,138,369

     

8,635,469

     

123,597,572

   

Distributions reinvested

   

6,160,842

     

106,256,843

     

471,483

     

6,604,196

   

Redemptions

   

(18,258,395

)

   

(320,107,786

)

   

(28,860,994

)

   

(408,951,908

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,927,907

)

   

(53,712,574

)

   

(19,754,042

)

   

(278,750,140

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

43,753

     

736,390

     

18,573

     

256,399

   

Distributions reinvested

   

88,045

     

1,467,788

     

1,294

     

17,749

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(372,363

)

   

(6,310,149

)

   

(624,470

)

   

(8,597,881

)

 

Net decrease

   

(240,565

)

   

(4,105,971

)

   

(604,603

)

   

(8,323,733

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

669,422

     

11,370,828

     

336,505

     

4,749,574

   

Distributions reinvested

   

629,478

     

10,538,700

     

7,236

     

99,746

   

Redemptions

   

(1,294,360

)

   

(22,036,287

)

   

(2,208,566

)

   

(30,709,256

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

4,540

     

(126,759

)

   

(1,864,825

)

   

(25,859,936

)

 

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

29,438

     

513,418

     

2,101,736

     

29,687,470

   

Distributions reinvested

   

589,320

     

10,133,695

     

129,936

     

1,819,598

   

Redemptions

   

(5,922,674

)

   

(109,296,578

)

   

(2,547,087

)

   

(36,055,306

)

 

Net decrease

   

(5,303,916

)

   

(98,649,465

)

   

(315,415

)

   

(4,548,238

)

 

Class K shares

 

Distributions reinvested

   

17

     

289

     

1

     

18

   

Net increase

   

17

     

289

     

1

     

18

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,191,523

     

20,737,688

     

1,119,132

     

15,985,362

   

Distributions reinvested

   

366,748

     

6,319,443

     

21,819

     

304,895

   

Redemptions

   

(1,904,641

)

   

(33,275,221

)

   

(3,225,643

)

   

(45,873,020

)

 

Net decrease

   

(346,370

)

   

(6,218,090

)

   

(2,084,692

)

   

(29,582,763

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

5,532,458

     

97,518,368

     

176

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

77,048

     

1,344,672

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(5,051,443

)

   

(96,987,634

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

558,063

     

1,875,406

     

176

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,504,220

     

27,603,379

     

175

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

87,217

     

1,531,135

     

1

     

8

   

Redemptions

   

(101,527

)

   

(1,867,200

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

1,489,910

     

27,267,314

     

176

     

2,508

   

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity (continued)

 

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,891,459

     

33,155,124

     

1,499,020

     

21,790,489

   

Distributions reinvested

   

144,261

     

2,474,953

     

36,737

     

515,108

   

Redemptions

   

(6,966,374

)

   

(128,096,278

)

   

(2,132,169

)

   

(29,795,402

)

 

Net decrease

   

(4,930,654

)

   

(92,466,201

)

   

(596,412

)

   

(7,489,805

)

 

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

332,077

     

5,769,301

     

324,062

     

4,836,824

   

Distributions reinvested

   

56,000

     

965,514

     

625

     

9,079

   

Redemptions

   

(152,803

)

   

(2,663,342

)

   

(16,552

)

   

(254,762

)

 

Net increase

   

235,274

     

4,071,473

     

308,135

     

4,591,141

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

13,105,450

     

228,177,668

     

39,469,984

     

550,791,418

   

Distributions reinvested

   

11,926,461

     

205,872,527

     

1,267,831

     

17,779,812

   

Redemptions

   

(38,453,702

)

   

(673,110,507

)

   

(74,156,868

)

   

(1,060,625,626

)

 

Net decrease

   

(13,421,791

)

   

(239,060,312

)

   

(33,419,053

)

   

(492,054,396

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(24,883,399

)

   

(461,124,890

)

   

(58,330,554

)

   

(842,012,844

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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 Mid Cap Value 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.02

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.18

   

$

6.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.05

     

0.11

     

0.07

     

0.13

(a)

   

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.60

     

2.10

     

(0.33

)

   

3.07

     

4.32

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.65

     

2.21

     

(0.26

)

   

3.20

     

4.39

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.64

   

$

16.02

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.18

   

Total return

   

30.10

%

   

16.03

%

   

(1.75

%)

   

28.87

%

   

64.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.17

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.18

%

   

1.13

%

   

1.17

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.17

%(e)

   

1.19

%(e)

   

1.18

%(e)

   

1.13

%(e)

   

1.17

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.27

%

   

0.75

%

   

0.59

%

   

1.05

%

   

0.71

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,098,949

   

$

991,510

   

$

1,135,303

   

$

1,511,519

   

$

1,441,388

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.56

   

$

13.52

   

$

13.89

   

$

10.94

   

$

6.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.08

)

   

0.00

(a)

   

(0.02

)

   

0.03

(b)

   

(0.00

)(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.46

     

2.06

     

(0.34

)

   

3.01

     

4.23

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.38

     

2.06

     

(0.36

)

   

3.04

     

4.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.96

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.98

   

$

15.56

   

$

13.52

   

$

13.89

   

$

10.94

   

Total return

   

29.16

%

   

15.22

%

   

(2.55

%)

   

27.89

%

   

62.86

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.92

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.93

%

   

1.88

%

   

1.92

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.92

%(e)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.93

%(e)

   

1.88

%(e)

   

1.92

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.48

%)

   

0.01

%

   

(0.19

%)

   

0.28

%

   

(0.01

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

15,034

   

$

16,759

   

$

22,740

   

$

44,651

   

$

68,110

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.62

   

$

13.57

   

$

13.94

   

$

10.98

   

$

6.75

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.08

)

   

0.00

(a)

   

(0.02

)

   

0.04

(b)

   

(0.00

)(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.47

     

2.07

     

(0.34

)

   

3.01

     

4.25

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.39

     

2.07

     

(0.36

)

   

3.05

     

4.25

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.96

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.05

   

$

15.62

   

$

13.57

   

$

13.94

   

$

10.98

   

Total return

   

29.11

%

   

15.24

%

   

(2.54

%)

   

27.88

%

   

62.97

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.92

%

   

1.94

%

   

1.93

%

   

1.88

%

   

1.92

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.92

%(e)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.93

%(e)

   

1.88

%(e)

   

1.92

%(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.49

%)

   

0.00

%(a)

   

(0.17

%)

   

0.30

%

   

(0.03

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

133,282

   

$

115,248

   

$

125,463

   

$

173,457

   

$

181,941

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.68

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.17

     

0.13

     

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.59

     

2.12

     

(0.33

)

   

2.58

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.71

     

2.29

     

(0.20

)

   

2.61

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.10

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.64

   

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

Total return

   

30.59

%

   

16.61

%

   

(1.32

%)

   

22.40

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.73

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.73

%

   

0.72

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.73

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.73

%

   

0.72

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

0.69

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.03

%

   

0.53

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

87,662

   

$

160,368

   

$

143,562

   

$

150,603

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class K

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.07

   

$

13.94

   

$

14.06

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.13

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.61

     

2.13

     

(0.15

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

4.68

     

2.26

     

(0.04

)

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.05

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.08

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.70

   

$

16.07

   

$

13.94

   

Total return

   

30.26

%

   

16.31

%

   

(0.23

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.03

%

   

1.04

%

   

1.05

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.03

%

   

1.01

%

   

1.03

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

0.40

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.86

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

16

   

$

14

   

$

12

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.00

   

$

13.89

   

$

14.23

   

$

11.18

   

$

6.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.00

(a)

   

0.07

     

0.01

     

0.10

(b)

   

0.04

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.59

     

2.11

     

(0.31

)

   

3.07

     

4.33

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.59

     

2.18

     

(0.30

)

   

3.17

     

4.37

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.98

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.04

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.61

   

$

16.00

   

$

13.89

   

$

14.23

   

$

11.18

   

Total return

   

29.77

%

   

15.76

%

   

(2.04

%)

   

28.53

%

   

63.69

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.42

%

   

1.44

%

   

1.45

%

   

1.38

%

   

1.42

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.42

%(e)

   

1.44

%(e)

   

1.43

%(e)

   

1.38

%(e)

   

1.42

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.15

%

   

0.80

%

   

0.44

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

62,085

   

$

58,923

   

$

80,096

   

$

337,001

   

$

276,046

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.26

   

$

14.24

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.09

     

0.06

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

4.67

     

2.00

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.76

     

2.06

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.07

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.95

   

$

16.26

   

Total return

   

30.40

%

   

14.49

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.92

%

   

0.85

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.92

%(e)

   

0.85

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.48

%

   

1.19

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10,580

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.26

   

$

14.24

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.06

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

4.67

     

2.00

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.79

     

2.06

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.09

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.96

   

$

16.26

   

Total return

   

30.64

%

   

14.52

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.80

%

   

0.77

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.80

%

   

0.77

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.67

%

   

1.28

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

28,245

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.69

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.04

     

0.11

     

0.09

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.60

     

2.11

     

(0.35

)

   

2.57

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.64

     

2.22

     

(0.26

)

   

2.59

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.07

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.64

   

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

Total return

   

30.02

%

   

16.09

%

   

(1.74

%)

   

22.17

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.16

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.19

%

   

1.14

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.16

%(f)

   

1.19

%(f)

   

1.19

%(f)

   

1.14

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.69

%

   

0.34

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

645

   

$

79,581

   

$

77,367

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Y

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.18

   

$

8.86

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

     

0.18

     

0.13

     

0.16

(b)

   

0.08

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.60

     

2.09

     

(0.34

)

   

3.08

     

2.31

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.72

     

2.27

     

(0.21

)

   

3.24

     

2.39

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.10

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(c)

   

0.00

(c)

   

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.65

   

$

16.03

   

$

13.91

   

$

14.24

   

$

11.18

   

Total return

   

30.65

%

   

16.50

%

   

(1.40

%)

   

29.23

%

   

27.00

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.73

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.76

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.73

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.82

%

   

0.81

%(g)

   

0.76

%(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

0.69

%

   

1.19

%

   

0.97

%

   

1.25

%

   

1.28

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10,175

   

$

4,975

   

$

32

   

$

33

   

$

13

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(c)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.05

   

$

13.93

   

$

14.26

   

$

11.20

   

$

6.88

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.09

     

0.14

     

0.11

     

0.16

(a)

   

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.60

     

2.12

     

(0.33

)

   

3.07

     

4.33

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.69

     

2.26

     

(0.22

)

   

3.23

     

4.42

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.96

)

   

     

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.07

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.67

   

$

16.05

   

$

13.93

   

$

14.26

   

$

11.20

   

Total return

   

30.37

%

   

16.36

%

   

(1.50

%)

   

29.14

%

   

64.55

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.92

%

   

0.94

%

   

0.93

%

   

0.88

%

   

0.92

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.92

%(e)

   

0.94

%(e)

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.88

%(e)

   

0.92

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.52

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.85

%

   

1.30

%

   

0.95

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,423,967

   

$

2,298,515

   

$

2,460,299

   

$

2,859,249

   

$

2,419,305

   

Portfolio turnover

   

48

%

   

36

%

   

39

%

   

50

%

   

56

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.08 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class K, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

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

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such

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February 28, 2014

exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

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

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

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the

applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed 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.

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 0.76% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.66% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager has entered into a personnel-sharing arrangement with its affiliate, Threadneedle Investments (Threadneedle). Threadneedle, like the Investment Manager, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial and is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Pursuant to this arrangement, certain employees of Threadneedle serve as "associated persons" of the Investment Manager and, in this capacity, subject to the oversight and supervision of the Investment Manager and consistent with the investment objectives, policies and limitations set forth in the Fund's prospectus and Statement of Additional Information (SAI), may provide research and related services, and discretionary investment management services (including acting as portfolio managers) to the Fund on behalf of the Investment Manager.

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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.05% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $10,145.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class K and Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Class Y shares are not subject to transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class B

   

0.19

   

Class C

   

0.19

   

Class K

   

0.05

   

Class R

   

0.19

   

Class R4

   

0.19

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.19

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $10,250.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50%, 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

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

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $261,357 for Class A, $3,978 for Class B and $1,434 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.26

%

   

1.27

%

 

Class B

   

2.01

     

2.02

   

Class C

   

2.01

     

2.02

   

Class I

   

0.86

     

0.87

   

Class K

   

1.16

     

1.17

   

Class R

   

1.51

     

1.52

   

Class R4

   

1.01

     

1.02

   

Class R5

   

0.91

     

0.92

   

Class W

   

1.26

     

1.27

   

Class Y

   

0.86

     

0.87

   

Class Z

   

1.01

     

1.02

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation and distribution reclassifications. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed excess of distributions over net
investment income
 

$

2,439,266
 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(2,439,266

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

67,161,795

   

$

32,404,799

   

Long-term capital gains

   

341,120,254

     

   

Total

 

$

408,282,049

   

$

32,404,799

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

70,356,794

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

232,360,028

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

1,219,666,706

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $2,627,522,912 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,233,856,661

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(14,189,955

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,219,666,706

   

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

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,811,188,155 and $2,784,701,085, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 37.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Mid Cap Value Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Mid Cap Value Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

38.09

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

35.56

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

588,674,830

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

  Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt
Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002
 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Important Information About This Report

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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 Mid Cap Value Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund
(formerly Columbia Large Cap Core Fund)

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

23

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

31

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

32

   

Trustees and Officers

   

33

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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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Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 23.89% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 25.37% for the same time period.

>  Good overall stock selection, particularly within the consumer discretionary and health care sectors, aided performance. Disappointing results within the consumer staples and technology sectors accounted for the Fund's modest shortfall relative to the benchmark in a period of generally rising stock prices.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

08/02/99

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

23.89

     

20.46

     

6.73

   

Including sales charges

           

16.76

     

19.03

     

6.11

   

Class B

 

08/02/99

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

22.99

     

19.54

     

5.93

   

Including sales charges

           

18.76

     

19.34

     

5.93

   

Class C

 

08/02/99

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

23.01

     

19.56

     

5.93

   

Including sales charges

           

22.16

     

19.56

     

5.93

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

24.51

     

20.89

     

7.06

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

24.40

     

20.77

     

7.01

   

Class W*

 

09/27/10

   

24.01

     

20.49

     

6.77

   

Class Z

 

10/02/98

   

24.25

     

20.73

     

6.99

   

S&P 500 Index

           

25.37

     

23.00

     

7.16

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

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.

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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Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 23.89% excluding sales charges. The Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, returned 25.37%. Good overall stock selection, particularly within the consumer discretionary and health care sectors, aided performance. Disappointing results within the consumer staples and technology sectors accounted for the Fund's modest shortfall relative to the benchmark in a period of generally rising stock prices.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Steady job growth, a solid rebound in the housing market and increased manufacturing activity drove economic growth modestly higher over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales. Foreclosure activity also trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained strong through the end of the period. We believe business surveys and recent demand measures suggest that business spending may be poised to pick up.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors — the impact of tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling, the possibility of an attack on Syria and uncertainty regarding the timing of the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) next move on monetary policy — prices on stocks moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into key markets. Midway through the period, the Fed's talk about removing monetary support dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Contributors and Detractors

Stock selection in the consumer discretionary and health care sectors aided the Fund's performance in a year that was generally favorable for the equity markets all around. Within the consumer discretionary sector, a decision made last year to beef up media exposure was rewarded. Sizeable positions in Dish Networks, Viacom and TimeWarner Cable made a substantial contribution to the Fund's returns. Dish Networks, a satellite company with wireless spectrum, benefited from arms-length transactions that drove the implied value of the company's wireless assets a lot higher. Viacom benefited from a strong advertising environment, a ratings turnaround and a strong capital allocation program, through share buybacks and dividend growth. All of these factors contributed to the company's stock's rise over the course of the period. TimeWarner Cable was bought out by Comcast, which raised the value of its shares.

In the health care sector, Cardinal Health and Gilead were standout performers for the Fund. Cardinal Health, a drug distributor, benefited from the tilt toward generics and from a partnership with CVS, which has the potential to lower the company's cost profile. Gilead Sciences, a large biotech company, received final approval for its hepatitis C drug and an impressive launch of that drug aided its results.

Telecommunications stocks also aided the Fund's returns, with positive gains from SBA Communications and Vodafone, neither of which is in the benchmark. Verizon bought out Vodafone's remaining wireless stake and the market reacted positively to the transaction. The Fund sold the position during the period. SBA,

Portfolio Management

Peter Santoro, CFA

Craig Leopold, CFA

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Google, Inc., Class A

   

4.1

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

3.0

   

Amgen, Inc.

   

2.9

   

CVS Caremark Corp.

   

2.7

   

Citigroup, Inc.

   

2.7

   

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   

2.5

   

Honeywell International, Inc.

   

2.5

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

2.5

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

2.5

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

2.4

   

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

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

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

a tower company, benefited as wireless companies indicated a desire to upgrade their networks, putting the company in the sweet spot of its industry.

Consumer staples and technology stocks led the list of disappointments for the period. Within consumer staples, Phillip Morris, an overweight in the portfolio, lost ground as volume growth disappointed and currency exposure weighed on results. Within technology, positions in F5 and Citrix, both growth-oriented names, were bid down as technology spending slowed and the technology market shifted in favor of new technologies, such as web services and data centers.

Looking Ahead

After a strong 2013, we currently believe that cross correlations in the market will continue to widen as the economy picks up to a more normal pace of growth. We intend to look for higher quality companies with superior growth trends and the ability to generate high levels of cash flow. We expect to favor companies that we believe can grow independent of economic conditions, often by innovation. We look for companies whose managements we believe have demonstrated their concern for shareholders by re-structuring and streamlining operations and increasing dividend payouts.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

96.6

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

11.7

   

Consumer Staples

   

9.8

   

Energy

   

8.7

   

Financials

   

14.7

   

Health Care

   

15.7

   

Industrials

   

11.5

   

Information Technology

   

17.0

   

Materials

   

2.9

   

Telecommunication Services

   

4.6

   

Limited Partnerships

   

1.1

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.3

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

The Fund is subject to stock market fluctuations and changes in the values of specific fund holdings due to economic and business developments. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,136.50

     

1,019.05

     

6.29

     

5.94

     

1.18

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,132.60

     

1,015.31

     

10.26

     

9.70

     

1.93

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,132.70

     

1,015.31

     

10.26

     

9.70

     

1.93

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,139.60

     

1,021.04

     

4.16

     

3.93

     

0.78

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,139.20

     

1,020.79

     

4.43

     

4.18

     

0.83

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,137.50

     

1,019.05

     

6.29

     

5.94

     

1.18

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,138.10

     

1,020.29

     

4.96

     

4.68

     

0.93

   

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.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 97.1%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 11.8%

 

Auto Components 1.3%

 

Delphi Automotive PLC

   

107,410

     

7,150,284

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 2.3%

 

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

   

153,340

     

12,644,416

   

Household Durables 1.0%

 

Mohawk Industries, Inc.(a)

   

38,950

     

5,512,593

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 1.0%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   

15,010

     

5,435,121

   

Media 6.2%

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

176,380

     

9,117,082

   

DISH Network Corp., Class A(a)

   

126,023

     

7,415,193

   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

   

49,830

     

6,993,641

   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

   

120,598

     

10,580,063

   

Total

       

34,105,979

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

64,848,393

   

Consumer Staples 9.8%

 

Beverages 3.7%

 

Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

   

209,983

     

9,886,000

   

Diageo PLC, ADR

   

81,050

     

10,188,795

   

Total

       

20,074,795

   

Food & Staples Retailing 2.6%

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

   

197,510

     

14,445,882

   

Personal Products 1.6%

 
Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. (The),
Class A
   

125,800

     

8,660,072

   

Tobacco 1.9%

 

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

132,110

     

10,689,020

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

53,869,769

   

Energy 8.8%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 3.4%

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

84,530

     

6,512,191

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

132,090

     

12,284,370

   

Total

       

18,796,561

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 5.4%

 

Chevron Corp.

   

85,485

     

9,858,985

   

ConocoPhillips

   

139,220

     

9,258,130

   

EOG Resources, Inc.

   

54,527

     

10,328,505

   

Total

       

29,445,620

   

Total Energy

       

48,242,181

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Financials 14.7%

 

Capital Markets 1.7%

 

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.

   

117,090

     

9,504,195

   

Commercial Banks 1.7%

 

Fifth Third Bancorp

   

428,680

     

9,300,213

   

Consumer Finance 1.2%

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

   

89,940

     

6,604,294

   

Diversified Financial Services 5.6%

 

Citigroup, Inc.

   

295,870

     

14,388,158

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

288,681

     

16,402,854

   

Total

       

30,791,012

   

Insurance 4.5%

 

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

   

168,580

     

8,118,813

   

MetLife, Inc.

   

164,880

     

8,354,470

   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   

97,266

     

8,226,758

   

Total

       

24,700,041

   

Total Financials

       

80,899,755

   

Health Care 15.8%

 

Biotechnology 5.5%

 

Amgen, Inc.

   

125,610

     

15,578,152

   

Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

25,650

     

2,039,688

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

102,320

     

8,471,073

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

49,282

     

3,984,942

   

Total

       

30,073,855

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.5%

 

Covidien PLC

   

159,720

     

11,491,854

   

Zimmer Holdings, Inc.

   

84,654

     

7,943,931

   

Total

       

19,435,785

   

Health Care Providers & Services 2.5%

 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   

190,420

     

13,620,743

   

Pharmaceuticals 4.3%

 

AbbVie, Inc.

   

197,420

     

10,050,652

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

233,960

     

13,333,381

   

Total

       

23,384,033

   

Total Health Care

       

86,514,416

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Industrials 11.6%

 

Aerospace & Defense 5.7%

 

Boeing Co. (The)

   

79,907

     

10,301,610

   

Honeywell International, Inc.

   

144,042

     

13,603,327

   

Raytheon Co.

   

77,720

     

7,609,565

   

Total

       

31,514,502

   

Industrial Conglomerates 1.8%

 

General Electric Co.

   

387,490

     

9,869,371

   

Machinery 2.8%

 

Ingersoll-Rand PLC

   

126,100

     

7,709,754

   

Pall Corp.

   

86,880

     

7,471,680

   

Total

       

15,181,434

   

Professional Services 1.3%

 

Nielsen Holdings NV

   

151,130

     

7,154,494

   

Total Industrials

       

63,719,801

   

Information Technology 17.1%

 

Computers & Peripherals 4.0%

 

Apple, Inc.

   

21,960

     

11,556,230

   

EMC Corp.

   

398,154

     

10,499,321

   

Total

       

22,055,551

   

Internet Software & Services 5.0%

 

Equinix, Inc.(a)

   

28,760

     

5,463,250

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

18,034

     

21,923,032

   

Total

       

27,386,282

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.3%

 

Avago Technologies Ltd.

   

76,339

     

4,710,116

   

Broadcom Corp., Class A

   

308,330

     

9,163,568

   

KLA-Tencor Corp.

   

145,340

     

9,468,901

   

Total

       

23,342,585

   

Software 3.8%

 

Microsoft Corp.

   

334,710

     

12,822,740

   

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

132,100

     

8,239,077

   

Total

       

21,061,817

   

Total Information Technology

       

93,846,235

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Materials 2.9%

 

Chemicals 2.9%

 

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

   

79,602

     

7,011,344

   

Monsanto Co.

   

80,410

     

8,846,708

   

Total

       

15,858,052

   

Total Materials

       

15,858,052

   

Telecommunication Services 4.6%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.4%

 

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

279,360

     

13,291,949

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services 2.2%

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A(a)

   

125,000

     

11,896,250

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

25,188,199

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $434,097,604)
       

532,986,801

   

Limited Partnerships 1.1%

Energy 1.1%

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.1%

 

Plains GP Holdings LP, Class A

   

209,340

     

5,861,520

   

Total Energy

       

5,861,520

   
Total Limited Partnerships
(Cost: $5,657,574)
       

5,861,520

   

Money Market Funds 2.3%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

12,685,848

     

12,685,848

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $12,685,848)
       

12,685,848

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $452,441,026)
       

551,534,169

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(2,557,293

)

 

Net Assets

       

548,976,876

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

11,840,690

     

149,968,230

     

(149,123,072

)

   

12,685,848

     

14,174

     

12,685,848

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 may 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 overseeing 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 Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 or are not 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 February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

64,848,393

     

     

     

64,848,393

   

Consumer Staples

   

53,869,769

     

     

     

53,869,769

   

Energy

   

48,242,181

     

     

     

48,242,181

   

Financials

   

80,899,755

     

     

     

80,899,755

   

Health Care

   

86,514,416

     

     

     

86,514,416

   

Industrials

   

63,719,801

     

     

     

63,719,801

   

Information Technology

   

93,846,235

     

     

     

93,846,235

   

Materials

   

15,858,052

     

     

     

15,858,052

   

Telecommunication Services

   

25,188,199

     

     

     

25,188,199

   

Total Equity Securities

   

532,986,801

     

     

     

532,986,801

   

Other

 

Limited Partnerships

   

5,861,520

     

     

     

5,861,520

   

Total Other

   

5,861,520

     

     

     

5,861,520

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

12,685,848

     

     

     

12,685,848

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

12,685,848

     

     

     

12,685,848

   

Total

   

551,534,169

     

     

     

551,534,169

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

Annual Report 2014
10




Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $439,755,178)

 

$

538,848,321

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $12,685,848)

   

12,685,848

   

Total investments (identified cost $452,441,026)

   

551,534,169

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

23,679,178

   

Capital shares sold

   

69,007

   

Dividends

   

1,113,049

   

Reclaims

   

4,002

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

243

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,398

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

11,183

   

Other assets

   

4,821

   

Total assets

   

576,417,050

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

25,482,413

   

Capital shares purchased

   

1,711,149

   

Investment management fees

   

10,627

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

1,041

   

Transfer agent fees

   

58,172

   

Administration fees

   

896

   

Compensation of board members

   

125,512

   

Other expenses

   

39,181

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

11,183

   

Total liabilities

   

27,440,174

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

548,976,876

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

418,499,164

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

359,002

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

31,026,078

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

99,093,143

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(511

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

548,976,876

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

133,449,899

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,184,804

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.10

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

13.90

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

447,534

   

Shares outstanding

   

36,087

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.40

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

4,245,004

   

Shares outstanding

   

342,533

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.39

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

155,624,049

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,936,633

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.04

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

65,899

   

Shares outstanding

   

4,961

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.28

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

2,775

   

Shares outstanding

   

212

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

13.10

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

255,141,716

   

Shares outstanding

   

19,578,452

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.03

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

11,225,743

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

14,174

   

Interest

   

70

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(6,806

)

 

Total income

   

11,233,181

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

4,073,334

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

318,576

   

Class B

   

6,074

   

Class C

   

37,698

   

Class W

   

8

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

240,420

   

Class B

   

1,150

   

Class C

   

7,114

   

Class R5

   

4

   

Class W

   

6

   

Class Z

   

586,586

   

Administration fees

   

343,281

   

Compensation of board members

   

39,987

   

Custodian fees

   

8,899

   

Printing and postage fees

   

48,007

   

Registration fees

   

49,190

   

Professional fees

   

39,550

   

Other

   

67,439

   

Total expenses

   

5,867,323

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(278,009

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(4,440

)

 

Total net expenses

   

5,584,874

   

Net investment income

   

5,648,307

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

133,807,998

   

Options contracts written

   

22,712

   

Net realized gain

   

133,830,710

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

(12,248,823

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

217

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(12,248,606

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

121,582,104

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

127,230,411

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

5,648,307

   

$

7,330,040

   

Net realized gain

   

133,830,710

     

163,876,960

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(12,248,606

)

   

(78,364,643

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

127,230,411

     

92,842,357

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(1,096,374

)

   

(1,076,421

)

 

Class B

   

(617

)

   

(1,354

)

 

Class C

   

(4,346

)

   

(5,754

)

 

Class I

   

(1,717,106

)

   

(1,584,826

)

 

Class R5

   

(32

)

   

(27

)

 

Class W

   

(28

)

   

(29

)

 

Class Z

   

(3,203,717

)

   

(5,353,527

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(41,518,042

)

   

(4,007,588

)

 

Class B

   

(193,521

)

   

(23,331

)

 

Class C

   

(1,306,620

)

   

(101,913

)

 

Class I

   

(44,307,566

)

   

(4,219,734

)

 

Class R5

   

(885

)

   

(88

)

 

Class W

   

(1,084

)

   

(108

)

 

Class Z

   

(97,795,940

)

   

(15,036,075

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(191,145,878

)

   

(31,410,775

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(13,254,355

)

   

(506,304,449

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(77,169,822

)

   

(444,872,867

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

626,146,698

     

1,071,019,565

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

548,976,876

   

$

626,146,698

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

359,002

   

$

734,125

   

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

2,641,852

     

35,080,662

     

476,836

     

6,902,383

   

Distributions reinvested

   

789,155

     

10,346,973

     

88,054

     

1,257,399

   

Redemptions

   

(1,162,248

)

   

(16,964,059

)

   

(1,125,296

)

   

(16,403,955

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

2,268,759

     

28,463,576

     

(560,406

)

   

(8,244,173

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

12,360

     

170,462

     

3,698

     

52,520

   

Distributions reinvested

   

8,724

     

108,867

     

1,002

     

13,798

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(32,835

)

   

(465,763

)

   

(16,725

)

   

(232,219

)

 

Net decrease

   

(11,751

)

   

(186,434

)

   

(12,025

)

   

(165,901

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

118,276

     

1,566,061

     

61,098

     

857,831

   

Distributions reinvested

   

79,271

     

989,016

     

5,707

     

78,565

   

Redemptions

   

(89,884

)

   

(1,223,360

)

   

(27,016

)

   

(370,894

)

 

Net increase

   

107,663

     

1,331,717

     

39,789

     

565,502

   

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

986,643

     

12,618,062

     

603,974

     

8,378,312

   

Distributions reinvested

   

3,529,386

     

46,023,546

     

408,241

     

5,804,411

   

Redemptions

   

(1,041,665

)

   

(15,429,517

)

   

(1,296,672

)

   

(18,797,963

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

3,474,364

     

43,212,091

     

(284,457

)

   

(4,615,240

)

 

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

4,788

     

61,931

     

173

     

2,500

   

Net increase

   

4,788

     

61,931

     

173

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,649,848

     

22,220,429

     

2,410,751

     

34,663,296

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,497,113

     

32,577,029

     

292,445

     

4,153,989

   

Redemptions

   

(9,215,154

)

   

(140,934,694

)

   

(36,835,629

)

   

(532,664,422

)

 

Net decrease

   

(5,068,193

)

   

(86,137,236

)

   

(34,132,433

)

   

(493,847,137

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

775,630

     

(13,254,355

)

   

(34,949,359

)

   

(506,304,449

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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.

Annual Report 2014
15




Columbia Select Large Cap Equity 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.21

   

$

14.09

   

$

13.73

   

$

11.48

   

$

7.95

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.10

     

0.10

     

0.05

     

0.08

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.03

     

1.66

     

0.36

     

2.26

     

3.57

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.14

     

1.76

     

0.46

     

2.31

     

3.65

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.25

)

   

(0.64

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.10

   

$

15.21

   

$

14.09

   

$

13.73

   

$

11.48

   

Total return

   

23.89

%

   

12.83

%

   

3.45

%

   

20.16

%

   

45.99

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.25

%

   

1.23

%

   

1.21

%(c)

   

1.20

%(c)

   

1.18

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.19

%(e)

   

1.19

%(e)

   

1.16

%(c)(e)

   

1.20

%(c)(e)

   

1.18

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.75

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.38

%

   

0.78

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

133,450

   

$

120,365

   

$

119,434

   

$

130,039

   

$

131,652

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

   

165

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.64

   

$

13.59

   

$

13.25

   

$

11.11

   

$

7.71

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

2.89

     

1.60

     

0.36

     

2.18

     

3.44

   

Total from investment operations

   

2.89

     

1.59

     

0.36

     

2.14

     

3.44

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.02

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.13

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.02

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.40

   

$

14.64

   

$

13.59

   

$

13.25

   

$

11.11

   

Total return

   

22.99

%

   

11.93

%

   

2.72

%

   

19.26

%

   

44.74

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.00

%

   

1.98

%

   

1.96

%(c)

   

1.95

%(c)

   

1.93

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.91

%(c)(e)

   

1.95

%(c)(e)

   

1.93

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.01

%)

   

(0.05

%)

   

(0.04

%)

   

(0.36

%)

   

0.04

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

448

   

$

700

   

$

813

   

$

1,653

   

$

2,696

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

   

165

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.63

   

$

13.58

   

$

13.25

   

$

11.11

   

$

7.70

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.00

(a)

   

(0.01

)

   

0.00

(a)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

2.89

     

1.60

     

0.35

     

2.18

     

3.45

   

Total from investment operations

   

2.89

     

1.59

     

0.35

     

2.14

     

3.45

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.02

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.13

)

   

(0.54

)

   

(0.02

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.39

   

$

14.63

   

$

13.58

   

$

13.25

   

$

11.11

   

Total return

   

23.01

%

   

11.94

%

   

2.64

%

   

19.26

%

   

44.93

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.00

%

   

1.98

%

   

1.96

%(c)

   

1.95

%(c)

   

1.93

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.94

%(e)

   

1.91

%(c)(e)

   

1.95

%(c)(e)

   

1.93

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.01

%

   

(0.04

%)

   

0.02

%

   

(0.36

%)

   

0.03

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4,245

   

$

3,436

   

$

2,649

   

$

2,612

   

$

2,449

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

   

165

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.15

   

$

14.04

   

$

13.69

   

$

11.78

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.16

     

0.15

     

0.04

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.03

     

1.65

     

0.36

     

1.96

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.20

     

1.81

     

0.51

     

2.00

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.19

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.31

)

   

(0.70

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.04

   

$

15.15

   

$

14.04

   

$

13.69

   

Total return

   

24.51

%

   

13.24

%

   

3.82

%

   

16.99

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.81

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.76

%(d)

   

0.79

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.79

%

   

0.79

%

   

0.76

%(d)(g)

   

0.79

%(d)(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

1.16

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.18

%

   

0.64

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

155,624

   

$

128,241

   

$

122,828

   

$

135,677

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.35

   

$

14.45

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.23

     

0.06

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.00

     

1.51

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.23

     

1.57

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.30

)

   

(0.67

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.28

   

$

15.35

   

Total return

   

24.40

%

   

11.15

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.86

%

   

0.79

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.83

%

   

0.79

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

1.77

%

   

1.37

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

66

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.20

   

$

14.09

   

$

13.73

   

$

11.80

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.10

     

0.11

     

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.04

     

1.66

     

0.36

     

1.95

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.15

     

1.76

     

0.47

     

1.98

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.25

)

   

(0.65

)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.10

   

$

15.20

   

$

14.09

   

$

13.73

   

Total return

   

24.01

%

   

12.78

%

   

3.48

%

   

16.77

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.21

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.18

%(d)

   

1.16

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.19

%(g)

   

1.17

%(g)

   

1.14

%(d)(g)

   

1.16

%(d)(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

0.75

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.81

%

   

0.50

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.15

   

$

14.04

   

$

13.69

   

$

11.45

   

$

7.93

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.13

     

0.13

     

0.08

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.02

     

1.66

     

0.36

     

2.25

     

3.55

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.17

     

1.79

     

0.49

     

2.33

     

3.66

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.12

)

   

(0.51

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.29

)

   

(0.68

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.03

   

$

15.15

   

$

14.04

   

$

13.69

   

$

11.45

   

Total return

   

24.25

%

   

13.08

%

   

3.65

%

   

20.40

%

   

46.30

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.00

%

   

0.98

%

   

0.95

%(c)

   

0.95

%(c)

   

0.93

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.94

%(e)

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.91

%(c)(e)

   

0.95

%(c)(e)

   

0.93

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.00

%

   

0.90

%

   

0.99

%

   

0.64

%

   

1.03

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

255,142

   

$

373,397

   

$

825,292

   

$

974,320

   

$

988,640

   

Portfolio turnover

   

184

%

   

147

%

   

197

%

   

171

%

   

165

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (formerly known as Columbia Large Cap Core Fund) (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust. Effective December 11, 2013, Columbia Large Cap Core Fund was renamed Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R5, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

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

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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

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

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market value are valued using quotations obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

Derivative Instruments

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

Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or

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February 28, 2014

clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options Contracts

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity market risk and to increase return on investments and to protect gains. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain

over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.

Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the year ended February 28, 2014 are as follows:

   

Calls

 
   

Contracts

 

Premiums ($)

 

Balance at February 28, 2013

   

     

   

Opened

   

620

     

30,200

   

Closed

   

     

   

Expired

   

(550

)

   

(22,712

)

 

Exercised

   

(70

)

   

(7,488

)

 

Balance at February 28, 2014

   

     

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

At February 28, 2014, the Fund had no outstanding derivatives.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 

Risk Exposure Category

 

Options Contracts Written ($)

 

Equity risk

   

22,712

   

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Options contracts

   

620

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the

BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are

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February 28, 2014

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.

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 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.70% 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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,804.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class B

   

0.19

   

Class C

   

0.19

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.18

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $4,440.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares, respectively.

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

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $44,359 for Class A, $414 for Class B and $170 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.18

%

   

1.20

%

 

Class B

   

1.93

     

1.95

   

Class C

   

1.93

     

1.95

   

Class I

   

0.78

     

0.82

   

Class R5

   

0.83

     

0.87

   

Class W

   

1.18

     

1.20

   

Class Z

   

0.93

     

0.95

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, and re-characterization of distributions for investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

(1,210

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

1,210

   

Paid-in capital

   

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

60,010,986

   

$

8,021,938

   

Long-term capital gains

   

131,134,892

     

23,388,837

   

Total

 

$

191,145,878

   

$

31,410,775

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

14,669,858

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

17,330,402

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

98,614,685

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $452,919,484 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

100,846,980

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(2,232,295

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

98,614,685

   

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

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,048,854,967 and $1,254,811,399, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 46.6% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 28.5% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

AEFC agreed to pay disgorgement of $10 million and civil money penalties of $7 million. AEFC also agreed to retain an independent distribution consultant to assist in developing a plan for distribution of all disgorgement and civil penalties ordered by the SEC in accordance with various undertakings detailed at www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/ia-2451.pdf. Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates have cooperated with the SEC and the MDOC in these legal proceedings, and have made regular reports to the Funds' Boards of Trustees.

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

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

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (formerly Columbia Large Cap Core Fund)

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund (formerly Columbia Large Cap Core Fund) (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

17.82

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

16.24

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

69,174,333

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

Important Information About This Report

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Columbia Select Large Cap Equity Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

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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 and, if available, a summary 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.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

12

   

Statement of Operations

   

14

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

15

   

Financial Highlights

   

18

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

27

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

33

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

34

   

Trustees and Officers

   

35

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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 Small Cap Value Fund II

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the Fund) Class A shares returned 29.93% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, which returned 26.19% for the same time period.

>  Security selection, especially in the financials and materials sectors, generally accounted for the Fund's performance advantage over its benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

05/01/02

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

29.93

     

26.34

     

9.62

   

Including sales charges

           

22.47

     

24.85

     

8.97

   

Class B

 

05/01/02

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

28.91

     

25.40

     

8.79

   

Including sales charges

           

23.91

     

25.24

     

8.79

   

Class C

 

05/01/02

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

29.02

     

25.39

     

8.79

   

Including sales charges

           

28.02

     

25.39

     

8.79

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

30.48

     

26.76

     

9.80

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

29.61

     

26.03

     

9.34

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

30.18

     

26.41

     

9.65

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

30.43

     

26.47

     

9.68

   

Class Y*

 

11/08/12

   

30.52

     

26.49

     

9.69

   

Class Z

 

05/01/02

   

30.26

     

26.64

     

9.89

   

Russell 2000 Value Index

           

26.19

     

25.14

     

8.09

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The Russell 2000 Value Index, an unmanaged index, tracks the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 29.93% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 2000 Value Index, which returned 26.19% for the same time period. Bottom-up security selection, which focused on attractively valued small-cap stocks with strong or improving earnings prospects, drove the Fund's outperformance.

Stocks Soared in Favorable Market Environment

Stocks rose to record levels over the 12 months ended February 28, 2014, buoyed by an improving U.S. economy, as evidenced by continued job gains, a pickup in manufacturing and a rebound in housing. Intermittent weak economic data, political uncertainty and fears of military conflict did little to derail the market's momentum. Stocks dipped midway through the period after the U.S. Federal Reserve (the Fed) hinted that it was ready to taper its bond buying, but quickly recovered when those plans were pushed out to 2014. The budget stalemate in Washington and subsequent federal government shutdown last fall also pressured returns, but the rally rebooted once Congress reached a bipartisan agreement. The market paused again in January in the midst of severe winter weather that dampened job growth. But stocks took off again in February after reassurance from new Fed Chair Janet Yellen that monetary policy was unlikely to change.

Biggest Gains Came from Financials and Materials

Stock selection in financials, a sector representing over one-third of the Fund and benchmark, gave the biggest boost to relative performance. Declining credit problems, higher interest rates and merger activity in the sector benefited many of the Fund's holdings. An underweight in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which lagged as interest rates rose, and positive security selection in the insurance industry were particularly helpful. In materials, stock selection in the paper and forest products and materials and mining segments contributed to relative results.

The Fund's top individual contributors came from a variety of sectors. In consumer staples, personal products stock Nu Skin Enterprises saw a robust gain, driven by good sales globally and new product rollouts. In consumer discretionary, auto components maker Tower International and jewelry retailer Zale aided results. Tower's steep stock appreciation was the result of good execution by management and moves — such as divestitures and debt pay down — aimed at creating shareholder value. Zale was in the midst of a turnaround when a late-period buyout announcement gave the stock a sharp boost. Zale was not in the portfolio at period end. In materials, an investment in pulp and paper company KapStone Paper and Packaging soared when it acquired a competitor. SunEdison, which develops and manages solar energy projects, was another standout performer. Successful solar project developments and plans to spin off its semiconductor business drove the share price much higher. Each of these stocks produced outsized gains for the year.

Energy and Technology Underperformed

Investments in the energy, information technology, telecommunications services and health care sectors detracted from relative performance. Among individual detractors was Midstates Petroleum Company, an independent exploration and production company. Its shares fell when the company encountered production

Portfolio Management

Christian Stadlinger, Ph.D., CFA

Jarl Ginsberg, CFA, CAIA

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Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Helen of Troy Ltd.

   

1.2

   

AMERISAFE, Inc.

   

1.2

   

Constellium NV

   

1.2

   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

   

1.2

   
KapStone Paper and
Packaging Corp.
   

1.2

   

Sterling Bancorp

   

1.2

   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

   

1.2

   

Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.

   

1.1

   

Deluxe Corp.

   

1.1

   

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   

1.1

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

delays with existing wells and also increased debt to make acquisitions. Shares of casual dining restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday declined when same-store sales did not improve as expected. Within the industrials sector, Titan Machinery was a negative, due to pricing pressure in the construction equipment segment. We eliminated Midstates and Titan from the portfolio.

Looking Ahead

Going forward, we plan to keep our focus on attractively valued small-cap stocks that we believe to be improving or have strong earnings growth prospects. We are particularly interested in "out-of-the-limelight" companies that have been overlooked by Wall Street analysts, companies in out-of-favor industries and attractively valued companies showing evidence of improvement in their operations. Bottom-up security selection continues to drive sector allocations, which at period end included overweights versus the benchmark in materials, technology and health care, and underweights in financials, industrials, utilities and consumer staples.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

95.4

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

10.6

   

Consumer Staples

   

0.7

   

Energy

   

6.4

   

Financials

   

32.4

   

Health Care

   

6.5

   

Industrials

   

11.3

   

Information Technology

   

14.3

   

Materials

   

9.0

   

Utilities

   

4.2

   

Money Market Funds

   

4.6

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

Share prices of small-capitalization companies tend to be more volatile because small companies often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and stocks that are not as actively traded as large company stocks. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,168.20

     

1,018.50

     

6.97

     

6.49

     

1.29

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,163.20

     

1,014.81

     

10.95

     

10.20

     

2.03

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,164.00

     

1,014.76

     

11.01

     

10.25

     

2.04

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.60

     

1,020.79

     

4.49

     

4.18

     

0.83

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,166.40

     

1,017.25

     

8.32

     

7.75

     

1.54

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,169.20

     

1,019.70

     

5.68

     

5.29

     

1.05

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.60

     

1,020.49

     

4.82

     

4.48

     

0.89

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.90

     

1,020.74

     

4.55

     

4.23

     

0.84

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,169.60

     

1,019.75

     

5.63

     

5.24

     

1.04

   

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 95.0%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 10.6%

 

Auto Components 2.8%

 
American Axle & Manufacturing
Holdings, Inc.(a)
   

720,000

     

13,917,600

   

Tenneco, Inc.(a)

   

315,000

     

18,975,600

   

Tower International, Inc.(a)

   

730,000

     

18,746,400

   

Total

       

51,639,600

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 1.7%

 

Del Frisco's Restaurant Group, Inc.(a)

   

516,261

     

13,443,437

   

Intrawest Resorts Holdings I(a)

   

183,745

     

2,471,370

   

Sonic Corp.(a)

   

750,000

     

15,285,000

   

Total

       

31,199,807

   

Household Durables 3.0%

 

Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)

   

332,000

     

21,682,920

   

KB Home

   

800,000

     

16,320,000

   

Standard Pacific Corp.(a)

   

1,775,000

     

16,170,250

   

Total

       

54,173,170

   

Media 0.8%

 

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., Class A

   

500,000

     

14,810,000

   

Specialty Retail 2.3%

 

Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The)

   

600,000

     

16,212,000

   

Office Depot, Inc.(a)

   

2,421,000

     

11,935,530

   

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

   

400,000

     

9,504,000

   

Wet Seal, Inc. (The), Class A(a)

   

2,100,000

     

3,990,000

   

Total

       

41,641,530

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

193,464,107

   

Consumer Staples 0.7%

 

Personal Products 0.7%

 

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A

   

150,000

     

12,528,000

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

12,528,000

   

Energy 6.3%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.7%

 

Basic Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   

232,000

     

5,533,200

   

C&J Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   

309,275

     

7,994,759

   

Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.(a)

   

600,000

     

14,184,000

   

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(a)

   

190,000

     

8,124,400

   

Tesco Corp.(a)

   

748,600

     

14,200,942

   

Total

       

50,037,301

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 3.6%

 

Athlon Energy, Inc.(a)

   

480,000

     

17,836,800

   

Delek U.S. Holdings, Inc.

   

450,000

     

12,492,000

   

Gulfport Energy Corp.(a)

   

255,700

     

16,901,770

   

Midstates Petroleum Co., Inc.(a)

   

422,288

     

1,862,290

   

PDC Energy, Inc.(a)

   

275,000

     

17,085,750

   

Total

       

66,178,610

   

Total Energy

       

116,215,911

   

Financials 32.3%

 

Capital Markets 1.3%

 

Apollo Investment Corp.

   

901,281

     

7,714,966

   

Medley Capital Corp.

   

1,130,579

     

15,873,329

   

Total

       

23,588,295

   

Commercial Banks 12.5%

 

Community Bank System, Inc.

   

500,000

     

18,215,000

   

FirstMerit Corp.

   

640,000

     

13,286,400

   

Independent Bank Corp.

   

475,000

     

17,475,250

   

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

   

525,000

     

15,151,500

   

Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.

   

310,000

     

19,626,100

   

Renasant Corp.

   

670,000

     

19,470,200

   

Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.

   

575,000

     

13,644,750

   

Sterling Bancorp(b)

   

1,578,125

     

20,263,125

   

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

   

1,347,001

     

14,736,191

   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

   

1,020,391

     

18,132,348

   

Union First Market Bankshares Corp.

   

620,000

     

15,686,000

   

Western Alliance Bancorp(a)

   

770,000

     

17,833,200

   

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

   

1,232,400

     

12,508,860

   

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   

272,300

     

12,602,044

   

Total

       

228,630,968

   

Consumer Finance 0.4%

 

Green Dot Corp., Class A(a)

   

361,695

     

7,288,154

   

Diversified Financial Services 0.7%

 

PHH Corp.(a)

   

497,300

     

12,944,719

   

Insurance 6.8%

 
American Equity Investment Life
Holding Co.
   

830,000

     

18,143,800

   

AMERISAFE, Inc.

   

480,000

     

20,899,200

   

Amtrust Financial Services, Inc.

   

525,000

     

19,845,000

   

Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.

   

303,482

     

13,395,695

   

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

Annual Report 2014
7



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

CNO Financial Group, Inc.

   

950,000

     

17,347,000

   

Hilltop Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

700,000

     

17,157,000

   

Symetra Financial Corp.

   

890,000

     

17,533,000

   

Total

       

124,320,695

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 8.1%

 

Altisource Residential Corp.

   

289,100

     

8,262,478

   

American Assets Trust, Inc.

   

565,000

     

18,684,550

   

Brandywine Realty Trust

   

771,845

     

11,307,529

   

CubeSmart

   

740,000

     

12,957,400

   

First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.

   

1,020,000

     

19,624,800

   

Geo Group, Inc. (The)

   

230,000

     

7,412,900

   

Highwoods Properties, Inc.

   

325,000

     

12,255,750

   

Kilroy Realty Corp.

   

244,000

     

14,034,880

   

LaSalle Hotel Properties

   

375,000

     

11,752,500

   
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment
Trust
   

485,000

     

9,098,600

   

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

   

490,000

     

11,916,800

   

QTS Realty Trust Inc., Class A

   

472,483

     

12,076,666

   

Total

       

149,384,853

   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.5%

 

EverBank Financial Corp.

   

700,000

     

12,544,000

   

MGIC Investment Corp.(a)

   

1,280,000

     

11,468,800

   

Oritani Financial Corp.

   

742,259

     

11,623,776

   

Radian Group, Inc.

   

650,000

     

10,107,500

   

Total

       

45,744,076

   

Total Financials

       

591,901,760

   

Health Care 6.5%

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.7%

 

CONMED Corp.

   

420,000

     

19,580,400

   

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

   

1,150,000

     

12,167,000

   

Total

       

31,747,400

   

Health Care Providers & Services 4.1%

 

Healthways, Inc.(a)

   

805,032

     

12,043,279

   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

   

950,000

     

20,577,000

   

LHC Group, Inc.(a)

   

410,000

     

9,659,600

   

PharMerica Corp.(a)

   

597,900

     

14,409,390

   

VCA Antech, Inc.(a)

   

600,000

     

18,582,000

   

Total

       

75,271,269

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Health Care Technology 0.7%

 

MedAssets, Inc.(a)

   

515,000

     

12,509,350

   

Total Health Care

       

119,528,019

   

Industrials 11.2%

 

Airlines 1.7%

 

Alaska Air Group, Inc.

   

135,000

     

11,696,400

   

American Airlines Group, Inc.(a)

   

525,000

     

19,388,250

   

Total

       

31,084,650

   

Building Products 0.9%

 

USG Corp.(a)

   

463,229

     

16,365,880

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 2.3%

 

Deluxe Corp.

   

390,000

     

19,687,200

   

Steelcase, Inc., Class A

   

475,000

     

7,063,250

   

United Stationers, Inc.

   

360,000

     

15,346,800

   

Total

       

42,097,250

   

Construction & Engineering 1.5%

 

EMCOR Group, Inc.

   

215,000

     

10,057,700

   

MasTec, Inc.(a)

   

415,000

     

16,990,100

   

Total

       

27,047,800

   

Machinery 1.6%

 

Trinity Industries, Inc.

   

215,000

     

15,439,150

   

Wabash National Corp.(a)

   

1,000,000

     

13,510,000

   

Total

       

28,949,150

   

Professional Services 1.0%

 

Navigant Consulting, Inc.(a)

   

1,125,000

     

19,608,750

   

Road & Rail 1.5%

 

Heartland Express, Inc.

   

450,000

     

9,171,000

   

Swift Transportation Co.(a)

   

750,000

     

18,270,000

   

Total

       

27,441,000

   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.7%

 

United Rentals, Inc.(a)

   

155,000

     

13,692,700

   

Total Industrials

       

206,287,180

   

Information Technology 14.2%

 

Communications Equipment 2.0%

 

Aruba Networks, Inc.(a)

   

496,000

     

10,172,960

   

Calix, Inc.(a)

   

800,000

     

6,360,000

   

Ciena Corp.(a)

   

420,000

     

10,319,400

   

Finisar Corp.(a)

   

385,000

     

9,124,500

   

Total

       

35,976,860

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 1.2%

 

Anixter International, Inc.

   

105,000

     

11,229,750

   

Rogers Corp.(a)

   

175,000

     

11,322,500

   

Total

       

22,552,250

   

Internet Software & Services 1.7%

 
Endurance International Group
Holdings, Inc.(a)
   

1,225,000

     

18,485,250

   

Saba Software, Inc.(a)

   

961,302

     

12,174,890

   

Total

       

30,660,140

   

IT Services 1.7%

 

Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

1,625,000

     

13,650,000

   

Unisys Corp.(a)

   

500,000

     

17,110,000

   

Total

       

30,760,000

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 5.2%

 
Fairchild Semiconductor
International, Inc.(a)
   

695,000

     

9,785,600

   

Integrated Device Technology, Inc.(a)

   

1,175,000

     

13,853,250

   

Integrated Silicon Solution(a)

   

800,000

     

9,744,000

   

IXYS Corp.

   

1,025,000

     

11,295,500

   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)

   

1,200,000

     

13,848,000

   

Micrel, Inc.

   

917,732

     

9,581,122

   

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

775,000

     

8,889,250

   

SunEdison, Inc.(a)

   

1,050,000

     

19,278,000

   

Total

       

96,274,722

   

Software 2.4%

 

BroadSoft, Inc.(a)

   

450,000

     

13,504,500

   

Envivio, Inc.(a)

   

925,000

     

3,339,250

   

EPIQ Systems, Inc.

   

844,621

     

11,976,725

   

Mentor Graphics Corp.

   

700,000

     

15,148,000

   

Total

       

43,968,475

   

Total Information Technology

       

260,192,447

   

Materials 9.0%

 

Chemicals 1.6%

 

OM Group, Inc.

   

375,000

     

11,850,000

   

Taminco Corp.(a)

   

727,447

     

16,527,596

   

Total

       

28,377,596

   

Metals & Mining 2.8%

 

AK Steel Holding Corp.(a)

   

800,000

     

4,968,000

   

Constellium NV(a)

   

750,000

     

20,842,500

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Materion Corp.

   

404,730

     

11,975,961

   

Worthington Industries, Inc.

   

335,000

     

13,353,100

   

Total

       

51,139,561

   

Paper & Forest Products 4.6%

 

Boise Cascade Co.(a)

   

468,224

     

13,854,748

   

Clearwater Paper Corp.(a)

   

243,000

     

15,515,550

   

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.(a)

   

645,000

     

20,504,550

   

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.(a)

   

790,000

     

14,844,100

   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

   

400,000

     

20,084,000

   

Total

       

84,802,948

   

Total Materials

       

164,320,105

   

Utilities 4.2%

 

Electric Utilities 0.9%

 

UIL Holdings Corp.

   

419,000

     

16,223,680

   

Gas Utilities 2.3%

 

New Jersey Resources Corp.

   

325,000

     

14,628,250

   

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

   

240,000

     

13,723,200

   

Southwest Gas Corp.

   

240,000

     

12,964,800

   

Total

       

41,316,250

   

Multi-Utilities 1.0%

 

Avista Corp.

   

650,000

     

19,240,000

   

Total Utilities

       

76,779,930

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,162,438,356)
       

1,741,217,459

   

Money Market Funds 4.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

83,929,960

     

83,929,960

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $83,929,960)
       

83,929,960

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,246,368,316)
       

1,825,147,419

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

7,737,792

   

Net Assets

       

1,832,885,211

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Realized
Gain (Loss) ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term
Cash Fund
   

26,045,945

     

452,560,076

     

(394,676,061

)

   

     

83,929,960

     

49,162

     

83,929,960

   

Sterling Bancorp*

   

16,066,311

     

600,675

     

(4,315,028

)

   

246,798

     

12,598,756

     

590,515

     

20,263,125

   
TMS International Corp.,
Class A*
   

11,136,125

     

     

(15,010,229

)

   

3,874,104

     

     

171,891

     

   

Total

   

53,248,381

     

453,160,751

     

(414,001,318

)

   

4,120,902

     

96,528,716

     

811,568

     

104,193,085

   

*Issuer was not an affiliate for the entire period ended February 28, 2014.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

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 may rely on one or more significant unobservable inputs and/or significant assumptions by the Investment Manager. Inputs used in valuations may include, but are not limited to, financial statement analysis, capital account balances, discount rates and estimated cash flows, and comparable company data.

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

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Under the direction of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), the Investment Manager's Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for overseeing 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 or are not 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 February 28, 2014:

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

193,464,107

     

     

     

193,464,107

   

Consumer Staples

   

12,528,000

     

     

     

12,528,000

   

Energy

   

116,215,911

     

     

     

116,215,911

   

Financials

   

591,901,760

     

     

     

591,901,760

   

Health Care

   

119,528,019

     

     

     

119,528,019

   

Industrials

   

206,287,180

     

     

     

206,287,180

   

Information Technology

   

260,192,447

     

     

     

260,192,447

   

Materials

   

164,320,105

     

     

     

164,320,105

   

Utilities

   

76,779,930

     

     

     

76,779,930

   

Total Equity Securities

   

1,741,217,459

     

     

     

1,741,217,459

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

83,929,960

     

     

     

83,929,960

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

83,929,960

     

     

     

83,929,960

   

Total

   

1,825,147,419

     

     

     

1,825,147,419

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

Annual Report 2014
11




Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,149,839,600)

 

$

1,720,954,334

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $96,528,716)

   

104,193,085

   

Total investments (identified cost $1,246,368,316)

   

1,825,147,419

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

13,747,291

   

Capital shares sold

   

3,153,733

   

Dividends

   

1,699,086

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,580

   

Total assets

   

1,843,750,109

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

9,080,982

   

Capital shares purchased

   

1,209,689

   

Investment management fees

   

36,899

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

2,817

   

Transfer agent fees

   

360,856

   

Administration fees

   

3,710

   

Compensation of board members

   

93,868

   

Other expenses

   

76,077

   

Total liabilities

   

10,864,898

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,832,885,211

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

1,199,100,141

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(187,836

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

55,193,803

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

571,114,734

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

7,664,369

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,832,885,211

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

299,724,896

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,103,989

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.61

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

19.75

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

1,976,555

   

Shares outstanding

   

113,518

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

17.41

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

17,202,567

   

Shares outstanding

   

988,783

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

17.40

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

4,006

   

Shares outstanding

   

213

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

18.78

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

17,581,661

   

Shares outstanding

   

950,793

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.49

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

14,479,000

   

Shares outstanding

   

759,537

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.06

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

15,639,664

   

Shares outstanding

   

820,316

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.07

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

27,954,768

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,463,958

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.10

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

1,438,322,094

   

Shares outstanding

   

76,612,915

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.77

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

23,216,153

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

811,568

   

Total income

   

24,027,721

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

12,247,710

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

698,787

   

Class B

   

20,298

   

Class C

   

166,356

   

Class R

   

84,119

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

550,196

   

Class B

   

3,993

   

Class C

   

32,734

   

Class R

   

33,124

   

Class R4

   

6,028

   

Class R5

   

3,231

   

Class Z

   

2,543,174

   

Administration fees

   

1,232,271

   

Compensation of board members

   

50,273

   

Custodian fees

   

13,795

   

Printing and postage fees

   

129,794

   

Registration fees

   

63,567

   

Professional fees

   

46,271

   

Other

   

89,012

   

Total expenses

   

18,014,733

   

Expense reductions

   

(120

)

 

Total net expenses

   

18,014,613

   

Net investment income

   

6,013,108

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

195,440,787

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

4,120,902

   

Net realized gain

   

199,561,689

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments — unaffiliated issuers

   

220,073,564

   

Investments — affiliated issuers

   

6,915,818

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

226,989,382

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

426,551,071

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

432,564,179

   

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

Annual Report 2014
14



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

6,013,108

   

$

14,136,091

   

Net realized gain

   

199,561,689

     

196,445,124

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

226,989,382

     

(7,305,584

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

432,564,179

     

203,275,631

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(772,853

)

   

(2,349,976

)

 

Class B

   

     

(3,255

)

 

Class C

   

     

(26,606

)

 

Class I

   

(137,910

)

   

(274,717

)

 

Class R

   

(7,309

)

   

(89,079

)

 

Class R4

   

(19,625

)

   

(25

)

 

Class R5

   

(63,189

)

   

(26

)

 

Class Y

   

(159,364

)

   

(27

)

 

Class Z

   

(6,696,389

)

   

(10,764,552

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(30,871,667

)

   

(6,552,473

)

 

Class B

   

(230,154

)

   

(43,346

)

 

Class C

   

(1,931,099

)

   

(354,355

)

 

Class I

   

(2,250,183

)

   

(492,523

)

 

Class R

   

(1,886,129

)

   

(339,078

)

 

Class R4

   

(397,295

)

   

(56

)

 

Class R5

   

(951,945

)

   

(56

)

 

Class Y

   

(2,319,283

)

   

(56

)

 

Class Z

   

(143,847,332

)

   

(22,798,039

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(192,541,726

)

   

(44,088,245

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

138,145,001

     

(514,033,494

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

378,167,454

     

(354,846,108

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

1,454,717,757

     

1,809,563,865

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

1,832,885,211

   

$

1,454,717,757

   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

 

$

(187,836

)

 

$

927,915

   

(a) Class R4, Class R5 and Class Y shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

3,350,865

     

59,374,596

     

3,741,070

     

54,524,154

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,669,672

     

29,134,466

     

583,298

     

8,323,395

   

Redemptions

   

(4,912,107

)

   

(86,857,688

)

   

(24,756,419

)

   

(363,919,210

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

108,430

     

1,651,374

     

(20,432,051

)

   

(301,071,661

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,987

     

33,053

     

364

     

4,913

   

Distributions reinvested

   

12,425

     

203,173

     

2,994

     

40,513

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(32,999

)

   

(554,894

)

   

(41,852

)

   

(574,462

)

 

Net decrease

   

(18,587

)

   

(318,668

)

   

(38,494

)

   

(529,036

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

40,256

     

665,156

     

20,218

     

278,710

   

Distributions reinvested

   

93,176

     

1,524,897

     

21,899

     

296,075

   

Redemptions

   

(209,464

)

   

(3,463,672

)

   

(306,004

)

   

(4,227,095

)

 

Net decrease

   

(76,032

)

   

(1,273,619

)

   

(263,887

)

   

(3,652,310

)

 

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

714

     

12,900

     

838,970

     

12,463,105

   

Distributions reinvested

   

136,300

     

2,387,632

     

53,408

     

767,133

   

Redemptions

   

(1,598,905

)

   

(28,593,218

)

   

(259,202

)

   

(3,924,399

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(1,461,891

)

   

(26,192,686

)

   

633,176

     

9,305,839

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

420,127

     

7,314,617

     

306,892

     

4,422,283

   

Distributions reinvested

   

105,963

     

1,840,003

     

28,949

     

411,082

   

Redemptions

   

(540,183

)

   

(9,451,987

)

   

(769,184

)

   

(11,143,741

)

 

Net decrease

   

(14,093

)

   

(297,367

)

   

(433,343

)

   

(6,310,376

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

793,382

     

14,656,637

     

173

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

22,982

     

416,552

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(57,000

)

   

(1,052,317

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

759,364

     

14,020,872

     

173

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

910,789

     

16,791,439

     

173

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

55,719

     

1,014,761

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(146,365

)

   

(2,719,235

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

820,143

     

15,086,965

     

173

     

2,500

   

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

Annual Report 2014
16



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity (continued)

 

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,469,600

     

26,399,166

     

173

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

136,883

     

2,478,272

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(142,698

)

   

(2,621,939

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

1,463,785

     

26,255,499

     

173

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

20,042,772

     

357,941,722

     

16,561,724

     

243,481,776

   

Distributions reinvested

   

6,936,755

     

122,130,226

     

1,806,437

     

25,950,757

   

Redemptions

   

(20,784,037

)

   

(370,859,317

)

   

(32,609,372

)

   

(481,215,983

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

6,195,490

     

109,212,631

     

(14,241,211

)

   

(211,783,450

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

7,776,609

     

138,145,001

     

(34,775,291

)

   

(514,033,494

)

 

(a) Class R4, Class R5 and Class Y shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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.

Annual Report 2014
17




Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

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

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.07

   

$

14.44

   

$

14.77

   

$

11.05

   

$

6.74

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.03

     

0.11

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.04

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.59

     

1.96

     

(0.33

)

   

3.74

     

4.32

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.62

     

2.07

     

(0.31

)

   

3.74

     

4.36

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.08

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.05

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.61

   

$

16.07

   

$

14.44

   

$

14.77

   

$

11.05

   

Total return

   

29.93

%

   

14.70

%

   

(2.08

%)

   

33.89

%

   

64.73

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.29

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.37

%

   

1.36

%

   

1.32

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.29

%(d)

   

1.31

%(d)

   

1.31

%(d)

   

1.35

%(d)

   

1.32

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.17

%

   

0.76

%

   

0.15

%

   

(0.01

%)

   

0.44

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

299,725

   

$

257,083

   

$

525,941

   

$

565,730

   

$

414,901

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

   

70

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.22

   

$

13.70

   

$

14.10

   

$

10.61

   

$

6.49

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.10

)

   

0.00

(a)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.32

     

1.87

     

(0.32

)

   

3.58

     

4.15

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.22

     

1.87

     

(0.40

)

   

3.49

     

4.12

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

   

     

     

   

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

     

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.41

   

$

15.22

   

$

13.70

   

$

14.10

   

$

10.61

   

Total return

   

28.91

%

   

13.94

%

   

(2.84

%)

   

32.89

%

   

63.48

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.04

%

   

2.08

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.07

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

2.04

%(d)

   

2.06

%(d)

   

2.05

%(d)

   

2.10

%(d)

   

2.07

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.57

%)

   

0.01

%

   

(0.62

%)

   

(0.77

%)

   

(0.29

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,977

   

$

2,010

   

$

2,337

   

$

3,093

   

$

3,031

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

   

70

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

Annual Report 2014
19



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.20

   

$

13.69

   

$

14.09

   

$

10.60

   

$

6.49

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.02

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.33

     

1.86

     

(0.32

)

   

3.58

     

4.13

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.23

     

1.86

     

(0.40

)

   

3.49

     

4.11

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

   

     

     

   

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.35

)

   

     

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

17.40

   

$

15.20

   

$

13.69

   

$

14.09

   

$

10.60

   

Total return

   

29.02

%

   

13.87

%

   

(2.84

%)

   

32.92

%

   

63.33

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.04

%

   

2.08

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.11

%

   

2.07

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

2.04

%(d)

   

2.06

%(d)

   

2.06

%(d)

   

2.10

%(d)

   

2.07

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.58

%)

   

(0.00

%)(a)

   

(0.62

%)

   

(0.77

%)

   

(0.27

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

17,203

   

$

16,190

   

$

18,191

   

$

23,321

   

$

23,588

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

   

70

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

Annual Report 2014
20



Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.20

   

$

14.54

   

$

14.87

   

$

11.72

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.11

     

0.17

     

0.07

     

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.63

     

1.99

     

(0.32

)

   

3.23

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.74

     

2.16

     

(0.25

)

   

3.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.16

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.78

   

$

16.20

   

$

14.54

   

$

14.87

   

Total return

   

30.48

%

   

15.31

%

   

(1.64

%)

   

27.55

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.84

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.84

%

   

0.86

%

   

0.87

%

   

0.92

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.60

%

   

1.18

%

   

0.52

%

   

(0.12

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

23,685

   

$

12,055

   

$

29,390

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.98

   

$

14.36

   

$

14.71

   

$

11.01

   

$

6.72

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.01

)

   

0.07

     

(0.02

)

   

(0.03

)

   

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.56

     

1.96

     

(0.33

)

   

3.73

     

4.30

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.55

     

2.03

     

(0.35

)

   

3.70

     

4.32

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.09

)

   

     

     

(0.03

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.04

)

   

(0.41

)

   

     

     

(0.03

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.49

   

$

15.98

   

$

14.36

   

$

14.71

   

$

11.01

   

Total return

   

29.61

%

   

14.47

%

   

(2.38

%)

   

33.61

%

   

64.32

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.54

%

   

1.58

%

   

1.60

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.57

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.54

%(d)

   

1.56

%(d)

   

1.56

%(d)

   

1.60

%(d)

   

1.57

%(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.08

%)

   

0.50

%

   

(0.12

%)

   

(0.26

%)

   

0.20

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

17,582

   

$

15,421

   

$

20,081

   

$

27,450

   

$

22,755

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

   

70

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.42

   

$

14.41

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.08

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

4.69

     

2.40

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.76

     

2.48

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.12

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.06

   

$

16.42

   

Total return

   

30.18

%

   

17.60

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.05

%

   

1.11

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.05

%(e)

   

1.06

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.38

%

   

1.73

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

14,479

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.42

   

$

14.41

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.09

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

4.71

     

2.39

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.80

     

2.48

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.15

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.07

   

$

16.42

   

Total return

   

30.43

%

   

17.63

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.89

%

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.89

%

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.51

%

   

1.87

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

15,640

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Y

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.44

   

$

14.43

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.10

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

4.72

     

2.40

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.82

     

2.49

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.16

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.10

   

$

16.44

   

Total return

   

30.52

%

   

17.66

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.84

%

   

0.87

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.84

%

   

0.87

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.53

%

   

1.92

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

27,955

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.19

   

$

14.54

   

$

14.87

   

$

11.11

   

$

6.78

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.15

     

0.05

     

0.03

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

4.64

     

1.97

     

(0.33

)

   

3.78

     

4.33

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.71

     

2.12

     

(0.28

)

   

3.81

     

4.40

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(2.03

)

   

(0.32

)

   

     

     

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

     

     

     

(0.01

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(2.13

)

   

(0.47

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.77

   

$

16.19

   

$

14.54

   

$

14.87

   

$

11.11

   

Total return

   

30.26

%

   

15.02

%

   

(1.84

%)

   

34.31

%

   

64.94

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(a)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.04

%

   

1.08

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.07

%

 

Total net expenses(b)

   

1.04

%(c)

   

1.06

%(c)

   

1.06

%(c)

   

1.10

%(c)

   

1.07

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.42

%

   

1.01

%

   

0.40

%

   

0.23

%

   

0.68

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,438,322

   

$

1,140,319

   

$

1,230,960

   

$

1,276,673

   

$

951,951

   

Portfolio turnover

   

36

%

   

42

%

   

41

%

   

60

%

   

70

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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

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

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed 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.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 0.79% to 0.70% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.74% 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 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.07% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $5,080.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares. Class Y shares are not subject to transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.20

%

 

Class B

   

0.20

   

Class C

   

0.20

   

Class R

   

0.20

   

Class R4

   

0.20

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $120.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted,

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $2,978 for Class A, $525 for Class B and $8 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    Fee Rates Contractual
through
June 30, 2014
 

Class A

   

1.31

%

 

Class B

   

2.06

   

Class C

   

2.06

   

Class I

   

0.98

   

Class R

   

1.56

   

Class R4

   

1.06

   

Class R5

   

1.03

   

Class Y

   

0.98

   

Class Z

   

1.06

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, distribution reclassifications, post-October capital losses, late-year ordinary losses and re-characterization of distributions for investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

727,780

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(727,781

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

1

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

14,672,433

   

$

13,508,263

   

Long-term capital gains

   

177,869,293

     

30,579,982

   

Total

 

$

192,541,726

   

$

44,088,245

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

 

$

58,576,732

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

576,739,336

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,248,408,083 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

594,032,714

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(17,293,378

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

   

576,739,336

   

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund will elect to treat late-year ordinary losses of $93,684 and post-October capital losses of $1,343,162 as arising on March 1, 2014.

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 $576,878,277 and $701,684,548, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, three unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 53.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 Small Cap Value Fund II

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

100.00

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

100.00

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

202,226,795

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Small Cap Value Fund II

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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 Small Cap Value Fund II

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

15

   

Statement of Operations

   

17

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

18

   

Financial Highlights

   

21

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

30

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

37

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

38

   

Trustees and Officers

   

39

   

Important Information About This Report

   

45

   

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 7 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 Convertible Securities Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 25.38% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) All Convertibles All Qualities Index, which returned 26.79% for the same 12-month period.

>  Health care and technology holdings were strong contributors to returns. A few disappointments among individual holdings detracted from overall results vs. the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

09/25/87

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

25.38

     

17.52

     

6.79

   

Including sales charges

           

18.14

     

16.12

     

6.16

   

Class B

 

07/15/98

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

24.37

     

16.63

     

5.99

   

Including sales charges

           

19.37

     

16.41

     

5.99

   

Class C

 

10/21/96

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

24.46

     

16.63

     

5.99

   

Including sales charges

           

23.46

     

16.63

     

5.99

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

25.90

     

17.84

     

6.93

   

Class R*

 

11/16/11

   

25.08

     

17.13

     

6.39

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

25.68

     

17.60

     

6.83

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

25.86

     

17.65

     

6.85

   

Class W*

 

11/16/11

   

25.41

     

17.42

     

6.65

   

Class Z

 

05/21/99

   

25.72

     

17.82

     

7.07

   

BofAML All Convertibles All Qualities Index

           

26.79

     

20.84

     

7.34

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The BofAML All Convertibles All Qualities Index measures the performance of U.S. dollar-denominated convertible securities not currently in bankruptcy with a total market value greater than $50 million at issuance.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Convertible Securities Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 25.38% excluding sales charges. The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) All Convertibles All Qualities Index, which returned 26.79% for the same time period. Health care and technology holdings were positive contributors to returns. A few disappointments among individual holdings detracted from overall results vs. the benchmark.

A Favorable Market Environment

Steady job growth, a solid rebound in the housing market and increased manufacturing activity drove economic growth modestly higher over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales. Foreclosure activity also trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained strong. Business surveys and recent demand measures suggest to us that that business spending may be poised to pick up.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors — the impact of tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling, the possibility of an attack on Syria and uncertainty regarding the timing of the Federal Reserve's next move on monetary policy — prices on stocks, convertible securities and other risky assets moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into key markets. Convertible securities benefitted from the strong equity market as well as a healthy increase in new issuance — a largely welcomed event, even though some of the more recent issues have been of lower quality. Furthermore, the underlying equities for the companies represented in the convertibles universe outpaced broader equity markets, ultimately boosting returns for the asset class as a whole. Traditionally growth-oriented sectors, such as health care, information technology and especially, biotechnology, were some of the strongest contributors to gains while traditionally value-oriented sectors, including utilities, financials and consumer staples, were laggards.

Contributors and Detractors

The health care sector was the largest contributor to the Fund's returns, most notably in the biotechnology industry. Gilead Sciences, a leading provider of HIV therapies, benefitted by exceeding expectations and strong revenue growth. FDA approval of the company's promising treatment for Hepatitis C was a significant factor in the stock's sharp climb, on the heels of last year's solid performance. Pharmaceutical companies Mylan Laboratories and Salix Pharmaceuticals also aided results. In the technology sector, Micron Technology convertible logged a triple-digit gain, as the company benefited from a favorable memory environment, operational effectiveness and a pending competitor acquisition. Software companies Salesforce.com and Ciena also aided performance. Within the consumer discretionary sector, Priceline.com and General Motors were positive contributors to return.

Detractors from performance were less sector-specific. A position in Hornbeck Offshore Services, an energy marine transportation and service company, lost ground during the period as the company suffered from concerns about floater rig deliveries and excess supply in the deepwater market. Within biotechnology, Dendreon, which specializes in cancer therapies, declined as it struggled with

Portfolio Management

David King, CFA

Yan Jin

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Micron Technology, Inc.,
2.125% 02/15/33
  2.6
 
 
Gilead Sciences, Inc.,
1.625% 05/01/16
  2.5
 
 
Bank of America Corp.,
7.250%
  2.0
 
 
priceline.com, Inc.,
1.000% 03/15/18
  1.9
 
 
Salesforce.com, Inc.,
0.250% 04/01/18
  1.7
 
 
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
1.875% 09/01/20
  1.5
 
 
Jarden Corp.,
1.875% 09/15/18
  1.5
 
 
Mylan, Inc.,
3.750% 09/15/15
  1.3
 
 
Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
5.750%
  1.3
 
 

Intel Corp.

   

1.2

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

prostrate cancer drug Provenge. Mining company James River Coal stumbled as it dealt with bankruptcy after coal prices declined and the company restructured its convertibles.

Flexible Approach a Plus

Our flexible and holistic approach allowed us to consider and include names across the entire convertible securities marketplace, which included several large equity-sensitive names that were leaders during the period. This flexibility aided performance relative to the benchmark. In addition, our focus on individual security research, rather than macro-driven allocations, aided results as correlations declined across most markets.

Looking Ahead

At this time, we believe that convertible securities remain an attractive option for income investors. We currently expect the pace of new convertibles issuance in the period ahead will exceed that of the past 12 months, and this trend should be welcomed by active managers. Correlations across markets have receded and are presently anticipated to remain low, which we believe may benefit individual security selection. Convertible securities are currently more equity sensitive than they have been historically, and any correction in the broader stock market may weigh on convertibles. In this environment, we currently intend to continue to focus on issue selection and to avoid large sector bets.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

4.9

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

0.7

   

Health Care

   

0.7

   

Information Technology

   

3.5

   

Convertible Bonds

   

72.5

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks

   

19.0

   

Consumer Staples

   

1.7

   

Energy

   

2.3

   

Financials

   

7.2

   

Health Care

   

0.8

   

Industrials

   

2.0

   

Telecommunication Services

   

1.2

   

Utilities

   

3.8

   

Money Market Funds

   

3.6

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

Most convertible securities are not investment grade and are therefore more speculative in nature than securities with higher ratings. International investing involves increased risk and volatility due to potential political and economic instability, currency fluctuations, and differences in financial reporting and accounting standards and oversight. Risks are particularly significant in emerging markets. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Convertible Securities 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,155.10

     

1,019.45

     

5.91

     

5.54

     

1.10

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,150.60

     

1,015.71

     

9.92

     

9.30

     

1.85

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,150.70

     

1,015.71

     

9.92

     

9.30

     

1.85

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.80

     

1,021.64

     

3.55

     

3.33

     

0.66

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,154.40

     

1,018.20

     

7.25

     

6.79

     

1.35

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,156.50

     

1,020.69

     

4.57

     

4.28

     

0.85

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.50

     

1,021.39

     

3.82

     

3.58

     

0.71

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,155.30

     

1,019.45

     

5.91

     

5.54

     

1.10

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,156.90

     

1,020.69

     

4.57

     

4.28

     

0.85

   

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 Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 4.9%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 0.7%

 

Automobiles 0.7%

 

General Motors Co.(a)

   

200,000

     

7,240,000

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

7,240,000

   

Health Care 0.7%

 

Health Care Providers & Services 0.7%

 

WellPoint, Inc.

   

72,500

     

6,567,775

   

Total Health Care

       

6,567,775

   

Information Technology 3.5%

 

Computers & Peripherals 0.5%

 

SanDisk Corp.

   

65,000

     

4,829,500

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 3.0%

 

Intel Corp.

   

490,000

     

12,132,400

   

Microchip Technology, Inc.

   

180,000

     

8,199,000

   

Xilinx, Inc.

   

190,000

     

9,918,000

   

Total

       

30,249,400

   

Total Information Technology

       

35,078,900

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $46,246,189)
       

48,886,675

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks 18.4%

 

Consumer Staples 1.7%

 

Food Products 1.7%

 

Bunge Ltd., 4.875%

   

92,500

     

9,721,288

   

Post Holdings, Inc., 3.750%(b)

   

58,000

     

7,489,656

   

Total

       

17,210,944

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

17,210,944

   

Energy 1.9%

 

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.9%

 

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.000%

   

73,100

     

7,063,287

   

Chesapeake Energy Corp., 5.750%(b)

   

10,880

     

12,151,600

   

Total

       

19,214,887

   

Total Energy

 

   

19,214,887

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Financials 7.3%

 

Capital Markets 1.0%

 

AMG Capital Trust II, 5.150%

   

158,000

     

9,633,071

   

Diversified Financial Services 2.0%

 

Bank of America Corp., 7.250%

   

17,200

     

19,832,288

   

Insurance 0.9%

 

MetLife, Inc., 5.000%

   

320,500

     

9,483,595

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 3.4%

 
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.,
7.000%
   

363,200

     

9,806,400

   

Health Care REIT, Inc., 6.500%

   

176,300

     

9,872,800

   

Weyerhaeuser Co., 6.375%

   

174,800

     

9,519,608

   

iStar Financial, Inc., 4.500%

   

71,400

     

4,743,673

   

Total

       

33,942,481

   

Total Financials

       

72,891,435

   

Health Care 0.5%

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%

 

Alere, Inc., 3.000%

   

16,600

     

4,899,490

   

Total Health Care

 

   

4,899,490

   

Industrials 2.0%

 

Aerospace & Defense 0.8%

 

United Technologies Corp., 7.500%

   

111,800

     

7,431,346

   

Machinery 0.7%

 

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., 6.250%

   

69,200

     

7,397,480

   

Road & Rail 0.5%

 

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., 5.000%

   

37,750

     

4,977,715

   

Total Industrials

       

19,806,541

   

Telecommunication Services 1.2%

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services 1.2%

 

Crown Castle International Corp., 4.500%

   

119,290

     

12,091,712

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

12,091,712

   

Utilities 3.8%

 

Electric Utilities 1.9%

 

NextEra Energy, Inc., 5.599%

   

155,100

     

9,424,574

   

PPL Corp., 8.750%

   

185,300

     

9,817,194

   

Total

       

19,241,768

   

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

Annual Report 2014
7



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Convertible Preferred Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Multi-Utilities 1.9%

 

CenterPoint Energy, Inc., 3.719%(d)

   

179,200

     

9,620,800

   

Dominion Resources, Inc., 6.000%

   

82,796

     

4,734,275

   

Dominion Resources, Inc., 6.125%

   

82,796

     

4,736,759

   

Total

       

19,091,834

   

Total Utilities

       

38,333,602

   
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks
(Cost: $169,182,416)
 

   

184,448,611

   

Convertible Bonds(e) 72.7%

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Aerospace & Defense 1.0%

 
L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc.
08/01/35
   

3.000

%

   

7,850,000

     

10,229,531

   

Airlines 1.5%

 
AirTran Holdings, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
11/01/16
   

5.250

%

   

4,000,000

     

7,532,500

   
United Airlines, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
01/15/15
   

4.500

%

   

3,115,000

     

7,456,531

   

Total

           

14,989,031

   

Automotive 2.4%

 
Navistar International Corp.
Senior Subordinated Notes(b)
10/15/18
   

4.500

%

   

7,130,000

     

7,396,234

   
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(f)
03/01/19
   

0.250

%

   

9,780,000

     

9,669,975

   
Volkswagen International Finance NV(b)
11/09/15
   

5.500

%

 

EUR

4,600,000

     

7,362,108

   

Total

           

24,428,317

   

Brokerage 0.7%

 
Walter Investment Management Corp.
Senior Subordinated Notes
11/01/19
   

4.500

%

   

8,000,000

     

7,195,000

   

Building Materials 1.0%

 
Cemex SAB de CV
Subordinated Notes
03/15/18
   

3.750

%

   

6,540,000

     

9,589,275

   

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Chemicals —%

 
ShengdaTech, Inc.
Senior Notes(b)(g)(h)(i)
12/15/15
   

6.500

%

   

2,430,000

     

24,300

   

Consumer Cyclical Services 0.6%

 
MasTec, Inc.
12/15/14
   

4.250

%

   

2,110,000

     

5,590,181

   

Consumer Products 1.4%

 
Jarden Corp.
09/15/18
   

1.875

%

   

10,170,000

     

14,498,606

   

Electric 1.6%

 
Covanta Holding Corp.
Senior Unsecured
06/01/14
   

3.250

%

   

3,050,000

     

3,532,281

   
NRG Yield, Inc.(b)
02/01/19
   

3.500

%

   

4,850,000

     

4,894,087

   
SunPower Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
06/01/18
   

0.750

%

   

5,040,000

     

7,146,871

   

Total

           

15,573,239

   

Gaming 1.0%

 
MGM Resorts International
04/15/15
   

4.250

%

   

6,550,000

     

10,095,188

   

Health Care 5.0%

 
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes
10/15/20
   

1.500

%

   

4,230,000

     

5,076,000

   
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
06/15/18
   

2.750

%

   

5,830,000

     

7,852,281

   
HeartWare International, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/15/17
   

3.500

%

   

5,740,000

     

7,017,150

   
Hologic, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(d)
12/15/37
   

2.000

%

   

8,450,000

     

9,696,375

   
Molina Healthcare, Inc.
Senior Notes(b)
01/15/20
   

1.125

%

   

5,350,000

     

5,985,259

   
Omnicare, Inc.
04/01/42
   

3.750

%

   

4,520,000

     

6,728,337

   
Teleflex, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes
08/01/17
   

3.875

%

   

4,440,000

     

7,520,250

   

Total

           

49,875,652

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Home Construction 1.0%

 
Meritage Homes Corp.
09/15/32
   

1.875

%

   

8,820,000

     

9,928,013

   

Independent Energy 1.6%

 
Endeavour International Corp.
07/15/16
   

5.500

%

   

4,990,000

     

3,967,050

   
Newpark Resources, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
10/01/17
   

4.000

%

   

3,840,000

     

4,923,264

   
Stone Energy Corp.
03/01/17
   

1.750

%

   

6,330,000

     

7,326,975

   

Total

           

16,217,289

   

Integrated Energy 1.4%

 
American Energy - Utica LLC PIK(b)
03/01/21
   

3.500

%

   

4,950,000

     

4,893,570

   
GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/15/20
   

3.000

%

   

6,385,000

     

9,088,090

   

Total

           

13,981,660

   

Media Cable 1.0%

 
Liberty Media Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
10/15/23
   

1.375

%

   

10,165,000

     

9,901,625

   

Media Non-Cable 0.5%

 
Liberty Interactive LLC
Senior Unsecured(b)
03/30/43
   

0.750

%

   

4,090,000

     

5,176,877

   

Metals 2.9%

 
Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
12/31/20
   

4.875

%

   

5,280,000

     

4,956,600

   
Horsehead Holding Corp.
Senior Unsecured
07/01/17
   

3.800

%

   

2,670,000

     

3,609,840

   
Jaguar Mining, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(g)(h)
03/31/16
   

5.500

%

   

3,500,000

     

175,000

   
James River Coal Co.(b)(l)
06/01/18
   

10.000

%

   

5,352,000

     

802,800

   
Molycorp, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
09/01/17
   

6.000

%

   

4,400,000

     

3,572,800

   

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Royal Gold, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
06/15/19
   

2.875

%

   

6,860,000

     

7,313,583

   
United States Steel Corp.
Senior Unsecured
04/01/19
   

2.750

%

   

7,615,000

     

9,147,519

   

Total

           

29,578,142

   

Non-Captive Consumer 0.4%

 
DFC Global Corp.
Senior Unsecured
04/15/17
   

3.250

%

   

5,100,000

     

4,093,923

   

Non-Captive Diversified 0.8%

 
Air Lease Corp.
Senior Unsecured
12/01/18
   

3.875

%

   

5,070,000

     

7,620,844

   

Oil Field Services 1.7%

 
Cobalt International Energy, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/01/19
   

2.625

%

   

8,000,000

     

7,725,600

   
Energy XXI Bermuda Ltd.
Senior Unsecured(b)
12/15/18
   

3.000

%

   

5,005,000

     

4,817,312

   
Vantage Drilling Co.
Senior Unsecured(b)
07/15/43
   

5.500

%

   

4,592,000

     

4,867,520

   

Total

           

17,410,432

   

Other Financial Institutions 1.9%

 
Ares Capital Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
01/15/19
   

4.375

%

   

9,150,000

     

9,752,711

   
Forest City Enterprises, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
08/15/20
   

3.625

%

   

9,255,000

     

9,738,851

   

Total

           

19,491,562

   

Other Industry 0.5%

 
General Cable Corp.
Subordinated Notes(d)
11/15/29
   

5.000

%

   

4,260,000

     

4,803,150

   

Pharmaceuticals 13.1%

 
Akorn, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
06/01/16
   

3.500

%

   

1,670,000

     

4,971,381

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Corsicanto Ltd.
01/15/32
   

3.500

%

   

5,650,000

     

3,817,423

   
Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
09/01/20
   

1.875

%

   

12,000,000

     

15,031,920

   
Dendreon Corp.
Senior Unsecured
01/15/16
   

2.875

%

   

10,020,000

     

7,314,600

   
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
05/01/16
   

1.625

%

   

6,550,000

     

23,839,969

   
Incyte Corp., Ltd.
Senior Unsecured(b)
11/15/20
   

1.250

%

   

8,350,000

     

12,083,786

   
InterMune, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
09/15/18
   

2.500

%

   

8,040,000

     

9,798,750

   
Medicines Co. (The)
Senior Unsecured
06/01/17
   

1.375

%

   

4,580,000

     

5,879,575

   
Mylan, Inc.
09/15/15
   

3.750

%

   

3,060,000

     

12,785,063

   
PDL BioPharma, Inc
Senior Unsecured
02/01/18
   

4.000

%

   

9,310,000

     

9,571,844

   
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
02/01/19
   

3.250

%

   

1,610,000

     

5,116,451

   
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
10/01/16
   

1.875

%

   

1,930,000

     

7,642,626

   
Salix Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Senior Notes
03/15/19
   

1.500

%

   

5,760,000

     

10,184,400

   
Theravance, Inc.
Subordinated Notes
01/15/23
   

2.125

%

   

2,620,000

     

3,894,997

   

Total

           

131,932,785

   

Property & Casualty 0.9%

 
Radian Group, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
03/01/19
   

2.250

%

   

6,030,000

     

9,455,794

   

Railroads 0.8%

 
Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (The)
Senior Unsecured
04/01/18
   

3.500

%

   

5,650,000

     

7,645,156

   

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Refining 0.6%

 
Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
10/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

6,210,000

     

5,523,273

   

REITs 2.3%

 
American Residential Properties LP(b)
11/15/18
   

3.250

%

   

4,527,000

     

4,836,466

   
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/01/18
   

5.250

%

   

7,430,000

     

8,217,283

   
Starwood Property Trust, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
01/15/19
   

4.000

%

   

8,330,000

     

9,569,087

   

Total

           

22,622,836

   

Retailers 1.9%

 
priceline.com, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
03/15/18
   

1.000

%

   

12,160,000

     

18,718,800

   

Technology 19.6%

 
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)(c)
02/15/19
   

0.000

%

   

6,829,000

     

6,914,363

   
Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/01/17
   

1.500

%

   

3,670,000

     

4,873,613

   
Cardtronics, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
12/01/20
   

1.000

%

   

5,950,000

     

5,886,781

   
Ciena Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
10/15/18
   

3.750

%

   

6,290,000

     

9,282,530

   
Concur Technologies, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
06/15/18
   

0.500

%

   

5,418,000

     

7,200,251

   
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
07/01/18
   

1.500

%

   

3,720,000

     

4,802,483

   
Ctrip.com International Ltd.
Senior Unsecured(b)
10/15/18
   

1.250

%

   

4,890,000

     

5,003,081

   
Equinix, Inc.
Subordinated Notes
06/15/16
   

4.750

%

   

3,055,000

     

7,099,056

   
Finisar Corp.
Senior Unsecured(b)
12/15/33
   

0.500

%

   

4,441,000

     

4,802,675

   

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

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Ixia
Senior Notes
12/15/15
   

3.000

%

   

4,600,000

     

4,795,500

   
Mentor Graphics Corp.
04/01/31
   

4.000

%

   

5,970,000

     

7,417,725

   
Micron Technology, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
02/15/33
   

2.125

%

   

11,200,000

     

25,459,000

   
NQ Mobile, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
10/15/18
   

4.000

%

   

3,845,000

     

3,498,950

   
Novellus Systems, Inc.
05/15/41
   

2.625

%

   

5,970,000

     

9,685,131

   
Nuance Communications, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
11/01/31
   

2.750

%

   

9,740,000

     

9,654,775

   
Powerwave Technologies, Inc.
Subordinated Notes(h)
10/01/27
   

3.875

%

   

1,900,000

     

190

   
Proofpoint, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
12/15/18
   

1.250

%

   

3,947,000

     

4,960,827

   
Rambus, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
08/15/18
   

1.125

%

   

5,590,000

     

5,826,178

   
Salesforce.com, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
01/15/15
   

0.750

%

   

1,730,000

     

5,044,031

   
Salesforce.com, Inc.(b)
Senior Unsecured
04/01/18
   

0.250

%

   

14,220,000

     

16,806,263

   
SanDisk Corp.
Senior Unsecured
08/15/17
   

1.500

%

   

4,720,000

     

7,212,750

   
ServiceNow, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)(c)
11/01/18
   

0.000

%

   

4,255,000

     

4,906,547

   
Shutterfly, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
05/15/18
   

0.250

%

   

4,655,000

     

5,144,706

   
SunEdison, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
01/01/21
   

2.750

%

   

7,600,000

     

11,078,900

   
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
07/01/18
   

1.000

%

   

6,195,000

     

7,143,609

   
TiVo, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
03/15/16
   

4.000

%

   

5,430,000

     

7,422,131

   

Convertible Bonds(e) (continued)

Issuer

  Coupon
Rate
  Principal
Amount ($)
 

Value ($)

 
Workday, Inc.
Senior Unsecured(b)
07/15/20
   

1.500

%

   

3,580,000

     

5,328,937

   

Total

           

197,250,983

   

Textile 0.7%

 
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
Senior Subordinated Notes(b)
03/15/18
   

1.500

%

   

5,367,000

     

7,489,326

   

Tobacco 0.7%

 
Vector Group Ltd.
Senior Unsecured(d)
01/15/19
   

2.500

%

   

5,800,000

     

7,403,584

   

Transportation Services 1.5%

 
DryShips, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
12/01/14
   

5.000

%

   

4,890,000

     

4,831,931

   
Wabash National Corp.
Senior Unsecured
05/01/18
   

3.375

%

   

3,520,000

     

4,884,000

   
XPO Logistics, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
10/01/17
   

4.500

%

   

2,710,000

     

5,366,938

   

Total

           

15,082,869

   

Wireless 0.7%

 
SBA Communications Corp.
Senior Unsecured
10/01/14
   

4.000

%

   

2,275,000

     

7,102,266

   
Total Convertible Bonds
(Cost: $634,002,654)
           

730,519,509

   

Equity-Linked Notes 0.7%

Issuer   Coupon
Rate
 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Deutsche Bank AG(b)(c)
Senior Unsecured (linked to
common stock of Hornbeck
Offshore Services, Inc.)
12/03/14
   

0.000

%

   

91,750

     

4,116,364

   
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)(b)
Senior Unsecured (linked to
common stock of Vertex
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.)
08/27/14
   

0.500

%

   

41,250

     

3,223,288

   
Total Equity-Linked Notes
(Cost: $8,005,992)
           

7,339,652

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Money Market Funds 3.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(j)(k)
   

36,240,405

     

36,240,405

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $36,240,405)
       

36,240,405

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $893,677,656)
       

1,007,434,852

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(2,623,943

)

 

Net Assets

       

1,004,810,909

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $263,571,407 or 26.23% of net assets.

(c)  Zero coupon bond.

(d)  Variable rate security.

(e)  Principal amounts are denominated in United States Dollars unless otherwise noted.

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

(g)  Identifies issues considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 28, 2014 was $199,300, representing 0.02% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 28, 2014 is as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 
ShengdaTech, Inc.
Senior Notes
12/15/15 6.5000%
 

12/10/10 - 12/21/10

   

2,434,408

   
Jaquar Mining, Inc.
Senior Unsecured
03/31/16 5.500%
 

02/04/11 - 04/17/12

   

3,549,162

   

(h)  Represents securities that have defaulted on payment of interest. The Fund has stopped accruing interest on these securities. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $199,490, which represents 0.02% of net assets.

(i)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $24,300, which represents less than 0.01% of net assets.

(j)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(k)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

7,891,361

     

501,056,460

     

(472,707,416

)

   

36,240,405

     

19,613

     

36,240,405

   

(l)  Subsequent to February 28, 2014, security defaulted on payment of interest. The fund stopped accruing interest and wrote off any accrued balance in April 2014.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Abbreviation Legend

PIK    Payment-in-Kind

Currency Legend

EUR  Euro

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 may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

7,240,000

     

     

     

7,240,000

   

Health Care

   

6,567,775

     

     

     

6,567,775

   

Information Technology

   

35,078,900

     

     

     

35,078,900

   

Convertible Preferred Stocks

 

Consumer Staples

   

     

17,210,944

     

     

17,210,944

   

Energy

   

     

23,331,251

     

     

23,331,251

   

Financials

   

48,708,291

     

24,183,144

     

     

72,891,435

   

Health Care

   

4,899,490

     

3,223,288

     

     

8,122,778

   

Industrials

   

19,806,541

     

     

     

19,806,541

   

Telecommunication Services

   

     

12,091,712

     

     

12,091,712

   

Utilities

   

19,288,228

     

19,045,374

     

     

38,333,602

   

Total Equity Securities

   

141,589,225

     

99,085,713

     

     

240,674,938

   

Bonds

 

Convertible Bonds

 

Chemicals

   

     

     

24,300

     

24,300

   

All other industries

   

     

730,495,209

     

     

730,495,209

   

Total Bonds

   

     

730,495,209

     

24,300

     

730,519,509

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

36,240,405

     

     

     

36,240,405

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

36,240,405

     

     

     

36,240,405

   

Total

   

177,829,630

     

829,580,922

     

24,300

     

1,007,434,852

   

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 during the period.

The Fund does not hold any significant investments with unobservable inputs which are categorized as Level 3.

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain convertible bonds classified as Level 3 are valued using a market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, the halt price of the security, the movement in observed market prices for other securities from the issuer, the movement in certain foreign or domestic market indices, and the estimated earnings of the respective company and market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of the respective company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $857,437,251)

 

$

971,194,447

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $36,240,405)

   

36,240,405

   

Total investments (identified cost $893,677,656)

   

1,007,434,852

   

Restricted cash

   

645,348

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

3,884,560

   

Capital shares sold

   

2,823,182

   

Dividends

   

392,150

   

Interest

   

4,375,858

   

Reclaims

   

9,075

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

4,735

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,690

   

Total assets

   

1,019,571,450

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

4,005,469

   

Investments purchased on a delayed delivery basis

   

9,780,000

   

Capital shares purchased

   

674,076

   

Investment management fees

   

20,180

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

3,291

   

Transfer agent fees

   

117,452

   

Administration fees

   

1,573

   

Compensation of board members

   

104,444

   

Other expenses

   

54,056

   

Total liabilities

   

14,760,541

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,004,810,909

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

879,745,143

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

2,090,211

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

9,213,603

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

113,757,196

   

Foreign currency translations

   

4,756

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,004,810,909

   

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

323,621,639

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,835,389

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.22

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

20.39

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

910,653

   

Shares outstanding

   

48,276

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.86

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

32,249,678

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,683,008

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.16

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

150,493,967

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,807,931

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.27

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

2,423,150

   

Shares outstanding

   

126,167

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.21

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

685,025

   

Shares outstanding

   

35,358

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.37

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

946,116

   

Shares outstanding

   

48,846

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.37

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

28,152,707

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,466,647

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.20

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

465,327,974

   

Shares outstanding

   

24,174,042

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.25

   

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

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

7,267,814

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

19,613

   

Interest

   

12,973,915

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(7,874

)

 

Total income

   

20,253,468

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

4,920,665

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

633,451

   

Class B

   

10,175

   

Class C

   

221,110

   

Class R

   

10,961

   

Class W

   

69,467

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

627,203

   

Class B

   

2,525

   

Class C

   

54,627

   

Class R

   

5,431

   

Class R4

   

347

   

Class R5

   

231

   

Class W

   

68,900

   

Class Z

   

425,301

   

Administration fees

   

386,205

   

Compensation of board members

   

36,774

   

Custodian fees

   

7,462

   

Printing and postage fees

   

83,306

   

Registration fees

   

78,918

   

Professional fees

   

35,504

   

Other

   

42,825

   

Total expenses

   

7,721,388

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(1,386,820

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(1,710

)

 

Total net expenses

   

6,332,858

   

Net investment income

   

13,920,610

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

56,068,614

   

Foreign currency translations

   

11,020

   

Net realized gain

   

56,079,634

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

85,520,132

   

Foreign currency translations

   

4,756

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

85,524,888

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

141,604,522

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

155,525,132

   

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

13,920,610

   

$

15,821,784

   

Net realized gain

   

56,079,634

     

13,379,194

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

85,524,888

     

10,548,141

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

155,525,132

     

39,749,119

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(5,470,325

)

   

(5,824,316

)

 

Class B

   

(15,796

)

   

(48,373

)

 

Class C

   

(322,779

)

   

(426,422

)

 

Class I

   

(4,677,311

)

   

(5,875,875

)

 

Class R

   

(42,946

)

   

(55,704

)

 

Class R4

   

(2,650

)

   

(22

)

 

Class R5

   

(10,061

)

   

(23

)

 

Class W

   

(617,803

)

   

(748,268

)

 

Class Z

   

(3,403,510

)

   

(4,072,063

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(14,563,181

)

   

(17,051,066

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

302,826,446

     

(31,063,283

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

443,788,397

     

(8,365,230

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

561,022,512

     

569,387,742

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

1,004,810,909

   

$

561,022,512

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

2,090,211

   

$

2,089,221

   

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 Shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

8,793,410

     

154,082,393

     

2,978,867

     

45,049,079

   

Distributions reinvested

   

183,612

     

3,118,888

     

182,375

     

2,677,479

   

Redemptions

   

(5,676,984

)

   

(97,837,010

)

   

(2,882,841

)

   

(42,782,310

)

 

Net increase

   

3,300,038

     

59,364,271

     

278,401

     

4,944,248

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

5,964

     

103,519

     

9,141

     

138,620

   

Distributions reinvested

   

597

     

9,894

     

1,563

     

22,517

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(45,001

)

   

(743,165

)

   

(134,684

)

   

(1,961,789

)

 

Net decrease

   

(38,440

)

   

(629,752

)

   

(123,980

)

   

(1,800,652

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

738,084

     

13,076,747

     

124,220

     

1,848,364

   

Distributions reinvested

   

10,144

     

172,583

     

13,916

     

203,668

   

Redemptions

   

(192,142

)

   

(3,305,414

)

   

(357,837

)

   

(5,295,639

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

556,086

     

9,943,916

     

(219,701

)

   

(3,243,607

)

 

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

179,769

     

3,030,442

     

638,685

     

9,415,136

   

Distributions reinvested

   

277,612

     

4,677,228

     

399,546

     

5,875,783

   

Redemptions

   

(4,123,467

)

   

(72,667,287

)

   

(1,957,488

)

   

(28,708,271

)

 

Net decrease

   

(3,666,086

)

   

(64,959,617

)

   

(919,257

)

   

(13,417,352

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

37,934

     

652,380

     

34,136

     

502,970

   

Distributions reinvested

   

584

     

9,876

     

828

     

12,150

   

Redemptions

   

(33,220

)

   

(581,876

)

   

(52,085

)

   

(772,004

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

5,298

     

80,380

     

(17,121

)

   

(256,884

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

35,060

     

642,022

     

169

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

145

     

2,578

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(16

)

   

(300

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

35,189

     

644,300

     

169

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

55,914

     

979,220

     

169

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

561

     

9,985

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(7,798

)

   

(139,816

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

48,677

     

849,389

     

169

     

2,500

   

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity (continued)

 

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

497,760

     

8,597,156

     

704,883

     

10,370,297

   

Distributions reinvested

   

36,682

     

617,733

     

50,873

     

748,185

   

Redemptions

   

(768,943

)

   

(13,391,118

)

   

(978,875

)

   

(14,393,032

)

 

Net decrease

   

(234,501

)

   

(4,176,229

)

   

(223,119

)

   

(3,274,550

)

 

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

19,068,281

     

346,642,971

     

3,470,807

     

51,631,561

   

Distributions reinvested

   

70,743

     

1,203,526

     

86,361

     

1,266,808

   

Redemptions

   

(2,664,182

)

   

(46,136,709

)

   

(4,543,771

)

   

(66,917,855

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

16,474,842

     

301,709,788

     

(986,603

)

   

(14,019,486

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

16,481,103

     

302,826,446

     

(2,211,042

)

   

(31,063,283

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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 Convertible Securities 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.68

   

$

14.99

   

$

15.55

   

$

12.92

   

$

9.93

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.34

     

0.41

     

0.42

     

0.45

     

0.34

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.58

     

0.73

     

(0.56

)

   

2.67

     

2.99

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.92

     

1.14

     

(0.14

)

   

3.12

     

3.33

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.34

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.34

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.22

   

$

15.68

   

$

14.99

   

$

15.55

   

$

12.92

   

Total return

   

25.38

%

   

7.84

%

   

(0.75

%)

   

24.72

%

   

33.91

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.35

%

   

1.39

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.31

%(c)

   

1.24

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.12

%(e)

   

1.15

%(e)

   

1.12

%(e)

   

1.15

%(c)(e)

   

1.20

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.97

%

   

2.80

%

   

2.86

%

   

3.27

%

   

2.88

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

323,622

   

$

212,252

   

$

198,721

   

$

224,608

   

$

191,414

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

   

118

%

   

117

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.40

   

$

14.72

   

$

15.28

   

$

12.70

   

$

9.77

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.30

     

0.30

     

0.35

     

0.24

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.51

     

0.72

     

(0.55

)

   

2.62

     

2.94

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.72

     

1.02

     

(0.25

)

   

2.97

     

3.18

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.86

   

$

15.40

   

$

14.72

   

$

15.28

   

$

12.70

   

Total return

   

24.37

%

   

7.10

%

   

(1.53

%)

   

23.83

%

   

32.86

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.10

%

   

2.13

%

   

2.04

%

   

2.06

%(c)

   

1.99

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.88

%(e)

   

1.89

%(e)

   

1.88

%(e)

   

1.90

%(c)(e)

   

1.95

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.23

%

   

2.07

%

   

2.04

%

   

2.61

%

   

2.10

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

911

   

$

1,335

   

$

3,102

   

$

12,089

   

$

24,126

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

   

118

%

   

117

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
22



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.63

   

$

14.95

   

$

15.51

   

$

12.88

   

$

9.91

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.30

     

0.31

     

0.35

     

0.25

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.58

     

0.72

     

(0.56

)

   

2.67

     

2.97

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.79

     

1.02

     

(0.25

)

   

3.02

     

3.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.31

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.16

   

$

15.63

   

$

14.95

   

$

15.51

   

$

12.88

   

Total return

   

24.46

%

   

6.99

%

   

(1.51

%)

   

23.88

%

   

32.80

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.10

%

   

2.14

%

   

2.02

%

   

2.06

%(c)

   

1.99

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.87

%(e)

   

1.90

%(e)

   

1.87

%(e)

   

1.90

%(c)(e)

   

1.95

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.21

%

   

2.05

%

   

2.10

%

   

2.53

%

   

2.12

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

32,250

   

$

17,617

   

$

20,127

   

$

21,717

   

$

20,103

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

   

118

%

   

117

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
23



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.72

   

$

15.02

   

$

15.58

   

$

13.69

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.42

     

0.48

     

0.47

     

0.17

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.58

     

0.72

     

(0.57

)

   

1.86

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.00

     

1.20

     

(0.10

)

   

2.03

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.50

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.27

   

$

15.72

   

$

15.02

   

$

15.58

   

Total return

   

25.90

%

   

8.29

%

   

(0.43

%)

   

14.92

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.85

%

   

0.89

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.90

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.69

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.77

%

   

0.86

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.43

%

   

3.21

%

   

3.28

%

   

2.63

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

150,494

   

$

180,374

   

$

186,160

   

$

82,875

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

   

118

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
24



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.67

   

$

14.99

   

$

13.80

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.30

     

0.38

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.58

     

0.72

     

1.20

(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.88

     

1.10

     

1.31

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.34

)

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.21

   

$

15.67

   

$

14.99

   

Total return

   

25.08

%

   

7.55

%

   

9.57

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.60

%

   

1.64

%

   

1.28

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.37

%(f)

   

1.40

%(f)

   

1.20

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.72

%

   

2.56

%

   

2.64

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,423

   

$

1,894

   

$

2,068

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

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

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
25



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.80

   

$

14.75

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.37

     

0.14

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.62

     

1.04

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.99

     

1.18

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.37

   

$

15.80

   

Total return

   

25.68

%

   

8.05

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.10

%

   

1.24

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.85

%(e)

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.09

%

   

2.96

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

685

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
26



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.80

   

$

14.75

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.40

     

0.14

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.62

     

1.04

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.02

     

1.18

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.37

   

$

15.80

   

Total return

   

25.86

%

   

8.08

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.90

%

   

1.01

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.71

%

   

0.79

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.25

%

   

3.09

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

946

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

Annual Report 2014
27



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.66

   

$

14.98

   

$

13.80

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.34

     

0.42

     

0.14

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.58

     

0.72

     

1.17

(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.92

     

1.14

     

1.31

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.20

   

$

15.66

   

$

14.98

   

Total return

   

25.41

%

   

7.87

%

   

9.56

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.35

%

   

1.39

%

   

0.85

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.12

%(f)

   

1.15

%(f)

   

0.77

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.98

%

   

2.83

%

   

3.44

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

28,153

   

$

26,640

   

$

28,830

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

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

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
28



Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.70

   

$

15.01

   

$

15.58

   

$

12.93

   

$

9.94

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.38

     

0.45

     

0.45

     

0.49

     

0.37

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.59

     

0.73

     

(0.57

)

   

2.68

     

2.99

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.97

     

1.18

     

(0.12

)

   

3.17

     

3.36

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.42

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.52

)

   

(0.37

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.25

   

$

15.70

   

$

15.01

   

$

15.58

   

$

12.93

   

Total return

   

25.72

%

   

8.10

%

   

(0.56

%)

   

25.17

%

   

34.20

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.10

%

   

1.14

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.06

%(c)

   

0.99

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.87

%(e)

   

0.90

%(e)

   

0.87

%(e)

   

0.90

%(c)(e)

   

0.95

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.18

%

   

3.06

%

   

3.08

%

   

3.52

%

   

3.12

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

465,328

   

$

120,906

   

$

130,380

   

$

166,597

   

$

198,457

   

Portfolio turnover

   

76

%

   

71

%

   

66

%

   

118

%

   

117

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

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

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

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.

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Delayed Delivery Securities

The Fund may trade securities on other than normal settlement terms, including securities purchased or sold on a "when-issued" basis. This may increase risk since the other party to the transaction may fail to deliver which could cause 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.

Equity-Linked Notes

The Fund may invest in equity-linked notes (ELNs). An ELN is a debt instrument whose value is based on the value of a single equity security, basket of equity securities or an index of equity securities (each, an Underlying Equity). An ELN typically provides interest income, thereby offering a yield advantage over investing directly in an Underlying Equity. However, the holder of an ELN may have limited or no benefit from any appreciation in the Underlying Equity, but is exposed to various risks, including, without limitation, volatility, issuer and market risk. The Fund may purchase ELNs that trade on a securities exchange or those that trade on the over-the-counter markets, including securities offered and sold under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Fund may also purchase an ELN in a privately negotiated transaction with the issuer of the ELN (or its broker-dealer affiliate).

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. For convertible securities, premiums attributable to the conversion feature are not amortized.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

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

recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid each calendar quarter. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed 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.

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 0.76% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.75% 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 0.06% to 0.05% as

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,851.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent

fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.25

%

 

Class B

   

0.25

   

Class C

   

0.25

   

Class R

   

0.25

   

Class R4

   

0.24

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.25

   

Class Z

   

0.25

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $1,710.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $241,781 for Class A, $669 for Class B and $2,683 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.10

%

   

1.17

%

 

Class B

   

1.85

     

1.92

   

Class C

   

1.85

     

1.92

   

Class I

   

0.66

     

0.74

   

Class R

   

1.35

     

1.42

   

Class R4

   

0.85

     

0.92

   

Class R5

   

0.71

     

0.79

   

Class W

   

1.10

     

1.17

   

Class Z

   

0.85

     

0.92

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for principal and/or interest of fixed income securities, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, and foreign currency transactions. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

643,561

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(643,560

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

(1

)

 

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

14,563,181

   

$

17,051,066

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

5,117,085

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

9,261,752

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

111,223,071

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $896,211,781 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

134,489,876

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(23,266,805

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

111,223,071

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $46,078,769 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 $771,797,828 and $493,450,007, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 23.1% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 24.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a

commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 Convertible Securities Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Convertible Securities Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

22.71

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

22.16

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

9,724,840

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC — since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

Important Information About This Report

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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.

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Columbia Convertible Securities Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia International Value Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

Stay on track with Columbia Management

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Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia International Value Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

8

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

9

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

15

   

Statement of Operations

   

17

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

18

   

Financial Highlights

   

20

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

28

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

38

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

39

   

Trustees and Officers

   

40

   
Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement
   

46

   

Important Information About This Report

   

49

   

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 7 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 International Value Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia International Value Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 26.87% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which returned 21.15% for the same period.

>  Stock picking drove the Fund's strong performance for the period, with particularly good results in the consumer discretionary, health care and financials sectors. A position in U.S. stocks also aided relative results, as the United States is not included in the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

12/27/95

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

26.87

     

14.41

     

6.00

   

Including sales charges

           

19.61

     

13.07

     

5.37

   

Class B

 

05/22/98

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

25.96

     

13.59

     

5.22

   

Including sales charges

           

20.96

     

13.35

     

5.22

   

Class C

 

06/15/98

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

25.88

     

13.54

     

5.20

   

Including sales charges

           

24.88

     

13.54

     

5.20

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

27.35

     

13.88

     

5.75

   

Class R*

 

09/27/10

   

26.50

     

14.08

     

5.70

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

27.21

     

14.49

     

6.04

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

27.34

     

14.51

     

6.05

   

Class Z

 

12/27/95

   

27.13

     

14.67

     

6.26

   

MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)

           

21.15

     

17.86

     

6.58

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net) is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and constituents of the index include securities from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and consists of those securities classified by MSCI Inc. as most representing the value style, such as, higher book value-to-price ratios, higher forward earnings-to-price ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth rates than securities representing the growth style.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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Columbia International Value Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia International Value Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia International Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 26.87% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which returned 21.15% for the same period. Stock selection drove the Fund's strong performance for the period, with particularly good results in the consumer discretionary health care and financials sectors. A position in U.S. stocks, which are not included in the benchmark, also aided relative results as the U.S. market was one of the strongest performers for the period.

Broad Rally in Global Stock Markets

Stocks celebrated a year of strong performance, as international equities posted solid returns for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Stabilizing economic growth, accommodating global bank policy and undemanding valuations triggered a rise in stock markets around the world. However, emerging markets did not participate in the rally. Fears of reduced capital flow, as the Federal Reserve winds down its stimulus, and developing unrest in Eastern Europe weighed on returns in emerging markets. Yet, most emerging markets turned positive in the final month of the period.

Top-performing international markets were clustered in Europe, with Ireland, Greece and Spain showing good results. Japan was a strong performer, helped by Prime Minister Abe's efforts to jumpstart a meaningful economic recovery after years of stagnation.

Contributors and Detractors

Stock selection helped the Fund edge out its benchmark for the period, and out-of-benchmark positions were the strongest performers. Within the consumer discretionary sector, auto-related stocks aided relative results. Kongsberg Automotive, a Norwegian company that makes parts and small trucks, and Fuji Heavy Industries, a Japanese manufacturer of autos and trucks, rose strongly. Fuji was a big beneficiary of government policy. In the financials sector, insurance stocks made a strong contribution to return. Overweights in Aviva and CNP Assurances helped the contribution of their strong performances for the period. Within the health care sector, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a maker of cancer drugs and pain medications domiciled in Ireland, was a top contributor to performance. Recordati SpA, a pharmaceutical company based in Milan, Italy, also generated a strong return for the Fund. Neither stocks are included in the benchmark.

Stock selection in the telecommunications and utilities sectors generally detracted from relative performance. The Fund's lack of exposure to some of the best performers within the sectors, as represented by the benchmark, hampered results. An out-of-benchmark position in Energy Development, a geothermal power supplier in the Philippines, further weighed on returns as the company experienced a delay in bringing new power-generating utilities online.

Portfolio Management

Fred Copper, CFA

Daisuke Nomoto, CMA (SAAJ)

Effective June 2013, Mr. Copper was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund as Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC assumed the day-to-day investment management responsibilities for the Fund. Prior to this change, Brandes Investment Partners, L.P. had served as the Fund's subadvisor. Effective August 2013, Mr. Nomoto was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investment Risks

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other monetary and political risks. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

The Fund uses currency contracts as part of its overall investment strategy, primarily to hedge benchmark relative currency risk. On occasion, some active currency positions may also be taken through the use of currency contracts. The currency hedging policy detracted from Fund results during the period as the currency exposures resulting from our active country positions would have outperformed the benchmark currency basket had we not hedged them. They performed as expected, however, which was to eliminate the active currency positions that resulted from our country/stock selection process, which to us simply represents uncompensated risk.

Looking Ahead

At this time, we are positive in our outlook for international stock markets in 2014. We believe the global economy is stabilizing at present, even though growth remains modest. Against that backdrop, we have currently positioned the Fund to respond to cyclical recovery in Europe and to ongoing monetary stimulus. Longer term, we remain concerned about the high level of debt in developed markets and the potential for slowing growth, which we believe is likely to result in greater volatility and pressure on equity returns around the world.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B
(United Kingdom)
   

3.8

   
HSBC Holdings PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

3.3

   
Allianz SE, Registered Shares
(Germany)
   

2.2

   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

2.2

   

BNP Paribas SA (France)

   

2.2

   
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial
Group, Inc. (Japan)
   

2.0

   

AXA SA (France)

   

2.0

   

Total SA (France)

   

1.8

   
Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd. (Australia)
   

1.8

   

Sanofi (France)

   

1.8

   

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

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

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

Country Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Australia

   

4.8

   

Belgium

   

1.3

   

Canada

   

0.6

   

Denmark

   

0.6

   

France

   

9.3

   

Germany

   

9.7

   

Hong Kong

   

1.0

   

Ireland

   

4.2

   

Italy

   

2.2

   

Japan

   

20.1

   

Netherlands

   

4.2

   

Norway

   

1.5

   

Singapore

   

1.5

   

South Korea

   

2.3

   

Spain

   

2.5

   

Sweden

   

2.8

   

Switzerland

   

5.8

   

Taiwan

   

0.5

   

United Kingdom

   

19.9

   

United States(a)

   

5.2

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

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Columbia International Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets (%)
 

Aerospace & Defense

   

1.2

   

Auto Components

   

4.0

   

Automobiles

   

1.9

   

Beverages

   

0.5

   

Biotechnology

   

3.1

   

Capital Markets

   

1.7

   

Chemicals

   

1.4

   

Commercial Banks

   

18.8

   
Commercial Services &
Supplies
   

0.4

   

Communications Equipment

   

0.5

   

Construction & Engineering

   

0.2

   

Containers & Packaging

   

1.3

   

Diversified Financial Services

   

2.7

   
Diversified Telecommunication
Services
   

0.9

   

Electric Utilities

   

1.3

   
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
   

0.8

   

Energy Equipment & Services

   

0.3

   

Food & Staples Retailing

   

2.1

   

Food Products

   

0.4

   

Gas Utilities

   

0.3

   
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
   

0.5

   

Household Durables

   

1.8

   

Industrial Conglomerates

   

2.7

   

Insurance

   

10.3

   

Internet & Catalog Retail

   

1.5

   

IT Services

   

2.3

   

Machinery

   

4.5

   

Media

   

2.2

   

Metals & Mining

   

3.0

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   

9.5

   

Pharmaceuticals

   

6.3

   

Professional Services

   

1.2

   
Real Estate Management &
Development
   

1.0

   

Road & Rail

   

1.0

   
Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment
   

0.2

   

Specialty Retail

   

0.2

   

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Columbia International Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%) (continued)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Industry   Percentage of
Net Assets (%)
 
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury
Goods
   

1.3

   

Tobacco

   

0.7

   
Trading Companies &
Distributors
   

1.8

   
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
   

3.9

   

Money Market Funds

   

0.4

   

Total

   

100.1

   

Percentages indicated are based upon net assets. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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Columbia International Value 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,184.80

     

1,017.90

     

7.68

     

7.09

     

1.41

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,180.60

     

1,014.16

     

11.74

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,180.50

     

1,014.16

     

11.74

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,186.90

     

1,020.19

     

5.18

     

4.78

     

0.95

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,183.20

     

1,016.65

     

9.04

     

8.35

     

1.66

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,186.10

     

1,019.25

     

6.21

     

5.74

     

1.14

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,186.40

     

1,019.60

     

5.83

     

5.39

     

1.07

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,186.30

     

1,019.15

     

6.32

     

5.84

     

1.16

   

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

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 99.6%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Australia 4.8%

 
Australia and New Zealand Banking
Group Ltd.
   

169,301

     

4,867,476

   

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

   

16,087

     

1,074,460

   

Macmahon Holdings Ltd.(a)

   

4,150,382

     

446,542

   

National Australia Bank Ltd.

   

152,316

     

4,736,868

   

Westpac Banking Corp.

   

67,336

     

2,020,887

   

Total

       

13,146,233

   

Belgium 1.2%

 

Barco NV

   

26,761

     

2,118,776

   

Delhaize Group SA

   

18,007

     

1,295,198

   

Total

       

3,413,974

   

Canada 0.6%

 

Cott Corp.

   

150,901

     

1,228,334

   

Eastern Platinum Ltd.(a)

   

3,756,257

     

305,304

   

Total

       

1,533,638

   

Denmark 0.6%

 

Pandora A/S

   

24,716

     

1,675,010

   

France 9.3%

 

AXA SA

   

203,492

     

5,319,869

   

BNP Paribas SA

   

72,004

     

5,909,560

   

CNP Assurances

   

159,281

     

3,434,145

   

Metropole Television SA

   

46,812

     

1,088,756

   

Sanofi

   

45,925

     

4,775,191

   

Total SA

   

75,483

     

4,900,018

   

Total

       

25,427,539

   

Germany 9.7%

 

Allianz SE, Registered Shares

   

33,213

     

5,945,956

   

Aurelius AG

   

32,575

     

1,286,624

   

Aurubis AG

   

42,384

     

2,359,412

   

BASF SE

   

20,425

     

2,351,830

   

Continental AG

   

13,088

     

3,185,828

   

Daimler AG, Registered Shares

   

20,373

     

1,898,720

   

Deutz AG(a)

   

93,735

     

1,022,251

   

Duerr AG

   

24,259

     

2,030,513

   

Freenet AG

   

110,460

     

3,734,703

   

Siemens AG, Registered Shares

   

19,036

     

2,542,407

   

Total

       

26,358,244

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Hong Kong 1.0%

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

   

188,000

     

1,180,603

   

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

   

2,060,000

     

1,599,327

   

Total

       

2,779,930

   

Ireland 4.2%

 

DCC PLC

   

40,954

     

2,169,172

   

Dragon Oil PLC

   

332,654

     

3,372,914

   

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

   

14,232

     

2,162,481

   

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   

129,815

     

3,617,719

   

Total

       

11,322,286

   

Italy 2.2%

 

ENI SpA

   

126,758

     

3,058,373

   

Recordati SpA

   

156,631

     

2,881,917

   

Total

       

5,940,290

   

Japan 20.2%

 

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

   

53,400

     

1,859,515

   

Central Japan Railway Co.

   

22,800

     

2,661,037

   

CyberAgent, Inc.

   

38,748

     

1,707,033

   

Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.

   

104,100

     

3,133,981

   

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

   

123,400

     

3,349,642

   

Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   

71,800

     

620,758

   

Fujitsu General Ltd.

   

167,000

     

1,710,546

   

Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

   

74,500

     

2,515,641

   

Hino Motors Ltd.

   

158,000

     

2,344,783

   

Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.(a)

   

109,044

     

1,658,628

   

IT Holdings Corp.

   

176,200

     

3,044,160

   

ITOCHU Corp.

   

240,300

     

2,994,597

   

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

   

57,500

     

1,831,360

   

Kanamoto Co., Ltd.

   

65,000

     

1,850,128

   

KDDI Corp.

   

43,400

     

2,654,155

   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

   

731,131

     

4,236,652

   

NAC Co., Ltd.

   

66,200

     

1,064,755

   

Nakanishi, Inc.

   

7,800

     

1,268,192

   

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

   

145,300

     

1,494,743

   

Nihon M&A Center, Inc.

   

23,500

     

1,895,901

   

NuFlare Technology, Inc.

   

8,002

     

575,145

   

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

   

121,442

     

5,452,509

   

Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.

   

45,000

     

1,330,605

   

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

   

174,000

     

874,095

   

TS Tech Co., Ltd.

   

67,700

     

2,216,526

   

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

   

162,000

     

675,927

   

Total

       

55,021,014

   

Netherlands 4.2%

 

ING Groep NV-CVA(a)

   

304,477

     

4,442,251

   

Koninklijke Ahold NV

   

236,933

     

4,419,928

   

Koninklijke Philips NV

   

77,334

     

2,707,032

   

Total

       

11,569,211

   

Norway 1.5%

 

Atea ASA

   

82,153

     

879,428

   

Electromagnetic GeoServices(a)

   

630,803

     

780,884

   

Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA(a)

   

2,552,136

     

2,406,713

   

Total

       

4,067,025

   

Singapore 1.5%

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   

320,000

     

4,174,445

   

South Korea 2.3%

 

GS Home Shopping, Inc.

   

7,431

     

1,805,761

   

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.

   

15,067

     

2,372,885

   

LG Fashon Corp.

   

53,480

     

1,392,244

   

Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd.

   

8,433

     

584,211

   

Total

       

6,155,101

   

Spain 2.5%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   

266,280

     

3,306,080

   

Iberdrola SA

   

517,555

     

3,441,175

   

Total

       

6,747,255

   

Sweden 2.8%

 

MQ Holding AB

   

117,031

     

434,418

   

Nordea Bank AB

   

256,229

     

3,670,605

   

Saab AB, Class B

   

127,160

     

3,518,312

   

Total

       

7,623,335

   

Switzerland 5.8%

 

Autoneum Holding AG

   

7,017

     

1,251,811

   

Baloise Holding AG, Registered Shares

   

26,560

     

3,424,564

   

Bucher Industries AG, Registered Shares

   

5,507

     

1,685,912

   

Georg Fischer AG, Registered Shares

   

3,773

     

3,024,406

   

Nestlé SA, Registered Shares

   

14,864

     

1,125,574

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Novartis AG, Registered Shares

   

16,608

     

1,386,990

   

Zurich Insurance Group AG

   

12,707

     

3,893,731

   

Total

       

15,792,988

   

Taiwan 0.5%

 

Wistron NeWeb Corp.

   

510,000

     

1,326,716

   

United Kingdom 19.9%

 

Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(a)

   

472,521

     

822,186

   

Antofagasta PLC

   

95,970

     

1,447,163

   

Aviva PLC

   

477,088

     

3,783,629

   

Barclays PLC

   

722,070

     

3,048,250

   
BP PLC    

491,968

     

4,155,376

   

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC(a)

   

245,501

     

1,570,006

   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   

211,771

     

5,927,496

   

HSBC Holdings PLC

   

861,909

     

9,088,527

   

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

   

447,218

     

3,370,751

   

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

   

177,235

     

2,176,948

   

Rio Tinto PLC

   

32,039

     

1,841,568

   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B

   

264,956

     

10,324,488

   

Vodafone Group PLC

   

856,285

     

3,570,394

   

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   

18,540

     

770,685

   

Xchanging PLC

   

758,756

     

2,242,566

   

Total

       

54,140,033

   

United States 4.8%

 

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

58,924

     

512,050

   

Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

32,128

     

793,562

   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   

6,229

     

1,562,856

   

Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a)

   

368,281

     

685,003

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

14,401

     

1,192,259

   

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

67,306

     

1,055,358

   

Insmed, Inc.(a)

   

42,436

     

849,144

   

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

37,609

     

603,624

   

Pharmacyclics, Inc.(a)

   

4,543

     

629,932

   

Stillwater Mining Co.(a)

   

111,166

     

1,505,188

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

41,287

     

1,957,829

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

8,939

     

425,324

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

15,007

     

1,213,466

   

Total

       

12,985,595

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $238,683,318)
       

271,199,862

   

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Exchange-Traded Funds 0.1%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

   

4,011

     

270,542

   
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $271,196)
       

270,542

   

Money Market Funds 0.4%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

1,008,820

     

1,008,820

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $1,008,820)
       

1,008,820

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $239,963,334)
       

272,479,224

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(142,450

)

 

Net Assets

       

272,336,774

   

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 28, 2014

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  1,511,000
CAD
  1,352,639
USD
 
  (11,178

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  2,400,000
CHF
  2,674,255
USD
 
  (55,068

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  2,955,000
DKK
  537,648
USD
 
  (9,026

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  361,110,000
JPY
  3,515,006
USD
 
  (33,717

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  6,458,869,000
KRW
  5,948,215
USD
 
  (77,826

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  3,551,000
SEK
  544,576
USD
 
  (9,040

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  80,360,000
TWD
  2,651,753
USD
 
  (768

)

 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  7,063,438
USD
  8,063,000
AUD
  120,082
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  530,705
USD
  1,279,000
BRL
  11,170
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  1,591,819
USD
  1,167,000
EUR
  18,964
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  15,644,300
USD
  9,482,000
GBP
  230,960
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  537,496
USD
  6,449,955,000
IDR
  17,884
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  817,246
USD
  2,857,000
ILS
  1,572
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  801,834
USD
  985,000
NZD
  22,555
 
 
Toronto Dominion
 
  03/27/14
 
  812,888
USD
  1,036,000
SGD
  4,377
 
 
                 

427,564

     

(196,623

)

 

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia International Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

8,630,043

     

177,734,417

     

(185,355,640

)

   

1,008,820

     

2,487

     

1,008,820

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

BRL  Brazilian Real

CAD  Canadian Dollar

CHF  Swiss Franc

DKK  Danish Krone

EUR  Euro

GBP  British Pound

IDR  Indonesian Rupiah

ILS  Israeli Shekel

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

NZD  New Zealand Dollar

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

TWD  Taiwan Dollar

USD  US Dollar

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia International Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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.

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia International Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

     

35,302,233

     

     

35,302,233

   

Consumer Staples

   

1,228,334

     

8,672,060

     

     

9,900,394

   

Energy

   

     

26,592,053

     

     

26,592,053

   

Financials

   

     

93,960,356

     

     

93,960,356

   

Health Care

   

10,519,066

     

16,239,786

     

     

26,758,852

   

Industrials

   

     

35,403,854

     

     

35,403,854

   

Information Technology

   

     

10,186,792

     

     

10,186,792

   

Materials

   

3,373,348

     

12,293,619

     

     

15,666,967

   

Telecommunication Services

   

1,196,009

     

11,917,082

     

     

13,113,091

   

Utilities

   

     

4,315,270

     

     

4,315,270

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

270,542

     

     

     

270,542

   

Total Equity Securities

   

16,587,299

     

254,883,105

     

     

271,470,404

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

1,008,820

     

     

     

1,008,820

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

1,008,820

     

     

     

1,008,820

   

Investments in Securities

   

17,596,119

     

254,883,105

     

     

272,479,224

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

427,564

     

     

427,564

   

Liabilities

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

(196,623

)

   

     

(196,623

)

 

Total

   

17,596,119

     

255,114,046

     

     

272,710,165

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

Annual Report 2014
14




Columbia International Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $238,954,514)

 

$

271,470,404

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $1,008,820)

   

1,008,820

   

Total investments (identified cost $239,963,334)

   

272,479,224

   

Foreign currency (identified cost $217)

   

217

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

427,564

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

3,766,206

   

Capital shares sold

   

317,221

   

Dividends

   

1,258,675

   

Reclaims

   

1,235,538

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,001

   

Total assets

   

279,485,646

   

Liabilities

 

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

196,623

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

37,017

   

Capital shares purchased

   

6,666,588

   

Investment management fees

   

6,006

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

1,548

   

Transfer agent fees

   

50,066

   

Administration fees

   

608

   

Compensation of board members

   

116,955

   

Expense reimbursement due to Investment Manager

   

977

   

Other expenses

   

72,484

   

Total liabilities

   

7,148,872

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

272,336,774

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

796,431,082

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

2,610,510

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(559,518,826

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

32,515,890

   

Foreign currency translations

   

67,177

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

230,941

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

272,336,774

   

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

Annual Report 2014
15



Columbia International Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

113,593,639

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,305,640

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.55

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

16.50

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

452,938

   

Shares outstanding

   

30,306

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.95

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

26,710,255

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,793,483

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.89

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

2,709

   

Shares outstanding

   

179

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

15.09

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

205,274

   

Shares outstanding

   

13,191

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.56

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

2,069,759

   

Shares outstanding

   

130,309

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

15.88

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

3,388,477

   

Shares outstanding

   

213,539

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.87

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

125,913,723

   

Shares outstanding

   

8,004,333

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

15.73

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

Annual Report 2014
16



Columbia International Value Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

1,856,705

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

242

   

Income allocated from Master Portfolio:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

   

19,523,766

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

2,245

   

Interest

   

13,790

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(2,068,592

)

 

Expenses allocated from Master Portfolio(a)

   

(3,265,456

)

 

Line of credit interest expense allocated from Master Portfolio

   

(5,741

)

 

Total income

   

16,056,959

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

463,672

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

316,556

   

Class B

   

4,936

   

Class C

   

263,924

   

Class R

   

705

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

235,502

   

Class B

   

914

   

Class C

   

48,899

   

Class R

   

260

   

Class R4

   

1,134

   

Class R5

   

3,162

   

Class Z

   

450,468

   

Administration fees

   

358,512

   

Compensation of board members

   

9,944

   

Custodian fees

   

28,675

   

Printing and postage fees

   

39,202

   

Registration fees

   

61,346

   

Professional fees

   

11,744

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

155

   

Other

   

15,876

   

Total expenses

   

2,315,586

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates(b)

   

(274,239

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(920

)

 

Total net expenses

   

2,040,427

   

Net investment income

   

14,016,532

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Investments

   

4,611,307

   

Foreign currency translations

   

27,437

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

359,747

   

Net realized gain (loss) allocated from Master Portfolio on:

 

Investments

   

(31,786,395

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

(103,245

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

467,386

   

Options contracts written

   

17,122

   

Net realized loss

   

(26,406,641

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation):

 

Investments

   

32,515,890

   

Foreign currency translations

   

67,177

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

230,941

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) allocated from Master Portfolio on:

 

Investments

   

80,482,374

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

113,296,382

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

86,889,741

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

100,906,273

   

(a) Gross expenses allocated from Master Portfolio include the Fund's pro-rata portion of the Master Portfolio's investment management fees, administration fees, compensation of board members, custodian fees and other expenses.

(b) Includes fees waived or expenses reimbursed from Master Portfolio and allocated to Fund.

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

Annual Report 2014
17



Columbia International Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

14,016,532

   

$

33,440,252

   

Net realized loss

   

(26,406,641

)

   

(136,568,784

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

113,296,382

     

116,298,605

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

100,906,273

     

13,170,073

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(5,224,071

)

   

(6,459,913

)

 

Class B

   

(21,115

)

   

(16,623

)

 

Class C

   

(1,104,350

)

   

(822,662

)

 

Class I

   

(136

)

   

(92

)

 

Class R

   

(7,978

)

   

(3,062

)

 

Class R4

   

(88,546

)

   

(93

)

 

Class R5

   

(412,230

)

   

(95

)

 

Class Z

   

(6,141,628

)

   

(29,203,054

)

 

Tax return of capital

 

Class A

   

     

(222,193

)

 

Class B

   

     

(572

)

 

Class C

   

     

(28,296

)

 

Class I

   

     

(3

)

 

Class R

   

     

(105

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(3

)

 

Class R5

   

     

(3

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(1,004,458

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(13,000,054

)

   

(37,761,227

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(465,549,679

)

   

(511,679,724

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(377,643,460

)

   

(536,270,878

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

649,980,234

     

1,186,251,112

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

272,336,774

   

$

649,980,234

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

2,610,510

   

$

(4,672,914

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

Annual Report 2014
18



Columbia International Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

1,646,238

     

21,934,027

     

2,747,144

     

34,280,047

   

Distributions reinvested

   

253,224

     

3,717,336

     

355,352

     

4,458,659

   

Redemptions

   

(7,741,276

)

   

(109,208,073

)

   

(7,141,317

)

   

(89,527,344

)

 

Net decrease

   

(5,841,814

)

   

(83,556,710

)

   

(4,038,821

)

   

(50,788,638

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

5,057

     

62,262

     

3,954

     

46,229

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,315

     

18,578

     

1,199

     

14,561

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(17,876

)

   

(246,890

)

   

(26,993

)

   

(324,804

)

 

Net decrease

   

(11,504

)

   

(166,050

)

   

(21,840

)

   

(264,014

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

155,209

     

1,704,861

     

116,197

     

1,393,386

   

Distributions reinvested

   

52,538

     

739,728

     

48,183

     

583,499

   

Redemptions

   

(535,264

)

   

(7,344,198

)

   

(805,033

)

   

(9,611,764

)

 

Net decrease

   

(327,517

)

   

(4,899,609

)

   

(640,653

)

   

(7,634,879

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

5,216

     

74,673

     

7,905

     

98,959

   

Distributions reinvested

   

534

     

7,855

     

245

     

3,086

   

Redemptions

   

(175

)

   

(2,553

)

   

(1,126

)

   

(13,522

)

 

Net increase

   

5,575

     

79,975

     

7,024

     

88,523

   

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

145,365

     

2,230,240

     

200

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

5,901

     

88,398

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(21,157

)

   

(329,483

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

130,109

     

1,989,155

     

200

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

604,487

     

8,276,537

     

53,142

     

719,869

   

Distributions reinvested

   

27,527

     

412,080

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(471,617

)

   

(7,257,758

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

160,397

     

1,430,859

     

53,142

     

719,869

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

3,622,263

     

49,175,543

     

16,323,796

     

204,554,101

   

Distributions reinvested

   

338,804

     

5,027,852

     

2,021,034

     

25,616,171

   

Redemptions

   

(30,882,263

)

   

(434,630,694

)

   

(53,114,547

)

   

(683,973,357

)

 

Net decrease

   

(26,921,196

)

   

(380,427,299

)

   

(34,769,717

)

   

(453,803,085

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(32,805,950

)

   

(465,549,679

)

   

(39,410,665

)

   

(511,679,724

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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 International Value 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. The per share amounts and percentages reflect income and expenses assuming inclusion of the Fund's proportionate share of the income and expenses of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio for all periods prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone fund after the close of business on December 13, 2013. 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.85

   

$

13.14

   

$

15.12

   

$

13.48

   

$

9.40

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.41

     

0.39

     

0.39

     

0.22

     

0.33

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.00

     

(0.20

)

   

(1.88

)

   

1.81

     

3.96

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.41

     

0.19

     

(1.49

)

   

2.03

     

4.29

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.21

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.02

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.71

)

   

(0.48

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.21

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.55

   

$

12.85

   

$

13.14

   

$

15.12

   

$

13.48

   

Total return

   

26.87

%

   

1.56

%

   

(9.51

%)

   

15.47

%

   

45.57

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.48

%(d)

   

1.57

%(d)

   

1.53

%(d)

   

1.48

%(d)

   

1.42

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.43

%(d)(f)

   

1.43

%(d)(f)

   

1.41

%(d)(f)

   

1.48

%(d)(f)

   

1.42

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

2.85

%

   

3.09

%

   

2.87

%

   

1.61

%

   

2.56

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

113,594

   

$

168,944

   

$

225,747

   

$

367,847

   

$

380,578

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(g)

   

     

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value Fund
Master Portfolio
   

100

%(h)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

   

22

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(g)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(h)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.39

   

$

12.68

   

$

14.61

   

$

13.02

   

$

9.09

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.29

     

0.27

     

0.21

     

0.24

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

2.92

     

(0.19

)

   

(1.81

)

   

1.67

     

3.82

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.18

     

0.10

     

(1.54

)

   

1.88

     

4.06

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.01

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.95

   

$

12.39

   

$

12.68

   

$

14.61

   

$

13.02

   

Total return

   

25.96

%

   

0.84

%

   

(10.28

%)

   

14.75

%

   

44.61

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.23

%(d)

   

2.32

%(d)

   

2.27

%(d)

   

2.23

%(d)

   

2.17

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

   

2.18

%(d)(f)

   

2.16

%(d)(f)

   

2.23

%(d)(f)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.85

%

   

2.41

%

   

2.05

%

   

1.62

%

   

1.95

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

453

   

$

518

   

$

807

   

$

1,437

   

$

8,476

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(g)

   

     

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
   

100

%(h)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

   

22

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(g)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(h)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.35

   

$

12.64

   

$

14.56

   

$

12.99

   

$

9.08

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.26

     

0.28

     

0.27

     

0.12

     

0.22

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

2.90

     

(0.18

)

   

(1.80

)

   

1.74

     

3.82

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.16

     

0.10

     

(1.53

)

   

1.86

     

4.04

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.38

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.01

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.62

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.39

)

   

(0.29

)

   

(0.13

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.89

   

$

12.35

   

$

12.64

   

$

14.56

   

$

12.99

   

Total return

   

25.88

%

   

0.85

%

   

(10.24

%)

   

14.62

%

   

44.44

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.23

%(d)

   

2.32

%(d)

   

2.28

%(d)

   

2.23

%(d)

   

2.17

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

   

2.18

%(d)(f)

   

2.16

%(d)(f)

   

2.23

%(d)(f)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.91

%

   

2.35

%

   

2.10

%

   

0.89

%

   

1.81

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

26,710

   

$

26,193

   

$

34,910

   

$

57,793

   

$

63,914

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(g)

   

     

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value
Master Fund
   

100

%(h)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

   

22

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(g)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(h)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.48

   

$

12.77

   

$

15.27

   

$

13.93

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

0.42

     

0.40

     

0.70

     

(0.00

)(b)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

2.95

     

(0.16

)

   

(2.65

)

   

1.67

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.37

     

0.24

     

(1.95

)

   

1.67

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.76

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.02

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.76

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.55

)

   

(0.33

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.09

   

$

12.48

   

$

12.77

   

$

15.27

   

Total return

   

27.35

%

   

2.00

%

   

(12.47

%)

   

12.22

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.00

%(d)

   

1.13

%(d)

   

1.06

%(d)

   

1.07

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.99

%(d)

   

1.04

%(d)

   

1.06

%(d)(g)

   

1.07

%(d)(e)(g)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

3.00

%

   

3.31

%

   

4.77

%

   

(0.05

%)(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

$

2

   

$

2

   

$

34,506

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(h)

   

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
   

100

%(i)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(h)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(i)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.87

   

$

13.15

   

$

15.15

   

$

13.78

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.31

     

0.15

     

0.25

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

3.06

     

0.02

(b)

   

(1.79

)

   

1.60

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.37

     

0.17

     

(1.54

)

   

1.62

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.68

)

   

(0.44

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.01

)

   

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.68

)

   

(0.45

)

   

(0.46

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(c)

   

0.00

(c)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.56

   

$

12.87

   

$

13.15

   

$

15.15

   

Total return

   

26.50

%

   

1.39

%

   

(9.90

%)

   

11.92

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.71

%(e)

   

1.85

%(e)

   

1.86

%(e)

   

1.77

%(e)(f)

 

Total net expenses(g)

   

1.67

%(e)(h)

   

1.70

%(e)(h)

   

1.64

%(e)(h)

   

1.77

%(e)(f)(h)

 

Net investment income

   

2.13

%

   

1.16

%

   

1.94

%

   

0.40

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

205

   

$

98

   

$

8

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(i)

   

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
   

100

%(j)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

(c)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(i)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(j)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

13.10

   

$

12.51

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.30

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.22

     

1.05

(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.52

     

1.07

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.74

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.74

)

   

(0.48

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.88

   

$

13.10

   

Total return

   

27.21

%

   

8.64

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.25

%(d)

   

1.31

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.17

%(d)(g)

   

1.21

%(d)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.09

%

   

0.59

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,070

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(h)

   

   

Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio

   

100

%(i)

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

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

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(h)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(i)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

13.09

   

$

12.51

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.37

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.16

     

1.00

(b)

 

Total from investment operations

   

3.53

     

1.07

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.47

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.02

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.75

)

   

(0.49

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.87

   

$

13.09

   

Total return

   

27.34

%

   

8.64

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.09

%(d)

   

1.28

%(d)(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.07

%(d)

   

1.09

%(d)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

2.49

%

   

1.88

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3,388

   

$

696

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(g)

   

   

Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value Master Portfolio

   

100

%(h)

   

13

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(b)  Calculation of the net gain (loss) per share (both realized and unrealized) does not correlate to the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) presented in the Statement of Operations due to the timing of sales and repurchases of Fund shares in relation to fluctuations in the market value of the portfolio.

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

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(g)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(h)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.99

   

$

13.27

   

$

15.28

   

$

13.62

   

$

9.49

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.58

     

0.42

     

0.42

     

0.26

     

0.36

(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

2.90

     

(0.19

)

   

(1.90

)

   

1.83

     

4.01

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.48

     

0.23

     

(1.48

)

   

2.09

     

4.37

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.74

)

   

(0.49

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Tax return of capital

   

     

(0.02

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.74

)

   

(0.51

)

   

(0.53

)

   

(0.43

)

   

(0.24

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

   

0.00

(b)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

15.73

   

$

12.99

   

$

13.27

   

$

15.28

   

$

13.62

   

Total return

   

27.13

%

   

1.86

%

   

(9.35

%)

   

15.74

%

   

45.94

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.26

%(d)

   

1.32

%(d)

   

1.27

%(d)

   

1.23

%(d)

   

1.17

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.19

%(d)(f)

   

1.18

%(d)(f)

   

1.16

%(d)(f)

   

1.23

%(d)(f)

   

1.17

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

4.05

%

   

3.35

%

   

3.09

%

   

1.85

%

   

2.76

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

125,914

   

$

453,526

   

$

924,777

   

$

1,277,799

   

$

1,187,812

   

Portfolio turnover

   

14

%(g)

   

     

     

     

   
Portfolio turnover of Columbia International Value
Master Portfolio
   

100

%(h)

   

13

%

   

16

%

   

7

%

   

22

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Net investment income per share reflects special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.13 per share.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

(g)  Amount represents results after the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

(h)  Amount represents results prior to the Fund's conversion to a stand-alone structure.

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Prior to December 16, 2013, the Fund operated in a master-feeder structure, investing all of its assets in Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the Master Portfolio). After the close of business on December 13, 2013, the Master Portfolio was liquidated and the Fund redeemed in-kind its investments in the Master Portfolio and converted into a stand-alone fund, investing directly in individual portfolio securities rather than investing in the Master Portfolio.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

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.

All equity securities and exchange traded funds (ETFs) are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities and ETFs are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

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

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

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter option contracts, with no readily available market value are valued using quotations obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

Prior to December 16, 2013, the Fund invested all or substantially all of its assets in the Master Portfolio, an open-end management investment company having the same investment objectives as the Fund.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's

exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in

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Columbia International Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The

Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

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

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options Contracts

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange traded or over-the-counter. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity market risk, increase return on investments and to facilitate buying and selling of securities for investments. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the over-the-counter market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain over-the-counter option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

For over-the-counter options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.

Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the Year Ended February 28, 2014 are as follows:

   

Calls

 
   

Contracts

 

Premiums ($)

 

Balance at February 28, 2013

   

     

   

Opened

   

3,159

     

25,666

   

Closed

   

     

   

Expired

   

(1,030

)

   

(17,121

)

 

Exercised

   

(2,129

)

   

(8,545

)

 

Balance at February 28, 2014

   

     

   

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

The following tables present the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of February 28, 2014:

         

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
   

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(a)
  Cash
Collateral
Received ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Received ($)
  Net
Amount ($)(b)
 

Asset Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

427,564

     

     

427,564

     

196,623

     

     

     

230,941

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

         

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
   

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(c)
  Cash
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Net
Amount ($)(d)
 

Liability Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

196,623

     

     

196,623

     

196,623

     

     

     

   

(a) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Represents the net amount due from counterparties in the event of default.

(c) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(d) Represents the net amount due to counterparties in the event of default.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Foreign exchange
risk
  
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  427,564
 
 
 

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Foreign exchange
risk
  
  Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  196,623
 
 
 

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Options
Contracts
Written and
Purchased ($)
  Total ($)  

Equity risk

   

     

17,122

     

17,122

   
Foreign exchange
risk
   

827,133

     

     

827,133

   

Total

   

827,133

     

17,122

     

844,255

   
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
 

 
Foreign exchange
risk
 

230,941

     

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

235

   

Options contracts

   

3,159

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Income Recognition

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

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Prior to December 16, 2013, the Fund recorded its proportionate share of investment income, realized and unrealized gains (losses) and expenses reported by the Master Portfolio on a daily basis. The investment income, realized and unrealized gains (losses) and expenses were allocated daily to investors of the Master Portfolio based upon the relative value of their investment in the Master Portfolio.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

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

recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), determines which securities will be purchased, held or sold. Effective December 14, 2013, 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 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the period December 14, 2013 to February 28, 2014 was 0.79% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to December 14, 2013, the Fund paid for investment management services indirectly through its investment in the Master Portfolio. The indirect effective investment management fee rate for the period March 1, 2013 to December 13, 2013 was 0.82% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Administration Fees

Under an Administrative Services Agreement, the Investment Manager also serves as the Fund Administrator. Effective December 14, 2013, the Fund pays the Fund Administrator an annual fee for administration and accounting services equal to a percentage of the Fund's average daily net assets that declines from 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the period December 14, 2013 through February 28, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Prior to December 14, 2013, the Fund paid for a portion of the administrative services directly and paid a portion indirectly through its investment in the Master Portfolio. For the period June 1, 2013 through December 13, 2013, the Fund paid the Fund Administrator an annual administration fee equal to 0.02% of the Fund's average daily net asset. Prior to June 1, 2013, the Fund paid the Fund Administrator an annual administration fee equal to 0.17% of the Fund's average daily net assets. The indirect effective administrative fee rate for the period March 1, 2013 to December 13, 2013 was 0.06 % of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,619.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.19

%

 

Class B

   

0.19

   

Class C

   

0.19

   

Class R

   

0.18

   

Class R4

   

0.19

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class Z

   

0.19

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $920.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, which set the distribution

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $60,678 for Class A, $657 for Class B, and $494 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    June 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
June 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.41

%

   

1.46

%

 

Class B

   

2.16

     

2.21

   

Class C

   

2.16

     

2.21

   

Class I

   

1.02

     

1.07

   

Class R

   

1.66

     

1.71

   

Class R4

   

1.16

     

1.21

   

Class R5

   

1.07

     

1.12

   

Class Z

   

1.16

     

1.21

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, derivative investments, and tax basis adjustment for property acquired from partnership. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

6,266,946

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(5,932,971

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

(333,975

)

 

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

13,000,054

   

$

36,505,594

   

Tax return of capital

   

     

1,255,633

   

Total

 

$

13,000,054

   

$

37,761,227

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

3,196,458

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

30,672,216

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $241,807,008 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

38,978,863

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(8,306,647

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

30,672,216

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration

 

Amount

 

2018

 

$

185,725,377

   

2019

   

68,376,538

   

Unlimited long-term

   

303,823,987

   

Total

 

$

557,925,902

   

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

For the period December 14, 2013 through February 28, 2014, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Fund aggregated to $38,805,675 and $60,134,959, respectively.

For the period March 1, 2013 through December 13, 2013, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, for the Master Portfolio in which the Fund invested aggregated to $491,116,643 and $982,511,256, respectively.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

Effective December 16, 2013, the Fund invests its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund

from such investments is included as "Dividends — affiliated issuers" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, two unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 35.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $1,200,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.16%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

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

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 International Value Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia International Value Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia International Value Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia International Value Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

100.00

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

0.15

%

 
Foreign Taxes Paid  

$

1,584,172

   
Foreign Source Income  

$

21,019,407

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Foreign Taxes. The Fund makes the election to pass through to shareholders the foreign taxes paid. These taxes, and the corresponding foreign source income, are provided.

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Columbia International Value Fund

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Columbia International Value Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia International Value Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement

Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management or the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), serves as the investment manager to Columbia International Value Fund (the Fund), effective December 16, 2013. On that date, Columbia International Value Master Portfolio (the Master Portfolio), in which the Fund had invested substantially all of its assets, was liquidated and terminated. Prior to that date, Columbia Management served as the investment manager to the Master Portfolio. Under an investment management services agreement (the IMS Agreement), Columbia Management provided investment advice and other services to the Master Portfolio and continues to do so to the Fund and other funds distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (collectively, the Funds). The Fund's IMS Agreement is substantially identical to the Master Portfolio's IMS Agreement that had previously been in effect.

The Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board), including the independent Board members (the Independent Trustees), at its April 15-17, 2013 in-person Board meeting (the April Meeting), considered the renewal of the IMS Agreement with the Master Portfolio for an additional one-year term. Discussion of the Board's consideration and renewal of the IMS Agreement with the Master Portfolio can be found in the Fund's semi-annual report to shareholders dated August 31, 2013. The Board, at its November 18-20, 2013 in-person Board meeting (the November Meeting, and together with the April Meeting, the Meetings), considered the approval of a new, substantially identical (save for the date of its effectiveness and changing the name from the Master Portfolio to the Fund) IMS Agreement with the Fund because of the liquidation and termination of the Master Portfolio (due to the elimination of the master-feeder structure).

On an annual basis, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, considers renewal of Fund IMS Agreements. Columbia Management prepared detailed reports for the Board and its Contracts Committee in January, March and April 2013, including reports based on analyses of data provided by an independent organization (Lipper) and a comprehensive response to each item of information requested by independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees (Independent Legal Counsel) in a letter to the Investment Manager, to assist the Board in making this determination. All of the materials presented in January, March and April were first supplied in draft form to designated representatives of the Independent Trustees, i.e., Independent Legal Counsel, Fund Counsel, the Chair of the Board and the Chair of the Contracts Committee, and the final materials (including proposed additional breakpoints in IMS fees for certain Funds) were revised to reflect discussion and subsequent requests made by the Contracts Committee. In addition, throughout the year, the Board (or its committees) regularly meets with portfolio management teams and senior management personnel and reviews information prepared by Columbia Management addressing the services Columbia Management provides and Fund performance. Further, the Board retained an independent consulting firm, Bobroff Consulting (the Independent Consultant), to assist the Independent Trustees in their review of IMS fees, expense caps and Ameriprise Financial's profitability. The Board also accords appropriate weight to the work, deliberations and conclusions of the Contracts Committee, the Investment Review Committee and the Compliance Committee in determining whether to continue Fund IMS Agreements.

At the Meetings, Independent Legal Counsel reviewed with the Independent Trustees various factors relevant to the Board's consideration of advisory agreements, and the Board's legal responsibilities related to such consideration. Following an analysis and discussion of the factors identified below, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the IMS Agreement with the Fund at the November Meeting.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided by Columbia Management and the Subadviser

The Board considered its analysis of various reports and presentations received by it and its Committees, at the November Meeting and as part of the IMS Agreement annual review process at the April Meeting, detailing the services performed by Columbia Management, as well as its history, reputation, expertise, resources and relative capabilities, and the qualifications of its personnel. The Board also recalled its analysis of the capabilities and financial condition of Columbia Management at the April Meeting.

The Board observed that it had previously considered Columbia Management's code of ethics and compliance program at the April Meeting and that the Chief Compliance Officer continues to monitor the code and the program, and that no material concerns have been reported. The Board also discussed the acceptability of the terms of the Fund IMS Agreement, including that the IMS Agreement with the Fund was substantially identical (save for the date of its effectiveness and changing the name from the Master Portfolio to the Fund) to the one reviewed and renewed by the Board at the April Meeting between Columbia Management and the Master Portfolio. The Board recalled its considerations regarding

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Approval of Investment Management
Services Agreement
(continued)

Columbia Management at the April Meeting, including its conclusion that Columbia Management was in a position to provide a high quality and level of services to the Master Portfolio and that no concerns, in this regard, have emerged since the April Meeting.

Based on the foregoing, and based on other information received (both oral and written) and other considerations, including, in particular, the performance of the Fund (discussed below), the Board concluded that Columbia Management was in a position to provide services of a reasonable high quality to the Fund.

Investment Performance

For purposes of evaluating the nature, extent and quality of services provided under the IMS Agreement, the Board carefully reviewed the investment performance of the Fund. In this regard, the Board considered its April review of the Fund's performance, during which the Independent Trustees observed that the Fund's investment performance had not met expectations for certain periods and that appropriate action (i.e., the termination of the Fund's former subadviser) had since been taken. Considering the limited period that the Fund has been managed by Columbia Management, the Board determined to revisit the Fund's performance during the annual review of IMS Agreements at its upcoming April 2014 meeting.

Comparative Fees, Costs of Services Provided and the Profits Realized by Columbia Management and its Affiliates from their Relationships with the Fund

The Board reviewed comparative fees and the costs of services to be provided under the Fund IMS Agreement. The Board recalled its review, at the April Meeting, of comparative fees and the costs of services provided under the Master Portfolio IMS Agreement. The Board observed that fees paid under the Fund IMS Agreement were identical to those paid under the Master Portfolio IMS Agreement that was reviewed and renewed at the April Meeting. The Board concluded that the Fund's advisory fees were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services to be provided by the Investment Manager.

Economies of Scale to be Realized

The Board recalled its review, at the April Meeting, of the economies of scale that might be realized by Columbia Management as the Fund grows and took note of the extent to which Fund shareholders might also benefit from such growth. In this regard, the Board took into account that IMS Agreement fees decline as Fund assets exceed various breakpoints, all of which have not been surpassed.

Based on the foregoing, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that fees payable under the IMS Agreement with the Fund were fair and reasonable in light of the extent and quality of services to be provided. In reaching this conclusion, no single factor was determinative. On November 20, 2013, the Board, including all of the Independent Trustees, approved the IMS Agreement between Columbia Management and the Fund.

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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 International Value Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

23

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

29

   

Trustees and Officers

   

30

   

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 7 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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Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 40.17% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, which returned 26.74% for the same time period.

>  Stock selection aided relative performance, particularly in the health care, consumer discretionary, consumer staples and information technology sectors. Fund results also benefited from an overweight position in the strong-performing consumer discretionary sector.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

04/10/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

40.17

     

22.08

     

8.11

   

Including sales charges

           

32.13

     

20.63

     

7.47

   

Class B

 

04/10/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

39.06

     

21.14

     

7.30

   

Including sales charges

           

34.06

     

20.95

     

7.30

   

Class C

 

04/10/00

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

39.06

     

21.17

     

7.31

   

Including sales charges

           

38.06

     

21.17

     

7.31

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

39.73

     

21.77

     

7.83

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

40.50

     

22.16

     

8.15

   

Class R5*

 

01/08/14

   

40.21

     

22.09

     

8.12

   

Class Z

 

04/10/00

   

40.48

     

22.37

     

8.38

   

Russell 3000 Index

           

26.74

     

23.86

     

7.67

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The Russell 3000 Index, an unmanaged index, measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on total market capitalization, which represents approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 40.17% excluding sales charges. The Fund significantly outperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000 Index, which returned 26.74% for the same time period. Stock selection in the health care sector, notably in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, was a key driver of the Fund's performance. The Fund's performance was aided by good stock selection and a significant overweight in the strong-performing consumer discretionary sector. Stock selection in the consumer staples and information technology sectors also aided Fund results. Stock selection in industrials and materials detracted from relative returns.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Despite a string of weak job gains at the end of 2013 — and a difficult winter, which affected job growth, construction activity and the housing market — the U.S. economy expanded at a respectable pace over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance, and foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained solid. Businesses remained profitable and household finances were healthy, with lower debt loads and stronger credit conditions.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors, stock prices moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into the financial markets. Investors shrugged off concerns regarding tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling and the possibility of an attack on Syria. Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) talk about removing monetary support briefly dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Contributors and Detractors

Stock selection in the health care sector was strong, led by investments in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Our interest in these companies stems from the quality of the science they are using to treat diseases that were considered untreatable just a few years ago. We are seeing a variety of emerging therapeutic pathways and believe we are in the early stages of a paradigm shift in disease treatment, in which highly specialized compounds are developed to treat specific genetic targets. In this regard, Gilead Sciences, Biogen Idec and Incyte were strong performers. Gilead Sciences is a world leader in therapeutics for viral diseases. We believe the company will experience increased growth from the upcoming launch of a new drug franchise for Hepatitis C. Biogen Idec is a leader in developing treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). During the period, the company received Food & Drug Administration approval for Tecfidera, the first oral medication that could allow thousands of MS patients to stop receiving drugs by needle or intravenously.

Fund results benefited from stock selection and a significant overweight in the consumer discretionary sector, which was the strongest performing sector within the benchmark. Investments in automobile manufacturers and consumer services companies generated strong results for the Fund. Luxury electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors' stock price rose, and we sold the stock as it reached our internal price target. Within the consumer services industry, hotel and casino

Portfolio Management

Marsico Capital Management, LLC

Brandon Geisler

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   

5.6

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A

   

5.4

   

Biogen Idec, Inc.

   

4.8

   

Google, Inc., Class A

   

3.8

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

3.4

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

3.1

   

Monsanto Co.

   

3.1

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

3.1

   

Salesforce.com, Inc.

   

3.0

   

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

2.8

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and other cash equivalents).

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

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

operator Wynn Resorts and Chipotle Mexican Grill performed well. We sold the latter from the portfolio.

In the consumer staples sector, beverage companies Constellation Brands and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters posted solid gains. Certain information technology firms also were material contributors to performance, including social media company Facebook, payment processor MasterCard and FleetCor Technologies, a provider of payment services including fuel cards and corporate lodging discount cards. The Fund had less exposure than the benchmark to the energy, telecommunication services, utilities, financials and consumer staples sectors, which also aided results.

The Fund's major disappointments were in the industrials and materials sectors. MRC Global, an industrial distributor of pipes, valves and fittings for the energy industry, posted a double-digit loss prior to being sold. While the Fund's transportation-related holdings such as railroad operator Genesee & Wyoming posted positive returns, they did not keep pace with the return of the transportation industry within the benchmark. Similarly, agricultural materials company Monsanto posted a positive return, but lagged the overall return of the benchmark. We continue to hold Monsanto as we believe the company's seeds, biotechnology traits and herbicides help improve agricultural productivity and reduce food costs.

Individual holdings Expedia and lululemon athletica detracted from performance. Online travel reservations company Expedia posted a loss due in part to weakness in its international business. lululemon athletica, an athletic apparel company, faced several challenges during the period, including quality control and the resignation of its CEO. We sold both positions.

During the period, the Fund increased its allocations to the information technology and health care sector and reduced exposure to the industrials, consumer discretionary and financials sectors.

Looking Ahead

We believe we are currently entering a period of low inflation and modest economic growth. Against this backdrop, we believe that companies with steadily expanding earnings, strong cash flows, increasing margins, rising market share, improving profitability, the development of innovative products and the effective allocation of capital to fuel further growth may be positioned to outperform their peers. These are the characteristics we seek in holdings we select for the Fund. As of period-end, the Fund's largest sector allocations included information technology, consumer discretionary, health care and industrials. The Fund had no exposure to the utilities sector.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

99.1

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

20.9

   

Consumer Staples

   

5.0

   

Energy

   

4.4

   

Financials

   

5.4

   

Health Care

   

16.5

   

Industrials

   

14.5

   

Information Technology

   

24.2

   

Materials

   

6.2

   

Telecommunication Services

   

2.0

   

Money Market Funds

   

0.9

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

The Fund is subject to stock market fluctuations. The Fund can invest, without limit, in foreign securities. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards, and other monetary and political risks. Share prices of small- and mid-capitalization companies tend to be more volatile than those of larger companies. The Fund also has potentially greater price volatility due to the Fund's concentration in a limited number of securities. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,225.70

     

1,018.85

     

6.77

     

6.14

     

1.22

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,220.40

     

1,015.11

     

10.91

     

9.90

     

1.97

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,221.20

     

1,015.11

     

10.91

     

9.90

     

1.97

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,223.80

     

1,017.60

     

8.15

     

7.39

     

1.47

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,226.90

     

1,020.09

     

5.39

     

4.89

     

0.97

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,045.70

*

   

1,020.94

     

1.12

*

   

4.03

     

0.80

*

 

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,227.10

     

1,020.09

     

5.39

     

4.89

     

0.97

   

*For the period January 8, 2014 through February 28, 2014. Class R5 shares commenced operations on January 8, 2014.

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).

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 99.2%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 20.9%

 

Distributors 1.7%

 

LKQ Corp.(a)

   

689,104

     

19,219,111

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 9.3%

 

Domino's Pizza, Inc.

   

241,246

     

19,072,909

   

Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.

   

229,876

     

11,877,693

   

Hilton Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

911,304

     

20,376,757

   

Panera Bread Co., Class A(a)

   

93,680

     

16,986,058

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

158,864

     

38,522,931

   

Total

       

106,836,348

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 2.5%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   

30,555

     

11,063,965

   

TripAdvisor, Inc.(a)

   

173,904

     

17,432,137

   

Total

       

28,496,102

   

Media 5.3%

 

Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., Class A

   

779,211

     

26,134,737

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

433,331

     

35,017,478

   

Total

       

61,152,215

   

Specialty Retail 1.5%

 

Tractor Supply Co.

   

165,857

     

11,702,870

   

Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.(a)

   

67,971

     

6,096,319

   

Total

       

17,799,189

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.6%

 

Deckers Outdoor Corp.(a)

   

100,427

     

7,466,747

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

240,969,712

   

Consumer Staples 5.0%

 

Beverages 2.8%

 

Constellation Brands, Inc., Class A(a)

   

393,725

     

31,903,537

   

Food Products 2.2%

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

   

236,707

     

25,985,694

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

57,889,231

   

Energy 4.4%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.8%

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

345,759

     

32,155,587

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 1.6%

 

Antero Resources Corp.(a)

   

315,309

     

19,025,745

   

Total Energy

       

51,181,332

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Financials 5.4%

 

Capital Markets 1.8%

 

Morgan Stanley

   

684,714

     

21,089,191

   

Commercial Banks 2.6%

 

City National Corp.

   

159,337

     

11,923,187

   

First Republic Bank

   

339,609

     

17,649,480

   

Total

       

29,572,667

   

Real Estate Management & Development 1.0%

 

Realogy Holdings Corp.(a)

   

242,930

     

11,529,458

   

Total Financials

       

62,191,316

   

Health Care 16.6%

 

Biotechnology 14.4%

 

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

94,680

     

16,739,424

   

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

159,912

     

54,478,820

   

BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.(a)

   

224,639

     

18,195,759

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

775,388

     

64,194,373

   

Incyte Corp., Ltd.(a)

   

185,153

     

11,897,932

   

Total

       

165,506,308

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.5%

 

Novadaq Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

276,053

     

5,631,481

   

Health Care Providers & Services 1.7%

 

Envision Healthcare Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

585,518

     

19,708,536

   

Total Health Care

       

190,846,325

   

Industrials 14.5%

 

Aerospace & Defense 4.7%

 

B/E Aerospace, Inc.(a)

   

261,149

     

22,001,803

   

DigitalGlobe, Inc.(a)

   

315,549

     

9,807,263

   

TransDigm Group, Inc.

   

128,243

     

22,845,208

   

Total

       

54,654,274

   

Airlines 2.1%

 

Delta Air Lines, Inc.

   

359,089

     

11,925,346

   

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

261,612

     

11,762,075

   

Total

       

23,687,421

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.0%

 

Copart, Inc.(a)

   

325,208

     

11,847,328

   

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

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Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Professional Services 4.1%

 

IHS, Inc., Class A(a)

   

207,625

     

24,890,085

   

Robert Half International, Inc.

   

137,895

     

5,645,421

   

Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class A(a)

   

268,731

     

17,122,196

   

Total

       

47,657,702

   

Road & Rail 2.6%

 

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., Class A(a)

   

300,515

     

29,726,944

   

Total Industrials

       

167,573,669

   

Information Technology 24.2%

 

Internet Software & Services 13.2%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

909,467

     

62,262,111

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

35,828

     

43,554,308

   

LinkedIn Corp., Class A(a)

   

72,634

     

14,820,241

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

523,767

     

20,254,070

   

Youku Tudou, Inc., ADR(a)

   

204,189

     

6,777,033

   

Zillow, Inc., Class A(a)

   

60,801

     

5,082,964

   

Total

       

152,750,727

   

IT Services 4.4%

 

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

140,472

     

18,251,527

   

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

   

412,631

     

32,069,681

   

Total

       

50,321,208

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 2.5%

 

ARM Holdings PLC

   

716,290

     

12,114,588

   
ASML Holding NV    

188,520

     

16,239,113

   

Total

       

28,353,701

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Software 4.1%

 

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

553,542

     

34,524,414

   

Splunk, Inc.(a)

   

72,027

     

6,680,504

   

Workday, Inc., Class A(a)

   

60,754

     

6,678,080

   

Total

       

47,882,998

   

Total Information Technology

       

279,308,634

   

Materials 6.2%

 

Chemicals 6.2%

 

Monsanto Co.

   

319,128

     

35,110,463

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

178,900

     

35,865,872

   

Total

       

70,976,335

   

Total Materials

       

70,976,335

   

Telecommunication Services 2.0%

 

Wireless Telecommunication Services 2.0%

 

SBA Communications Corp., Class A(a)

   

236,980

     

22,553,387

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

22,553,387

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $822,034,058)
       

1,143,489,941

   

Money Market Funds 0.9%

 
   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

10,487,581

     

10,487,581

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $10,487,581)
       

10,487,581

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $832,521,639)
       

1,153,977,522

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(1,079,042

)

 

Net Assets

       

1,152,898,480

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

24,539,509

     

510,480,078

     

(524,532,006

)

   

10,487,581

     

15,080

     

10,487,581

   

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

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Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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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Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

240,969,712

     

     

     

240,969,712

   

Consumer Staples

   

57,889,231

     

     

     

57,889,231

   

Energy

   

51,181,332

     

     

     

51,181,332

   

Financials

   

62,191,316

     

     

     

62,191,316

   

Health Care

   

190,846,325

     

     

     

190,846,325

   

Industrials

   

167,573,669

     

     

     

167,573,669

   

Information Technology

   

267,194,046

     

12,114,588

     

     

279,308,634

   

Materials

   

70,976,335

     

     

     

70,976,335

   

Telecommunication Services

   

22,553,387

     

     

     

22,553,387

   

Total Equity Securities

   

1,131,375,353

     

12,114,588

     

     

1,143,489,941

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

10,487,581

     

     

     

10,487,581

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

10,487,581

     

     

     

10,487,581

   

Total

   

1,141,862,934

     

12,114,588

     

     

1,153,977,522

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

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Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $822,034,058)

 

$

1,143,489,941

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $10,487,581)

   

10,487,581

   

Total investments (identified cost $832,521,639)

   

1,153,977,522

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

18,533,709

   

Capital shares sold

   

468,742

   

Dividends

   

284,515

   

Reclaims

   

43,247

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,338

   

Other assets

   

12,203

   

Total assets

   

1,173,321,276

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

18,256,740

   

Capital shares purchased

   

1,733,568

   

Investment management fees

   

21,543

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

13,184

   

Transfer agent fees

   

211,192

   

Administration fees

   

1,794

   

Compensation of board members

   

106,673

   

Other expenses

   

78,102

   

Total liabilities

   

20,422,796

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,152,898,480

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

2,458,727,442

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(1,763,644

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(1,625,519,329

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

321,455,883

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(1,872

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

1,152,898,480

   

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

581,858,619

   

Shares outstanding

   

29,360,289

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.82

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

21.03

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

50,971,779

   

Shares outstanding

   

2,823,830

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.05

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

269,583,414

   

Shares outstanding

   

14,937,447

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.05

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

24,699,972

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,265,108

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

19.52

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

227,780

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,998

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

20.71

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

2,614

   

Shares outstanding

   

128

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

20.37

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

225,554,302

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,075,114

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

20.37

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

6,689,462

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

15,080

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(45,817

)

 

Total income

   

6,658,725

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

7,285,317

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

1,346,311

   

Class B

   

511,226

   

Class C

   

2,479,702

   

Class R

   

116,088

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

1,075,508

   

Class B

   

102,161

   

Class C

   

495,198

   

Class R

   

46,377

   

Class R4

   

363

   

Class Z

   

409,833

   

Administration fees

   

608,088

   

Compensation of board members

   

44,033

   

Custodian fees

   

18,303

   

Printing and postage fees

   

164,323

   

Registration fees

   

36,431

   

Professional fees

   

36,854

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

892

   

Other

   

116,985

   

Total expenses

   

14,893,993

   

Expense reductions

   

(1,600

)

 

Total net expenses

   

14,892,393

   

Net investment loss

   

(8,233,668

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

273,447,316

   

Foreign currency translations

   

12,453

   

Net realized gain

   

273,459,769

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

93,239,959

   

Foreign currency translations

   

1,858

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

93,241,817

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

366,701,586

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

358,467,918

   

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment loss

 

$

(8,233,668

)

 

$

(1,080,297

)

 

Net realized gain

   

273,459,769

     

231,173,098

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

93,241,817

     

(161,140,333

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

358,467,918

     

68,952,468

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

     

(121,266

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(7

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(499,317

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(620,590

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(244,221,256

)

   

(736,286,595

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

114,246,662

     

(667,954,717

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

1,038,651,818

     

1,706,606,535

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

1,152,898,480

   

$

1,038,651,818

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(1,763,644

)

 

$

(2,863,345

)

 

(a) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014(a)

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(b)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(c)

   

2,379,705

     

40,165,532

     

2,935,350

     

39,345,751

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

8,190

     

107,943

   

Redemptions

   

(10,242,751

)

   

(166,735,036

)

   

(26,997,107

)

   

(361,326,434

)

 

Net decrease

   

(7,863,046

)

   

(126,569,504

)

   

(24,053,567

)

   

(321,872,740

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

10,854

     

166,346

     

12,672

     

159,307

   

Redemptions(c)

   

(1,256,756

)

   

(18,902,601

)

   

(1,878,016

)

   

(23,192,865

)

 

Net decrease

   

(1,245,902

)

   

(18,736,255

)

   

(1,865,344

)

   

(23,033,558

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

361,220

     

5,630,721

     

355,966

     

4,406,138

   

Redemptions

   

(3,638,190

)

   

(54,347,508

)

   

(10,071,680

)

   

(124,268,382

)

 

Net decrease

   

(3,276,970

)

   

(48,716,787

)

   

(9,715,714

)

   

(119,862,244

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

297,146

     

4,992,150

     

306,394

     

4,070,405

   

Redemptions

   

(661,105

)

   

(10,829,059

)

   

(975,144

)

   

(12,901,929

)

 

Net decrease

   

(363,959

)

   

(5,836,909

)

   

(668,750

)

   

(8,831,524

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

12,178

     

186,985

     

188

     

2,500

   

Redemptions

   

(1,368

)

   

(24,726

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

10,810

     

162,259

     

188

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

128

     

2,500

     

     

   

Net increase

   

128

     

2,500

     

     

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,958,565

     

34,257,815

     

2,756,504

     

37,933,107

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

29,952

     

404,045

   

Redemptions

   

(4,693,563

)

   

(78,784,375

)

   

(22,117,135

)

   

(301,026,181

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,734,998

)

   

(44,526,560

)

   

(19,330,679

)

   

(262,689,029

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(15,473,937

)

   

(244,221,256

)

   

(55,633,866

)

   

(736,286,595

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(b) Class R4 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.14

   

$

13.25

   

$

14.22

   

$

11.63

   

$

7.31

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.10

)

   

0.01

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.03

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

5.78

     

0.88

     

(0.94

)

   

2.65

     

4.35

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.68

     

0.89

     

(0.97

)

   

2.59

     

4.32

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.00

)(a)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.00

)(a)

   

     

     

   

Redemption fees:

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.82

   

$

14.14

   

$

13.25

   

$

14.22

   

$

11.63

   

Total return

   

40.17

%

   

6.74

%

   

(6.82

%)

   

22.27

%(b)

   

59.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.23

%(d)

   

1.36

%(d)

   

1.37

%(d)

   

1.31

%

   

1.31

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.23

%(d)(f)

   

1.35

%(d)(f)

   

1.37

%(d)(f)

   

1.31

%(f)

   

1.30

%(f)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.60

%)

   

0.06

%

   

(0.23

%)

   

(0.47

%)

   

(0.35

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

581,859

   

$

526,471

   

$

811,890

   

$

1,711,839

   

$

1,993,000

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

   

104

%

   

87

%

   

119

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Marsico 21st Century Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.98

   

$

12.25

   

$

13.25

   

$

10.91

   

$

6.92

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

5.28

     

0.81

     

(0.88

)

   

2.48

     

4.09

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.07

     

0.73

     

(1.00

)

   

2.34

     

3.99

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.05

   

$

12.98

   

$

12.25

   

$

13.25

   

$

10.91

   

Total return

   

39.06

%

   

5.96

%

   

(7.55

%)

   

21.45

%(a)

   

57.66

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.98

%(c)

   

2.10

%(c)

   

2.12

%(c)

   

2.06

%

   

2.06

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.98

%(c)(e)

   

2.10

%(c)(e)

   

2.12

%(c)(e)

   

2.06

%(e)

   

2.05

%(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.35

%)

   

(0.67

%)

   

(0.97

%)

   

(1.21

%)

   

(1.10

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

50,972

   

$

52,823

   

$

72,692

   

$

110,427

   

$

117,307

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

   

104

%

   

87

%

   

119

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Marsico 21st Century Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.98

   

$

12.25

   

$

13.25

   

$

10.91

   

$

6.91

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.08

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

5.28

     

0.81

     

(0.88

)

   

2.48

     

4.10

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.07

     

0.73

     

(1.00

)

   

2.34

     

4.00

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.05

   

$

12.98

   

$

12.25

   

$

13.25

   

$

10.91

   

Total return

   

39.06

%

   

5.96

%

   

(7.55

%)

   

21.45

%(a)

   

57.89

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.98

%(c)

   

2.10

%(c)

   

2.12

%(c)

   

2.06

%

   

2.06

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.98

%(c)(e)

   

2.10

%(c)(e)

   

2.12

%(c)(e)

   

2.06

%(e)

   

2.05

%(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(1.36

%)

   

(0.68

%)

   

(0.97

%)

   

(1.22

%)

   

(1.10

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

269,583

   

$

236,373

   

$

342,021

   

$

586,725

   

$

660,457

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

   

104

%

   

87

%

   

119

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

13.97

   

$

13.12

   

$

14.11

   

$

11.57

   

$

7.29

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.02

)

   

(0.06

)

   

(0.09

)

   

(0.06

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

5.69

     

0.87

     

(0.93

)

   

2.63

     

4.34

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.55

     

0.85

     

(0.99

)

   

2.54

     

4.28

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.52

   

$

13.97

   

$

13.12

   

$

14.11

   

$

11.57

   

Total return

   

39.73

%

   

6.48

%

   

(7.02

%)

   

21.95

%(a)

   

58.71

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.48

%(c)

   

1.61

%(c)

   

1.62

%(c)

   

1.56

%

   

1.56

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.48

%(c)(e)

   

1.60

%(c)(e)

   

1.62

%(c)(e)

   

1.56

%(e)

   

1.55

%(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.85

%)

   

(0.17

%)

   

(0.46

%)

   

(0.71

%)

   

(0.59

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

24,700

   

$

22,756

   

$

30,137

   

$

40,468

   

$

41,627

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

   

104

%

   

87

%

   

119

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Marsico 21st Century Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.74

   

$

13.29

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.06

)

   

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.03

     

1.48

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.97

     

1.49

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

20.71

   

$

14.74

   

Total return

   

40.50

%

   

11.20

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.98

%(c)

   

1.02

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.98

%(c)(f)

   

1.02

%(c)(d)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.34

%)

   

0.28

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

228

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

Class R5

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.48

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

0.90

   

Total from investment operations

   

0.89

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

20.37

   

Total return

   

4.57

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.80

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.80

%(c)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.51

%)(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from January 8, 2014 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2014.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.50

   

$

13.57

   

$

14.54

   

$

11.86

   

$

7.44

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.06

)

   

0.04

     

0.01

     

(0.03

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

5.93

     

0.92

     

(0.98

)

   

2.71

     

4.43

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.87

     

0.96

     

(0.97

)

   

2.68

     

4.42

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.03

)

   

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.03

)

   

     

     

(0.00

)(a)

 

Redemption fees:

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

20.37

   

$

14.50

   

$

13.57

   

$

14.54

   

$

11.86

   

Total return

   

40.48

%

   

7.09

%

   

(6.67

%)

   

22.60

%(b)

   

59.42

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.98

%(d)

   

1.11

%(d)

   

1.12

%(d)

   

1.06

%

   

1.06

%

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.98

%(d)(f)

   

1.10

%(d)(f)

   

1.12

%(d)(f)

   

1.06

%(f)

   

1.05

%(f)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.36

%)

   

0.27

%

   

0.04

%

   

(0.20

%)

   

(0.10

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

225,554

   

$

200,226

   

$

449,867

   

$

1,245,671

   

$

1,008,937

   

Portfolio turnover

   

99

%

   

65

%

   

104

%

   

87

%

   

119

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  Total return includes a reimbursement of a loss experienced by the Fund due to a compliance violation. The reimbursement had an impact of less than 0.01% on total return.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class R, Class R4, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans. Class R5 shares commenced operations on January 8, 2014.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually.

These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. 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 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.68% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investment of the Fund's 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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $3,842.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

out-of-pocket fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.20

%

 

Class B

   

0.20

   

Class C

   

0.20

   

Class R

   

0.20

   

Class R4

   

0.20

   

Class R5

   

0.05

*

 

Class Z

   

0.20

   

*Annualized.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $1,600.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were

$143,450 for Class A, $37,341 for Class B, and $2,191 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.29

%

   

1.31

%

 

Class B

   

2.04

     

2.06

   

Class C

   

2.04

     

2.06

   

Class R

   

1.54

     

1.56

   

Class R4

   

1.04

     

1.06

   

Class R5

   

0.94

*

   

   

Class Z

   

1.04

     

1.06

   

*Annual rate is contractual from January 8, 2014 (the commencement of operations of Class R5 shares) through June 30, 2014.

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for: capital loss carryforwards,

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, net operating loss reclassification and late-year ordinary losses. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

9,333,369

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(12,455

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

(9,320,914

)

 

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

For the year ended February 28, 2014, there were no distributions.

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

314,990,904

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $838,986,618 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

320,142,603

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(5,151,699

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

314,990,904

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, 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

   

92,071,658

   

2018

   

1,526,982,692

   

Total

   

1,619,054,350

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $270,710,157 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund will elect to treat late-year ordinary losses of $1,656,799 as arising on March 1, 2014.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's

conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,046,668,890 and $1,306,006,003, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 16.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 16.2% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $3,828,571 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.20%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the consumer discretionary sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Information Technology Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Marsico 21st Century Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Columbia Marsico 21st Century Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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 Marsico 21st Century Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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

>  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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

20

   

Statement of Operations

   

22

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

23

   

Financial Highlights

   

25

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

31

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

38

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

39

   

Trustees and Officers

   

40

   

Important Information About This Report

   

49

   

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 7 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 31.63% for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund's benchmark, the unmanaged S&P SmallCap 600 Index, returned 32.30% for the same time period.

>  Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which accounted for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

10/15/96

   

31.63

     

27.50

     

9.77

   

Class B*

 

03/07/11

         

 

Excluding sales charges

       

30.64

     

26.54

     

8.95

   

Including sales charges

       

25.64

     

26.38

     

8.95

   

Class I*

 

11/16/11

   

31.97

     

27.65

     

9.84

   

Class K*

 

03/07/11

   

31.65

     

27.49

     

9.77

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

32.01

     

27.59

     

9.81

   

Class Z

 

10/15/96

   

31.99

     

27.81

     

10.05

   

S&P SmallCap 600 Index

       

32.30

     

28.04

     

10.18

   

Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth year and eliminated thereafter. The Fund's other classes are not subject to sales charges and have limited eligibility. Please see the Fund's prospectus for details. Performance for different share classes will vary based on differences in sales charges and fees associated with each class. 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The S&P SmallCap 600 Index tracks the performance of 600 domestic companies traded on major stock exchanges. The S&P SmallCap 600 is heavily weighted with the stocks of companies with small market capitalizations.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Small Cap Index Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 31.63%. The Fund's benchmark, the unmanaged S&P SmallCap 600 Index, returned 32.30% for the same time period. Mutual funds, unlike unmanaged indices, incur operating expenses, which helped to account for the Fund's underperformance relative to the benchmark.

U.S. Equity Market Posted Strong Gains

Following a strong first quarter of 2013 when investors turned attention to the modest but continued strengthening of the U.S. economy, volatility heightened in the second calendar quarter, as uncertainty about the global economy, monetary policy and the impact of the sequester's spending cuts weighed on investors. While consumers weathered the domestic drag well, businesses remained cautious, keeping inventories, capital expenditures and staffs lean. U.S. equities delivered positive returns during the third quarter of 2013 despite threats of military action in Syria, rumblings from Iran and an impending showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling. Still, robust economic growth continued to elude the U.S. economy, which merely plodded along. The Federal Reserve (the Fed) unsettled investors with a hint that it was ready to taper its purchase of U.S. Treasury and mortgage securities. However, the Fed's decision to not take any action at its September 2013 meeting rallied stocks to new highs. In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a healthy recovery, with job gains continuing, manufacturing activity accelerating and a rebound in housing showing staying power. Against this backdrop, the Fed's announcement in mid-December that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond purchases and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington D.C. were welcome news for investors, and U.S. equities climbed to new highs.

Along with the U.S. equity market broadly, the benchmark reacted poorly to reports of lower Chinese manufacturing and fell in January 2014. However, the decline was short-lived, with U.S. equities subsequently regaining losses in February, bringing the benchmark to the strongest annual increase among the U.S. equity market capitalization indices. Global concerns heightened amidst conflict in the Ukraine, but investors generally remained positive on U.S. equities given strong corporate earnings reports and guidance.

Benchmark Enjoyed Broad-Based Gains

All ten sectors of the benchmark posted double-digit positive returns during the 12 months ended February 28, 2014. In terms of total return, health care, information technology and consumer discretionary were the best relative performers. On the basis of impact, which takes weightings and total returns into account, information technology, consumer discretionary and financials were the biggest contributors to the benchmark's return. The top performing industries for the annual period were media; technology hardware, storage and peripherals; health care technology; pharmaceuticals; and multiline retail.

Conversely, utilities and telecommunication services, each traditionally considered a defensive sector, were the weakest sectors from both a total return perspective and on the basis of impact. Each, though, still generated positive, albeit more modest, returns. The worst performing industries for the annual period were tobacco, air freight and logistics, real estate investment trusts, consumer finance and real estate management and development.

Portfolio Management

Alfred Alley III, CFA

Vadim Shteyn

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

FEI Co.

   

0.6

   

Kate Spade & Co.

   

0.6

   

Toro Co. (The)

   

0.6

   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.

   

0.5

   

PolyOne Corp.

   

0.5

   

Centene Corp.

   

0.5

   

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   

0.5

   

EnerSys, Inc.

   

0.5

   

Arris Group, Inc.

   

0.5

   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

   

0.5

   

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

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Top individual contributors within the benchmark included medical device manufacturer Align Technology, e-commerce retailer United Online, apparel and accessories designer Kate Spade, specialty pharmaceuticals company Questcor Pharmaceuticals and oil and gas exploration and production company Gulfport Energy. Top detractors were communications equipment company Ixia, insurance provider Tower Group International, semiconductor equipment manufacturer Ultratech, specialty apparel retailer Francesca's Holdings and pawn shop operator EZCORP.

As always, each sector and stock in the benchmark was represented in the Fund with approximately the same weighting as in the benchmark and therefore had a similar effect.

Benchmark Additions and Deletions Drove Portfolio Changes

During the annual period, there were 49 additions and 49 deletions to the benchmark and the Fund's portfolio. Among those stocks added to the benchmark and Fund were Boise Cascade, Arch Coal, Regis, Scholastic, Aeropostale, Sanmina, Monster Worldwide, Barnes & Noble, Forest Oil, QLogic, Atlas Air Worldwide and FTD. Deletions included Align Technology, Hain Celestial Group, Brunswick, OfficeMax, Gulfport Energy, Maidenform Brands, Volterra Semiconductor, American Greetings, Coldwater Creek, 3-D Systems, CEC Entertainment and Kilroy Realty.

The Fund used equity index futures on an opportunistic basis to equitize cash balances held in the portfolio for trading and redemption purposes. The percentage of Fund assets held in these instruments changed daily due to changes in the Fund's cash position but was generally minimal in size and impact.

Looking Ahead

We do not anticipate any changes in the portfolio beyond the customary quarterly rebalancings and stock substitutions we make to align the Fund with the benchmark.

From a broad perspective, following developed equity markets performing strongly relative to other asset classes in 2013, we currently believe U.S. equities may continue to perform well in 2014, albeit perhaps not as well as last year. While valuations for most U.S. stocks did not appear as cheap at the end of February 2014 as they were 12 months prior, we believe they were still fairly valued, in our view, especially relative to fixed income. Indeed, corporate earnings have been strong and guidance has been encouraging for the most part. Balance sheets remain healthy at this time with high cash levels and low debt. We presently believe the U.S. economy may continue to benefit from an improving labor market, a strengthening housing market, reduced fiscal drag, normalization of monetary policy, an improving eurozone recovery and aggressive Japanese economic stimulus. There will almost certainly be challenges along the way, such as geopolitical risk and the unknown impact of ongoing Fed tapering, but we believe developed equity markets, especially U.S. equity markets, may still provide reasonably attractive returns in the coming months.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

97.5

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

15.4

   

Consumer Staples

   

3.4

   

Energy

   

4.3

   

Financials

   

20.7

   

Health Care

   

10.2

   

Industrials

   

14.5

   

Information Technology

   

18.6

   

Materials

   

6.5

   

Telecommunication Services

   

0.5

   

Utilities

   

3.4

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.5

   

Rights

   

0.0

(a)

 

Total

   

100.0

   

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

(a) Rounds to zero.

Investment Risks

Share prices of small capitalization companies tend to be more volatile because small companies often have narrower markets, limited financial resources and stocks that are not as actively traded as large company stocks. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Small Cap Index 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,169.10

     

1,022.69

     

2.43

     

2.27

     

0.45

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,164.40

     

1,018.95

     

6.48

     

6.04

     

1.20

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.60

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class K

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,169.10

     

1,022.69

     

2.43

     

2.27

     

0.45

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.50

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,170.60

     

1,023.93

     

1.08

     

1.01

     

0.20

   

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

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 96.8%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 15.4%

 

Auto Components 0.6%

 

Dorman Products, Inc.(a)

   

121,435

     

6,997,085

   

Drew Industries, Inc.

   

87,597

     

4,313,276

   

Spartan Motors, Inc.

   

136,926

     

776,370

   

Standard Motor Products, Inc.

   

83,399

     

2,931,475

   

Superior Industries International, Inc.

   

93,774

     

1,714,189

   

Total

       

16,732,395

   

Automobiles 0.1%

 

Winnebago Industries, Inc.(a)

   

111,800

     

2,980,588

   

Distributors 0.4%

 

Pool Corp.

   

184,232

     

10,770,203

   

VOXX International Corp.(a)

   

78,874

     

1,025,362

   

Total

       

11,795,565

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.8%

 

American Public Education, Inc.(a)

   

70,264

     

2,488,751

   

Capella Education Co.

   

44,233

     

2,940,610

   

Career Education Corp.(a)

   

231,618

     

1,711,657

   

Hillenbrand, Inc.

   

251,955

     

7,528,416

   

ITT Educational Services, Inc.(a)

   

73,110

     

2,268,603

   

Regis Corp.

   

174,940

     

2,459,656

   

Strayer Education, Inc.(a)

   

43,395

     

2,072,979

   

Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

   

85,002

     

1,150,077

   

Total

       

22,620,749

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 3.2%

 

Biglari Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

5,868

     

2,634,673

   

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.(a)

   

99,622

     

2,759,530

   

Boyd Gaming Corp.(a)

   

302,673

     

3,517,060

   

Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.(a)

   

75,313

     

10,920,385

   

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

   

95,498

     

9,497,276

   

DineEquity, Inc.

   

64,861

     

5,432,109

   

Interval Leisure Group, Inc.

   

158,728

     

4,315,814

   

Jack in the Box, Inc.(a)

   

170,874

     

9,816,711

   

Marcus Corp. (The)

   

72,693

     

1,025,698

   

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.(a)

   

122,187

     

6,407,486

   

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.(a)

   

38,985

     

734,867

   

Multimedia Games Holdings Co., Inc.(a)

   

118,677

     

3,919,308

   

Papa John's International, Inc.

   

127,876

     

6,508,889

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   

237,414

     

5,769,160

   

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.(a)

   

52,364

     

4,080,727

   

Ruby Tuesday, Inc.(a)

   

231,405

     

1,418,513

   

Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.

   

142,778

     

1,764,736

   

Sonic Corp.(a)

   

209,673

     

4,273,136

   

Texas Roadhouse, Inc.

   

240,458

     

6,360,114

   

Total

       

91,156,192

   

Household Durables 1.7%

 

Blyth, Inc.

   

34,042

     

332,931

   

Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.

   

104,372

     

2,622,868

   

Helen of Troy Ltd.(a)

   

120,808

     

7,889,970

   

iRobot Corp.(a)

   

115,765

     

4,852,869

   

La-Z-Boy, Inc.

   

210,277

     

5,370,475

   

M/I Homes, Inc.(a)

   

97,683

     

2,432,307

   

Meritage Homes Corp.(a)

   

144,921

     

6,986,641

   

Ryland Group, Inc. (The)

   

185,316

     

8,633,872

   

Standard Pacific Corp.(a)

   

600,197

     

5,467,795

   

Universal Electronics, Inc.(a)

   

62,369

     

2,606,401

   

Total

       

47,196,129

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 0.2%

 

Blue Nile, Inc.(a)

   

51,352

     

1,807,077

   

FTD Companies, Inc.(a)

   

74,530

     

2,314,902

   

Nutrisystem, Inc.

   

115,202

     

1,695,773

   

PetMed Express, Inc.

   

80,968

     

1,117,358

   

Total

       

6,935,110

   

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.4%

 

Arctic Cat, Inc.

   

53,929

     

2,524,956

   

Callaway Golf Co.

   

298,895

     

2,516,696

   

JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

   

68,873

     

493,130

   

Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc.

   

77,600

     

4,946,224

   

Total

       

10,481,006

   

Media 0.7%

 

EW Scripps Co., Class A(a)

   

120,604

     

2,366,251

   

Harte-Hanks, Inc.

   

175,590

     

1,402,964

   

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.(a)

   

567,475

     

12,876,008

   

Scholastic Corp.

   

103,590

     

3,654,655

   

Sizmek, Inc.(a)

   

85,303

     

1,056,904

   

Total

       

21,356,782

   

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Multiline Retail 0.2%

 

Fred's, Inc., Class A

   

137,009

     

2,730,590

   

Tuesday Morning Corp.(a)

   

148,602

     

2,324,135

   

Total

       

5,054,725

   

Specialty Retail 4.6%

 

Aeropostale, Inc.(a)

   

314,770

     

2,310,412

   

Barnes & Noble, Inc.(a)

   

148,880

     

2,852,541

   

Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp.

   

71,525

     

1,085,749

   

Brown Shoe Co., Inc.

   

164,574

     

4,045,229

   

Buckle, Inc. (The)

   

112,411

     

5,100,087

   

Cato Corp. (The), Class A

   

107,955

     

3,030,297

   

Children's Place Retail Stores, Inc. (The)(a)

   

89,321

     

4,838,519

   

Christopher & Banks Corp.(a)

   

146,002

     

972,373

   

Finish Line, Inc., Class A (The)

   

197,007

     

5,323,129

   

Francesca's Holdings Corp.(a)

   

168,485

     

3,297,251

   

Genesco, Inc.(a)

   

96,172

     

7,140,771

   

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.

   

85,035

     

5,676,937

   

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.

   

80,356

     

2,342,377

   

Hibbett Sports, Inc.(a)

   

104,203

     

5,973,958

   

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc.(a)

   

112,241

     

6,967,921

   

Kirkland's, Inc.(a)

   

60,184

     

1,064,053

   

Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A

   

90,332

     

5,728,855

   

Lumber Liquidators Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

110,668

     

11,872,463

   

MarineMax, Inc.(a)

   

98,489

     

1,418,242

   

Men's Wearhouse, Inc. (The)

   

182,100

     

9,795,159

   

Monro Muffler Brake, Inc.

   

119,661

     

7,140,172

   

Outerwall, Inc.(a)

   

101,908

     

7,207,953

   

PEP Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack (The)(a)

   

212,942

     

2,680,940

   

Select Comfort Corp.(a)

   

221,551

     

4,001,211

   

Sonic Automotive, Inc., Class A

   

137,351

     

3,263,460

   

Stage Stores, Inc.

   

127,422

     

2,522,956

   

Stein Mart, Inc.

   

112,511

     

1,529,024

   

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.(a)

   

121,963

     

5,706,649

   

Zale Corp.(a)

   

131,742

     

2,862,754

   

Zumiez, Inc.(a)

   

88,558

     

2,104,138

   

Total

       

129,855,580

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 2.5%

 

Crocs, Inc.(a)

   

354,668

     

5,401,594

   

G-III Apparel Group Ltd.(a)

   

66,260

     

4,604,407

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.(a)

   

206,841

     

8,323,282

   

Kate Spade & Co.(a)

   

492,264

     

16,845,274

   

Movado Group, Inc.

   

72,343

     

2,848,144

   

Oxford Industries, Inc.

   

57,896

     

4,530,941

   

Perry Ellis International, Inc.(a)

   

49,682

     

693,064

   

Quiksilver, Inc.(a)

   

512,578

     

3,998,108

   

Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A(a)

   

158,748

     

5,354,570

   

Steven Madden Ltd.(a)

   

236,482

     

8,619,769

   

Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

   

403,382

     

10,633,149

   

Total

       

71,852,302

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

438,017,123

   

Consumer Staples 3.3%

 

Beverages 0.3%

 

Boston Beer Co., Inc. (The), Class A(a)

   

34,985

     

8,282,699

   

Food & Staples Retailing 0.7%

 

Andersons, Inc. (The)

   

105,740

     

5,798,754

   

Casey's General Stores, Inc.

   

154,320

     

10,569,377

   

Spartan Stores, Inc.

   

146,999

     

3,320,707

   

Total

       

19,688,838

   

Food Products 2.0%

 

Annie's, Inc.(a)

   

67,825

     

2,542,081

   

B&G Foods, Inc.

   

214,346

     

6,421,806

   

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.

   

59,943

     

3,151,204

   

Calavo Growers, Inc.

   

55,402

     

1,725,218

   

Darling International, Inc.(a)

   

634,443

     

12,803,060

   

Diamond Foods, Inc.(a)

   

82,924

     

2,381,577

   

J&J Snack Foods Corp.

   

58,427

     

5,426,700

   

Sanderson Farms, Inc.

   

81,217

     

6,240,714

   

Seneca Foods Corp., Class A(a)

   

28,443

     

861,254

   

Snyders-Lance, Inc.

   

196,161

     

5,314,002

   

TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a)

   

146,040

     

10,406,810

   

Total

       

57,274,426

   

Household Products 0.2%

 

Central Garden and Pet Co., Class A(a)

   

167,752

     

1,234,655

   

WD-40 Co.

   

57,529

     

4,194,439

   

Total

       

5,429,094

   

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

Annual Report 2014
8



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Personal Products 0.1%

 

Inter Parfums, Inc.

   

67,949

     

2,283,766

   

Medifast, Inc.(a)

   

51,229

     

1,349,372

   

Total

       

3,633,138

   

Tobacco —%

 

Alliance One International, Inc.(a)

   

328,764

     

884,375

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

95,192,570

   

Energy 4.3%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.3%

 

Basic Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   

106,621

     

2,542,911

   

Bristow Group, Inc.

   

146,875

     

11,397,500

   

C&J Energy Services, Inc.(a)

   

181,635

     

4,695,265

   

Era Group, Inc.(a)

   

75,299

     

2,127,197

   

Exterran Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

235,150

     

9,634,095

   

Geospace Technologies Corp.(a)

   

51,930

     

3,986,666

   

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.

   

49,327

     

1,034,387

   

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.(a)

   

130,129

     

5,564,316

   

ION Geophysical Corp.(a)

   

491,299

     

1,999,587

   

Matrix Service Co.(a)

   

105,046

     

3,400,339

   

Newpark Resources, Inc.(a)

   

350,400

     

3,896,448

   

Pioneer Energy Services Corp.(a)

   

250,488

     

2,855,563

   

SEACOR Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

75,834

     

6,708,276

   

Tesco Corp.(a)

   

125,475

     

2,380,261

   

Tetra Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

316,209

     

3,794,508

   

Total

       

66,017,319

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.0%

 

Approach Resources, Inc.(a)

   

140,844

     

3,136,596

   

Arch Coal, Inc.

   

851,350

     

3,882,156

   

Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(a)

   

165,765

     

8,245,151

   

Cloud Peak Energy, Inc.(a)

   

244,234

     

4,738,140

   

Comstock Resources, Inc.

   

177,849

     

3,514,296

   

Contango Oil & Gas Co.(a)

   

61,158

     

2,900,112

   

Forest Oil Corp.(a)

   

479,915

     

964,629

   

Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc.

   

95,340

     

2,519,836

   

Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.(a)

   

228,040

     

3,174,317

   

PDC Energy, Inc.(a)

   

142,987

     

8,883,782

   

Penn Virginia Corp.(a)

   

212,105

     

3,213,391

   

Petroquest Energy, Inc.(a)

   

227,575

     

1,076,430

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Stone Energy Corp.(a)

   

200,505

     

7,206,150

   

Swift Energy Co.(a)

   

174,037

     

1,740,370

   

Total

       

55,195,356

   

Total Energy

       

121,212,675

   

Financials 20.5%

 

Capital Markets 1.7%

 

Calamos Asset Management, Inc., Class A

   

76,572

     

913,504

   

Evercore Partners, Inc., Class A

   

131,605

     

7,322,502

   

Financial Engines, Inc.

   

202,168

     

11,424,514

   

FXCM, Inc., Class A

   

144,820

     

2,440,217

   

HFF, Inc., Class A

   

132,947

     

4,241,009

   

Investment Technology Group, Inc.(a)

   

145,513

     

2,514,465

   

Piper Jaffray Companies(a)

   

63,788

     

2,672,717

   

Prospect Capital Corp.

   

2

     

22

   

Stifel Financial Corp.(a)

   

236,465

     

11,371,602

   

SWS Group, Inc.(a)

   

116,514

     

949,589

   

Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.(a)

   

28,107

     

5,204,292

   

Total

       

49,054,433

   

Commercial Banks 7.3%

 

Bank of the Ozarks, Inc.

   

129,526

     

8,214,539

   

Banner Corp.

   

78,243

     

3,105,465

   

BBCN Bancorp, Inc.

   

317,902

     

5,410,692

   

Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.

   

320,135

     

4,174,560

   

Cardinal Financial Corp.

   

121,455

     

2,093,884

   

City Holding Co.

   

63,090

     

2,793,625

   

Columbia Banking System, Inc.

   

205,615

     

5,391,225

   

Community Bank System, Inc.

   

161,850

     

5,896,195

   

CVB Financial Corp.

   

375,634

     

5,848,621

   

First BanCorp(a)

   

398,609

     

2,076,753

   

First Commonwealth Financial Corp.

   

383,182

     

3,264,711

   

First Financial Bancorp

   

231,215

     

3,939,904

   

First Financial Bankshares, Inc.

   

121,830

     

7,368,309

   

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc.

   

301,072

     

5,018,870

   

FNB Corp.

   

662,733

     

8,078,715

   

Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

   

298,067

     

8,271,359

   

Hanmi Financial Corp.

   

127,350

     

2,983,810

   

Home Bancshares, Inc.

   

190,420

     

6,390,495

   

Independent Bank Corp.

   

92,126

     

3,389,316

   

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

Annual Report 2014
9



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

MB Financial, Inc.

   

220,430

     

6,729,728

   

National Penn Bancshares, Inc.

   

467,586

     

5,049,929

   

NBT Bancorp, Inc.

   

173,720

     

4,078,946

   

Old National Bancorp

   

403,826

     

5,665,679

   

PacWest Bancorp

   

154,629

     

6,710,899

   

Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.

   

132,503

     

4,780,708

   

PrivateBancorp, Inc.

   

261,733

     

7,553,614

   

S&T Bancorp, Inc.

   

119,267

     

2,751,490

   

Simmons First National Corp., Class A

   

64,982

     

2,315,309

   

Sterling Bancorp

   

316,170

     

4,059,623

   

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.

   

750,923

     

8,215,098

   

Taylor Capital Group, Inc.(a)

   

61,175

     

1,443,730

   

Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.(a)

   

164,359

     

10,346,399

   

Tompkins Financial Corp.

   

47,193

     

2,284,613

   

UMB Financial Corp.

   

150,307

     

9,370,138

   

Umpqua Holdings Corp.

   

448,888

     

7,976,740

   

United Bankshares, Inc.

   

250,488

     

7,371,862

   

United Community Banks, Inc.(a)

   

154,895

     

2,585,198

   

ViewPoint Financial Group, Inc.

   

144,203

     

3,605,075

   

Wilshire Bancorp, Inc.

   

272,130

     

2,762,119

   

Wintrust Financial Corp.

   

184,851

     

8,554,904

   

Total

       

207,922,849

   

Consumer Finance 1.2%

 

Cash America International, Inc.

   

112,700

     

4,510,254

   

Encore Capital Group, Inc.(a)

   

93,795

     

4,560,313

   

Ezcorp, Inc., Class A(a)

   

217,834

     

2,753,422

   

First Cash Financial Services, Inc.(a)

   

115,923

     

6,124,212

   

Green Dot Corp., Class A(a)

   

86,895

     

1,750,934

   

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.(a)

   

199,524

     

10,820,187

   

World Acceptance Corp.(a)

   

43,290

     

4,149,346

   

Total

       

34,668,668

   

Diversified Financial Services 0.5%

 

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A

   

200,410

     

4,457,119

   

MarkeTaxess Holdings, Inc.

   

150,904

     

8,909,372

   

Total

       

13,366,491

   

Insurance 1.9%

 

AMERISAFE, Inc.

   

74,210

     

3,231,103

   

eHealth, Inc.(a)

   

74,678

     

3,584,544

   

Employers Holdings, Inc.

   

125,176

     

2,462,212

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

HCI Group, Inc.

   

40,570

     

1,964,399

   

Horace Mann Educators Corp.

   

161,727

     

4,627,010

   

Infinity Property & Casualty Corp.

   

46,064

     

3,397,220

   

Meadowbrook Insurance Group, Inc.

   

186,070

     

999,196

   

Navigators Group, Inc. (The)(a)

   

42,556

     

2,579,745

   

ProAssurance Corp.

   

247,346

     

11,244,349

   

RLI Corp.

   

137,626

     

5,935,809

   

Safety Insurance Group, Inc.

   

51,227

     

2,860,003

   

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

   

223,689

     

5,153,795

   

Stewart Information Services Corp.

   

83,910

     

3,102,992

   

Tower Group International Ltd.

   

156,621

     

432,274

   

United Fire Group, Inc.

   

86,605

     

2,509,813

   

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

   

116,100

     

1,551,096

   

Total

       

55,635,560

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 6.9%

 

Acadia Realty Trust

   

222,782

     

5,892,584

   

Agree Realty Corp.

   

59,725

     

1,835,946

   

American Assets Trust, Inc.

   

137,880

     

4,559,692

   

Associated Estates Realty Corp.

   

230,615

     

3,943,516

   

Capstead Mortgage Corp.

   

384,085

     

4,950,856

   

Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.

   

270,006

     

1,660,537

   

Coresite Realty Corp.

   

85,760

     

2,670,566

   

Cousins Properties, Inc.

   

707,401

     

8,170,481

   

DiamondRock Hospitality Co.

   

783,938

     

9,893,298

   

EastGroup Properties, Inc.

   

122,822

     

7,619,877

   

EPR Properties

   

207,155

     

11,033,075

   

Franklin Street Properties Corp.

   

349,565

     

4,376,554

   

Geo Group, Inc. (The)

   

288,977

     

9,313,729

   

Getty Realty Corp.

   

107,151

     

2,061,585

   

Government Properties Income Trust

   

219,465

     

5,466,873

   

Healthcare Realty Trust, Inc.

   

384,502

     

9,216,513

   

Inland Real Estate Corp.

   

335,834

     

3,596,782

   

Kite Realty Group Trust

   

523,993

     

3,238,277

   

LaSalle Hotel Properties

   

416,947

     

13,067,119

   

Lexington Realty Trust

   

815,069

     

9,299,937

   

LTC Properties, Inc.

   

139,371

     

5,251,499

   

Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

   

647,989

     

8,546,975

   

Parkway Properties, Inc.

   

272,381

     

5,019,982

   

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust

   

273,524

     

5,131,310

   

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

Annual Report 2014
10



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Post Properties, Inc.

   

217,354

     

10,548,190

   

PS Business Parks, Inc.

   

80,160

     

6,735,043

   

Sabra Health Care REIT, Inc.

   

151,921

     

4,325,191

   

Saul Centers, Inc.

   

50,972

     

2,368,669

   

Sovran Self Storage, Inc.

   

128,397

     

9,500,094

   

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.

   

378,909

     

13,000,368

   

Universal Health Realty Income Trust

   

50,946

     

2,169,281

   

Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class A

   

101,866

     

1,997,592

   

Total

       

196,461,991

   

Real Estate Management & Development 0.1%

 

Forestar Group, Inc.(a)

   

139,356

     

2,628,254

   

Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 0.9%

 

Bank Mutual Corp.

   

173,176

     

1,146,425

   

BofI Holding, Inc.(a)

   

48,340

     

4,500,454

   

Brookline Bancorp, Inc.

   

281,894

     

2,573,692

   

Dime Community Bancshares, Inc.

   

117,424

     

1,972,723

   

Northwest Bancshares, Inc.

   

377,766

     

5,420,942

   

Oritani Financial Corp.

   

157,548

     

2,467,202

   

Provident Financial Services, Inc.

   

213,791

     

3,967,961

   

TrustCo Bank Corp.

   

378,805

     

2,560,722

   

Total

       

24,610,121

   

Total Financials

       

584,348,367

   

Health Care 10.1%

 

Biotechnology 0.7%

 

Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.(a)

   

165,535

     

6,065,202

   

Arqule, Inc.(a)

   

218,775

     

492,244

   

Emergent Biosolutions, Inc.(a)

   

115,219

     

2,850,518

   

Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

81,850

     

5,709,037

   

Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

184,571

     

2,731,651

   

Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

215,205

     

1,796,962

   

Total

       

19,645,614

   

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 3.2%

 

Abaxis, Inc.(a)

   

83,959

     

3,186,244

   

ABIOMED, Inc.(a)

   

140,824

     

3,969,829

   

Analogic Corp.

   

49,820

     

4,696,033

   

Anika Therapeutics, Inc.(a)

   

45,470

     

1,790,154

   

Cantel Medical Corp.

   

133,635

     

4,323,092

   

CONMED Corp.

   

110,748

     

5,163,072

   

CryoLife, Inc.

   

99,660

     

992,614

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Cyberonics, Inc.(a)

   

98,683

     

6,756,825

   

Cynosure Inc., Class A(a)

   

78,136

     

2,405,026

   

Greatbatch, Inc.(a)

   

96,802

     

4,194,431

   

Haemonetics Corp.(a)

   

206,657

     

7,538,847

   

ICU Medical, Inc.(a)

   

52,599

     

3,043,378

   

Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.(a)

   

94,089

     

4,425,946

   

Invacare Corp.

   

115,532

     

2,289,844

   

Meridian Bioscience, Inc.

   

166,510

     

3,473,399

   

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.(a)

   

162,858

     

2,457,527

   

Natus Medical, Inc.(a)

   

111,760

     

2,805,176

   

Neogen Corp.(a)

   

146,179

     

6,332,474

   

NuVasive, Inc.(a)

   

178,941

     

6,576,082

   

SurModics, Inc.(a)

   

54,139

     

1,348,061

   

Symmetry Medical, Inc.(a)

   

149,405

     

1,580,705

   

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

   

280,072

     

12,765,682

   

Total

       

92,114,441

   

Health Care Providers & Services 3.1%

 

Air Methods Corp.(a)

   

140,910

     

7,611,958

   

Almost Family, Inc.(a)

   

33,584

     

920,873

   

Amedisys, Inc.(a)

   

130,184

     

2,207,921

   

AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.(a)

   

184,520

     

2,570,364

   

Amsurg Corp.(a)

   

129,249

     

5,668,861

   

Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.(a)

   

98,770

     

2,494,930

   

Centene Corp.(a)

   

219,654

     

13,987,567

   

Chemed Corp.

   

70,718

     

5,982,743

   

Corvel Corp.(a)

   

45,338

     

2,086,001

   

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.(a)

   

108,461

     

1,127,994

   

Ensign Group, Inc. (The)

   

78,544

     

3,110,342

   

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.(a)

   

114,897

     

1,230,547

   

Hanger, Inc.(a)

   

139,434

     

4,942,935

   

Healthways, Inc.(a)

   

140,611

     

2,103,540

   

IPC The Hospitalist Co., Inc.(a)

   

67,881

     

3,484,332

   

Kindred Healthcare, Inc.

   

217,318

     

4,707,108

   

Landauer, Inc.

   

38,206

     

1,851,463

   

LHC Group, Inc.(a)

   

48,710

     

1,147,608

   

Magellan Health Services, Inc.(a)

   

108,556

     

6,637,114

   

Molina Healthcare, Inc.(a)

   

113,779

     

4,287,193

   

MWI Veterinary Supply, Inc.(a)

   

51,535

     

8,396,082

   

PharMerica Corp.(a)

   

118,029

     

2,844,499

   

Total

       

89,401,975

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Health Care Technology 0.9%

 

Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.

   

42,071

     

2,878,919

   

HealthStream, Inc.(a)

   

81,989

     

2,362,923

   

Medidata Solutions, Inc.(a)

   

201,742

     

12,931,662

   

Omnicell, Inc.(a)

   

142,835

     

4,110,791

   

Quality Systems, Inc.

   

176,023

     

3,073,362

   

Total

       

25,357,657

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.7%

 

Affymetrix, Inc.(a)

   

288,421

     

2,226,610

   

Cambrex Corp.(a)

   

121,303

     

2,434,551

   

Luminex Corp.(a)

   

149,444

     

2,761,725

   

PAREXEL International Corp.(a)

   

226,618

     

12,139,927

   

Total

       

19,562,813

   

Pharmaceuticals 1.5%

 

Akorn, Inc.(a)

   

285,964

     

7,383,590

   

Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.(a)

   

44,239

     

1,918,203

   

Impax Laboratories, Inc.(a)

   

259,430

     

6,685,511

   

Medicines Co. (The)(a)

   

256,357

     

7,831,706

   

Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

207,398

     

5,908,769

   

Questcor Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

   

224,214

     

13,621,001

   

Total

       

43,348,780

   

Total Health Care

       

289,431,280

   

Industrials 14.4%

 

Aerospace & Defense 2.5%

 

AAR Corp.

   

158,743

     

4,587,673

   

Aerovironment, Inc.(a)

   

79,229

     

2,475,114

   

American Science & Engineering, Inc.

   

31,476

     

2,069,547

   

Cubic Corp.

   

83,787

     

4,356,924

   

Curtiss-Wright Corp.

   

189,967

     

12,948,151

   

Engility Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

69,106

     

2,883,793

   

GenCorp, Inc.(a)

   

245,037

     

4,565,039

   

Moog, Inc., Class A(a)

   

181,944

     

11,267,792

   

National Presto Industries, Inc.

   

19,647

     

1,513,605

   

Orbital Sciences Corp.(a)

   

242,462

     

6,890,770

   

Taser International, Inc.(a)

   

207,790

     

3,995,802

   

Teledyne Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

150,470

     

14,743,050

   

Total

       

72,297,260

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Air Freight & Logistics 0.5%

 

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

100,415

     

3,025,504

   

Forward Air Corp.

   

122,789

     

5,311,852

   

HUB Group, Inc., Class A(a)

   

140,397

     

5,485,311

   

Total

       

13,822,667

   

Airlines 0.3%

 

Allegiant Travel Co.

   

58,862

     

5,842,642

   

Skywest, Inc.

   

205,449

     

2,609,203

   

Total

       

8,451,845

   

Building Products 0.9%

 

AAON, Inc.

   

112,003

     

3,346,650

   

American Woodmark Corp.(a)

   

48,150

     

1,546,096

   

Apogee Enterprises, Inc.

   

115,450

     

3,951,853

   

Gibraltar Industries, Inc.(a)

   

115,727

     

2,132,849

   

Griffon Corp.

   

175,635

     

2,177,874

   

Quanex Building Products Corp.

   

148,654

     

2,889,834

   

Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.

   

163,026

     

5,762,969

   

Universal Forest Products, Inc.

   

79,810

     

4,447,811

   

Total

       

26,255,936

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.9%

 

ABM Industries, Inc.

   

205,638

     

5,805,161

   

G&K Services, Inc., Class A

   

79,449

     

4,975,891

   

Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

   

279,956

     

7,539,215

   

Interface, Inc.

   

233,939

     

4,505,665

   

Mobile Mini, Inc.(a)

   

163,369

     

7,353,239

   

Tetra Tech, Inc.(a)

   

257,324

     

7,431,517

   

Unifirst Corp.

   

60,972

     

6,688,019

   

United Stationers, Inc.

   

160,104

     

6,825,233

   

Viad Corp.

   

81,532

     

1,960,845

   

Total

       

53,084,785

   

Construction & Engineering 0.8%

 

Aegion Corp.(a)

   

153,898

     

3,562,739

   

Comfort Systems U.S.A., Inc.

   

149,813

     

2,461,427

   

Dycom Industries, Inc.(a)

   

135,374

     

3,910,955

   

EMCOR Group, Inc.

   

269,229

     

12,594,532

   

Orion Marine Group, Inc.(a)

   

109,678

     

1,238,265

   

Total

       

23,767,918

   

Electrical Equipment 1.4%

 

AZZ, Inc.

   

102,265

     

4,537,498

   

Brady Corp., Class A

   

188,226

     

5,035,046

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Encore Wire Corp.

   

74,684

     

3,905,226

   

EnerSys, Inc.

   

190,104

     

13,504,988

   

Franklin Electric Co., Inc.

   

156,686

     

6,829,943

   

II-VI, Inc.(a)

   

218,253

     

3,577,167

   

Powell Industries, Inc.

   

36,965

     

2,518,425

   

Vicor Corp.(a)

   

72,639

     

782,322

   

Total

       

40,690,615

   

Machinery 3.4%

 

Actuant Corp., Class A

   

292,934

     

10,270,266

   

Albany International Corp., Class A

   

113,152

     

4,082,524

   

Astec Industries, Inc.

   

75,157

     

3,022,815

   

Barnes Group, Inc.

   

184,060

     

7,077,107

   

Briggs & Stratton Corp.

   

190,274

     

4,334,442

   

CIRCOR International, Inc.

   

70,552

     

5,048,701

   

EnPro Industries, Inc.(a)

   

84,023

     

6,018,567

   

ESCO Technologies, Inc.

   

106,242

     

3,807,713

   

Federal Signal Corp.(a)

   

251,356

     

3,229,925

   

John Bean Technologies Corp.

   

109,168

     

3,292,507

   

Lindsay Corp.

   

51,628

     

4,381,152

   

Lydall, Inc.(a)

   

67,338

     

1,364,268

   

Mueller Industries, Inc.

   

113,395

     

7,084,920

   

Standex International Corp.

   

51,208

     

2,832,314

   

Tennant Co.

   

74,080

     

4,538,141

   

Titan International, Inc.

   

214,760

     

4,071,850

   

Toro Co. (The)

   

229,229

     

15,181,837

   

Watts Water Technologies, Inc., Class A

   

114,675

     

7,066,273

   

Total

       

96,705,322

   

Professional Services 1.4%

 

CDI Corp.

   

57,844

     

1,056,810

   

Exponent, Inc.

   

52,545

     

3,743,306

   

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

   

64,652

     

1,188,950

   

Insperity, Inc.

   

91,272

     

2,664,230

   

Kelly Services, Inc., Class A

   

109,359

     

2,751,472

   

Korn/Ferry International(a)

   

198,407

     

5,037,554

   

Navigant Consulting, Inc.(a)

   

198,412

     

3,458,321

   

On Assignment, Inc.(a)

   

185,692

     

6,387,805

   

Resources Connection, Inc.

   

159,317

     

2,182,643

   

TrueBlue, Inc.(a)

   

164,641

     

4,688,975

   

Wageworks, Inc.(a)

   

119,320

     

7,057,778

   

Total

       

40,217,844

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Road & Rail 0.7%

 

Arkansas Best Corp.

   

96,995

     

3,226,054

   

Heartland Express, Inc.

   

193,936

     

3,952,416

   

Knight Transportation, Inc.

   

240,879

     

5,174,081

   

Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc.(a)

   

100,750

     

2,368,632

   

Saia, Inc.(a)

   

97,960

     

3,383,538

   

Total

       

18,104,721

   

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.6%

 

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.

   

169,101

     

8,629,224

   

DXP Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   

41,640

     

4,237,286

   

Kaman Corp.

   

108,761

     

4,319,987

   

Total

       

17,186,497

   

Total Industrials

       

410,585,410

   

Information Technology 18.5%

 

Communications Equipment 1.7%

 

Arris Group, Inc.(a)

   

460,384

     

13,213,021

   

Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B

   

39,770

     

755,630

   

Black Box Corp.

   

63,753

     

1,695,830

   

CalAmp Corp.(a)

   

133,675

     

4,282,947

   

Comtech Telecommunications Corp.

   

64,437

     

2,062,628

   

Digi International, Inc.(a)

   

103,257

     

986,104

   

Harmonic, Inc.(a)

   

404,296

     

2,623,881

   

Ixia(a)

   

226,011

     

2,793,496

   

NETGEAR, Inc.(a)

   

155,445

     

5,313,110

   

Oplink Communications, Inc.(a)

   

72,089

     

1,262,999

   

PC-Tel, Inc.

   

69,855

     

607,739

   

Procera Networks, Inc.(a)

   

82,725

     

912,457

   

Viasat, Inc.(a)

   

168,185

     

11,219,621

   

Total

       

47,729,463

   

Computers & Peripherals 0.6%

 

Electronics for Imaging, Inc.(a)

   

188,658

     

8,414,147

   

Intevac, Inc.(a)

   

96,281

     

724,996

   

QLogic Corp.(a)

   

347,890

     

3,972,904

   

Super Micro Computer, Inc.(a)

   

130,332

     

2,631,403

   

Total

       

15,743,450

   

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 5.3%

 

Agilysys, Inc.(a)

   

56,664

     

822,761

   

Anixter International, Inc.

   

107,011

     

11,444,827

   

Badger Meter, Inc.

   

57,658

     

3,166,577

   

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Belden, Inc.

   

174,271

     

12,570,167

   

Benchmark Electronics, Inc.(a)

   

216,601

     

5,163,768

   

Checkpoint Systems, Inc.(a)

   

166,183

     

2,434,581

   

Cognex Corp.(a)

   

332,540

     

12,523,456

   

Coherent, Inc.(a)

   

99,529

     

6,782,901

   

CTS Corp.

   

135,117

     

2,759,089

   

Daktronics, Inc.

   

153,253

     

2,171,595

   

DTS, Inc.(a)

   

72,128

     

1,464,920

   

Electro Scientific Industries, Inc.

   

102,333

     

965,000

   

FARO Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

68,636

     

3,949,315

   

FEI Co.

   

167,464

     

17,190,180

   

Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   

169,794

     

3,901,866

   

Littelfuse, Inc.

   

89,847

     

8,478,861

   

Measurement Specialties, Inc.(a)

   

60,453

     

3,687,633

   

Mercury Systems, Inc.(a)

   

133,509

     

1,481,950

   

Methode Electronics, Inc.

   

142,421

     

4,828,072

   

MTS Systems Corp.

   

61,591

     

4,370,497

   

Newport Corp.(a)

   

156,991

     

3,249,714

   

OSI Systems, Inc.(a)

   

75,597

     

4,646,948

   

Park Electrochemical Corp.

   

83,627

     

2,382,533

   

Plexus Corp.(a)

   

135,544

     

5,577,636

   

Rofin-Sinar Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

112,859

     

2,648,801

   

Rogers Corp.(a)

   

71,066

     

4,597,970

   

Sanmina Corp.(a)

   

337,770

     

5,728,579

   

Scansource, Inc.(a)

   

112,845

     

4,430,295

   

SYNNEX Corp.(a)

   

105,595

     

6,280,791

   

TTM Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

218,763

     

1,837,609

   

Total

       

151,538,892

   

Internet Software & Services 2.1%

 

Blucora, Inc.(a)

   

165,219

     

3,178,813

   

comScore, Inc.(a)

   

133,123

     

4,209,349

   

Dealertrack Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

176,041

     

9,518,537

   

Dice Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

153,615

     

1,130,606

   

Digital River, Inc.(a)

   

113,967

     

2,025,194

   

j2 Global, Inc.

   

175,780

     

9,035,092

   

Liquidity Services, Inc.(a)

   

103,120

     

2,641,934

   

LivePerson, Inc.(a)

   

197,562

     

2,584,111

   

LogMeIn, Inc.(a)

   

91,314

     

3,821,491

   

Monster Worldwide, Inc.(a)

   

385,600

     

3,073,232

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

NIC, Inc.

   

239,795

     

4,661,615

   

OpenTable, Inc.(a)

   

93,332

     

7,437,627

   

Perficient, Inc.(a)

   

132,463

     

2,703,570

   

QuinStreet, Inc.(a)

   

114,859

     

756,921

   

Stamps.com, Inc.(a)

   

58,760

     

2,067,177

   

XO Group, Inc.(a)

   

99,587

     

1,189,069

   

Total

       

60,034,338

   

IT Services 2.0%

 

CACI International, Inc., Class A(a)

   

93,949

     

7,406,000

   

Cardtronics, Inc.(a)

   

180,488

     

7,313,374

   

Ciber, Inc.(a)

   

269,299

     

1,287,249

   

CSG Systems International, Inc.

   

135,727

     

3,800,356

   

ExlService Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

124,160

     

3,475,238

   

Forrester Research, Inc.

   

50,700

     

1,836,354

   

Heartland Payment Systems, Inc.

   

147,890

     

5,980,671

   

Higher One Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

130,133

     

1,041,064

   

iGATE Corp.(a)

   

116,932

     

3,958,148

   

MAXIMUS, Inc.

   

274,873

     

13,136,181

   

Sykes Enterprises, Inc.(a)

   

156,973

     

3,089,229

   

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

76,845

     

1,850,428

   

Virtusa Corp.(a)

   

102,708

     

3,735,490

   

Total

       

57,909,782

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.1%

 

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.(a)

   

147,523

     

4,048,031

   

ATMI, Inc.(a)

   

127,700

     

4,343,077

   

Brooks Automation, Inc.

   

267,009

     

2,768,883

   

Cabot Microelectronics Corp.(a)

   

94,587

     

4,177,908

   

Ceva, Inc.(a)

   

88,165

     

1,594,023

   

Cirrus Logic, Inc.(a)

   

254,660

     

4,902,205

   

Cohu, Inc.

   

93,026

     

938,632

   

Diodes, Inc.(a)

   

145,957

     

3,475,236

   

DSP Group, Inc.(a)

   

90,483

     

765,486

   

Entropic Communications, Inc.(a)

   

365,997

     

1,603,067

   

Exar Corp.(a)

   

190,532

     

2,181,591

   

GT Advanced Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

531,307

     

7,613,629

   

Hittite Microwave Corp.

   

126,422

     

7,456,370

   

Kopin Corp.(a)

   

245,069

     

977,825

   

Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.(a)

   

304,675

     

3,515,950

   

Micrel, Inc.

   

182,958

     

1,910,082

   

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

Annual Report 2014
14



Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Microsemi Corp.(a)

   

376,858

     

8,690,345

   

MKS Instruments, Inc.

   

213,476

     

6,417,089

   

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.(a)

   

139,438

     

4,997,458

   

Nanometrics, Inc.(a)

   

88,960

     

1,633,306

   

Pericom Semiconductor Corp.(a)

   

83,089

     

672,190

   

Power Integrations, Inc.

   

120,024

     

7,097,019

   

Rubicon Technology, Inc.(a)

   

79,171

     

1,022,098

   

Rudolph Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

132,115

     

1,515,359

   

Sigma Designs, Inc.(a)

   

124,775

     

611,398

   

Supertex, Inc.(a)

   

41,212

     

1,357,111

   

Synaptics, Inc.(a)

   

142,009

     

9,236,265

   

Tessera Technologies, Inc.

   

196,114

     

4,259,596

   

TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc.(a)

   

644,114

     

7,883,955

   

Ultratech, Inc.(a)

   

111,604

     

2,926,257

   

Veeco Instruments, Inc.(a)

   

157,395

     

6,224,972

   

Total

       

116,816,413

   

Software 2.7%

 

Blackbaud, Inc.

   

183,620

     

5,750,978

   

Bottomline Technologies de, Inc.(a)

   

147,552

     

5,266,131

   

Ebix, Inc.

   

127,978

     

2,079,643

   

EPIQ Systems, Inc.

   

121,285

     

1,719,821

   

Interactive Intelligence Group, Inc.(a)

   

63,265

     

5,037,792

   

Manhattan Associates, Inc.(a)

   

308,118

     

11,674,591

   

MicroStrategy, Inc., Class A(a)

   

36,259

     

4,682,125

   

Monotype Imaging Holdings, Inc.

   

156,481

     

4,450,320

   

Netscout Systems, Inc.(a)

   

149,904

     

5,693,354

   

Progress Software Corp.(a)

   

208,213

     

5,192,832

   

Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

121,898

     

4,190,853

   

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.(a)

   

369,958

     

7,314,070

   

Tangoe, Inc.(a)

   

136,510

     

2,596,420

   

Tyler Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

113,797

     

10,671,883

   

VASCO Data Security International, Inc.(a)

   

117,133

     

934,721

   

Total

       

77,255,534

   

Total Information Technology

       

527,027,872

   

Materials 6.4%

 

Chemicals 2.8%

 

A. Schulman, Inc.

   

116,793

     

4,058,557

   

American Vanguard Corp.

   

100,001

     

2,225,022

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Balchem Corp.

   

120,892

     

6,106,255

   

Calgon Carbon Corp.(a)

   

218,996

     

4,408,389

   

Flotek Industries, Inc.(a)

   

182,265

     

4,638,644

   

FutureFuel Corp.

   

90,390

     

1,568,267

   

H.B. Fuller Co.

   

201,583

     

9,772,744

   

Hawkins, Inc.

   

37,857

     

1,348,845

   

Innophos Holdings, Inc.

   

88,160

     

4,841,747

   

Koppers Holdings, Inc.

   

81,542

     

3,224,171

   

Kraton Performance Polymers, Inc.(a)

   

130,455

     

3,618,822

   

LSB Industries, Inc.(a)

   

76,765

     

2,509,448

   

OM Group, Inc.

   

128,263

     

4,053,111

   

PolyOne Corp.

   

385,977

     

14,474,137

   

Quaker Chemical Corp.

   

52,883

     

4,086,798

   

Stepan Co.

   

76,079

     

4,625,603

   

Tredegar Corp.

   

100,988

     

2,515,611

   

Zep, Inc.

   

91,510

     

1,610,576

   

Total

       

79,686,747

   

Construction Materials 0.4%

 

Headwaters, Inc.(a)

   

293,273

     

3,909,329

   

Texas Industries, Inc.(a)

   

86,068

     

7,307,173

   

Total

       

11,216,502

   

Containers & Packaging 0.1%

 

Myers Industries, Inc.

   

107,299

     

2,306,929

   

Metals & Mining 1.7%

 

AK Steel Holding Corp.(a)

   

546,795

     

3,395,597

   

AM Castle & Co.(a)

   

68,376

     

999,657

   

AMCOL International Corp.

   

100,185

     

4,446,210

   

Century Aluminum Co.(a)

   

206,284

     

2,442,403

   

Globe Specialty Metals, Inc.

   

259,753

     

5,161,292

   

Haynes International, Inc.

   

49,464

     

2,449,952

   

Kaiser Aluminum Corp.

   

75,249

     

5,311,827

   

Materion Corp.

   

82,699

     

2,447,063

   

Olympic Steel, Inc.

   

36,494

     

1,003,950

   

RTI International Metals, Inc.(a)

   

122,548

     

3,329,629

   

Stillwater Mining Co.(a)

   

478,533

     

6,479,337

   

SunCoke Energy, Inc.(a)

   

279,047

     

6,217,167

   

US Silica Holdings, Inc.

   

213,840

     

7,013,952

   

Total

       

50,698,036

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Paper & Forest Products 1.4%

 

Boise Cascade Co.(a)

   

126,300

     

3,737,217

   

Clearwater Paper Corp.(a)

   

84,461

     

5,392,835

   

Deltic Timber Corp.

   

44,750

     

2,816,565

   

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corp.(a)

   

321,678

     

10,226,144

   

Neenah Paper, Inc.

   

64,975

     

3,262,395

   

PH Glatfelter Co.

   

173,549

     

5,267,212

   

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

   

125,927

     

6,060,866

   

Wausau Paper Corp.

   

198,300

     

2,627,475

   

Total

       

39,390,709

   

Total Materials

       

183,298,923

   

Telecommunication Services 0.5%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 0.4%

 

8x8, Inc.(a)

   

320,600

     

3,391,948

   

Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc.

   

39,814

     

2,609,409

   

Cbeyond, Inc.(a)

   

112,627

     

771,495

   

Cincinnati Bell, Inc.(a)

   

834,334

     

2,795,019

   

General Communication, Inc., Class A(a)

   

123,322

     

1,283,782

   

Lumos Networks Corp.

   

71,544

     

1,038,819

   

Total

       

11,890,472

   

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.1%

 

NTELOS Holdings Corp.

   

61,239

     

856,121

   

U.S.A. Mobility, Inc.

   

86,839

     

1,254,824

   

Total

       

2,110,945

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

14,001,417

   

Utilities 3.4%

 

Electric Utilities 1.1%

 

Allete, Inc.

   

148,671

     

7,509,372

   

El Paso Electric Co.

   

161,935

     

5,708,209

   

UIL Holdings Corp.

   

226,447

     

8,768,028

   

UNS Energy Corp.

   

166,588

     

10,080,240

   

Total

       

32,065,849

   

Gas Utilities 1.6%

 

Laclede Group, Inc. (The)

   

121,997

     

5,593,562

   

New Jersey Resources Corp.

   

168,543

     

7,586,120

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Northwest Natural Gas Co.

   

108,295

     

4,642,607

   

Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc.

   

304,513

     

10,298,630

   

South Jersey Industries, Inc.

   

129,168

     

7,385,826

   

Southwest Gas Corp.

   

185,887

     

10,041,616

   

Total

       

45,548,361

   

Multi-Utilities 0.5%

 

Avista Corp.

   

240,774

     

7,126,911

   

NorthWestern Corp.

   

154,252

     

7,086,337

   

Total

       

14,213,248

   

Water Utilities 0.2%

 

American States Water Co.

   

155,274

     

4,662,878

   

Total Utilities

       

96,490,336

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,669,369,569)
       

2,759,605,973

   

Rights —%

Information Technology —%

 

Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components —%

 

Gerber Scientific, Inc.(a)(b)(c)(d)

   

112,391

     

   

Total Information Technology

       

   
Total Rights
(Cost: $—)
       

   

Money Market Funds 2.4%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(e)(f)
   

69,671,430

     

69,671,430

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $69,671,430)
       

69,671,430

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,739,040,999)
       

2,829,277,403

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

23,364,222

   

Net Assets

       

2,852,641,625

   

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Investments in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, cash totaling $2,999,200 was pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Russell 2000 EMINI

   

774

   

USD

       

91,479,060

   

03/2014

   

4,857,016

     

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  Negligible market value.

(c)  Identifies issues considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 28, 2014 was $0, representing 0.00% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 28, 2014 is as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 

Gerber Scientific, Inc.

 

08/22/11

   

   

(d)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $0, which represents 0.00% of net assets.

(e)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(f)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

53,859,530

     

514,268,094

     

(498,456,194

)

   

69,671,430

     

74,598

     

69,671,430

   

Currency Legend

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

438,017,123

     

     

     

438,017,123

   

Consumer Staples

   

95,192,570

     

     

     

95,192,570

   

Energy

   

121,212,675

     

     

     

121,212,675

   

Financials

   

584,348,367

     

     

     

584,348,367

   

Health Care

   

289,431,280

     

     

     

289,431,280

   

Industrials

   

410,585,410

     

     

     

410,585,410

   

Information Technology

   

527,027,872

     

     

     

527,027,872

   

Materials

   

183,298,923

     

     

     

183,298,923

   

Telecommunication Services

   

14,001,417

     

     

     

14,001,417

   

Utilities

   

96,490,336

     

     

     

96,490,336

   

Total Equity Securities

   

2,759,605,973

     

     

     

2,759,605,973

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

69,671,430

     

     

     

69,671,430

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

69,671,430

     

     

     

69,671,430

   

Investments in Securities

   

2,829,277,403

     

     

     

2,829,277,403

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 

Futures Contracts

   

4,857,016

     

     

     

4,857,016

   

Total

   

2,834,134,419

     

     

     

2,834,134,419

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,669,369,569)

 

$

2,759,605,973

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $69,671,430)

   

69,671,430

   

Total investments (identified cost $1,739,040,999)

   

2,829,277,403

   

Margin deposits

   

2,999,200

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

18,126,736

   

Capital shares sold

   

8,077,468

   

Dividends

   

1,972,871

   

Variation margin

   

3,891

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

58

   

Total assets

   

2,860,457,627

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

4,938,677

   

Capital shares purchased

   

2,361,248

   

Variation margin

   

350,869

   

Investment management fees

   

7,799

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

7,850

   

Administration fees

   

7,799

   

Plan administration fees

   

2,436

   

Compensation of board members

   

138,205

   

Other expenses

   

1,119

   

Total liabilities

   

7,816,002

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,852,641,625

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

1,726,896,600

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

1,528,277

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

29,123,328

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

1,090,236,404

   

Futures contracts

   

4,857,016

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,852,641,625

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

1,113,746,403

   

Shares outstanding

   

47,308,594

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

23.54

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

9,469,476

   

Shares outstanding

   

403,946

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

23.44

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

3,577

   

Shares outstanding

   

152

   

Net asset value per share(a)

 

$

23.56

   

Class K

 

Net assets

 

$

12,780,555

   

Shares outstanding

   

541,221

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

23.61

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

79,726,188

   

Shares outstanding

   

3,322,858

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

23.99

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

1,636,915,426

   

Shares outstanding

   

69,264,753

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

23.63

   

(a) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

28,689,840

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

74,598

   

Interest

   

18

   

Total income

   

28,764,456

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

2,436,410

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

2,246,900

   

Class B

   

108,151

   

Administration fees

   

2,436,410

   

Plan administration fees

 

Class K

   

28,681

   

Compensation of board members

   

68,600

   

Other

   

11,650

   

Total expenses

   

7,336,802

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(80,248

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(3,677

)

 

Total net expenses

   

7,252,877

   

Net investment income

   

21,511,579

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

155,492,076

   

Futures contracts

   

18,478,838

   

Net realized gain

   

173,970,914

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

467,376,538

   

Futures contracts

   

1,307,733

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

468,684,271

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

642,655,185

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

664,166,764

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

21,511,579

   

$

29,025,982

   

Net realized gain

   

173,970,914

     

22,513,441

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

468,684,271

     

159,325,516

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

664,166,764

     

210,864,939

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(6,654,997

)

   

(8,835,568

)

 

Class B

   

(3,954

)

   

(92,006

)

 

Class I

   

(31

)

   

(47

)

 

Class K

   

(79,225

)

   

(130,672

)

 

Class R5

   

(419,714

)

   

(43

)

 

Class Z

   

(13,990,244

)

   

(19,265,834

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(50,037,594

)

   

(29,052,987

)

 

Class B

   

(577,915

)

   

(714,002

)

 

Class I

   

(180

)

   

(133

)

 

Class K

   

(615,780

)

   

(444,667

)

 

Class R5

   

(1,943,999

)

   

(44

)

 

Class Z

   

(80,628,656

)

   

(54,131,198

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(154,952,289

)

   

(112,667,201

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

358,468,551

     

(411,521,182

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

867,683,026

     

(313,323,444

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

1,984,958,599

     

2,298,282,043

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

2,852,641,625

   

$

1,984,958,599

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

1,528,277

   

$

1,421,240

   

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

19,882,789

     

432,044,976

     

12,272,612

     

217,416,726

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,444,682

     

53,421,096

     

2,152,007

     

36,499,212

   

Redemptions

   

(11,235,169

)

   

(245,339,703

)

   

(10,363,166

)

   

(183,280,250

)

 

Net increase

   

11,092,302

     

240,126,369

     

4,061,453

     

70,635,688

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

23,579

     

504,218

     

27,883

     

494,004

   

Distributions reinvested

   

27,173

     

581,060

     

47,789

     

805,040

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(258,854

)

   

(5,599,592

)

   

(445,467

)

   

(7,667,104

)

 

Net decrease

   

(208,102

)

   

(4,514,314

)

   

(369,795

)

   

(6,368,060

)

 

Class K shares

 

Subscriptions

   

100,700

     

2,181,086

     

79,667

     

1,426,562

   

Distributions reinvested

   

31,816

     

694,817

     

33,822

     

575,180

   

Redemptions

   

(104,881

)

   

(2,302,520

)

   

(153,729

)

   

(2,719,736

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

27,635

     

573,383

     

(40,240

)

   

(717,994

)

 

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

3,840,376

     

85,575,154

     

4,186

     

81,292

   

Distributions reinvested

   

97,658

     

2,230,263

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(619,362

)

   

(13,677,166

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

3,318,672

     

74,128,251

     

4,186

     

81,292

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

15,910,019

     

343,579,759

     

18,712,233

     

335,164,984

   

Distributions reinvested

   

2,645,949

     

57,907,206

     

2,446,478

     

41,655,862

   

Redemptions

   

(16,215,593

)

   

(353,332,103

)

   

(49,712,101

)

   

(851,972,954

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

2,340,375

     

48,154,862

     

(28,553,390

)

   

(475,152,108

)

 

Total net increase (decrease)

   

16,570,882

     

358,468,551

     

(24,897,786

)

   

(411,521,182

)

 

(a) Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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 Small Cap Index 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.00

   

$

17.75

   

$

18.01

   

$

13.97

   

$

8.58

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.24

     

0.12

     

0.12

     

0.08

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.72

     

2.14

     

0.66

     

4.14

     

5.40

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.88

     

2.38

     

0.78

     

4.26

     

5.48

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.10

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.34

)

   

(1.13

)

   

(1.04

)

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.09

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.54

   

$

19.00

   

$

17.75

   

$

18.01

   

$

13.97

   

Total return

   

31.63

%

   

14.32

%

   

4.65

%

   

30.55

%

   

63.90

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%(c)

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.45

%(e)

   

0.45

%(c)(e)

   

0.45

%(e)

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%

 

Net investment income

   

0.73

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.74

%

   

0.73

%

   

0.68

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,113,746

   

$

687,934

   

$

570,806

   

$

183,578

   

$

96,238

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

   

20

%

   

14

%

   

14

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

18.95

   

$

17.73

   

$

17.82

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

0.11

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.70

     

2.13

     

0.84

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.69

     

2.24

     

0.84

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.01

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(0.92

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.20

)

   

(1.02

)

   

(0.93

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.44

   

$

18.95

   

$

17.73

   

Total return

   

30.64

%

   

13.45

%

   

4.97

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.20

%

   

1.20

%(d)

   

1.20

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.20

%(g)

   

1.20

%(d)(g)

   

1.20

%(e)(g)

 

Net investment income

   

(0.02

%)

   

0.61

%

   

0.01

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

9,469

   

$

11,596

   

$

17,410

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

   

20

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.01

   

$

17.76

   

$

16.47

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.29

     

0.05

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.73

     

2.14

     

1.87

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.94

     

2.43

     

1.92

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.17

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.39

)

   

(1.18

)

   

(0.63

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.56

   

$

19.01

   

$

17.76

   

Total return

   

31.97

%

   

14.63

%

   

12.03

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.22

%

   

0.18

%(d)

   

0.17

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.20

%

   

0.18

%(d)

   

0.17

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.98

%

   

1.65

%

   

1.09

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

   

20

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 16, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class K

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.05

   

$

17.80

   

$

17.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.16

     

0.24

     

0.13

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.74

     

2.14

     

0.84

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.90

     

2.38

     

0.97

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(0.92

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.34

)

   

(1.13

)

   

(1.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.61

   

$

19.05

   

$

17.80

   

Total return

   

31.65

%

   

14.27

%

   

5.76

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%(d)

   

0.45

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.45

%

   

0.45

%(d)

   

0.45

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.73

%

   

1.37

%

   

0.76

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

12,781

   

$

9,784

   

$

9,858

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

   

20

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.33

   

$

17.47

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.23

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.82

     

2.40

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.05

     

2.47

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.30

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.31

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.39

)

   

(0.61

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.99

   

$

19.33

   

Total return

   

32.01

%

   

14.51

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.20

%

   

0.24

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

0.99

%

   

1.44

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

79,726

   

$

81

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ending February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

19.06

   

$

17.81

   

$

18.06

   

$

14.01

   

$

8.60

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.21

     

0.29

     

0.16

     

0.15

     

0.12

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

5.75

     

2.14

     

0.66

     

4.15

     

5.40

   

Total from investment operations

   

5.96

     

2.43

     

0.82

     

4.30

     

5.52

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(1.19

)

   

(0.88

)

   

(0.92

)

   

(0.10

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(1.39

)

   

(1.18

)

   

(1.07

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.11

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

23.63

   

$

19.06

   

$

17.81

   

$

18.06

   

$

14.01

   

Total return

   

31.99

%

   

14.54

%

   

4.92

%

   

30.81

%

   

64.34

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%(c)

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.20

%(e)

   

0.20

%(c)(e)

   

0.20

%(e)

   

0.20

%

   

0.20

%

 

Net investment income

   

0.98

%

   

1.64

%

   

0.96

%

   

0.97

%

   

0.95

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,636,915

   

$

1,275,562

   

$

1,700,205

   

$

1,681,152

   

$

1,309,989

   

Portfolio turnover

   

15

%

   

17

%

   

20

%

   

14

%

   

14

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class I, Class K, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

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

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

Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

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

assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to

failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into

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agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on
futures contracts
  4,857,016

*

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

18,478,838

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

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

1,307,733

   

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Futures contracts

   

7,101

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend

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February 28, 2014

date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are distributed 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.

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 0.10% 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 0.10% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

The Investment Manager, from the administration fee it receives from the Fund, pays all operating expenses of the Fund, with the exception of brokerage fees and commissions, interest, fees and expenses of Trustees who are not officers, directors or employees of the Investment Manager or its affiliates, distribution and/or shareholder servicing and plan administration fees and any extraordinary non-recurring expenses that may arise, including litigation.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $6,693.

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 fees are payable by the Investment Manager. The Transfer Agent pays the fees of BFDS for services as sub-transfer agent and is not entitled to reimbursement for such fees from the Fund. The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket expenses.

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $3,677.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of

Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B shares of the Fund.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $1,721 for Class B shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    Fee Rates Contractual
through
June 30, 2014
 

Class A

   

0.45

%

 

Class B

   

1.20

   

Class I

   

0.20

   

Class K

   

0.45

   

Class R5

   

0.20

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, re-characterization of distributions for investments, and derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

(256,377

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

305,331

   

Paid-in capital

   

(48,954

)

 

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

35,592,677

   

$

28,324,170

   

Long-term capital gains

   

119,359,612

     

84,343,031

   

Total

 

$

154,952,289

   

$

112,667,201

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

10,049,616

   

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

   

74,558,795

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

1,041,239,065

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,788,038,338 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,086,053,220

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(44,814,155

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

1,041,239,065

   

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 $555,050,700 and $355,981,829, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 23.7% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Small Cap Index Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Small Cap Index Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

57.93

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

57.95

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

159,194,598

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Columbia Small Cap Index 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 Small Cap Index Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

13

   

Statement of Operations

   

15

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

16

   

Financial Highlights

   

18

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

23

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

30

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

31

   

Trustees and Officers

   

32

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 26.58% for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 25.37% for the same 12-month period.

>  Stock selection generally accounted for the Fund's performance advantage over the benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

07/31/96

   

26.58

     

22.76

     

6.98

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

27.06

     

23.06

     

7.11

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

26.26

     

22.45

     

6.71

   

Class Y*

 

07/15/09

   

27.11

     

23.19

     

7.16

   

Class Z

 

07/31/96

   

27.03

     

23.07

     

7.25

   

S&P 500 Index

       

25.37

     

23.00

     

7.16

   

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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

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.

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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 26.58%. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 25.37% for the same time period. Stock selection generally accounted for the Fund's performance advantage relative to the benchmark, most notably within industrials, consumer staples, information technology and health care. Sector allocation modestly detracted from relative results, as did security selection within the consumer discretionary and energy sectors. Overall, we seek positive returns relative to the benchmark through stock selection and not sector allocation.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Steady job growth, a solid rebound in the housing market and increased manufacturing activity drove economic growth modestly higher over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance. Foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained strong. Business surveys and recent demand measures suggest to us that business spending may be poised to pick up.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors — the impact of tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the U.S. debt ceiling, the possibility of an attack on Syria and uncertainty regarding the timing of the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) next move on monetary policy — prices on stocks moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into key markets. Midway through the period, the Fed's talk about removing monetary support dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Investors Continued to Favor Risk

A market rally that began in 2012 continued into 2013 and beginning of 2014 and, once again, the riskiest stocks generated the best performance during the period. Within the benchmark, the stocks with the highest beta, a measure of volatility, outperformed stocks with the lowest beta by more than 15 percentage points. The quintile of stocks with the greatest growth characteristics outperformed those that were more value-oriented by approximately 20 percentage points. Non-dividend paying stocks outperformed the highest quartile of dividend paying stocks by more than 25 percentage points. Within the benchmark, smaller-cap stocks outperformed larger-cap stocks, while small-and mid-cap stocks outperformed large-cap stocks across the entire U.S. equity market.

The components of the Fund's stock selection model were consistent with the risk-on trend. We divide the metrics for our stock selection model into three broad categories: valuation (fundamental measures such as earnings and cash flow relative to market values), catalyst (price momentum and business momentum), and quality (quality of earnings and financial strength). The stocks that we consider to have the strongest valuations and appeared inexpensive relative to their peers (top 20% of stocks in the benchmark, ranked using our aggregate quality score) outperformed stocks with weaker valuations. Stocks scored on our catalyst measures were more neutral, with the highest ranked only modestly outperforming the lower catalyst quintiles. Quality measures were mixed.

Portfolio Management

Brian Condon, CFA

Oliver Buckley

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Apple, Inc.

   

3.7

   

Google, Inc., Class A

   

2.6

   

Microsoft Corp.

   

2.5

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

2.1

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

1.9

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

1.8

   

Oracle Corp.

   

1.6

   

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

1.6

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

1.6

   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   

1.5

   

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

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

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Security Selection Drove Performance

Security selection was the primary contributor to performance relative to the benchmark, most notably within industrials, consumer staples and health care. In the industrials sector, airlines as an industry did well during the period. Business and leisure travel have picked up with a strengthening economy and fares have increased. As a result, the Fund's position in Southwest Airlines benefited from positive earnings and revenues, raising its share price during the period. Within the aerospace industry, Raytheon benefited from strong earnings despite the federal government's enforced spending cuts, known as the sequestration, and a federal government shutdown. Large contract wins and continued strong international opportunities helped offset the impact of both factors. In the consumer staples sector, Tyson Foods was a standout performer as the company benefited from its diversified business model and its ability to increase earnings in different environments. In the health care sector, the Fund benefited from overweight positions relative to the index in St. Jude Medical and Gilead Sciences, both strong performers for the period.

The Fund gave up ground due to stock selection in the consumer discretionary and energy sectors. In the consumer discretionary sector, Best Buy was up strongly over the entire period but traded down sharply after announcing its fourth quarter 2013 earnings and disappointing holiday sales. Because the Fund bought the stock in the third quarter, it sustained a loss on the position. In the energy sector, disappointments were small but widespread across both equipment and services and the oil and gas industries. The single biggest disappointment for the period was missing out of the strong gains generated by Bank of America, a stock that we did not own for the majority of the period. Banks, as a whole, did well as the economy improved, interest rates moved higher and the capital markets remained strong. In this environment, Bank of America shares rose more than 49%.

Portfolio Activity

During the 12-month period, we established new positions in several names, including Caterpillar, Phillips 66, Medtronic, Starbucks and BlackRock. We liquidated positions in Bristol-Myers Squibb, Danaher, TJX, EMC, Discovery Communications and DIRECTV, among others.

Looking Ahead

Our investment strategy is based on individual quantitative stock selection. Consequently, we do not rely on macroeconomic scenarios or market outlooks to make security selections. We do not try to predict when equities, or any other asset class, will perform well or poorly. Instead, we seek to keep the Fund substantially invested in equities at all times. We will continue to work to enhance our quantitative models and focus portfolio holdings on our three themes of valuation, catalyst and quality.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

97.9

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

11.8

   

Consumer Staples

   

9.2

   

Energy

   

9.5

   

Financials

   

15.6

   

Health Care

   

13.7

   

Industrials

   

10.8

   

Information Technology

   

18.5

   

Materials

   

3.8

   

Telecommunication Services

   

1.9

   

Utilities

   

3.1

   

Money Market Funds

   

2.1

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks — The Fund is subject to stock market fluctuations and changes in the values of specific fund holdings due to economic and business developments. See the Fund's prospectus for information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,154.30

     

1,020.44

     

4.83

     

4.53

     

0.90

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,156.20

     

1,022.49

     

2.63

     

2.47

     

0.49

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,153.00

     

1,019.20

     

6.17

     

5.79

     

1.15

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,156.80

     

1,022.49

     

2.63

     

2.47

     

0.49

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,155.40

     

1,021.69

     

3.49

     

3.28

     

0.65

   

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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 98.0%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 11.8%

 

Auto Components 0.6%

 

Delphi Automotive PLC

   

23,100

     

1,537,767

   

Diversified Consumer Services 0.8%

 

Graham Holdings Co., Class B

   

2,900

     

2,084,230

   

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.5%

 

Starbucks Corp.

   

3,500

     

248,360

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

4,700

     

1,139,703

   

Total

       

1,388,063

   

Household Durables 0.9%

 

Harman International Industries, Inc.

   

3,800

     

397,974

   

Whirlpool Corp.

   

12,900

     

1,865,727

   

Total

       

2,263,701

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 1.3%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   

600

     

217,260

   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

2,500

     

3,372,100

   

Total

       

3,589,360

   

Media 3.5%

 

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

82,700

     

4,274,763

   

DIRECTV(a)

   

3,500

     

271,600

   

Time Warner Cable, Inc.

   

16,800

     

2,357,880

   

Viacom, Inc., Class B

   

29,600

     

2,596,808

   

Total

       

9,501,051

   

Specialty Retail 3.4%

 

AutoZone, Inc.(a)

   

500

     

269,220

   

Best Buy Co., Inc.

   

46,000

     

1,224,980

   

GameStop Corp., Class A

   

39,400

     

1,470,014

   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

48,800

     

4,003,064

   

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

   

32,100

     

1,605,963

   

Staples, Inc.

   

47,400

     

644,166

   

Total

       

9,217,407

   

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.8%

 

VF Corp.

   

37,800

     

2,214,702

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

31,796,281

   

Consumer Staples 9.2%

 

Beverages 0.4%

 

Coca-Cola Co. (The)

   

10,800

     

412,560

   

PepsiCo, Inc.

   

9,500

     

760,665

   

Total

       

1,173,225

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Food & Staples Retailing 2.5%

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

   

50,900

     

3,722,826

   

Kroger Co. (The)

   

57,900

     

2,428,326

   

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

   

7,300

     

545,310

   

Total

       

6,696,462

   

Food Products 1.9%

 

Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.

   

56,400

     

2,289,840

   

Hershey Co. (The)

   

3,500

     

370,370

   

Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A

   

62,100

     

2,449,845

   

Total

       

5,110,055

   

Household Products 1.5%

 

Kimberly-Clark Corp.

   

24,000

     

2,648,400

   

Procter & Gamble Co. (The)

   

18,300

     

1,439,478

   

Total

       

4,087,878

   

Tobacco 2.9%

 

Altria Group, Inc.

   

85,500

     

3,100,230

   

Lorillard, Inc.

   

47,200

     

2,315,632

   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   

28,100

     

2,273,571

   

Total

       

7,689,433

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

24,757,053

   

Energy 9.5%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 0.9%

 

National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

   

32,100

     

2,472,984

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 8.6%

 

Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

   

31,100

     

2,617,376

   

Chevron Corp.

   

28,800

     

3,321,504

   

ConocoPhillips

   

49,900

     

3,318,350

   

Exxon Mobil Corp.

   

50,000

     

4,813,500

   

Marathon Petroleum Corp.

   

19,800

     

1,663,200

   

Murphy Oil Corp.

   

31,500

     

1,870,155

   

Phillips 66

   

39,500

     

2,956,970

   

Valero Energy Corp.

   

53,200

     

2,552,536

   

Total

       

23,113,591

   

Total Energy

       

25,586,575

   

Financials 15.6%

 

Capital Markets 2.9%

 

BlackRock, Inc.

   

8,800

     

2,682,592

   

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The)

   

18,600

     

3,095,970

   

State Street Corp.

   

33,000

     

2,167,110

   

Total

       

7,945,672

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Commercial Banks 3.3%

 

Comerica, Inc.

   

46,900

     

2,259,642

   

Fifth Third Bancorp

   

98,200

     

2,130,449

   

KeyCorp

   

160,400

     

2,112,468

   

Wells Fargo & Co.

   

51,300

     

2,381,346

   

Total

       

8,883,905

   

Consumer Finance 1.8%

 

Capital One Financial Corp.

   

26,500

     

1,945,895

   

Discover Financial Services

   

44,000

     

2,524,720

   

SLM Corp.

   

21,200

     

507,528

   

Total

       

4,978,143

   

Diversified Financial Services 2.5%

 

Bank of America Corp.

   

53,000

     

876,090

   

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B(a)

   

11,700

     

1,354,626

   

Citigroup, Inc.

   

11,900

     

578,697

   

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

   

53,500

     

3,039,870

   

McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.

   

11,900

     

947,954

   

Total

       

6,797,237

   

Insurance 3.2%

 

ACE Ltd.

   

14,600

     

1,428,902

   

Aon PLC

   

16,800

     

1,438,080

   

Assurant, Inc.

   

2,000

     

131,260

   

Lincoln National Corp.

   

42,400

     

2,125,512

   

MetLife, Inc.

   

12,600

     

638,442

   

Prudential Financial, Inc.

   

32,300

     

2,731,934

   

Total

       

8,494,130

   

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) 1.9%

 

Public Storage

   

15,000

     

2,535,000

   

Simon Property Group, Inc.

   

15,700

     

2,532,253

   

Total

       

5,067,253

   

Total Financials

       

42,166,340

   

Health Care 13.7%

 

Biotechnology 2.5%

 

Amgen, Inc.

   

6,500

     

806,130

   

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

3,400

     

1,158,312

   

Celgene Corp.(a)

   

9,150

     

1,470,862

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

34,700

     

2,872,813

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

6,100

     

493,246

   

Total

       

6,801,363

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 2.8%

 

Boston Scientific Corp.(a)

   

39,500

     

517,450

   

Covidien PLC

   

25,700

     

1,849,115

   

CR Bard, Inc.

   

15,100

     

2,176,816

   

Medtronic, Inc.

   

49,000

     

2,903,740

   

Total

       

7,447,121

   

Health Care Providers & Services 2.0%

 

Cardinal Health, Inc.

   

6,500

     

464,945

   

CIGNA Corp.

   

19,000

     

1,512,210

   

Express Scripts Holding Co.(a)

   

12,800

     

963,968

   

WellPoint, Inc.

   

26,300

     

2,382,517

   

Total

       

5,323,640

   

Pharmaceuticals 6.4%

 

Eli Lilly & Co.

   

53,800

     

3,207,018

   

Johnson & Johnson

   

39,400

     

3,629,528

   

Merck & Co., Inc.

   

86,600

     

4,935,334

   

Pfizer, Inc.

   

172,100

     

5,526,131

   

Total

       

17,298,011

   

Total Health Care

       

36,870,135

   

Industrials 10.8%

 

Aerospace & Defense 3.8%

 

General Dynamics Corp.

   

22,100

     

2,420,834

   

Lockheed Martin Corp.

   

16,900

     

2,742,870

   

Northrop Grumman Corp.

   

20,500

     

2,481,115

   

Raytheon Co.

   

25,400

     

2,486,914

   

Total

       

10,131,733

   

Air Freight & Logistics 1.1%

 

United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B

   

31,800

     

3,045,486

   

Airlines 1.0%

 

Southwest Airlines Co.

   

117,400

     

2,634,456

   

Electrical Equipment 1.0%

 

Emerson Electric Co.

   

41,700

     

2,721,342

   

Industrial Conglomerates 0.8%

 

General Electric Co.

   

82,900

     

2,111,463

   

Machinery 2.9%

 

Caterpillar, Inc.

   

32,700

     

3,170,919

   

Illinois Tool Works, Inc.

   

29,400

     

2,425,500

   

Pentair Ltd.

   

28,800

     

2,327,328

   

Total

       

7,923,747

   

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Professional Services 0.1%

 

Dun & Bradstreet Corp. (The)

   

4,300

     

426,603

   

Road & Rail 0.1%

 

Union Pacific Corp.

   

800

     

144,304

   

Total Industrials

       

29,139,134

   

Information Technology 18.5%

 

Communications Equipment 2.9%

 

Cisco Systems, Inc.

   

178,000

     

3,880,400

   

QUALCOMM, Inc.

   

54,000

     

4,065,660

   

Total

       

7,946,060

   

Computers & Peripherals 3.8%

 

Apple, Inc.

   

18,425

     

9,695,972

   

Western Digital Corp.

   

5,400

     

469,746

   

Total

       

10,165,718

   

Internet Software & Services 3.5%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

7,700

     

527,142

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

5,600

     

6,807,640

   

VeriSign, Inc.(a)

   

38,000

     

2,094,180

   

Total

       

9,428,962

   

IT Services 1.9%

 

Accenture PLC, Class A

   

8,200

     

683,470

   

International Business Machines Corp.

   

5,600

     

1,036,952

   

MasterCard, Inc., Class A

   

44,400

     

3,450,768

   

Total

       

5,171,190

   

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 1.5%

 

Broadcom Corp., Class A

   

49,300

     

1,465,196

   

First Solar, Inc.(a)

   

14,200

     

810,394

   

Intel Corp.

   

67,400

     

1,668,824

   

Total

       

3,944,414

   

Software 4.9%

 

CA, Inc.

   

68,700

     

2,301,450

   

Microsoft Corp.(b)

   

175,000

     

6,704,250

   

Oracle Corp.

   

110,300

     

4,313,833

   

Total

       

13,319,533

   

Total Information Technology

       

49,975,877

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Materials 3.8%

 

Chemicals 2.9%

 

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   

9,500

     

2,383,550

   

LyondellBasell Industries NV, Class A

   

33,000

     

2,906,640

   

PPG Industries, Inc.

   

13,300

     

2,631,006

   

Total

       

7,921,196

   

Paper & Forest Products 0.9%

 

International Paper Co.

   

49,600

     

2,424,944

   

Total Materials

       

10,346,140

   

Telecommunication Services 2.0%

 

Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.0%

 

AT&T, Inc.

   

34,000

     

1,085,620

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

87,700

     

4,172,766

   

Total

       

5,258,386

   

Total Telecommunication Services

       

5,258,386

   

Utilities 3.1%

 

Electric Utilities 0.8%

 

Exelon Corp.

   

67,200

     

2,043,552

   

Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders 0.8%

 

AES Corp. (The)

   

152,200

     

2,077,530

   

Multi-Utilities 1.5%

 

Ameren Corp.

   

38,500

     

1,555,785

   

Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.

   

69,900

     

2,562,534

   

Total

       

4,118,319

   

Total Utilities

       

8,239,401

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $184,146,328)
       

264,135,322

   

Money Market Funds 2.1%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(c)(d)
   

5,596,363

     

5,596,363

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $5,596,363)
       

5,596,363

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $189,742,691)
       

269,731,685

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(315,374

)

 

Net Assets

       

269,416,311

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Investments in Derivatives

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, securities totaling $509,523 were pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

S&P 500 INDEX

   

12

   

USD

       

5,572,800

   

March 2014

   

206,209

     

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  This security, or a portion of this security, has been pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. These values are denoted within the Investments in Derivatives section of the Portfolio of Investments.

(c)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(d)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

7,247,525

     

117,594,718

     

(119,245,880

)

   

5,596,363

     

5,390

     

5,596,363

   

Currency Legend

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

31,796,281

     

     

     

31,796,281

   

Consumer Staples

   

24,757,053

     

     

     

24,757,053

   

Energy

   

25,586,575

     

     

     

25,586,575

   

Financials

   

42,166,340

     

     

     

42,166,340

   

Health Care

   

36,870,135

     

     

     

36,870,135

   

Industrials

   

29,139,134

     

     

     

29,139,134

   

Information Technology

   

49,975,877

     

     

     

49,975,877

   

Materials

   

10,346,140

     

     

     

10,346,140

   

Telecommunication Services

   

5,258,386

     

     

     

5,258,386

   

Utilities

   

8,239,401

     

     

     

8,239,401

   

Total Equity Securities

   

264,135,322

     

     

     

264,135,322

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

5,596,363

     

     

     

5,596,363

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

5,596,363

     

     

     

5,596,363

   

Investments in Securities

   

269,731,685

     

     

     

269,731,685

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 

Futures Contracts

   

206,209

     

     

     

206,209

   

Total

   

269,937,894

     

     

     

269,937,894

   

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

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

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12




Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $184,146,328)

 

$

264,135,322

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $5,596,363)

   

5,596,363

   

Total investments (identified cost $189,742,691)

   

269,731,685

   

Receivable for:

 

Capital shares sold

   

17,660

   

Dividends

   

643,646

   

Variation margin

   

14,143

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

1,727

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,263

   

Total assets

   

270,410,124

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Capital shares purchased

   

826,393

   

Investment management fees

   

4,350

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

209

   

Transfer agent fees

   

38,716

   

Administration fees

   

442

   

Compensation of board members

   

95,224

   

Other expenses

   

28,479

   

Total liabilities

   

993,813

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

269,416,311

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

233,208,807

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

461,347

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(44,449,046

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

79,988,994

   

Futures contracts

   

206,209

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

269,416,311

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

25,473,556

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,356,830

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.77

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

20,285,736

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,083,558

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.72

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

2,728,983

   

Shares outstanding

   

145,542

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.75

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

3,450,893

   

Shares outstanding

   

184,215

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.73

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

217,477,143

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,609,466

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

18.73

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

5,718,718

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

5,390

   

Interest

   

13

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(2,685

)

 

Total income

   

5,721,436

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

1,789,900

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

51,515

   

Class R

   

11,231

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

41,627

   

Class R

   

4,539

   

Class Z

   

420,014

   

Administration fees

   

155,643

   

Compensation of board members

   

29,934

   

Custodian fees

   

10,790

   

Registration fees

   

36,009

   

Professional fees

   

30,963

   

Other

   

29,799

   

Total expenses

   

2,611,964

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(942,955

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(120

)

 

Total net expenses

   

1,668,889

   

Net investment income

   

4,052,547

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

62,713,987

   

Futures contracts

   

723,542

   

Net realized gain

   

63,437,529

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

(2,346,965

)

 

Futures contracts

   

(182,720

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(2,529,685

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

60,907,844

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

64,960,391

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

4,052,547

   

$

5,015,800

   

Net realized gain

   

63,437,529

     

34,799,465

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(2,529,685

)

   

(6,534,973

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

64,960,391

     

33,280,292

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(323,578

)

   

(188,669

)

 

Class I

   

(321,177

)

   

(650,071

)

 

Class R

   

(28,784

)

   

(9,708

)

 

Class Y

   

(60,362

)

   

(55,773

)

 

Class Z

   

(3,460,430

)

   

(4,155,698

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(4,194,331

)

   

(5,059,919

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(59,818,974

)

   

(43,179,736

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

947,086

     

(14,959,363

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

268,469,225

     

283,428,588

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

269,416,311

   

$

268,469,225

   

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

461,347

   

$

605,646

   

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

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Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions

   

685,849

     

11,415,643

     

145,052

     

2,069,335

   

Distributions reinvested

   

12,578

     

226,220

     

7,146

     

100,390

   

Redemptions

   

(219,812

)

   

(3,850,464

)

   

(181,688

)

   

(2,565,249

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

478,615

     

7,791,399

     

(29,490

)

   

(395,524

)

 

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

2,615,545

     

42,658,290

     

3,406,324

     

47,272,503

   

Distributions reinvested

   

18,505

     

321,105

     

46,353

     

650,012

   

Redemptions

   

(3,965,275

)

   

(67,244,199

)

   

(2,013,490

)

   

(28,588,536

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(1,331,225

)

   

(24,264,804

)

   

1,439,187

     

19,333,979

   

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

82,559

     

1,344,602

     

79,167

     

1,128,386

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,359

     

24,333

     

562

     

7,914

   

Redemptions

   

(23,840

)

   

(404,324

)

   

(9,187

)

   

(133,056

)

 

Net increase

   

60,078

     

964,611

     

70,542

     

1,003,244

   

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

11,788

     

210,304

     

18,945

     

258,233

   

Redemptions

   

(39,384

)

   

(670,000

)

   

(29,073

)

   

(415,740

)

 

Net decrease

   

(27,596

)

   

(459,696

)

   

(10,128

)

   

(157,507

)

 

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,925,147

     

33,078,637

     

2,714,857

     

38,196,210

   

Distributions reinvested

   

14,959

     

266,740

     

21,699

     

304,171

   

Redemptions

   

(4,642,277

)

   

(77,195,861

)

   

(7,107,729

)

   

(101,464,309

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,702,171

)

   

(43,850,484

)

   

(4,371,173

)

   

(62,963,928

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(3,522,299

)

   

(59,818,974

)

   

(2,901,062

)

   

(43,179,736

)

 

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

Annual Report 2014
17




Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.04

   

$

13.67

   

$

12.81

   

$

10.73

   

$

7.24

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.23

     

0.22

     

0.17

     

0.14

     

0.13

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.76

     

1.36

     

0.89

     

2.08

     

3.52

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.99

     

1.58

     

1.06

     

2.22

     

3.65

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.20

)

   

(0.14

)

   

(0.16

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.77

   

$

15.04

   

$

13.67

   

$

12.81

   

$

10.73

   

Total return

   

26.58

%

   

11.71

%

   

8.41

%

   

20.84

%

   

50.49

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.26

%

   

1.28

%

   

1.19

%(c)

   

0.96

%(c)

   

0.92

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.89

%(e)

   

0.89

%(e)

   

0.94

%(c)(e)

   

0.95

%(c)(e)

   

0.89

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.34

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.22

%

   

1.39

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

25,474

   

$

13,209

   

$

12,404

   

$

12,213

   

$

12,348

   

Portfolio turnover

   

101

%

   

92

%

   

67

%

   

63

%

   

122

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
  Year Ended
February 28,
 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.00

   

$

13.63

   

$

12.78

   

$

11.11

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.29

     

0.28

     

0.21

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.75

     

1.36

     

0.88

     

1.75

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.04

     

1.64

     

1.09

     

1.84

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.17

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.27

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.17

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.72

   

$

15.00

   

$

13.63

   

$

12.78

   

Total return

   

27.06

%

   

12.15

%

   

8.73

%

   

16.65

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.80

%

   

0.84

%

   

0.74

%(c)

   

0.59

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.48

%

   

0.50

%

   

0.61

%(c)

   

0.57

%(c)(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.72

%

   

2.01

%

   

1.72

%

   

1.68

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

20,286

   

$

36,224

   

$

13,297

   

$

7,466

   

Portfolio turnover

   

101

%

   

92

%

   

67

%

   

63

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.03

   

$

13.65

   

$

12.80

   

$

10.72

   

$

7.24

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.20

     

0.14

     

0.12

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.76

     

1.36

     

0.88

     

2.08

     

3.51

   

Total from investment operations

   

3.94

     

1.56

     

1.02

     

2.20

     

3.62

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.12

)

   

(0.14

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.75

   

$

15.03

   

$

13.65

   

$

12.80

   

$

10.72

   

Total return

   

26.26

%

   

11.54

%

   

8.08

%

   

20.58

%

   

50.02

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.51

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.44

%(c)

   

1.21

%(c)

   

1.17

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.14

%(e)

   

1.12

%(e)

   

1.19

%(c)(e)

   

1.20

%(c)(e)

   

1.14

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.08

%

   

1.45

%

   

1.11

%

   

1.02

%

   

1.08

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,729

   

$

1,284

   

$

204

   

$

175

   

$

112

   

Portfolio turnover

   

101

%

   

92

%

   

67

%

   

63

%

   

122

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Y

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

15.00

   

$

13.63

   

$

12.78

   

$

10.70

   

$

9.10

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.29

     

0.27

     

0.18

     

0.17

     

0.11

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.76

     

1.36

     

0.91

     

2.09

     

1.64

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.05

     

1.63

     

1.09

     

2.26

     

1.75

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.32

)

   

(0.26

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.18

)

   

(0.15

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.73

   

$

15.00

   

$

13.63

   

$

12.78

   

$

10.70

   

Total return

   

27.11

%

   

12.13

%

   

8.74

%

   

21.30

%

   

19.23

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.80

%

   

0.83

%

   

0.74

%(c)

   

0.59

%(c)

   

0.57

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.48

%

   

0.52

%

   

0.60

%(c)

   

0.58

%(c)(f)

   

0.57

%(c)(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.72

%

   

1.90

%

   

1.46

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.62

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

3,451

   

$

3,177

   

$

3,024

   

$

31,588

   

$

60,329

   

Portfolio turnover

   

101

%

   

92

%

   

67

%

   

63

%

   

122

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

14.99

   

$

13.62

   

$

12.78

   

$

10.70

   

$

7.22

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.27

     

0.25

     

0.19

     

0.16

     

0.16

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

3.77

     

1.37

     

0.88

     

2.09

     

3.50

   

Total from investment operations

   

4.04

     

1.62

     

1.07

     

2.25

     

3.66

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.30

)

   

(0.25

)

   

(0.23

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.18

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

18.73

   

$

14.99

   

$

13.62

   

$

12.78

   

$

10.70

   

Total return

   

27.03

%

   

12.02

%

   

8.54

%

   

21.18

%

   

50.82

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.01

%

   

1.03

%

   

0.94

%(c)

   

0.71

%(c)

   

0.67

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.64

%(e)

   

0.64

%(e)

   

0.70

%(c)(e)

   

0.70

%(c)(e)

   

0.64

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.57

%

   

1.77

%

   

1.54

%

   

1.46

%

   

1.65

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

217,477

   

$

214,575

   

$

254,500

   

$

365,205

   

$

451,824

   

Portfolio turnover

   

101

%

   

92

%

   

67

%

   

63

%

   

122

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

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

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class I, Class R, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares have no sales charge.

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are

valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

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February 28, 2014

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement)

or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

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February 28, 2014

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

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

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 

Fair Value ($)

 
Equity risk
 
 
  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  206,209

*

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

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

 

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

723,542

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

Risk Exposure Category

 

Futures Contracts ($)

 

Equity risk

   

(182,720

)

 

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Futures contracts

   

252

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

The Fund may receive distributions from holdings in business development companies (BDCs), exchange traded funds (ETFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs), which report information on the character of their distributions annually. These distributions are allocated to dividend income, capital gain and return of capital based on estimates made by the Fund's management if actual information has not yet been reported. Return of capital is recorded as a reduction of the cost basis of securities held. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, return of capital is recorded as a realized gain. Management's estimates are subsequently adjusted when

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February 28, 2014

the actual character of the distributions is disclosed by the BDCs, ETFs and REITs, which could result in a proportionate change in return of capital to shareholders.

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

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 0.69% to 0.52% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.69% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Effective July 1, 2013, the Investment Manager has contractually agreed to waive 0.10% of the Fund's investment management fee through June 30, 2014. Prior to July 1, 2013, the Investment Manager contractually agreed to waive 0.15% of the Fund's investment management fee. The effective investment management fee waiver for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.12% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

The effective investment management fee rate, net of fee waivers, for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.57% 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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.06% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a

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February 28, 2014

company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,035.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Class Y shares are not subject to transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.20

%

 

Class R

   

0.20

   

Class Z

   

0.20

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $120.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.50% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R shares of the Fund.

Expenses Waived/Reimbursed by the Investment Manager and its Affiliates

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

0.90

%

   

0.86

%

 

Class I

   

0.49

     

0.46

   

Class R

   

1.15

     

1.11

   

Class Y

   

0.49

     

0.46

   

Class Z

   

0.65

     

0.61

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, re-characterization of distributions for investments, derivative investments, and tax straddles. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

(2,515

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

2,515

   

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

4,194,331

   

$

5,059,919

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

556,641

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

79,539,130

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $190,192,555 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

81,134,796

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(1,595,666

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

79,539,130

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

Year of Expiration

 

Amount ($)

 

2018

   

43,738,973

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, $63,087,838 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

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

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $254,014,332 and $311,079,441, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 77.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

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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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

100.00

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

100.00

%

 

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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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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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

6

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

7

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

11

   

Statement of Operations

   

13

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

14

   

Financial Highlights

   

16

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

25

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

31

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

32

   

Trustees and Officers

   

33

   

Important Information About This Report

   

41

   

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 7 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 Marsico Growth Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Marsico Growth Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 32.56% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 25.37% for the same time period.

>  Strong stock selection in the health care, consumer discretionary, information technology and consumer staples sectors drove the Fund's outperformance during the period. Sector allocation also aided relative results.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

   

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

32.56

     

22.89

     

7.20

   

Including sales charges

           

24.91

     

21.45

     

6.56

   

Class B

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

31.58

     

22.00

     

6.40

   

Including sales charges

           

26.58

     

21.82

     

6.40

   

Class C

 

12/31/97

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

31.64

     

21.99

     

6.40

   

Including sales charges

           

30.64

     

21.99

     

6.40

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

33.18

     

23.30

     

7.38

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

32.24

     

22.60

     

6.91

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

32.88

     

22.97

     

7.23

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

33.12

     

23.02

     

7.25

   

Class W*

 

09/27/10

   

32.63

     

22.91

     

7.21

   

Class Z

 

12/31/97

   

32.89

     

23.21

     

7.47

   

S&P 500 Index

           

25.37

     

23.00

     

7.16

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. Since the Fund launched more than one share class at its inception, Class A shares were used. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

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.

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 Marsico Growth Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Marsico Growth Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 32.56% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, which returned 25.37% for the same time period. Strong stock selection in the health care, consumer discretionary, information technology and consumer staples sectors drove the Fund's outperformance during the period. We did well to emphasize the consumer discretionary and health care sectors and to underweight the consumer staples, energy, utilities and telecommunication services sectors relative to the benchmark. Stock selection in the materials, financials and industrials sectors, along with some individual disappointments detracted from performance.

Stocks Rose in a Favorable Market Environment

Despite a string of weak job gains at the end of 2013 — and a difficult winter, which affected job growth, construction activity and the housing market — the U.S. economy expanded at a respectable pace over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Pent-up demand, low mortgage rates and an improving labor market helped home sales advance, and foreclosure activity trended downward. After a brief pullback, manufacturing activity picked up midway through the period and remained solid. Businesses remained profitable and household finances were healthy, with lower debt loads and stronger credit conditions.

Even though a host of concerns weighed on investors, stock prices moved higher as central banks continued to pour liquidity into the financial markets. Investors shrugged off concerns regarding tax increases and enforced federal spending cuts, another showdown over the debt ceiling and the possibility of an attack on Syria. Midway through the period, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) talk about removing monetary support briefly dampened investor enthusiasm. However, once the Fed chose not to act until 2014, the market rally rebooted. In fact, U.S. equities posted their most significant gains since the late 1990s.

Stock Selection, Sector Allocation Aided Performance

Stock selection plus an overweight in health care relative to the benchmark aided results, as health care was the strongest performing sector within the benchmark. We favored pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, attracted by the quality of the science they are using to treat diseases that were considered untreatable just a few years ago. We are seeing a variety of emerging therapeutic pathways and believe we are in the early stages of a paradigm shift in disease treatment, in which highly specialized compounds are developed to treat specific genetic targets. Gilead Sciences and Biogen Idec are two such companies. Gilead Sciences is a world leader in therapeutics for viral diseases. We believe the company may experience increased growth from the upcoming launch of a new drug franchise for Hepatitis C. Biogen Idec is a leader in developing treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). During the period, the company received Food & Drug Administration approval for Tecfidera, the first oral medication that could allow thousands of MS patients to stop receiving drugs by needle or intravenously.

The Fund also had more exposure than the benchmark to the strong performing consumer discretionary sector. Within consumer discretionary holdings, Wynn Resorts, priceline.com and CBS were standout performers. Wynn Resorts generated strong revenues from its Macau casino resorts and its stock price rose. priceline.com benefited from solid bookings growth and expansion into new

Portfolio Management

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Coralie Witter, CFA

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Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Gilead Sciences, Inc.

   

6.6

   

Google, Inc., Class A

   

6.0

   

Biogen Idec, Inc.

   

5.8

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

4.4

   

Monsanto Co.

   

4.3

   

Facebook, Inc., Class A

   

4.0

   

priceline.com, Inc.

   

4.0

   
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
   

3.8

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

3.3

   

Celgene Corp.

   

3.2

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds and other cash equivalents).

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

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

markets. CBS posted strong results as the network saw growth in its advertising segment and retransmission revenue gains.

Stock selection in the information technology and consumer staples sectors also aided performance. Facebook was another meaningful contributor to performance for the period. Strong advertising revenues in its mobile business benefited Facebook shares. Positions in Visa, Google and Green Mountain Coffee also benefited results. Green Mountain Coffee shares rose after the firm announced a partnership with Coca-Cola and revealed plans for a new cold beverage product.

The Fund had no exposure to utilities and telecommunication services, which were the weakest performing sectors of the benchmark, and had little exposure to consumer staples and energy, which lagged the overall return of the benchmark. These allocation decisions further aided results.

Materials, Industrials and Financials Detracted

Stock selection in the materials and industrials sectors detracted from performance. Aerospace company Boeing and power systems company Rolls-Royce Holdings each posted weak returns, and Boeing was sold from the portfolio. Agricultural materials firm Monsanto posted a positive return, but lagged the overall return of the benchmark. We continue to hold Monsanto as we believe the company's seeds, biotechnology traits and herbicides help improve agricultural productivity and reduce food costs. Stock selection in the financials sector also detracted from relative performance, and we reduced holdings in favor of investments in sectors in which we have higher conviction. Individual disappointments included athletic apparel company lululemon athletica and eBay. eBay reported softness in its international business, while lululemon athletica faced several challenges during the period, including quality control and the resignation of its CEO. Both stocks were sold.

In addition to cutting exposure to financial stocks, we reduced the Fund's allocations to the consumer discretionary and industrials sectors during the period, while increasing investments in the information technology, materials and consumer staples sectors.

Looking Ahead

We believe we are currently entering a period of low inflation and modest economic growth. Against this backdrop, we believe that companies with steadily expanding earnings, strong cash flow, increasing margins, rising market share, improving profitability, the development of innovative products and the effective allocation of capital to fuel further growth may be positioned to outperform their peers. These are the characteristics we seek in holdings we select for the Fund. As of period-end, the Fund's largest sector allocations included consumer discretionary, information technology, health care and industrials.

Portfolio Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Common Stocks

   

98.2

   

Consumer Discretionary

   

28.4

   

Consumer Staples

   

3.7

   

Energy

   

4.5

   

Financials

   

2.9

   

Health Care

   

15.3

   

Industrials

   

10.1

   

Information Technology

   

23.7

   

Materials

   

9.6

   

Money Market Funds

   

1.8

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

Investment Risks

The Fund is subject to stock market fluctuations The Fund can invest up to 25% of its assets in foreign securities. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards, and other monetary and political risks. The Fund normally invests in a core portfolio of 35 – 50 stocks. By maintaining a relatively concentrated portfolio, the Fund may be subject to greater risks than a fund that is more fully diversified. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Marsico Growth 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

    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

     

1,202.60

     

1,019.10

     

6.42

     

5.89

     

1.17

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,198.30

     

1,015.36

     

10.52

     

9.65

     

1.92

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,198.50

     

1,015.36

     

10.52

     

9.65

     

1.92

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,205.60

     

1,021.49

     

3.79

     

3.48

     

0.69

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,201.40

     

1,017.85

     

7.79

     

7.14

     

1.42

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,204.50

     

1,020.34

     

5.06

     

4.63

     

0.92

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,205.40

     

1,021.09

     

4.23

     

3.88

     

0.77

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,203.20

     

1,019.25

     

6.26

     

5.74

     

1.14

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,204.40

     

1,020.34

     

5.06

     

4.63

     

0.92

   

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).

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 98.8%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Consumer Discretionary 28.5%

 

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 8.2%

 

Panera Bread Co., Class A(a)

   

62,759

     

11,379,462

   

Starbucks Corp.

   

266,656

     

18,921,910

   
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Worldwide, Inc.
   

968,759

     

79,883,867

   

Wynn Resorts Ltd.

   

265,481

     

64,376,488

   

Total

       

174,561,727

   

Internet & Catalog Retail 5.2%

 

Amazon.com, Inc.(a)

   

74,778

     

27,077,114

   

priceline.com, Inc.(a)

   

62,166

     

83,851,987

   

Total

       

110,929,101

   

Media 10.8%

 

CBS Corp., Class B Non Voting

   

994,490

     

66,710,389

   

Comcast Corp., Class A

   

874,143

     

45,184,452

   

Liberty Global PLC, Class A(a)

   

371,396

     

32,144,324

   

Liberty Media Corp., Class A(a)

   

151,814

     

20,822,808

   

Walt Disney Co. (The)

   

801,582

     

64,775,841

   

Total

       

229,637,814

   

Specialty Retail 4.3%

 

Gap, Inc. (The)

   

549,053

     

24,021,069

   

Home Depot, Inc. (The)

   

272,037

     

22,315,195

   

TJX Companies, Inc. (The)

   

740,993

     

45,541,430

   

Total

       

91,877,694

   

Total Consumer Discretionary

       

607,006,336

   

Consumer Staples 3.8%

 

Food & Staples Retailing 1.5%

 

CVS Caremark Corp.

   

439,844

     

32,170,190

   

Food Products 2.3%

 

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

   

438,478

     

48,136,115

   

Total Consumer Staples

       

80,306,305

   

Energy 4.5%

 

Energy Equipment & Services 2.4%

 

Schlumberger Ltd.

   

550,866

     

51,230,538

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 2.1%

 

Antero Resources Corp.(a)

   

360,778

     

21,769,344

   

Continental Resources, Inc.(a)

   

192,253

     

22,978,079

   

Total

       

44,747,423

   

Total Energy

       

95,977,961

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Financials 2.9%

 

Diversified Financial Services 2.9%

 

Citigroup, Inc.

   

851,877

     

41,426,778

   

IntercontinentalExchange Group, Inc.

   

98,382

     

20,546,097

   

Total

       

61,972,875

   

Total Financials

       

61,972,875

   

Health Care 15.4%

 

Biotechnology 15.4%

 

Biogen Idec, Inc.(a)

   

357,550

     

121,810,134

   

Celgene Corp.(a)

   

417,744

     

67,152,348

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

1,667,499

     

138,052,242

   

Total

       

327,014,724

   

Total Health Care

       

327,014,724

   

Industrials 10.2%

 

Aerospace & Defense 1.9%

 

General Dynamics Corp.

   

292,706

     

32,063,015

   

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC

   

462,086

     

7,730,128

   

Total

       

39,793,143

   

Airlines 0.9%

 

United Continental Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

423,538

     

19,042,269

   

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.5%

 

Tyco International Ltd.

   

741,650

     

31,282,797

   

Road & Rail 5.9%

 

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

   

415,432

     

65,222,824

   

Union Pacific Corp.

   

338,729

     

61,099,937

   

Total

       

126,322,761

   

Total Industrials

       

216,440,970

   

Information Technology 23.9%

 

Internet Software & Services 12.1%

 

Facebook, Inc., Class A(a)

   

1,242,644

     

85,071,408

   

Google, Inc., Class A(a)

   

104,019

     

126,450,697

   

LinkedIn Corp., Class A(a)

   

145,743

     

29,737,402

   

Yahoo!, Inc.(a)

   

433,239

     

16,753,352

   

Total

       

258,012,859

   

IT Services 5.0%

 

FleetCor Technologies, Inc.(a)

   

92,654

     

12,038,534

   

Visa, Inc., Class A

   

413,723

     

93,476,575

   

Total

       

105,515,109

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 4.8%

 
ASML Holding NV    

608,334

     

52,401,891

   

Texas Instruments, Inc.

   

1,086,990

     

48,871,070

   

Total

       

101,272,961

   

Software 2.0%

 

Salesforce.com, Inc.(a)

   

694,381

     

43,308,543

   

Total Information Technology

       

508,109,472

   

Materials 9.6%

 

Chemicals 9.6%

 

Ecolab, Inc.

   

410,825

     

44,266,394

   

Monsanto Co.

   

828,605

     

91,163,122

   

Sherwin-Williams Co. (The)

   

346,735

     

69,513,433

   

Total

       

204,942,949

   

Total Materials

       

204,942,949

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $1,408,952,512)
       

2,101,771,592

   

Money Market Funds 1.8%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

38,194,829

     

38,194,829

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $38,194,829)
       

38,194,829

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $1,447,147,341)
       

2,139,966,421

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

(13,712,444

)

 

Net Assets

       

2,126,253,977

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

40,312,087

     

1,112,181,698

     

(1,114,298,956

)

   

38,194,829

     

48,573

     

38,194,829

   

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

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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 Marsico Growth Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

607,006,336

     

     

     

607,006,336

   

Consumer Staples

   

80,306,305

     

     

     

80,306,305

   

Energy

   

95,977,961

     

     

     

95,977,961

   

Financials

   

61,972,875

     

     

     

61,972,875

   

Health Care

   

327,014,724

     

     

     

327,014,724

   

Industrials

   

208,710,842

     

7,730,128

     

     

216,440,970

   

Information Technology

   

508,109,472

     

     

     

508,109,472

   

Materials

   

204,942,949

     

     

     

204,942,949

   

Total Equity Securities

   

2,094,041,464

     

7,730,128

     

     

2,101,771,592

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

38,194,829

     

     

     

38,194,829

   

Total

   

2,132,236,293

     

7,730,128

     

     

2,139,966,421

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $1,408,952,512)

 

$

2,101,771,592

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $38,194,829)

   

38,194,829

   

Total investments (identified cost $1,447,147,341)

   

2,139,966,421

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

2,008,582

   

Capital shares sold

   

1,207,155

   

Dividends

   

996,837

   

Prepaid expenses

   

2,636

   

Total assets

   

2,144,181,631

   

Liabilities

 

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

13,991,698

   

Capital shares purchased

   

3,100,470

   

Investment management fees

   

37,188

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

13,769

   

Transfer agent fees

   

470,237

   

Administration fees

   

3,125

   

Compensation of board members

   

206,935

   

Other expenses

   

104,232

   

Total liabilities

   

17,927,654

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,126,253,977

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

1,369,589,875

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(207,096

)

 

Accumulated net realized gain

   

64,055,655

   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

692,819,080

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(3,537

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

2,126,253,977

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

653,959,294

   

Shares outstanding

   

25,492,937

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

25.65

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

27.21

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

10,639,072

   

Shares outstanding

   

472,884

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

22.50

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

315,733,823

   

Shares outstanding

   

14,009,215

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

22.54

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

3,597

   

Shares outstanding

   

137

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

26.31

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

22,272,649

   

Shares outstanding

   

883,817

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

25.20

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

26,343,029

   

Shares outstanding

   

988,027

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

26.66

   

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

2,773,926

   

Shares outstanding

   

104,053

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

26.66

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

3,568

   

Shares outstanding

   

139

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

25.66

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

1,094,525,019

   

Shares outstanding

   

41,691,030

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

26.25

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

20,802,806

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

48,573

   

Interest

   

39

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(452,959

)

 

Total income

   

20,398,459

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

13,233,867

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

1,535,948

   

Class B

   

143,375

   

Class C

   

2,941,305

   

Class R

   

103,894

   

Class W

   

9

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

1,269,149

   

Class B

   

29,549

   

Class C

   

607,710

   

Class R

   

42,942

   

Class R4

   

45,761

   

Class R5

   

654

   

Class W

   

7

   

Class Z

   

2,279,703

   

Administration fees

   

1,110,866

   

Compensation of board members

   

75,789

   

Custodian fees

   

23,649

   

Printing and postage fees

   

160,302

   

Registration fees

   

76,924

   

Professional fees

   

47,022

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

2,648

   

Other

   

153,776

   

Total expenses

   

23,884,849

   

Expense reductions

   

(2,461

)

 

Total net expenses

   

23,882,388

   

Net investment loss

   

(3,483,929

)

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

364,787,413

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(64,477

)

 

Net realized gain

   

364,722,936

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

226,197,065

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(3,537

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

226,193,528

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

590,916,464

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

587,432,535

   

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income (loss)

 

$

(3,483,929

)

 

$

7,125,170

   

Net realized gain

   

364,722,936

     

611,483,128

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

226,193,528

     

(474,435,054

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

587,432,535

     

144,173,244

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

     

(1,780,654

)

 

Class I

   

(1

)

   

(30

)

 

Class R

   

     

(4,564

)

 

Class R4

   

(754

)

   

(12

)

 

Class R5

   

(152

)

   

(13

)

 

Class W

   

     

(10

)

 

Class Z

   

(6,430

)

   

(10,566,047

)

 

Net realized gains

 

Class A

   

(117,357,888

)

   

   

Class B

   

(2,688,621

)

   

   

Class C

   

(61,094,202

)

   

   

Class I

   

(715

)

   

   

Class R

   

(4,038,218

)

   

   

Class R4

   

(4,531,753

)

   

   

Class R5

   

(347,600

)

   

   

Class W

   

(713

)

   

   

Class Z

   

(198,141,956

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(388,209,003

)

   

(12,351,330

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(219,144,107

)

   

(1,201,164,689

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(19,920,575

)

   

(1,069,342,775

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

2,146,174,552

     

3,215,517,327

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

2,126,253,977

   

$

2,146,174,552

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(207,096

)

 

$

(156,749

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

3,453,087

     

86,957,138

     

2,514,851

     

56,427,371

   

Distributions reinvested

   

4,104,050

     

97,441,772

     

67,517

     

1,489,735

   

Redemptions

   

(7,133,863

)

   

(180,509,550

)

   

(10,263,560

)

   

(230,701,898

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

423,274

     

3,889,360

     

(7,681,192

)

   

(172,784,792

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

55,060

     

1,164,752

     

14,345

     

292,426

   

Distributions reinvested

   

69,420

     

1,454,522

     

     

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(526,550

)

   

(11,897,152

)

   

(482,875

)

   

(9,839,116

)

 

Net decrease

   

(402,070

)

   

(9,277,878

)

   

(468,530

)

   

(9,546,690

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,880,870

     

40,551,362

     

529,146

     

10,734,279

   

Distributions reinvested

   

1,499,439

     

31,447,842

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(2,316,415

)

   

(52,440,802

)

   

(3,968,353

)

   

(80,319,452

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

1,063,894

     

19,558,402

     

(3,439,207

)

   

(69,585,173

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

186,467

     

4,656,438

     

225,764

     

4,962,159

   

Distributions reinvested

   

161,886

     

3,778,784

     

187

     

4,065

   

Redemptions

   

(300,721

)

   

(7,516,597

)

   

(354,540

)

   

(7,840,576

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

47,632

     

918,625

     

(128,589

)

   

(2,874,352

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,036,213

     

26,303,276

     

2,686

     

65,383

   

Distributions reinvested

   

183,929

     

4,531,923

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(234,801

)

   

(6,170,621

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

985,341

     

24,664,578

     

2,686

     

65,383

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

103,194

     

2,714,441

     

113

     

2,500

   

Distributions reinvested

   

14,086

     

347,163

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(13,340

)

   

(333,645

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

103,940

     

2,727,959

     

113

     

2,500

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

10,596,355

     

275,531,162

     

20,275,822

     

465,764,921

   

Distributions reinvested

   

6,750,386

     

163,830,515

     

346,104

     

7,778,747

   

Redemptions

   

(26,955,709

)

   

(700,986,830

)

   

(62,160,960

)

   

(1,419,985,233

)

 

Net decrease

   

(9,608,968

)

   

(261,625,153

)

   

(41,539,034

)

   

(946,441,565

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(7,386,957

)

   

(219,144,107

)

   

(53,253,753

)

   

(1,201,164,689

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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 Marsico Growth 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

23.69

   

$

22.25

   

$

21.19

   

$

16.75

   

$

11.30

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.05

)

   

0.05

     

0.02

     

(0.01

)

   

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.14

     

1.45

     

1.04

     

4.45

     

5.50

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.09

     

1.50

     

1.06

     

4.44

     

5.53

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.06

)

   

     

     

(0.08

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.13

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.13

)

   

(0.06

)

   

     

     

(0.08

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

25.65

   

$

23.69

   

$

22.25

   

$

21.19

   

$

16.75

   

Total return

   

32.56

%

   

6.78

%

   

5.00

%

   

26.51

%

   

49.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.18

%(c)

   

1.36

%

   

1.33

%(c)

   

1.30

%(c)

   

1.28

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.18

%(c)(e)

   

1.26

%(e)

   

1.28

%(c)(e)

   

1.30

%(c)(e)

   

1.28

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.20

%)

   

0.24

%

   

0.08

%

   

(0.05

%)

   

0.23

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

653,959

   

$

593,794

   

$

728,788

   

$

1,021,724

   

$

1,569,860

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

   

69

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
16



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.33

   

$

20.13

   

$

19.31

   

$

15.38

   

$

10.42

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.21

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.35

     

1.30

     

0.95

     

4.06

     

5.07

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.14

     

1.20

     

0.82

     

3.93

     

5.00

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(4.97

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(4.97

)

   

     

     

     

(0.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.50

   

$

21.33

   

$

20.13

   

$

19.31

   

$

15.38

   

Total return

   

31.58

%

   

5.96

%

   

4.25

%

   

25.55

%

   

48.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.92

%(c)

   

2.10

%

   

2.09

%(c)

   

2.05

%(c)

   

2.03

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.92

%(c)(e)

   

2.01

%(e)

   

2.03

%(c)(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

   

2.03

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.93

%)

   

(0.52

%)

   

(0.68

%)

   

(0.78

%)

   

(0.52

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

10,639

   

$

18,659

   

$

27,041

   

$

41,675

   

$

47,847

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

   

69

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
17



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

21.35

   

$

20.15

   

$

19.34

   

$

15.40

   

$

10.44

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.22

)

   

(0.10

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.07

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

6.38

     

1.30

     

0.94

     

4.07

     

5.07

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.16

     

1.20

     

0.81

     

3.94

     

5.00

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

     

     

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(4.97

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(4.97

)

   

     

     

     

(0.04

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

22.54

   

$

21.35

   

$

20.15

   

$

19.34

   

$

15.40

   

Total return

   

31.64

%

   

5.96

%

   

4.19

%

   

25.58

%

   

48.00

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.93

%(c)

   

2.10

%

   

2.09

%(c)

   

2.05

%(c)

   

2.03

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.93

%(c)(e)

   

2.01

%(e)

   

2.03

%(c)(e)

   

2.05

%(c)(e)

   

2.03

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment loss

   

(0.95

%)

   

(0.51

%)

   

(0.67

%)

   

(0.78

%)

   

(0.52

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

315,734

   

$

276,437

   

$

330,213

   

$

390,384

   

$

399,082

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

   

69

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
18



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
  Year Ended
February 28,
 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

24.17

   

$

22.77

   

$

21.55

   

$

18.29

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

     

0.15

     

0.13

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.31

     

1.47

     

1.09

     

3.29

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.38

     

1.62

     

1.22

     

3.30

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.23

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.24

)

   

(0.22

)

   

     

(0.04

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

26.31

   

$

24.17

   

$

22.77

   

$

21.55

   

Total return

   

33.18

%

   

7.20

%

   

5.66

%

   

18.05

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.70

%(c)

   

0.87

%

   

0.89

%(c)

   

0.88

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.70

%(c)

   

0.87

%

   

0.88

%(c)(f)

   

0.88

%(c)(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.28

%

   

0.65

%

   

0.64

%

   

0.06

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

11,201

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
19



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

23.36

   

$

21.94

   

$

20.94

   

$

16.60

   

$

11.20

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.11

)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.03

)

   

(0.05

)

   

(0.00

)(a)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.02

     

1.43

     

1.03

     

4.39

     

5.45

   

Total from investment operations

   

6.91

     

1.43

     

1.00

     

4.34

     

5.45

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.01

)

   

     

     

(0.05

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.07

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.07

)

   

(0.01

)

   

     

     

(0.05

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

25.20

   

$

23.36

   

$

21.94

   

$

20.94

   

$

16.60

   

Total return

   

32.24

%

   

6.50

%

   

4.78

%

   

26.14

%

   

48.79

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.43

%(c)

   

1.61

%

   

1.58

%(c)

   

1.55

%(c)

   

1.53

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.43

%(c)(e)

   

1.51

%(e)

   

1.53

%(c)(e)

   

1.55

%(c)(e)

   

1.53

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.45

%)

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.16

%)

   

(0.27

%)

   

(0.02

%)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

22,273

   

$

19,530

   

$

21,166

   

$

20,548

   

$

14,848

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

   

69

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
20



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

24.44

   

$

22.14

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.08

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.38

     

2.32

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.40

     

2.40

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.00

)(b)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.18

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.18

)

   

(0.10

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

26.66

   

$

24.44

   

Total return

   

32.88

%

   

10.89

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.93

%(d)

   

1.01

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.93

%(d)(g)

   

1.00

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

%

   

1.11

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

26,343

   

$

66

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
21



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

24.43

   

$

22.14

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.05

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.40

     

2.32

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.45

     

2.41

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.01

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.21

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.22

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

26.66

   

$

24.43

   

Total return

   

33.12

%

   

10.92

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.77

%(c)

   

0.89

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

0.77

%(c)

   

0.89

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

0.18

%

   

1.22

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

2,774

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

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

Annual Report 2014
22



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
  Year Ended
February 28,
 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

23.69

   

$

22.26

   

$

21.20

   

$

17.98

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.04

)

   

0.06

     

0.02

     

0.01

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.14

     

1.44

     

1.04

     

3.21

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.10

     

1.50

     

1.06

     

3.22

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.07

)

   

     

   

Net realized gains

   

(5.13

)

   

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.13

)

   

(0.07

)

   

     

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

25.66

   

$

23.69

   

$

22.26

   

$

21.20

   

Total return

   

32.63

%

   

6.76

%

   

5.00

%

   

17.91

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.15

%(c)

   

1.35

%

   

1.29

%(c)

   

1.28

%(c)(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.15

%(c)(f)

   

1.26

%

   

1.26

%(c)(f)

   

1.28

%(c)(d)(f)

 

Net investment income (loss)

   

(0.17

%)

   

0.25

%

   

0.11

%

   

0.17

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

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

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

(c)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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.

Annual Report 2014
23



Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

24.13

   

$

22.71

   

$

21.57

   

$

17.02

   

$

11.47

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.02

     

0.10

     

0.07

     

0.04

     

0.07

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

7.28

     

1.48

     

1.07

     

4.52

     

5.60

   

Total from investment operations

   

7.30

     

1.58

     

1.14

     

4.56

     

5.67

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.00

)(a)

   

(0.16

)

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Net realized gains

   

(5.18

)

   

     

     

     

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(5.18

)

   

(0.16

)

   

     

(0.01

)

   

(0.12

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

26.25

   

$

24.13

   

$

22.71

   

$

21.57

   

$

17.02

   

Total return

   

32.89

%

   

7.02

%

   

5.29

%

   

26.81

%

   

49.55

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.92

%(c)

   

1.10

%

   

1.08

%(c)

   

1.05

%(c)

   

1.03

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.92

%(c)(e)

   

1.02

%(e)

   

1.03

%(c)(e)

   

1.05

%(c)(e)

   

1.03

%(c)(e)

 

Net investment income

   

0.07

%

   

0.43

%

   

0.34

%

   

0.24

%

   

0.48

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,094,525

   

$

1,237,679

   

$

2,108,304

   

$

2,063,751

   

$

1,676,013

   

Portfolio turnover

   

97

%

   

90

%

   

65

%

   

67

%

   

69

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

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

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

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

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

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

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

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

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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

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

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.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

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

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

Expenses

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

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) has the primary responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund. 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 0.71% to 0.54% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.64% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreement

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) to subadvise the assets of the Fund. The Investment Manager compensates Marsico to manage the investment of the Fund's 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 0.06% to 0.03% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.05% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $6,233.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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).

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class R5 shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.21

%

 

Class B

   

0.21

   

Class C

   

0.21

   

Class R

   

0.21

   

Class R4

   

0.21

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.21

   

Class Z

   

0.21

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $2,461.

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. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of

the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

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

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $230,076 for Class A, $7,693 for Class B and $6,665 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.24

%

   

1.25

%

 

Class B

   

1.99

     

2.00

   

Class C

   

1.99

     

2.00

   

Class I

   

0.84

     

0.87

   

Class R

   

1.49

     

1.50

   

Class R4

   

0.99

     

1.00

   

Class R5

   

0.89

     

0.92

   

Class W

   

1.24

     

1.25

   

Class Z

   

0.99

     

1.00

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, distribution reclassifications, foreign currency transactions, and net operating loss reclassification. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

3,440,919

   

Accumulated net realized gain

   

(3,440,919

)

 

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

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

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

97,664,446

   

$

12,351,330

   

Long-term capital gains

   

290,544,557

     

   

Total

 

$

388,209,003

   

$

12,351,330

   

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

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed accumulated long-term gain

 

$

64,123,037

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

692,751,698

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,447,214,723 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

695,506,761

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(2,755,063

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

692,751,698

   

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

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,962,882,599 and $2,579,344,831, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

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

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, three unaffiliated shareholder accounts owned an aggregate of 62.8% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such accounts. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $13,316,667 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.19%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Consumer Discretionary Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the consumer discretionary sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Information Technology Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the information technology sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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 Marsico Growth Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Marsico Growth Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

21.24

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

18.29

%

 

Capital Gain Dividend

 

$

274,523,496

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Capital Gain Dividend. The Fund designates as a capital gain dividend the amount reflected above, or if subsequently determined to be different, the net capital gain of such fiscal period. The Fund also designates as capital gain dividends, to the extent necessary to fully distribute such capital gains, earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.

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Trustees and Officers

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

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

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

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

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

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

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Marsico Growth Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Important Information About This Report

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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 Marsico Growth Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

9

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

10

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

19

   

Statement of Operations

   

22

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

23

   

Financial Highlights

   

26

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

37

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

47

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

48

   

Trustees and Officers

   

49

   

Important Information About This Report

   

57

   

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 7 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 Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 15.47% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which returned 19.28% for the same time period.

>  The Fund's underlying investment segments all delivered solid performance. However, exposure to emerging markets accounted for the Fund's shortfall relative to its benchmark.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A

 

06/03/92

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

15.47

     

15.41

     

5.14

   

Including sales charges

           

8.86

     

14.06

     

4.52

   

Class B

 

06/07/93

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

14.68

     

14.54

     

4.37

   

Including sales charges

           

9.68

     

14.31

     

4.37

   

Class C

 

06/17/92

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

14.58

     

14.57

     

4.36

   

Including sales charges

           

13.58

     

14.57

     

4.36

   

Class I*

 

09/27/10

   

15.98

     

15.89

     

5.50

   

Class K*

 

03/07/11

   

15.66

     

15.61

     

5.31

   

Class R*

 

01/23/06

   

15.24

     

15.14

     

4.89

   

Class R4*

 

11/08/12

   

15.73

     

15.72

     

5.41

   

Class R5*

 

11/08/12

   

15.91

     

15.76

     

5.43

   

Class W*

 

09/27/10

   

15.47

     

15.44

     

5.17

   

Class Y*

 

03/07/11

   

15.97

     

15.86

     

5.48

   

Class Z

 

12/02/91

   

15.75

     

15.72

     

5.41

   

MSCI EAFE Index (Net)

           

19.28

     

17.60

     

6.66

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The MSCI EAFE Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada. The index is compiled from a composite of securities markets of Europe, Australasia and the Far East and is widely recognized by investors in foreign markets as the measurement index for portfolios of non-North American securities.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 1, 2004 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 15.47% excluding sales charges. The Fund's benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), returned 19.28% for the same time period. In a year of generally strong performance from markets in the developed world, the Fund's four underlying equity portfolios delivered solid results. Investments in emerging markets, however, which are not included in the benchmark, detracted from performance relative to the benchmark. The Fund's currency strategy also accounted for a modest loss over the period.

Improving Environment Aided Global Stock Markets

Stabilizing economic growth and accommodative central bank policy aided stocks in developed markets around the world over the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. In Europe, growth turned modestly positive, aided by rising new orders, higher manufacturing output and a pickup in exports, especially in Spain and Italy. Austerity programs showed signs of success, as some areas besieged in the recent debt crisis, such as Spain and Greece, delivered decent equity returns as the period ended. Although uncertainties and challenges linger, the risk of a eurozone breakup appeared to subside, while the threat of military conflict in Syria and the Ukraine remain ongoing worries. Emerging markets lagged developed markets, beset by political instability and fears over the impact of the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) exit from its multi-year bond-buying program, which has provided liquidity and support to markets across the globe. However, the Fed took no action until early 2014 and many emerging market returns turned positive in the final month of the period.

Solid Performance from Fund Equity Segments

The Fund is managed to take advantage of opportunities across different regions, investment styles and market segments. Threadneedle International Limited, an affiliate of Columbia Management, focuses on European equities, while the investment team from Columbia Management manages four individual sub-portfolios. One focuses on emerging markets, a second on Japan and a third on the Pacific/Asia region, excluding Japan. A fourth portfolio seeks incremental return from a strategy that buys and sells the currencies of major developed economies.

During the period, all four of the Fund's equity segments — Europe, Japan, Pacific Asia ex Japan and emerging markets — delivered solid results. The Fund's exposure to Europe was especially favorable. Stock picking generally accounted for the Europe segment's strong performance. However, the Fund's position in emerging markets detracted from overall relative results. Emerging markets were weak to negative during the period, and the benchmark does not include an emerging markets component. The Fund's currency strategy contributed a modest loss during the period as world currency markets were volatile in reaction to potential Fed policy changes.

The Fund uses equity index futures to equitize cash in its portfolio and currency contracts for its incremental currency alpha overlay strategy. The impact of equity index futures on performance was minimal during the period. The currency hedging policy detracted as the currency exposures resulting from our active country positions would have outperformed the benchmark currency basket had we not hedged them. They performed as expected, however, which was to eliminate the active currency positions that resulted from our country/stock selection process, which to us simply represents uncompensated risk.

Portfolio Management

Colin Moore, AIIMR

Fred Copper, CFA

Daniel Ison

Morningstar Style BoxTM

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

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Looking Ahead

At this time, our outlook for global stock markets remains fairly positive for 2014. Despite the logical assumption that some amount of give-back is in order after a period as strong as the last 12 months, history has shown that returns tend to be positive in the year that follows a strong up year. Despite the Fed's moves to reduce its bond purchases, monetary conditions continue to be supportive around the world. Further, even though valuations are no longer a tailwind, we currently believe they are not yet at levels that would pose an obstacle. The odds of a short-term pullback following such strong performance must be noted, but generally, we believe the environment for global equity markets remains favorable at this time.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Roche Holding AG, Genusschein
Shares (Switzerland)
   

2.2

   
Bayer AG, Registered Shares
(Germany)
   

1.8

   
UBS AG, Registered Shares
(Switzerland)
   

1.6

   
Vodafone Group PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

1.6

   

Airbus Group NV (France)

   

1.5

   

BNP Paribas SA (France)

   

1.5

   

BASF SE (Germany)

   

1.5

   

ING Groep NV-CVA (Netherlands)

   

1.5

   
Allianz SE, Registered Shares
(Germany)
   

1.4

   

Legrand SA (France)

   

1.3

   

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

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

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

Investment Risks

International investing involves increased risk and volatility due to potential political and economic instability, currency fluctuations, and differences in financial reporting and accounting standards and oversight. Risks are particularly significant in emerging markets. Derivative instruments are financial instruments that have a value dependent on the value of something else, such as one or more underlying securities. Gains or losses may be substantial, because a relatively small price movement in an underlying security may result in a substantial gain or loss. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Country Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Australia

   

3.0

   

Belgium

   

1.8

   

Brazil

   

0.3

   

Chile

   

0.0

(a)

 

China

   

4.1

   

Denmark

   

1.6

   

Finland

   

0.3

   

France

   

13.4

   

Germany

   

10.7

   

Hong Kong

   

1.8

   

India

   

1.7

   

Indonesia

   

0.6

   

Ireland

   

0.9

   

Italy

   

1.2

   

Japan

   

14.0

   

Malaysia

   

0.3

   

Malta

   

0.0

(a)

 

Mexico

   

0.3

   

Netherlands

   

5.3

   

Norway

   

0.8

   

Panama

   

0.0

(a)

 

Peru

   

0.1

   

Philippines

   

1.0

   

Poland

   

0.0

(a)

 

Russian Federation

   

0.4

   

Singapore

   

0.5

   

South Africa

   

0.2

   

South Korea

   

2.6

   

Spain

   

2.6

   

Sweden

   

2.1

   

Switzerland

   

5.6

   

Taiwan

   

2.0

   

Thailand

   

0.9

   

Turkey

   

0.1

   

United Kingdom

   

17.4

   

United States(b)

   

2.4

   

Total

   

100.0

   

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

(a) Rounds to zero.

(b) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Aerospace & Defense

   

2.0

   

Air Freight & Logistics

   

0.1

   

Airlines

   

1.6

   

Auto Components

   

2.5

   

Automobiles

   

4.7

   

Beverages

   

1.8

   

Biotechnology

   

0.1

   

Capital Markets

   

2.0

   

Chemicals

   

2.6

   

Commercial Banks

   

13.4

   
Commercial Services &
Supplies
   

0.2

   

Computers & Peripherals

   

0.2

   

Construction & Engineering

   

0.5

   

Construction Materials

   

0.2

   

Containers & Packaging

   

0.3

   

Diversified Consumer Services

   

0.1

   

Diversified Financial Services

   

2.5

   
Diversified Telecommunication
Services
   

4.4

   

Electric Utilities

   

0.3

   

Electrical Equipment

   

1.9

   
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
   

1.4

   

Food & Staples Retailing

   

1.0

   

Food Products

   

0.2

   

Gas Utilities

   

0.4

   
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
   

1.5

   
Health Care Providers &
Services
   

0.6

   
Hotels, Restaurants &
Leisure
   

2.0

   

Health Care Technology

   

0.2

   

Household Durables

   

1.2

   

Household Products

   

0.1

   

Industrial Conglomerates

   

0.5

   

Insurance

   

6.2

   

Internet & Catalog Retail

   

0.3

   

Internet Software & Services

   

1.3

   

IT Services

   

2.7

   

Leisure Equipment & Products

   

0.2

   

Life Sciences Tools & Services

   

0.3

   

Machinery

   

3.2

   

Media

   

4.1

   

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Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014) (continued)
 

Metals & Mining

   

0.9

   

Multiline Retail

   

0.2

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   

1.4

   

Personal Products

   

0.8

   

Pharmaceuticals

   

6.1

   

Professional Services

   

1.1

   
Real Estate Investment Trusts
(REITs)
   

0.1

   
Real Estate Management &
Development
   

1.0

   

Road & Rail

   

0.3

   
Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment
   

2.8

   

Software

   

1.5

   

Specialty Retail

   

1.0

   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury
Goods
   

1.4

   

Tobacco

   

0.4

   
Trading Companies &
Distributors
   

4.7

   

Transportation Infrastructure

   

0.9

   

Water Utilities

   

0.3

   
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
   

3.1

   

Money Market Funds

   

1.6

   

Total

   

98.4

   

Percentages indicated are based upon net assets. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

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

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,155.70

     

1,017.90

     

7.58

     

7.09

     

1.41

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,152.10

     

1,014.16

     

11.59

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,151.10

     

1,014.16

     

11.58

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.90

     

1,020.14

     

5.16

     

4.84

     

0.96

   

Class K

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.50

     

1,018.75

     

6.67

     

6.24

     

1.24

   

Class R

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,154.30

     

1,016.65

     

8.92

     

8.35

     

1.66

   

Class R4

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.30

     

1,019.00

     

6.40

     

5.99

     

1.19

   

Class R5

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.20

     

1,019.80

     

5.54

     

5.19

     

1.03

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,155.70

     

1,017.95

     

7.52

     

7.04

     

1.40

   

Class Y

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,157.80

     

1,020.24

     

5.06

     

4.73

     

0.94

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,156.60

     

1,019.15

     

6.24

     

5.84

     

1.16

   

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

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Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 96.8%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Australia 2.9%

 

Amcor Ltd.

   

216,950

     

1,961,161

   
Australia and New Zealand Banking
Group Ltd.
   

149,980

     

4,311,988

   

BHP Billiton Ltd.

   

63,206

     

2,167,877

   

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

   

44,397

     

2,965,302

   

National Australia Bank Ltd.

   

66,121

     

2,056,294

   

Suncorp Group Ltd.

   

75,052

     

816,072

   

Telstra Corp., Ltd.

   

687,972

     

3,103,608

   

Wesfarmers Ltd.

   

64,134

     

2,462,699

   

Westpac Banking Corp.

   

71,287

     

2,139,464

   

Total

       

21,984,465

   

Belgium 1.8%

 

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV

   

84,639

     

8,873,029

   

KBC Groep NV

   

75,083

     

4,765,234

   

Total

       

13,638,263

   

Brazil 0.3%

 

AmBev SA, ADR

   

86,945

     

626,004

   
BRF SA    

11,300

     

206,843

   

Hypermarcas SA

   

42,500

     

263,365

   

M. Dias Branco SA

   

3,300

     

115,266

   
Mills Estruturas e Servicos de
Engenharia SA
   

32,500

     

356,221

   

Ultrapar Participacoes SA

   

24,100

     

536,013

   

Valid Solucoes SA

   

7,800

     

98,134

   

Total

       

2,201,846

   

Chile —%

 

SACI Falabella

   

29,809

     

247,956

   

China 4.0%

 

58.Com, Inc., ADR(a)

   

6,402

     

302,751

   

Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd., Class H

   

367,500

     

1,345,694

   

Autohome, Inc., ADR(a)

   

1,889

     

77,827

   

Baidu, Inc., ADR(a)

   

6,359

     

1,086,944

   

China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd., Class H

   

427,000

     

751,950

   

China Milk Products Group Ltd.(a)(b)(c)

   

7,426,000

     

234,323

   

China Mobile Ltd., ADR

   

15,746

     

748,722

   

China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd.

   

112,000

     

301,850

   
China Pacific Insurance Group Co., Ltd.,
Class H
   

65,800

     

226,783

   
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp.,
Class H
   

303,600

     

268,749

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

China Vanke Co., Ltd., Class B

   

747,470

     

1,109,429

   
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd.
Class B
   

39,574

     

79,032

   

CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd.

   

650,000

     

1,002,317

   

CNOOC Ltd.

   

686,000

     

1,123,060

   

CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.

   

1,708,000

     

1,543,728

   

ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.

   

88,000

     

623,845

   

GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd.(a)

   

1,387,000

     

523,452

   

Guangdong Investment Ltd.

   

2,424,000

     

2,540,149

   
Industrial & Commercial Bank of
China Ltd., Class H
   

2,875,000

     

1,728,374

   

Li Ning Co., Ltd.(a)

   

345,500

     

266,359

   

Luthai Textile Co., Ltd., Class B

   

853,630

     

1,176,170

   
New Oriental Education & Technology
Group, Inc., ADR
   

25,241

     

702,709

   
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of
China Ltd., Class H
   

52,000

     

423,890

   
Semiconductor Manufacturing
International Corp.(a)
   

1,881,000

     

162,695

   

SINA Corp.(a)

   

2,287

     

156,271

   

Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.

   

1,488,000

     

1,388,195

   
Sinopec Engineering Group Co.
Ltd., Class H
   

753,500

     

942,513

   

Tencent Holdings Ltd.

   

52,300

     

4,199,482

   

Vipshop Holdings Ltd., ADS(a)

   

6,969

     

915,169

   

Wasion Group Holdings Ltd.

   

1,432,000

     

844,451

   

WuXi PharmaTech (Cayman), Inc. ADR(a)

   

55,110

     

2,119,531

   
Zhuzhou CSR Times Electric Co., Ltd.,
Class H
   

481,500

     

1,530,939

   

Total

       

30,447,353

   

Denmark 1.6%

 

Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B

   

200,561

     

9,559,710

   

Pandora A/S

   

37,508

     

2,541,927

   

Total

       

12,101,637

   

Finland 0.3%

 

KONE OYJ, Class B

   

62,706

     

2,554,182

   

France 13.2%

 

Airbus Group NV

   

148,326

     

10,930,771

   

AtoS

   

70,720

     

6,876,965

   

BNP Paribas SA

   

132,126

     

10,843,932

   

Essilor International SA

   

35,827

     

3,741,540

   

Groupe Eurotunnel SA

   

424,922

     

5,106,243

   

Iliad SA

   

28,748

     

7,011,610

   

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

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Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

L'Oreal SA

   

34,211

     

5,796,434

   

Legrand SA

   

157,900

     

9,792,468

   

Numericable Group(a)

   

64,922

     

2,697,317

   

Publicis Groupe SA

   

85,897

     

8,157,180

   

Renault SA

   

94,922

     

9,461,017

   

Societe Generale SA

   

78,481

     

5,240,336

   

Thales SA

   

67,033

     

4,450,485

   

Vivendi SA

   

330,717

     

9,456,165

   

Total

       

99,562,463

   

Germany 10.5%

 

Allianz SE, Registered Shares

   

56,811

     

10,170,587

   

BASF SE

   

92,805

     

10,686,000

   

Bayer AG, Registered Shares

   

94,292

     

13,392,567

   

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

   

83,595

     

9,715,519

   

Brenntag AG

   

48,644

     

9,047,564

   

Continental AG

   

32,864

     

7,999,622

   

Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA

   

67,402

     

4,661,984

   
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, Registered
Shares
   

171,940

     

8,199,711

   

SAP AG

   

69,058

     

5,578,172

   

Total

       

79,451,726

   

Hong Kong 1.8%

 

AIA Group Ltd.

   

351,000

     

1,719,740

   

Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd.

   

87,000

     

1,366,111

   

Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.(a)

   

299,000

     

3,011,533

   

Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.

   

226,000

     

3,052,861

   

Kerry Logistics Network Ltd.(a)

   

510,000

     

835,920

   

Sands China Ltd.

   

432,800

     

3,634,308

   

Total

       

13,620,473

   

India 1.7%

 

Eicher Motors Ltd.

   

6,003

     

497,858

   

HCL Technologies Ltd.

   

104,026

     

2,644,472

   

HDFC Bank Ltd., ADR

   

34,229

     

1,149,752

   

ICICI Bank Ltd., ADR

   

10,934

     

390,125

   

ITC Ltd.

   

166,089

     

879,487

   

Just Dial Ltd.(a)

   

15,485

     

359,314

   

Lupin Ltd.

   

82,562

     

1,326,137

   

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd.

   

644,460

     

2,414,636

   

Tata Motors Ltd.

   

353,188

     

2,396,406

   

Tech Mahindra Ltd.

   

12,600

     

380,203

   

Total

       

12,438,390

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Indonesia 0.6%

 

PT Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk

   

641,100

     

252,253

   

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk

   

2,669,500

     

2,140,977

   
PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan
Nasional Tbk(a)
   

551,400

     

201,010

   

PT Matahari Department Store Tbk(a)

   

934,000

     

1,129,654

   

PT Nippon Indosari Corpindo Tbk

   

2,087,500

     

207,241

   

PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk

   

4,906,000

     

188,481

   

Total

       

4,119,616

   

Ireland 0.9%

 

Bank of Ireland(a)

   

12,903,686

     

6,928,464

   

Italy 1.2%

 

Intesa Sanpaolo SpA

   

2,805,287

     

8,696,823

   

Japan 13.8%

 

Alps Electric Co., Ltd.(a)

   

100,000

     

1,294,929

   

Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd.

   

74,300

     

1,832,598

   

Astellas Pharma, Inc.

   

44,200

     

2,873,035

   

Central Japan Railway Co.

   

20,200

     

2,357,585

   

Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.

   

102,300

     

3,079,791

   

Denso Corp.

   

62,200

     

3,337,109

   

Enplas Corp.

   

23,600

     

1,548,681

   

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

   

132,600

     

3,599,372

   

Glory Ltd.

   

76,800

     

2,010,326

   

Hikari Tsushin, Inc.

   

12,100

     

1,049,191

   

Hino Motors Ltd.

   

216,400

     

3,211,463

   

Hoshizaki Electric Co., Ltd.

   

60,500

     

2,258,207

   

Hulic REIT, Inc.(a)

   

766

     

1,040,200

   

Iriso Electronics Co., Ltd.

   

22,600

     

1,138,807

   

IT Holdings Corp.

   

125,100

     

2,161,319

   

ITOCHU Corp.

   

364,000

     

4,536,135

   

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

   

67,900

     

2,162,597

   

Kakaku.com, Inc.

   

50,600

     

844,991

   

Kanamoto Co., Ltd.

   

79,600

     

2,265,696

   

KDDI Corp.

   

58,900

     

3,602,068

   

Lawson, Inc.

   

14,700

     

1,022,118

   

M3, Inc.

   

532

     

1,772,884

   

Mazda Motor Corp.(a)

   

170,000

     

821,102

   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

   

966,800

     

5,602,272

   

Mitsui & Co., Ltd.

   

195,800

     

3,018,410

   

MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc.

   

129,000

     

3,065,205

   

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

Annual Report 2014
11



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

NAC Co., Ltd.

   

83,400

     

1,341,398

   

Nakanishi, Inc.

   

4,800

     

780,426

   

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

   

158,100

     

1,626,420

   

Nidec Corp.

   

24,400

     

3,000,423

   

Nihon M&A Center, Inc.

   

800

     

64,541

   

Olympus Corp.(a)

   

38,800

     

1,348,101

   

Omron Corp.

   

60,000

     

2,530,612

   

ORIX Corp.

   

72,580

     

1,076,405

   

Otsuka Corp.

   

8,700

     

1,118,482

   

PeptiDream, Inc.(a)

   

7,500

     

742,030

   

Pigeon Corp.

   

23,200

     

1,046,818

   

Raito Kogyo Co., Ltd.

   

304,900

     

2,501,152

   

Rakuten, Inc.

   

101,700

     

1,462,011

   

Resorttrust, Inc.

   

55,700

     

928,544

   

San-A Co., Ltd.

   

58,700

     

1,658,752

   

Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.

   

156,000

     

1,355,890

   

SoftBank Corp.

   

41,100

     

3,114,695

   

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

   

115,500

     

5,185,725

   

Sun Frontier Fudousan Co., Ltd.

   

82,400

     

1,030,886

   

T&D Holdings, Inc.

   

73,400

     

902,584

   

Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.

   

33,700

     

996,475

   

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

   

423,000

     

2,124,955

   

Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.

   

143,000

     

1,167,993

   

Toyota Motor Corp.

   

92,500

     

5,323,664

   

Total

       

103,935,073

   

Malaysia 0.3%

 

Tenaga Nasional Bhd

   

612,500

     

2,244,540

   

Malta —%

 

BGP Holdings PLC(a)(b)(c)

   

2,232,232

     

3

   

Mexico 0.3%

 

Alfa SAB de CV, Class A

   

266,600

     

642,739

   

Cemex SAB de CV, ADR(a)

   

36,032

     

471,299

   
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV,
Class O
   

129,300

     

837,087

   

Total

       

1,951,125

   

Netherlands 5.2%

 

Aegon NV

   

818,790

     

7,378,920

   
ASML Holding NV    

83,274

     

7,247,164

   

Gemalto NV

   

53,273

     

5,992,918

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

ING Groep NV-CVA(a)

   

730,268

     

10,654,446

   

Reed Elsevier NV

   

361,473

     

7,923,188

   

Total

       

39,196,636

   

Norway 0.8%

 

DNB ASA

   

325,986

     

5,914,674

   

Panama —%

 

Copa Holdings SA, Class A

   

1,047

     

141,827

   

Peru 0.1%

 

Credicorp Ltd.

   

5,238

     

680,416

   

Philippines 1.0%

 

GT Capital Holdings, Inc.

   

154,500

     

2,770,206

   

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co.

   

1,019,258

     

1,876,284

   

Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.(a)

   

843,620

     

1,263,493

   

Universal Robina Corp.

   

79,070

     

248,574

   

Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc.

   

9,068,400

     

1,098,654

   

Total

       

7,257,211

   

Poland —%

 

Eurocash SA

   

18,248

     

240,659

   

Russian Federation 0.4%

 

Lukoil OAO, ADR

   

10,813

     

587,578

   

Magnit OJSC, GDR(d)

   

8,425

     

471,800

   

Mail.ru Group Ltd., GDR(d)

   

16,208

     

687,219

   

Mobile Telesystems OJSC, ADR

   

14,502

     

249,725

   

NovaTek OAO

   

55,490

     

633,544

   

Sberbank of Russia(c)

   

122,557

     

310,290

   

Yandex NV, Class A(a)

   

4,932

     

184,950

   

Total

       

3,125,106

   

Singapore 0.5%

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   

205,000

     

2,674,254

   

Wing Tai Holdings Ltd.

   

920,000

     

1,344,045

   

Total

       

4,018,299

   

South Africa 0.2%

 

AVI Ltd.

   

66,485

     

316,303

   

Clicks Group Ltd.

   

37,718

     

196,922

   

Naspers Ltd., Class N

   

7,157

     

863,220

   

Total

       

1,376,445

   

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

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

South Korea 2.5%

 

Hotel Shilla Co., Ltd.

   

28,071

     

2,195,354

   

Hyundai Motor Co.

   

15,103

     

3,469,934

   

Kia Motors Corp.

   

6,780

     

352,264

   

LG Uplus Corp.

   

33,970

     

332,937

   

NAVER Corp.

   

2,663

     

2,036,008

   

Posco ICT Co., Ltd.

   

15,593

     

109,375

   

Samchuly Bicycle Co., Ltd.

   

7,823

     

131,810

   

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

   

5,505

     

6,973,752

   

Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.

   

2,549

     

358,034

   

SK Telecom Co., Ltd.

   

13,943

     

2,837,200

   

Suprema, Inc.(a)

   

14,322

     

355,481

   

Total

       

19,152,149

   

Spain 2.6%

 

Amadeus IT Holding SA, Class A

   

142,691

     

6,276,017

   

Banco Popular Espanol SA

   

499,589

     

3,602,381

   

Bankinter SA

   

587,521

     

4,762,741

   

Inditex SA

   

34,499

     

4,966,660

   

Total

       

19,607,799

   

Sweden 2.1%

 

Investment AB Kinnevik, Class B

   

109,163

     

4,237,703

   

Nordea Bank AB

   

484,834

     

6,945,483

   
SKF AB B Shares    

164,174

     

4,396,478

   

Total

       

15,579,664

   

Switzerland 5.5%

 

Adecco SA, Registered Shares

   

82,067

     

7,086,968

   
Cie Financiere Richemont SA, Class A,
Registered Shares
   

64,990

     

6,473,137

   

Roche Holding AG, Genusschein Shares

   

51,823

     

15,991,771

   

UBS AG, Registered Shares

   

559,624

     

12,006,941

   

Total

       

41,558,817

   

Taiwan 2.0%

 

Airtac International Group

   

34,730

     

356,015

   

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

   

284,000

     

421,416

   

Delta Electronics, Inc.

   

227,000

     

1,269,615

   

Eclat Textile Co., Ltd.

   

16,000

     

204,590

   

Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.

   

1,118,000

     

1,664,031

   

Hermes Microvision, Inc.

   

39,000

     

1,457,973

   

Himax Technologies, Inc., ADR

   

13,505

     

186,504

   

MediaTek, Inc.

   

142,000

     

2,093,330

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Merida Industry Co., Ltd.

   

230,000

     

1,547,647

   

Merry Electronics Co., Ltd.

   

59,000

     

328,351

   

St. Shine Optical Co., Ltd.

   

60,000

     

1,675,551

   
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Co., Ltd.
   

132,049

     

476,341

   
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing
Co., Ltd., ADR
   

106,833

     

1,930,472

   

Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Ltd.

   

269,000

     

1,417,925

   

Total

       

15,029,761

   

Thailand 0.8%

 
Advanced Information Service PCL,
Foreign Registered Shares
   

212,700

     

1,379,095

   
Bangkok Expressway PCL,
Foreign Registered Shares
   

1,441,400

     

1,460,507

   
Kasikornbank PCL, Foreign Registered
Shares
   

252,300

     

1,341,234

   
PTT Global Chemical PCL, Foreign
Registered Shares
   

831,852

     

1,916,604

   
Robinson Department Store PCL,
Foreign Registered Shares
   

186,800

     

272,641

   

Total

       

6,370,081

   

Turkey 0.1%

 

Arcelik AS

   

73,477

     

393,938

   

United Kingdom 17.1%

 

Ashtead Group PLC

   

387,023

     

5,677,266

   

BG Group PLC

   

412,257

     

7,514,410

   

BT Group PLC

   

1,186,838

     

8,144,450

   

Diageo PLC

   

124,086

     

3,903,304

   

easyJet PLC

   

252,888

     

7,287,985

   

GKN PLC

   

712,367

     

4,839,575

   

HSBC Holdings PLC, ADR

   

14,426

     

761,549

   

IMI PLC

   

200,288

     

5,114,735

   

Intercontinental Hotels Group PLC

   

152,983

     

4,974,974

   
International Consolidated Airlines
Group SA(a)
   

609,046

     

4,456,870

   

Johnson Matthey PLC

   

122,973

     

6,717,259

   

Legal & General Group PLC

   

2,079,845

     

8,372,667

   

Lloyds Banking Group PLC(a)

   

4,109,093

     

5,678,795

   

Lonmin PLC(a)

   

25,890

     

130,669

   

Persimmon PLC

   

353,687

     

8,564,180

   

Prudential PLC

   

317,614

     

7,206,715

   

Rio Tinto PLC

   

83,623

     

4,806,563

   

Schroders PLC

   

66,290

     

3,011,592

   

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

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Smith & Nephew PLC

   

223,901

     

3,567,494

   

St. James's Place PLC

   

436,977

     

6,402,727

   

Travis Perkins PLC

   

163,978

     

5,368,225

   

Vodafone Group PLC

   

2,733,330

     

11,396,978

   

Wolseley PLC

   

92,570

     

5,388,258

   

Total

       

129,287,240

   

United States 0.7%

 
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp.,
Class A(a)
   

4,647

     

483,567

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

104,180

     

4,940,215

   

Total

       

5,423,782

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $550,005,474)
       

730,478,902

   

Money Market Funds 1.6%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(e)(f)
   

12,324,034

     

12,324,034

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $12,324,034)
       

12,324,034

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $562,329,508)
       

742,802,936

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

12,062,540

   

Net Assets

       

754,865,476

   

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 28, 2014

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  25,763,000
EUR
  35,005,048
USD
 
  (555,029

)

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  18,695,553,000
KRW
  17,253,187
USD
 
  (189,521

)

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  291,615,000
PHP
  6,425,361
USD
 
  (101,241

)

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  213,353,000
THB
  6,423,586
USD
 
  (107,531

)

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  573,762,000
TWD
  18,943,402
USD
  4,674
 
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  32,165,228
USD
  36,759,000
AUD
  584,251
 
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  1,437,814
USD
  3,467,000
BRL
  31,055
 
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  23,267,265
USD
  20,958,000
CHF
  566,546
 
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  25,462,280
USD
  15,446,000
GBP
  398,220
 
 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  1,453,556
USD
  17,482,639,000
IDR
  51,805
 

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  4,018,558
USD
  14,049,000
ILS
  7,891
 

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  16,713,604
USD
  1,715,384,000
JPY
  143,926
 

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  3,180,042
USD
  3,910,000
NZD
  92,407
 

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  7,817,325
USD
  50,909,000
SEK
  119,602
 

 

Barclays Capital

  03/27/14
  8,056,002
USD
  10,271,000
SGD
  46,441
 

 

Total

               

2,046,818

     

(953,322

)

 

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Futures Contracts Outstanding at February 28, 2014

At February 28, 2014, cash totaling $623,760 was pledged as collateral to cover initial margin requirements on open futures contracts.

Contract Description

  Number of
Contracts
Long (Short)
  Trading
Currency
  Notional
Market
Value ($)
  Expiration
Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

EMINI MSCI EAFE INDEX

   

113

   

USD

       

10,900,545

   

03/2014

   

592,514

     

   

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  Identifies issues considered by the Investment Manager to be illiquid as to their marketability. The aggregate value of such securities at February 28, 2014 was $234,326, representing 0.03% of net assets. Information concerning such security holdings at February 28, 2014 is as follows:

Security Description

 

Acquisition Dates

 

Cost ($)

 

BGP Holdings PLC

 

02/04/09 – 05/14/09

   

   

China Milk Products Group Ltd.

 

09/11/06 – 07/02/09

   

4,479,619

   

(c)  Represents fair value as determined in good faith under procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $544,616, which represents 0.07% of net assets.

(d)  Security exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. This security may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At February 28, 2014, the value of these securities amounted to $1,159,019 or 0.15% of net assets.

(e)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(f)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

24,514,286

     

639,692,778

     

(651,883,030

)

   

12,324,034

     

23,336

     

12,324,034

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

ADS  American Depositary Share

GDR  Global Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

BRL  Brazilian Real

CHF  Swiss Franc

EUR  Euro

GBP  British Pound

IDR  Indonesian Rupiah

ILS  Israeli Shekel

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

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Currency Legend (continued)

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

NZD  New Zealand Dollar

PHP  Philippine Peso

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

THB  Thailand Baht

TWD  Taiwan Dollar

USD  US Dollar

Fair Value Measurements

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 or are not 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 February 28, 2014:

Description

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

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

1,865,835

     

131,815,237

     

     

133,681,072

   

Consumer Staples

   

1,211,479

     

30,938,708

     

234,323

     

32,384,510

   

Energy

   

1,123,591

     

9,539,762

     

     

10,663,353

   

Financials

   

3,818,929

     

186,240,303

     

3

     

190,059,235

   

Health Care

   

2,119,530

     

64,365,151

     

     

66,484,681

   

Industrials

   

1,238,921

     

126,881,550

     

     

128,120,471

   

Information Technology

   

4,409,285

     

70,622,210

     

     

75,031,495

   

Materials

   

471,299

     

29,731,828

     

     

30,203,127

   

Telecommunication Services

   

998,447

     

55,319,022

     

     

56,317,469

   

Utilities

   

     

7,533,489

     

     

7,533,489

   

Total Equity Securities

   

17,257,316

     

712,987,260

     

234,326

     

730,478,902

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

12,324,034

     

     

     

12,324,034

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

12,324,034

     

     

     

12,324,034

   

Investments in Securities

   

29,581,350

     

712,987,260

     

234,326

     

742,802,936

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

2,046,818

     

     

2,046,818

   

Futures Contracts

   

592,514

     

     

     

592,514

   

Liabilities

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

(953,322

)

   

     

(953,322

)

 

Total

   

30,173,864

     

714,080,756

     

234,326

     

744,488,946

   

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

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

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

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 3 category are valued utilizing the valuation technique deemed the most appropriate in the circumstances. Certain common stocks classified as Level 3 securities are valued using the market approach. To determine fair value for these securities, management considered various factors which may have included, but were not limited to, the halt price of the security, the movement in observed market prices for other securities from the issuer, the movement in certain foreign or domestic market indices, and the position of the security within the respective company's capital structure. Significant increases (decreases) to any of these inputs would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

The Fund does not hold any significant investments with unobservable inputs which are categorized as Level 3.

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3 are determined based on the fair value at the beginning of the period for security positions held throughout the period.

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $550,005,474)

 

$

730,478,902

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $12,324,034)

   

12,324,034

   

Total investments (identified cost $562,329,508)

   

742,802,936

   

Foreign currency (identified cost $2,354,810)

   

2,354,720

   

Margin deposits

   

623,760

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

2,046,818

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

13,018,787

   

Capital shares sold

   

415,720

   

Dividends

   

3,883,337

   

Reclaims

   

2,072,492

   

Variation margin

   

20,340

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,552

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

98,964

   

Total assets

   

767,339,426

   

Liabilities

 

Disbursements in excess of cash

   

578,608

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

953,322

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

9,762,515

   

Capital shares purchased

   

640,346

   

Investment management fees

   

15,884

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

3,758

   

Transfer agent fees

   

92,951

   

Administration fees

   

1,606

   

Plan administration fees

   

22

   

Compensation of board members

   

159,502

   

Other expenses

   

166,472

   

Trustees' deferred compensation plan

   

98,964

   

Total liabilities

   

12,473,950

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

754,865,476

   

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

1,427,687,829

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

   

(11,596,514

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(843,411,551

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

180,473,428

   

Foreign currency translations

   

26,274

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

1,093,496

   

Futures contracts

   

592,514

   

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

754,865,476

   

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

316,823,394

   

Shares outstanding

   

22,823,168

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.88

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

14.73

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

4,260,323

   

Shares outstanding

   

340,936

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.50

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

12,561,892

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,017,764

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

12.34

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

18,815

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,330

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.15

   

Class K

 

Net assets

 

$

111,149

   

Shares outstanding

   

7,879

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.11

   

Class R

 

Net assets

 

$

1,632,259

   

Shares outstanding

   

117,964

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.84

   

Class R4

 

Net assets

 

$

6,600

   

Shares outstanding

   

465

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

14.20

   

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class R5

 

Net assets

 

$

14,318

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,008

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

14.21

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

166,485,912

   

Shares outstanding

   

11,991,876

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

13.88

   

Class Y

 

Net assets

 

$

15,701,384

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,108,530

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.16

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

237,249,430

   

Shares outstanding

   

16,808,910

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

14.11

   

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

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net investment income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

25,945,908

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

23,336

   

Interest

   

1,713

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(2,645,518

)

 

Total income

   

23,325,439

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

6,937,792

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

772,378

   

Class B

   

52,583

   

Class C

   

124,358

   

Class R

   

8,936

   

Class W

   

707,844

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

695,497

   

Class B

   

11,891

   

Class C

   

27,994

   

Class K

   

63

   

Class R

   

4,015

   

Class R4

   

9

   

Class R5

   

2

   

Class W

   

634,541

   

Class Z

   

592,722

   

Administration fees

   

700,784

   

Plan administration fees

 

Class K

   

313

   

Compensation of board members

   

50,202

   

Custodian fees

   

279,124

   

Printing and postage fees

   

189,656

   

Registration fees

   

80,683

   

Professional fees

   

117,881

   

Line of credit interest expense

   

151

   

Other

   

107,162

   

Total expenses

   

12,096,581

   

Expense reductions

   

(28,863

)

 

Total net expenses

   

12,067,718

   

Net investment income

   

11,257,721

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

150,851,895

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(1,740,444

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

(24,938,890

)

 

Futures contracts

   

932,385

   

Net realized gain

   

125,104,946

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

(19,252,184

)

 

Foreign currency translations

   

124,956

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

5,373,299

   

Futures contracts

   

616,902

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(13,137,027

)

 

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

111,967,919

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

123,225,640

   

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

11,257,721

   

$

19,732,163

   

Net realized gain

   

125,104,946

     

51,486,181

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

(13,137,027

)

   

(26,672,600

)

 

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

123,225,640

     

44,545,744

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

     

(10,520,289

)

 

Class B

   

     

(158,488

)

 

Class C

   

     

(288,442

)

 

Class I

   

     

(865,193

)

 

Class K

   

     

(4,228

)

 

Class R

   

     

(51,789

)

 

Class R4

   

     

(63

)

 

Class R5

   

     

(66

)

 

Class W

   

     

(7,739,183

)

 

Class Y

   

     

(582,398

)

 

Class Z

   

     

(15,239,279

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(35,449,418

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

(313,880,792

)

   

(867,104,937

)

 

Total decrease in net assets

   

(190,655,152

)

   

(858,008,611

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

945,520,628

     

1,803,529,239

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

754,865,476

   

$

945,520,628

   

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(11,596,514

)

 

$

(15,866,186

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

646,077

     

8,234,862

     

933,505

     

10,410,498

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

844,169

     

9,680,587

   

Redemptions

   

(3,875,355

)

   

(49,195,352

)

   

(6,272,359

)

   

(71,262,677

)

 

Net decrease

   

(3,229,278

)

   

(40,960,490

)

   

(4,494,685

)

   

(51,171,592

)

 

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

6,253

     

75,199

     

9,795

     

103,220

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

14,419

     

153,043

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(267,444

)

   

(3,061,752

)

   

(544,662

)

   

(5,422,078

)

 

Net decrease

   

(261,191

)

   

(2,986,553

)

   

(520,448

)

   

(5,165,815

)

 

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

57,315

     

653,865

     

76,374

     

777,986

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

23,574

     

248,324

   

Redemptions

   

(211,168

)

   

(2,392,940

)

   

(373,898

)

   

(3,818,948

)

 

Net decrease

   

(153,853

)

   

(1,739,075

)

   

(273,950

)

   

(2,792,638

)

 

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

614,977

     

7,738,494

     

627,455

     

7,357,646

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

74,414

     

864,547

   

Redemptions

   

(2,598,019

)

   

(32,648,086

)

   

(5,317,888

)

   

(62,865,286

)

 

Net decrease

   

(1,983,042

)

   

(24,909,592

)

   

(4,616,019

)

   

(54,643,093

)

 

Class K shares

 

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

340

     

3,942

   

Redemptions

   

(2,116

)

   

(27,822

)

   

(1,721

)

   

(20,487

)

 

Net decrease

   

(2,116

)

   

(27,822

)

   

(1,381

)

   

(16,545

)

 

Class R shares

 

Subscriptions

   

24,953

     

317,832

     

31,951

     

364,188

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

4,361

     

50,297

   

Redemptions

   

(46,260

)

   

(610,494

)

   

(60,128

)

   

(675,540

)

 

Net decrease

   

(21,307

)

   

(292,662

)

   

(23,816

)

   

(261,055

)

 

Class R4 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

250

     

3,400

     

215

     

2,500

   

Net increase

   

250

     

3,400

     

215

     

2,500

   

Class R5 shares

 

Subscriptions

   

793

     

10,824

     

215

     

2,500

   

Net increase

   

793

     

10,824

     

215

     

2,500

   

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

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity (continued)

 

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

8,591,377

     

109,329,950

     

8,691,812

     

99,042,100

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

674,478

     

7,738,983

   

Redemptions

   

(19,068,106

)

   

(248,569,885

)

   

(6,833,955

)

   

(76,787,419

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(10,476,729

)

   

(139,239,935

)

   

2,532,335

     

29,993,664

   

Class Y shares

 

Subscriptions

   

     

     

196,703

     

2,220,001

   

Redemptions

   

(119,142

)

   

(1,500,000

)

   

(43,554

)

   

(512,026

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

(119,142

)

   

(1,500,000

)

   

153,149

     

1,707,975

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

375,335

     

4,867,671

     

2,335,364

     

26,575,742

   

Distributions reinvested

   

     

     

341,514

     

3,855,315

   

Redemptions

   

(8,328,636

)

   

(107,106,558

)

   

(70,124,076

)

   

(815,191,895

)

 

Net decrease

   

(7,953,301

)

   

(102,238,887

)

   

(67,447,198

)

   

(784,760,838

)

 

Total net decrease

   

(24,198,916

)

   

(313,880,792

)

   

(74,691,583

)

   

(867,104,937

)

 

(a) Class R4 and Class R5 shares are for the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

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

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

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Financial 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class A

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.02

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.46

   

$

10.68

   

$

7.44

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.15

     

0.17

     

0.14

     

0.14

     

0.13

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.71

     

0.56

     

(0.94

)

   

1.85

     

3.51

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.86

     

0.73

     

(0.80

)

   

1.99

     

3.64

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.43

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.21

)

   

(0.43

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.03

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.88

   

$

12.02

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.46

   

$

10.68

   

Total return

   

15.47

%

   

6.41

%

   

(6.26

%)(b)

   

18.80

%

   

49.61

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.42

%(d)

   

1.39

%(d)

   

1.36

%

   

1.33

%(d)

   

1.26

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.42

%(d)(f)

   

1.38

%(d)(f)

   

1.32

%(f)

   

1.33

%(d)(f)

   

1.26

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.20

%

   

1.46

%

   

1.20

%

   

1.27

%

   

1.26

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

316,823

   

$

313,239

   

$

356,708

   

$

24,668

   

$

24,243

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

   

127

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

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

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class B

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.90

   

$

10.55

   

$

11.34

   

$

9.75

   

$

6.82

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.06

     

0.09

     

0.06

     

0.07

     

0.06

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.54

     

0.49

     

(0.87

)

   

1.66

     

3.20

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.60

     

0.58

     

(0.81

)

   

1.73

     

3.26

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.23

)

   

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.36

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.23

)

   

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.36

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.03

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.50

   

$

10.90

   

$

10.55

   

$

11.34

   

$

9.75

   

Total return

   

14.68

%

   

5.59

%

   

(6.97

%)(b)

   

17.88

%

   

48.47

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.17

%(d)

   

2.13

%(d)

   

2.11

%

   

2.08

%(d)

   

2.01

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

   

2.12

%(d)(f)

   

2.06

%(f)

   

2.08

%(d)(f)

   

2.01

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.52

%

   

0.91

%

   

0.62

%

   

0.70

%

   

0.60

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4,260

   

$

6,566

   

$

11,838

   

$

784

   

$

1,190

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

   

127

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.20%.

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

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class C

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.77

   

$

10.42

   

$

11.20

   

$

9.63

   

$

6.73

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.05

     

0.07

     

0.05

     

0.07

     

0.05

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.52

     

0.51

     

(0.85

)

   

1.64

     

3.18

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.57

     

0.58

     

(0.80

)

   

1.71

     

3.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.23

)

   

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.36

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.23

)

   

     

(0.14

)

   

(0.36

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.03

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

12.34

   

$

10.77

   

$

10.42

   

$

11.20

   

$

9.63

   

Total return

   

14.58

%

   

5.64

%

   

(6.96

%)(b)

   

17.89

%

   

48.67

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.17

%(d)

   

2.14

%(d)

   

2.10

%

   

2.08

%(d)

   

2.01

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

2.17

%(d)(f)

   

2.13

%(d)(f)

   

2.07

%(f)

   

2.08

%(d)(f)

   

2.01

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.45

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.48

%

   

0.72

%

   

0.55

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

12,562

   

$

12,619

   

$

15,058

   

$

1,272

   

$

1,728

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

   

127

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

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

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
  Year Ended
February 28,
 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.20

   

$

11.89

   

$

12.62

   

$

11.64

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.30

     

0.22

     

0.22

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.65

     

0.58

     

(0.97

)

   

1.21

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.95

     

0.80

     

(0.75

)

   

1.23

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.49

)

   

     

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.49

)

   

     

(0.25

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.15

   

$

12.20

   

$

11.89

   

$

12.62

   

Total return

   

15.98

%

   

6.96

%

   

(5.78

%)(c)

   

10.69

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.84

%

   

0.95

%(e)(f)

 

Total net expenses(g)

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.93

%(e)

   

0.84

%

   

0.95

%(e)(f)(h)

 

Net investment income

   

2.38

%

   

1.90

%

   

1.87

%

   

0.32

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

19

   

$

24,204

   

$

78,467

   

$

47,056

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class K

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.20

   

$

11.85

   

$

12.54

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.17

     

0.18

     

0.15

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.74

     

0.58

     

(0.86

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

1.91

     

0.76

     

(0.71

)

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.41

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.41

)

   

   

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.11

   

$

12.20

   

$

11.85

   

Total return

   

15.66

%

   

6.64

%

   

(5.50

%)(b)

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.24

%(d)

   

1.24

%(d)

   

1.21

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

1.24

%(d)

   

1.24

%(d)

   

1.21

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.32

%

   

1.61

%

   

1.33

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

111

   

$

122

   

$

135

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.01

   

$

11.64

   

$

12.45

   

$

10.68

   

$

7.44

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.11

     

0.14

     

0.11

     

0.13

     

0.09

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.72

     

0.57

     

(0.94

)

   

1.83

     

3.53

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.83

     

0.71

     

(0.83

)

   

1.96

     

3.62

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.34

)

   

     

(0.19

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.34

)

   

     

(0.19

)

   

(0.41

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.03

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.84

   

$

12.01

   

$

11.64

   

$

12.45

   

$

10.68

   

Total return

   

15.24

%

   

6.20

%

   

(6.51

%)(b)

   

18.47

%

   

49.28

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.67

%(d)

   

1.64

%(d)

   

1.62

%

   

1.58

%(d)

   

1.51

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.67

%(d)(f)

   

1.63

%(d)(f)

   

1.57

%(f)

   

1.58

%(d)(f)

   

1.51

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

0.87

%

   

1.22

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.13

%

   

0.86

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

1,632

   

$

1,673

   

$

1,899

   

$

287

   

$

289

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

   

127

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R4

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.27

   

$

11.62

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.18

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.75

     

0.92

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.93

     

0.94

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.29

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.29

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.20

   

$

12.27

   

Total return

   

15.73

%

   

8.17

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.19

%(c)

   

1.25

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.19

%(c)(f)

   

1.25

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.35

%

   

0.55

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

7

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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)

   

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class R5

 

2014

 

2013(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.26

   

$

11.62

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.32

     

0.03

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.63

     

0.92

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.95

     

0.95

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.31

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.31

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.21

   

$

12.26

   

Total return

   

15.91

%

   

8.20

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.04

%(c)

   

1.05

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.04

%(c)

   

1.05

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

2.45

%

   

0.75

%(d)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

14

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from November 8, 2012 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2013.

(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)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(d)  Annualized.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
  Year Ended
February 28,
 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.02

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.46

   

$

11.48

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.13

     

0.16

     

0.12

     

0.02

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.73

     

0.57

     

(0.92

)

   

1.17

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.86

     

0.73

     

(0.80

)

   

1.19

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.21

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.39

)

   

     

(0.21

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(b)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.88

   

$

12.02

   

$

11.68

   

$

12.46

   

Total return

   

15.47

%

   

6.40

%

   

(6.26

%)(c)

   

10.52

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(d)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.41

%(e)

   

1.40

%(e)

   

1.38

%

   

1.30

%(e)(f)

 

Total net expenses(g)

   

1.41

%(e)(h)

   

1.39

%(e)(h)

   

1.33

%(h)

   

1.30

%(e)(f)(h)

 

Net investment income

   

1.05

%

   

1.42

%

   

1.06

%

   

0.33

%(f)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

166,486

   

$

270,144

   

$

232,777

   

$

3

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from September 27, 2010 (commencement of operations) to February 28, 2011.

(b)  Rounds to zero.

(c)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(d)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(e)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(h)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Class Y

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.21

   

$

11.89

   

$

12.55

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.22

     

0.21

     

0.18

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.73

     

0.59

     

(0.86

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

1.95

     

0.80

     

(0.68

)

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.48

)

   

   

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.48

)

   

   

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

   

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.16

   

$

12.21

   

$

11.89

   

Total return

   

15.97

%

   

6.98

%

   

(5.26

%)(b)

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

0.94

%(d)

   

0.95

%(d)

   

0.88

%(e)

 

Total net expenses(f)

   

0.94

%(d)

   

0.95

%(d)

   

0.88

%(e)

 

Net investment income

   

1.67

%

   

1.79

%

   

1.64

%(e)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

15,701

   

$

14,990

   

$

12,780

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 7, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28,

  Year Ended
February 29,
 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

12.19

   

$

11.86

   

$

12.62

   

$

10.81

   

$

7.52

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.19

     

0.23

     

0.18

     

0.18

     

0.17

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.73

     

0.54

     

(0.96

)

   

1.87

     

3.55

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.92

     

0.77

     

(0.78

)

   

2.05

     

3.72

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

     

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.24

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

     

(0.44

)

   

     

(0.24

)

   

(0.46

)

 

Proceeds from regulatory settlements

   

     

     

0.02

     

0.00

(a)

   

0.03

   

Redemption fees:

 

Redemption fees added to paid-in capital

   

     

     

     

     

0.00

(a)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

14.11

   

$

12.19

   

$

11.86

   

$

12.62

   

$

10.81

   

Total return

   

15.75

%

   

6.72

%

   

(6.02

%)(b)

   

19.08

%

   

50.09

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(c)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.17

%(d)

   

1.13

%(d)

   

1.11

%

   

1.08

%(d)

   

1.01

%(d)

 

Total net expenses(e)

   

1.17

%(d)(f)

   

1.12

%(d)(f)

   

1.08

%(f)

   

1.08

%(d)(f)

   

1.01

%(d)(f)

 

Net investment income

   

1.50

%

   

2.00

%

   

1.53

%

   

1.58

%

   

1.59

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

237,249

   

$

301,958

   

$

1,093,867

   

$

1,177,541

   

$

1,375,538

   

Portfolio turnover

   

125

%

   

100

%

   

112

%

   

92

%

   

127

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Rounds to zero.

(b)  The Fund received proceeds from regulatory settlements. Had the Fund not received these proceeds, the total return would have been lower by 0.19%.

(c)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(d)  Ratios include line of credit interest expense which rounds to less than 0.01%.

(e)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(f)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class K, Class R, Class R4, Class R5, Class W, Class Y and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.

Class R shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans and other eligible investors.

Class R4 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to omnibus retirement plans and certain other eligible investors.

Class R5 shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment professionals and omnibus retirement plans.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Y shares are not subject to sales charges and are generally available only to certain retirement plans.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are

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February 28, 2014

generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on over-the-counter derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any variation margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically

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February 28, 2014

allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs over-the-counter derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for over-the-counter derivatives. For over-the-counter derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to over-the-counter derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has

termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are over-the-counter agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are typically intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, and to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark, and/or to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract expires or is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage exposure to the securities market and maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid

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February 28, 2014

market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits.

Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

The following tables present the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of February 28, 2014:

           

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 

 

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(a)
  Cash
Collateral
Received ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Received ($)
  Net
Amount ($)(b)
 

Asset Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

2,046,818

     

     

2,046,818

     

953,322

     

     

     

1,093,496

   

Total

   

2,046,818

     

     

2,046,818

     

953,322

     

     

     

1,093,496

   

         

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
 

 

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(c)
  Cash
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Net
Amount($)(d)
 

Liability Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

953,322

     

     

953,322

     

953,322

     

     

     

   

Total

   

953,322

     

     

953,322

     

953,322

     

     

     

   

(a) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Represents the net amount due from counterparties in the event of default.

(c) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(d) Represents the net amount due to counterparties in the event of default.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the

Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014.

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Equity risk

  Net assets — unrealized
appreciation on futures
contracts
  592,514

*

 
Foreign exchange
risk
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  2,046,818
 

Total

       

2,639,332

   

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
  Fair Value ($)  
Foreign exchange
risk
  Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  953,322

 

*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) as reported in the tables following the Portfolio of Investments. Only the current day's variation margin is reported in receivables or payables in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Total ($)

 

Equity risk

   

     

932,385

     

932,385

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

(24,938,890

)

   

     

(24,938,890

)

 

Total

   

(24,938,890

)

   

932,385

     

(24,006,505

)

 
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on
Derivatives Recognized in Income
 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Total ($)  

Equity risk

   

     

616,902

     

616,902

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

5,373,299

     

     

5,373,299

   

Total

   

5,373,299

     

616,902

     

5,990,201

   

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

654

   

Futures contracts

   

1,500

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually. 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.

Note 3. Fees and Compensation Paid to Affiliates

Investment Management Fees

Under an Investment Management Services Agreement, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (the Investment Manager), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial), is responsible for the ultimate oversight of investments made by the Fund. The Fund's subadviser (see Subadvisory Agreement below) shares the responsibility for the day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund with the Investment Manager. 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 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.77% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Subadvisory Agreements

The Investment Manager has entered into a Subadvisory Agreement with Threadneedle International Limited (Threadneedle), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, to subadvise a portion of the Fund's assets. The Investment Manager compensates Threadneedle to manage the investment of a portion of the Fund's assets. Prior to May 20, 2013, Marsico Capital Management, LLC (Marsico) was also a subadviser to the Fund pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement between the Investment Manager and Marsico. Threadneedle and Marsico each subadvised a portion of the Fund's assets. New investments in the Fund, net of any redemptions, were allocated in accordance with the Investment Manager's determination, subject to the oversight of the Board, of the allocation that was in the best interests of the shareholders.

Threadneedle's and Marsico's proportionate share of investments in the Fund varied due to market fluctuations. Prior to May 20, 2013, the Investment Manager also compensated Marsico for its services as subadviser. Marsico is not currently a subadviser to the Fund.

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 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $3,536.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class K and Class R5 shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to each share class. Class Y shares are not subject to transfer agent fees.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.23

%

 

Class B

   

0.23

   

Class C

   

0.23

   

Class K

   

0.05

   

Class R

   

0.22

   

Class R4

   

0.23

   

Class R5

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.22

   

Class Z

   

0.23

   

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $28,863.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B and Class C shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rates of 0.75%, 0.75%, 0.50% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C, Class R and Class W shares, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $83,756 for Class A, $1,914 for Class B and $234 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    July 1, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
July 1, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.44

%

   

1.50

%

 

Class B

   

2.19

     

2.25

   

Class C

   

2.19

     

2.25

   

Class I

   

1.01

     

1.05

   

Class K

   

1.31

     

1.35

   

Class R

   

1.69

     

1.75

   

Class R4

   

1.19

     

1.25

   

Class R5

   

1.06

     

1.10

   

Class W

   

1.44

     

1.50

   

Class Y

   

1.01

     

1.05

   

Class Z

   

1.19

     

1.25

   

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, 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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred compensation, foreign currency transactions, net operating loss reclassification, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings, late-year ordinary losses, and derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Excess of distributions over net investment income

 

$

(6,988,049

)

 

Accumulated net realized loss

   

28,780,913

   

Paid-in capital

   

(21,792,864

)

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014

 

2013

 

Ordinary income

 

$

   

$

35,449,418

   

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

169,535,521

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $573,267,415 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

178,639,087

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(9,103,566

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

169,535,521

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, 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

 

$

281,271,418

   

2018

   

552,155,697

   

Total

 

$

833,427,115

   

For the year ended February 28, 2014, capital loss carryforwards of $6,897,207 were permanently lost and $136,400,604 of capital loss carryforward was utilized.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. As of February 28, 2014, the Fund will elect to treat late-year ordinary losses of $8,600,677 as arising on March 1, 2014.

Management of the Fund has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Fund's federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

Note 5. Portfolio Information

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of securities, excluding short-term obligations, aggregated to $1,089,738,402 and $1,416,395,170, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund invests its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends — affiliated issuers" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, one unaffiliated shareholder account owned 23.9% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. The Fund has no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially by such account. Affiliated shareholder accounts owned 26.4% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $4,700,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.16%. Interest expense incurred by the Fund is recorded as line of credit interest expense in the Statement of Operations.

Note 9. Significant Risks

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Note 10. 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 11. 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.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

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 Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Foreign Taxes Paid

 

$

1,888,275

   

Foreign Source Income

 

$

25,863,917

   

Foreign Taxes. The Fund makes the election to pass through to shareholders the foreign taxes paid. These taxes, and the corresponding foreign source income, are provided.

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Trustees and Officers

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Columbia Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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Important Information About This Report

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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 Multi-Advisor International Equity Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

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Annual Report

February 28, 2014

Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Not FDIC insured • No bank guarantee • May lose value



President's Message

Dear Shareholders,

Equities recovered

In the final months of 2013, the U.S. economy embraced a robust recovery. After five years of only modest progress, the pace of economic growth picked up, job gains continued, manufacturing activity accelerated and a rebound in the housing market showed staying power. Growth, as measured by gross domestic product, was 4.1% in the third quarter, with expectations for a solid fourth quarter. Job growth averaged close to 200,000 monthly. Industrial production rose at a rate of 3.3%, considerably higher than the 12-month average of 2.5%. Factories were busier than at any point since the 2008/2009 recession, with capacity utilization at 79%. Orders for durable goods were strong, bolstered by rising auto sales. Holiday spending was solid, especially online sales, which rose 10% year over year, despite a shorter season.

Against this backdrop, the Federal Reserve's (the Fed's) announcement that it would slowly retreat from its monthly bond buying program and a bipartisan budget deal in Washington were welcome news for investors. Stocks climbed to new highs in the fourth quarter, while bonds retreated as yields moved higher. Small-cap stocks outperformed large- and mid-cap stocks, led by significant gains from the industrials, technology and consumer discretionary sectors. All 10 sectors of the S&P 500 Index delivered positive returns, although telecommunications and utilities posted only modest gains.

Fixed-income retreated

Improved economic data drove interest rates higher over the fourth quarter, credit spreads narrowed and the dollar weakened against most developed market currencies. Against this backdrop, most non-Treasury, fixed-income sectors delivered positive returns. Outgoing Fed chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concern about the persistently low level of core inflation, but gains in the labor market and reduced unemployment led to the Fed's decision to taper its bond-buying program gradually beginning in January 2014.

As the stock market soared, the riskiest sectors of the fixed-income markets fared the best. U.S. and foreign high-yield bonds were the strongest performers, followed by emerging-market and U.S. investment-grade corporate bonds. U.S. mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and securitized bonds produced negative total returns, as did U.S. Treasuries and developed world government bonds. Treasury inflation-protected bonds were the period's biggest losers. Investment-grade municipals delivered fractional gains, as better economic conditions helped steady state finances.

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. At Columbia Management, reaching our performance goals matters, and how we reach them matters just as much.

Visit columbiamanagement.com for:

>  The Columbia Management Perspectives blog, offering insights on current market events and investment opportunities

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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

Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.

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 and, if available, a summary 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.

© 2014 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Table of Contents

Performance Overview

   

2

   

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

   

4

   

Understanding Your Fund's Expenses

   

8

   

Portfolio of Investments

   

9

   

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

   

15

   

Statement of Operations

   

17

   

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

   

18

   

Financial Highlights

   

20

   

Notes to Financial Statements

   

27

   
Report of Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
   

38

   

Federal Income Tax Information

   

39

   

Trustees and Officers

   

40

   

Important Information About This Report

   

49

   

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 7 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 Overseas Value Fund

Performance Overview

Performance Summary

>  Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund) Class A shares returned 22.10% excluding sales charges for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014.

>  The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which returned 21.15% for the same time period.

>  Stock selection helped the Fund outperform its benchmark. A position in U.S. stocks, which are not included in the benchmark, and strong stock selection in the consumer discretionary and health care sectors also aided relative results.

Average Annual Total Returns (%) (for period ended February 28, 2014)

 

Inception

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

 

Life

 

Class A*

 

02/28/13

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

22.10

     

18.24

     

1.17

   

Including sales charges

           

15.04

     

16.86

     

0.16

   

Class B*

 

02/28/13

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

21.13

     

17.35

     

0.40

   

Including sales charges

           

16.13

     

17.14

     

0.25

   

Class C*

 

02/28/13

                         

Excluding sales charges

           

21.13

     

17.35

     

0.40

   

Including sales charges

           

20.13

     

17.35

     

0.40

   

Class I*

 

03/31/11

   

22.55

     

18.90

     

1.74

   

Class K*

 

02/28/13

   

22.25

     

18.22

     

1.15

   

Class W*

 

03/31/11

   

21.97

     

18.62

     

1.52

   

Class Z

 

03/31/08

   

22.19

     

18.80

     

1.67

   

MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net)

           

21.15

     

17.86

     

1.79

   

Returns for Class A are shown with and without the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75%. Returns for Class B are shown with and without the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) of 5.00% in the first year, declining to 1.00% in the sixth 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 prospectus 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 returns shown for periods prior to the share class inception date (including returns for the Life of the Fund, if shown, which are since Fund inception) include the returns of the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

The MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net) is a subset of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and constituents of the index include securities from Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The index generally represents approximately 50% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization of the underlying MSCI EAFE Index (Net), and consists of those securities classified by MSCI Inc. as most representing the value style, such as higher book value-to-price ratios, higher forward earnings-to-price ratios, higher dividend yields and lower forecasted growth rates than securities representing the growth style.

Indices are not available for investment, are not professionally managed and do not reflect sales charges, fees, brokerage commissions, taxes (except the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which reflects reinvested dividends net of withholding taxes) or other expenses of investing. Securities in the Fund may not match those in an index.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Performance Overview (continued)

Performance of a Hypothetical $10,000 Investment (March 31, 2008 – February 28, 2014)

The chart above shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of Columbia Overseas Value Fund during the stated time period, and does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance

For the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's Class A shares returned 22.10% excluding sales charges. The Fund outperformed its benchmark, the MSCI EAFE Value Index (Net), which returned 21.15% for the same time period. A position in U.S. stocks, which are not included in the benchmark, aided relative results, as did stock selection in pharmaceuticals within health care and automotive stocks within the consumer discretionary sector.

Broad Rally in Global Stock Markets

Stocks celebrated a year of strong performance, as international equities posted solid returns for the 12-month period that ended February 28, 2014. Stabilizing economic growth, accommodating global bank policy and undemanding valuations triggered a boom in stock markets around the world. However, emerging markets did not participate in the rally. Fears of reduced capital flow, as the Federal Reserve winds down its stimulus, and developing unrest in Eastern Europe weighed on returns in emerging markets. Yet, most emerging markets turned positive in the final month of the period.

Top-performing international markets were clustered in Europe, with Ireland, Greece and Spain showing good results. Japan was a strong performer, helped by Prime Minister Abe's efforts to jumpstart a meaningful economic recovery after years of stagnation.

Contributors and Detractors

Stock selection helped the Fund edge out its benchmark for the period, and out-of-benchmark positions were the strongest performers. Within biotechnology in the health care sector, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, a maker of cancer drugs and pain medications domiciled in Ireland, was a top contributor to performance. Recordati SpA, a pharmaceutical company based in Milan, Italy, also generated a strong return for the Fund.

The Fund's concentration in auto stocks also proved beneficial to relative performance, as the world played catch-up in purchasing cars and trucks. Kongsberg Automotive, a Norwegian company that makes parts and small trucks, and Fuji Heavy Industries, a Japanese manufacturer of autos and trucks, rose strongly. Fuji was a big beneficiary of government policy.

Utilities stocks generally detracted from performance. Although utilities typically behave as a defensive group in an up market, utilities outperformed as stocks rallied and the Fund's lack of exposure to some of the sector's best performers detracted from results. An out-of-benchmark position in Energy Development, a geothermal power supplier in the Philippines, further weighed on returns as the company experienced a delay in bringing new power-generating utilities online.

The Fund uses currency contracts as part of its overall investment strategy, primarily to hedge benchmark relative currency risk. On occasion, some active currency positions may also be taken through the use of currency contracts. The currency hedging policy detracted from Fund results during the period as the currency exposures resulting from our active country positions would have outperformed the benchmark currency basket had we not hedged them. They performed as expected, however, which was to eliminate the active currency positions that resulted from our country/stock selection process, which to us simply represents uncompensated risk.

Portfolio Management

Fred Copper, CFA

Daisuke Nomoto, CMA (SAAJ)*

*Effective August 2013, Mr. Nomoto was named a Portfolio Manager of the Fund.

Morningstar Style BoxTM

The Morningstar Style BoxTM is based on a fund's portfolio holdings. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows investment style (value, blend, or growth). Information shown is based on the most recent data provided by Morningstar.

© 2014 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Top Ten Holdings (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 
Royal Dutch Shell PLC,
Class B (United Kingdom)
   

3.8

   
HSBC Holdings PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

3.3

   
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
(United States)
   

3.0

   
Allianz SE, Registered Shares
(Germany)
   

2.2

   

BNP Paribas SA (France)

   

2.2

   
GlaxoSmithKline PLC
(United Kingdom)
   

2.1

   
Sumitomo Mitsui
Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)
   

2.0

   

AXA SA (France)

   

1.9

   

Total SA (France)

   

1.7

   
Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Ltd. (Australia)
   

1.7

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments (excluding Money Market Funds).

For further detail about these holdings, please refer to the section entitled "Portfolio of Investments."

Fund holdings are as of the date given, are subject to change at any time, and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Looking Ahead

At this time, we maintain a positive outlook for international stock markets in 2014. In our opinion, the global economy is stabilizing at present, even though growth remains modest. Against that backdrop, we believe we have currently positioned the Fund to respond to cyclical recovery in Europe and to ongoing monetary stimulus. Longer term, we remain concerned about the high level of debt in developed markets and the potential for slowing growth, which we believe is likely to result in greater volatility and pressure on equity returns around the world.

Country Breakdown (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Australia

   

4.6

   

Belgium

   

1.2

   

Canada

   

0.5

   

Denmark

   

0.6

   

France

   

9.1

   

Germany

   

9.4

   

Hong Kong

   

1.0

   

Ireland

   

4.0

   

Italy

   

2.1

   

Japan

   

19.6

   

Netherlands

   

4.2

   

Norway

   

1.5

   

Singapore

   

1.5

   

South Korea

   

2.2

   

Spain

   

2.4

   

Sweden

   

2.7

   

Switzerland

   

5.6

   

Taiwan

   

0.5

   

United Kingdom

   

19.4

   

United States(a)

   

7.9

   

Total

   

100.0

   

Percentages indicated are based upon total investments. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

(a) Includes investments in Money Market Funds.

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014)
 

Aerospace & Defense

   

1.2

   

Auto Components

   

3.9

   

Automobiles

   

1.9

   

Beverages

   

0.4

   

Biotechnology

   

3.0

   

Capital Markets

   

1.7

   

Chemicals

   

1.4

   

Commercial Banks

   

18.4

   
Commercial Services &
Supplies
   

0.4

   

Communications Equipment

   

0.5

   

Construction & Engineering

   

0.1

   

Containers & Packaging

   

1.3

   

Diversified Financial Services

   

5.5

   

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Summary of Investments in Securities
by Industry (%)
(at February 28, 2014) (continued)
 
Diversified Telecommunication
Services
   

0.9

   

Electric Utilities

   

1.2

   
Electronic Equipment,
Instruments & Components
   

0.7

   

Energy Equipment & Services

   

0.3

   

Food & Staples Retailing

   

2.0

   

Food Products

   

0.4

   

Gas Utilities

   

0.3

   
Health Care Equipment &
Supplies
   

0.4

   

Household Durables

   

1.8

   

Industrial Conglomerates

   

2.6

   

Insurance

   

9.9

   

Internet & Catalog Retail

   

1.5

   

IT Services

   

2.1

   

Machinery

   

4.3

   

Media

   

2.1

   

Metals & Mining

   

2.8

   

Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels

   

9.2

   

Pharmaceuticals

   

6.1

   

Professional Services

   

1.1

   
Real Estate Management &
Development
   

1.0

   

Road & Rail

   

0.9

   
Semiconductors &
Semiconductor Equipment
   

0.2

   

Specialty Retail

   

0.2

   
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury
Goods
   

1.3

   

Tobacco

   

0.6

   
Trading Companies &
Distributors
   

1.7

   
Wireless Telecommunication
Services
   

3.8

   

Money Market Funds

   

0.3

   

Total

   

99.4

   

Percentages indicated are based upon net assets. The Fund's portfolio composition is subject to change.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Manager Discussion of Fund Performance (continued)

Investment Risks

The market value of securities may fall, fail to rise, or fluctuate, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. Market risk may affect a single issuer, sector of the economy, industry, or the market as a whole. Due to its active management, the Fund could underperform other mutual funds with similar investment objectives. Investments in foreign securities involve certain risks not associated with investments in U.S. companies. Foreign securities in the Fund's portfolio subject the Fund to the risks associated with investing in the particular country, including the political, regulatory, economic, social and other conditions or events occurring in the country, as well as fluctuations in its currency and the risks associated with less developed custody and settlement practices. Risks are particularly significant in emerging markets. Value securities involve the risk that they may never reach what the portfolio managers believe is their full market value either because the market fails to recognize the stock's intrinsic worth or the portfolio managers misgauged that worth. They also may decline in price, even though in theory they are already undervalued. The use of derivatives introduces risks possibly greater than the risks associated with investing directly in the investments underlying the derivatives. A relatively small price movement in an underlying security may result in a substantial gain or loss. See the Fund's prospectus for more information on these and other risks.

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Columbia Overseas Value 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/or service fees, and other fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in each share class of the Fund during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the table is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Fund's actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the "Actual" column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Fund's actual return) and then applies the Fund's actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Fund with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

September 1, 2013 – February 28, 2014

  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

     

1,183.90

     

1,017.90

     

7.68

     

7.09

     

1.41

   

Class B

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,178.90

     

1,014.16

     

11.73

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class C

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,178.90

     

1,014.16

     

11.73

     

10.85

     

2.16

   

Class I

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,186.30

     

1,020.14

     

5.23

     

4.84

     

0.96

   

Class K

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,185.30

     

1,018.65

     

6.86

     

6.34

     

1.26

   

Class W

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,184.10

     

1,017.90

     

7.68

     

7.09

     

1.41

   

Class Z

   

1,000.00

     

1,000.00

     

1,184.30

     

1,019.15

     

6.32

     

5.84

     

1.16

   

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio for each class as indicated above, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 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 Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments

February 28, 2014

(Percentages represent value of investments compared to net assets)

Common Stocks 96.1%

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Australia 4.6%

 
Australia and New Zealand Banking
Group Ltd.
   

381,031

     

10,954,802

   

Commonwealth Bank of Australia

   

36,543

     

2,440,729

   

Macmahon Holdings Ltd.(a)

   

4,210,001

     

452,956

   

National Australia Bank Ltd.

   

348,852

     

10,848,932

   

Westpac Banking Corp.

   

151,168

     

4,536,852

   

Total

       

29,234,271

   

Belgium 1.2%

 

Barco NV

   

59,369

     

4,700,483

   

Delhaize Group SA

   

40,255

     

2,895,439

   

Total

       

7,595,922

   

Canada 0.5%

 

Cott Corp.

   

338,796

     

2,757,799

   

Eastern Platinum Ltd.(a)

   

5,642,611

     

458,625

   

Total

       

3,216,424

   

Denmark 0.6%

 

Pandora A/S

   

56,206

     

3,809,096

   

France 9.1%

 

AXA SA

   

465,780

     

12,176,835

   

BNP Paribas SA

   

165,420

     

13,576,459

   

CNP Assurances

   

355,478

     

7,664,209

   

Metropole Television SA

   

105,401

     

2,451,423

   

Sanofi

   

103,007

     

10,710,465

   

Total SA

   

169,350

     

10,993,444

   

Total

       

57,572,835

   

Germany 9.3%

 

Allianz SE, Registered Shares

   

76,051

     

13,615,027

   

Aurelius AG

   

71,666

     

2,830,613

   

Aurubis AG

   

94,278

     

5,248,222

   

BASF SE

   

45,645

     

5,255,778

   

Continental AG

   

29,236

     

7,116,509

   

Daimler AG, Registered Shares

   

46,142

     

4,300,337

   

Deutz AG(a)

   

213,817

     

2,331,835

   

Duerr AG

   

54,619

     

4,571,687

   

Freenet AG

   

248,060

     

8,387,022

   

Siemens AG, Registered Shares

   

43,017

     

5,745,259

   

Total

       

59,402,289

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Hong Kong 1.0%

 

Hongkong Land Holdings Ltd.

   

415,000

     

2,606,118

   

K Wah International Holdings Ltd.

   

4,574,000

     

3,551,128

   

Total

       

6,157,246

   

Ireland 4.0%

 

DCC PLC

   

93,052

     

4,928,597

   

Dragon Oil PLC

   

746,861

     

7,572,727

   

Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC(a)

   

32,610

     

4,954,926

   

Smurfit Kappa Group PLC

   

291,009

     

8,109,916

   

Total

       

25,566,166

   

Italy 2.1%

 

ENI SpA

   

283,603

     

6,842,674

   

Recordati SpA

   

359,076

     

6,606,784

   

Total

       

13,449,458

   

Japan 19.5%

 

Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

   

119,000

     

4,143,863

   

Central Japan Railway Co.

   

50,500

     

5,893,963

   

CyberAgent, Inc.

   

88,000

     

3,876,818

   

Daiichikosho Co., Ltd.

   

235,000

     

7,074,788

   

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.

   

275,800

     

7,486,476

   

Fuji Machine Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

   

162,200

     

1,402,325

   

Fujitsu General Ltd.

   

385,000

     

3,943,473

   

Fuyo General Lease Co., Ltd.

   

166,600

     

5,625,582

   

Hino Motors Ltd.

   

355,900

     

5,281,699

   

Iida Group Holdings Co., Ltd.(a)

   

250,008

     

3,802,778

   

IT Holdings Corp.

   

400,000

     

6,910,692

   

ITOCHU Corp.

   

539,200

     

6,719,462

   

Japan Tobacco, Inc.

   

128,600

     

4,095,876

   

Kanamoto Co., Ltd.

   

145,300

     

4,135,748

   

KDDI Corp.

   

97,700

     

5,974,907

   

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.

   

1,638,800

     

9,496,281

   

NAC Co., Ltd.

   

148,600

     

2,390,070

   

Nakanishi, Inc.

   

17,200

     

2,796,527

   

Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

   

324,600

     

3,339,254

   

Nihon M&A Center, Inc.

   

52,100

     

4,203,253

   

NuFlare Technology, Inc.

   

18,392

     

1,321,928

   

Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.

   

278,600

     

12,508,596

   

Temp Holdings Co., Ltd.

   

101,200

     

2,992,383

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd.

   

400,000

     

2,009,414

   

TS Tech Co., Ltd.

   

152,100

     

4,979,817

   

Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.

   

371,000

     

1,547,957

   

Total

       

123,953,930

   

Netherlands 4.1%

 

ING Groep NV-CVA(a)

   

700,923

     

10,226,309

   

Koninklijke Ahold NV

   

535,379

     

9,987,366

   

Koninklijke Philips NV

   

174,432

     

6,105,891

   

Total

       

26,319,566

   

Norway 1.4%

 

Atea ASA

   

188,168

     

2,014,294

   

Electromagnetic GeoServices(a)

   

1,436,856

     

1,778,714

   

Kongsberg Automotive Holding ASA(a)

   

5,653,924

     

5,331,758

   

Total

       

9,124,766

   

Singapore 1.5%

 

DBS Group Holdings Ltd.

   

725,000

     

9,457,727

   

South Korea 2.2%

 

GS Home Shopping, Inc.

   

16,912

     

4,109,679

   

Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corp.

   

34,301

     

5,402,026

   

LG Fashon Corp.

   

122,077

     

3,178,030

   

Youngone Holdings Co., Ltd.

   

19,232

     

1,332,331

   

Total

       

14,022,066

   

Spain 2.4%

 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA

   

611,384

     

7,590,822

   

Iberdrola SA

   

1,170,806

     

7,784,580

   

Total

       

15,375,402

   

Sweden 2.7%

 

MQ Holding AB

   

267,738

     

993,842

   

Nordea Bank AB

   

574,158

     

8,225,092

   

Saab AB, Class B

   

284,402

     

7,868,944

   

Total

       

17,087,878

   

Switzerland 5.6%

 

Autoneum Holding AG

   

16,107

     

2,873,438

   

Baloise Holding AG, Registered Shares

   

59,567

     

7,680,384

   

Bucher Industries AG, Registered Shares

   

12,338

     

3,777,153

   

Georg Fischer AG, Registered Shares

   

8,365

     

6,705,316

   

Nestlé SA, Registered Shares

   

33,589

     

2,543,522

   

Common Stocks (continued)

Issuer

 

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

Novartis AG, Registered Shares

   

37,234

     

3,109,536

   

Zurich Insurance Group AG

   

28,475

     

8,725,426

   

Total

       

35,414,775

   

Taiwan 0.5%

 

Wistron NeWeb Corp.

   

1,131,000

     

2,942,188

   

United Kingdom 19.2%

 

Amarin Corp. PLC, ADR(a)

   

1,071,021

     

1,863,577

   

Antofagasta PLC

   

215,694

     

3,252,521

   

Aviva PLC

   

1,069,944

     

8,485,377

   

Barclays PLC

   

1,613,336

     

6,810,767

   
BP PLC    

1,134,926

     

9,586,079

   

Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC(a)

   

562,395

     

3,596,578

   

GlaxoSmithKline PLC

   

479,163

     

13,411,830

   

HSBC Holdings PLC

   

1,974,323

     

20,818,541

   

Intermediate Capital Group PLC

   

1,024,725

     

7,723,510

   

Lancashire Holdings Ltd.

   

395,582

     

4,858,867

   

Rio Tinto PLC

   

72,678

     

4,177,456

   

Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class B

   

606,866

     

23,647,627

   

Vodafone Group PLC

   

2,102,621

     

8,767,155

   

Vodafone Group PLC, ADR

   

28,535

     

1,186,219

   

Xchanging PLC

   

1,404,226

     

4,150,306

   

Total

       

122,336,410

   

United States 4.6%

 

Ariad Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

129,036

     

1,121,323

   

Auspex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

73,639

     

1,818,883

   

CF Industries Holdings, Inc.

   

13,955

     

3,501,310

   

Dynavax Technologies Corp.(a)

   

835,846

     

1,554,674

   

Gilead Sciences, Inc.(a)

   

32,577

     

2,697,050

   

Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

156,050

     

2,446,864

   

Insmed, Inc.(a)

   

93,419

     

1,869,314

   

Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

85,268

     

1,368,551

   

Pharmacyclics, Inc.(a)

   

10,279

     

1,425,286

   

Stillwater Mining Co.(a)

   

249,502

     

3,378,257

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

101,381

     

4,807,487

   

Verizon Communications, Inc.

   

13,759

     

654,648

   

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)

   

33,656

     

2,721,424

   

Total

       

29,365,071

   
Total Common Stocks
(Cost: $547,086,082)
       

611,403,486

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Exchange-Traded Funds 3.0%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 

iShares MSCI EAFE ETF

   

283,959

     

19,153,035

   
Total Exchange-Traded Funds
(Cost: $18,167,473)
       

19,153,035

   

Money Market Funds 0.3%

   

Shares

 

Value ($)

 
Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund,
0.098%(b)(c)
   

1,600,211

     

1,600,211

   
Total Money Market Funds
(Cost: $1,600,211)
       

1,600,211

   
Total Investments
(Cost: $566,853,766)
       

632,156,732

   

Other Assets & Liabilities, Net

       

3,744,987

   

Net Assets

       

635,901,719

   

Investments in Derivatives

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts Open at February 28, 2014

Counterparty

 

Exchange Date

  Currency to
be Delivered
  Currency to
be Received
  Unrealized
Appreciation ($)
  Unrealized
Depreciation ($)
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  2,467,000
CAD
  2,207,048
USD
 
  (19,646

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  5,315,000
CHF
  5,929,523
USD
 
  (114,790

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  4,823,000
DKK
  878,080
USD
 
  (14,173

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  668,905,000
JPY
  6,512,212
USD
 
  (61,293

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  117,368,000
JPY
  1,156,353
USD
  2,947
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  14,825,112,000
KRW
  13,650,917
USD
 
  (180,719

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  5,711,000
SEK
  877,178
USD
 
  (13,191

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  126,689,000
TWD
  4,183,785
USD
  2,036
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  52,621,000
TWD
  1,736,781
USD
 
  (132

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  11,533,064
USD
  13,168,000
AUD
  198,625
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  4,659,908
USD
  5,214,000
AUD
 
  (14,630

)

 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  1,214,271
USD
  2,927,000
BRL
  25,815
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  3,009,160
USD
  2,203,000
EUR
  31,590
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  35,001,741
USD
  21,258,000
GBP
  589,514
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  1,229,377
USD
  14,764,820,000
IDR
  41,962
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  1,765,731
USD
  6,167,000
ILS
  1,734
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  1,310,564
USD
  1,609,000
NZD
  36,078
 
 

Morgan Stanley

 

03/27/14

  1,326,586
USD
  1,691,000
SGD
  7,387
 
 

Total

               

937,688

     

(418,574

)

 

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Notes to Portfolio of Investments

(a)  Non-income producing.

(b)  The rate shown is the seven-day current annualized yield at February 28, 2014.

(c)  As defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, an affiliated company is one in which the Fund owns 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities, or a company which is under common ownership or control with the Fund. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the year ended February 28, 2014, are as follows:

Issuer

  Beginning
Cost ($)
  Purchase
Cost ($)
  Proceeds
From Sales ($)
  Ending
Cost ($)
  Dividends —
Affiliated
Issuers ($)
 

Value ($)

 

Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund

   

149,527

     

145,777,675

     

(144,326,991

)

   

1,600,211

     

1,338

     

1,600,211

   

Abbreviation Legend

ADR  American Depositary Receipt

Currency Legend

AUD  Australian Dollar

BRL  Brazilian Real

CAD  Canadian Dollar

CHF  Swiss Franc

DKK  Danish Krone

EUR  Euro

GBP  British Pound

IDR  Indonesian Rupiah

ILS  Israeli Shekel

JPY  Japanese Yen

KRW  Korean Won

NZD  New Zealand Dollar

SEK  Swedish Krona

SGD  Singapore Dollar

TWD  Taiwan Dollar

USD  US Dollar

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
12



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements

Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) require disclosure regarding the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure fair value and any changes in valuation inputs or techniques. In addition, investments shall be disclosed by major category.

The Fund categorizes its fair value measurements according to a three-level hierarchy that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by prioritizing that the most observable input be used when available. Observable inputs are those that market participants would use in pricing an investment based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs are those that reflect the Fund's assumptions about the information market participants would use in pricing an investment. An investment's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is deemed significant to the asset or liability's fair value measurement. The input levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with investments at that level. For example, certain U.S. government securities are generally high quality and liquid, however, they are reflected as Level 2 because the inputs used to determine fair value may not always be quoted prices in an active market.

Fair value inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

>  Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted prices for investments in active markets that the Fund has the ability to access at the measurement date (including NAV for open-end mutual funds). Valuation adjustments are not applied to Level 1 investments.

>  Level 2 — Valuations based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risks, etc.).

>  Level 3 — Valuations based on significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund's own assumptions and judgment in determining the fair value of investments).

Inputs that are used in determining fair value of an investment may include price information, credit data, volatility statistics, and other factors. These inputs can be either observable or unobservable. The availability of observable inputs can vary between investments, and is affected by various factors such as the type of investment, and the volume and level of activity for that investment or similar investments in the marketplace. The inputs will be considered by the Investment Manager, along with any other relevant factors in the calculation of an investment's fair value. The Fund uses prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date, which may include periods of market dislocations. During these periods, the availability of prices and inputs may be reduced for many investments. This condition could cause an investment to be reclassified between the various levels within the hierarchy.

Foreign equity securities actively traded in markets where there is a significant delay in the local close relative to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are classified as Level 2. The values of these securities may include an adjustment to reflect the impact of significant market movements following the close of local trading, as described in Note 2 to the financial statements — Security Valuation.

Investments falling into the Level 3 category are primarily supported by quoted prices from brokers and dealers participating in the market for those investments. However, these may be classified as Level 3 investments due to lack of market transparency and corroboration to support these quoted prices. Additionally, valuation models may be used as the pricing source for any remaining investments classified as Level 3. These models may 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 overseeing 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 or are not 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.

Annual Report 2014
13



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Portfolio of Investments (continued)

February 28, 2014

Fair Value Measurements (continued)

The following table is a summary of the inputs used to value the Fund's investments at February 28, 2014:

Description

  Level 1
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets ($)
  Level 2
Other Significant
Observable Inputs ($)
  Level 3
Significant
Unobservable Inputs ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Equity Securities

 

Common Stocks

 

Consumer Discretionary

   

     

79,803,060

     

     

79,803,060

   

Consumer Staples

   

2,757,799

     

19,522,204

     

     

22,280,003

   

Energy

   

     

60,421,266

     

     

60,421,266

   

Financials

   

     

213,034,985

     

     

213,034,985

   

Health Care

   

23,841,872

     

36,635,142

     

     

60,477,014

   

Industrials

   

     

78,845,795

     

     

78,845,795

   

Information Technology

   

     

22,039,891

     

     

22,039,891

   

Materials

   

7,338,191

     

27,591,849

     

     

34,930,040

   

Telecommunication Services

   

1,840,867

     

27,936,571

     

     

29,777,438

   

Utilities

   

     

9,793,994

     

     

9,793,994

   

Exchange-Traded Funds

   

19,153,035

     

     

     

19,153,035

   

Total Equity Securities

   

54,931,764

     

575,624,757

     

     

630,556,521

   

Mutual Funds

 

Money Market Funds

   

1,600,211

     

     

     

1,600,211

   

Total Mutual Funds

   

1,600,211

     

     

     

1,600,211

   

Investments in Securities

   

56,531,975

     

575,624,757

     

     

632,156,732

   

Derivatives

 

Assets

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

937,688

     

     

937,688

   

Liabilities

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

     

(418,574

)

   

     

(418,574

)

 

Total

   

56,531,975

     

576,143,871

     

     

632,675,846

   

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. These assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The models utilized by the third party statistical pricing service take into account a security's correlation to available market data including, but not limited to, intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

There were no transfers of financial assets between levels during the period.

Derivative instruments are valued at unrealized appreciation (depreciation).

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
14




Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

February 28, 2014

Assets

 

Investments, at value

 

Unaffiliated issuers (identified cost $565,253,555)

 

$

630,556,521

   

Affiliated issuers (identified cost $1,600,211)

   

1,600,211

   

Total investments (identified cost $566,853,766)

   

632,156,732

   

Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

937,688

   

Receivable for:

 

Investments sold

   

275,107

   

Capital shares sold

   

748,702

   

Dividends

   

2,833,602

   

Reclaims

   

477,667

   

Expense reimbursement due from Investment Manager

   

2,275

   

Prepaid expenses

   

1,521

   

Other assets

   

646

   

Total assets

   

637,433,940

   

Liabilities

 

Disbursements in excess of cash

   

55,158

   

Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

418,574

   

Payable for:

 

Investments purchased

   

20,241

   

Capital shares purchased

   

767,114

   

Foreign capital gains taxes deferred

   

22,804

   

Investment management fees

   

13,545

   

Distribution and/or service fees

   

3,959

   

Transfer agent fees

   

97,610

   

Administration fees

   

1,370

   

Plan administration fees

   

38

   

Compensation of board members

   

56,865

   

Other expenses

   

74,943

   

Total liabilities

   

1,532,221

   

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

635,901,719

   

Represented by

 

Paid-in capital

 

$

903,306,922

   

Undistributed net investment income

   

1,190,436

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(334,417,590

)

 

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

65,302,966

   

Foreign currency translations

   

22,675

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

519,114

   

Foreign capital gains tax

   

(22,804

)

 

Total — representing net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

 

$

635,901,719

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
15



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Statement of Assets and Liabilities (continued)

February 28, 2014

Class A

 

Net assets

 

$

219,133,046

   

Shares outstanding

   

23,830,748

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.20

   

Maximum offering price per share(a)

 

$

9.76

   

Class B

 

Net assets

 

$

9,662,250

   

Shares outstanding

   

1,052,585

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.18

   

Class C

 

Net assets

 

$

4,842,995

   

Shares outstanding

   

527,608

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.18

   

Class I

 

Net assets

 

$

98,705,934

   

Shares outstanding

   

10,732,026

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.20

   

Class K

 

Net assets

 

$

197,091

   

Shares outstanding

   

21,435

   

Net asset value per share(b)

 

$

9.20

   

Class W

 

Net assets

 

$

303,272,564

   

Shares outstanding

   

33,007,386

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.19

   

Class Z

 

Net assets

 

$

87,839

   

Shares outstanding

   

9,544

   

Net asset value per share

 

$

9.20

   

(a) The maximum offering price per share is calculated by dividing the net asset value per share by 1.0 minus the maximum sales charge of 5.75%.

(b) Net asset value per share rounds to this amount due to fractional shares outstanding.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
16



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Statement of Operations

Year Ended February 28, 2014

Net Investment Income

 

Income:

 

Dividends — unaffiliated issuers

 

$

12,015,213

   

Dividends — affiliated issuers

   

1,338

   

Interest

   

1,685

   

Foreign taxes withheld

   

(1,093,247

)

 

Total income

   

10,924,989

   

Expenses:

 

Investment management fees

   

2,394,086

   

Distribution and/or service fees

 

Class A

   

497,620

   

Class B

   

106,498

   

Class C

   

43,496

   

Class W

   

111,857

   

Transfer agent fees

 

Class A

   

857,946

   

Class B

   

46,438

   

Class C

   

18,740

   

Class K

   

98

   

Class W

   

168,629

   

Class Z

   

3,858

   

Administration fees

   

242,402

   

Plan administration fees

 

Class K

   

488

   

Compensation of board members

   

21,628

   

Custodian fees

   

84,929

   

Printing and postage fees

   

175,515

   

Registration fees

   

112,097

   

Professional fees

   

70,630

   

Other

   

26,981

   

Total expenses

   

4,983,936

   

Fees waived or expenses reimbursed by Investment Manager and its affiliates

   

(783,102

)

 

Expense reductions

   

(20

)

 

Total net expenses

   

4,200,814

   

Net investment income

   

6,724,175

   

Realized and unrealized gain (loss) — net

 

Net realized gain (loss) on:

 

Investments

   

3,854,330

   

Foreign currency translations

   

(125,541

)

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

462,874

   

Futures contracts

   

(369,970

)

 

Options contracts written

   

98,548

   

Net realized gain

   

3,920,241

   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:

 

Investments

   

50,101,379

   

Foreign currency translations

   

32,178

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

594,852

   

Options contracts written

   

126

   

Foreign capital gains tax

   

(22,804

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

50,705,731

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

54,625,972

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

61,350,147

   

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
17



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets

    Year Ended
February 28,
2014
  Year Ended
February 28,
2013(a)
 

Operations

 

Net investment income

 

$

6,724,175

   

$

809,968

   

Net realized gain (loss)

   

3,920,241

     

(790,657

)

 

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)

   

50,705,731

     

2,365,397

   

Net increase in net assets resulting from operations

   

61,350,147

     

2,384,708

   

Distributions to shareholders

 

Net investment income

 

Class A

   

(3,174,030

)

   

   

Class B

   

(92,360

)

   

   

Class C

   

(42,930

)

   

   

Class I

   

(1,329,214

)

   

(619,005

)

 

Class K

   

(3,424

)

   

   

Class W

   

(1,894,152

)

   

(50

)

 

Class Z

   

(1,405

)

   

(60,434

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(6,537,515

)

   

(679,489

)

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital stock activity

   

551,882,746

     

(3,398,069

)

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

   

606,695,378

     

(1,692,850

)

 

Net assets at beginning of year

   

29,206,341

     

30,899,191

   

Net assets at end of year

 

$

635,901,719

   

$

29,206,341

   

Undistributed (excess of distributions over) net investment income

 

$

1,190,436

   

$

(97,583

)

 

(a) Class A, Class B, Class C and Class K shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
18



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Statement of Changes in Net Assets (continued)

   

Year Ended February 28, 2014

 

Year Ended February 28, 2013(a)

 
   

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Shares

 

Dollars ($)

 

Capital stock activity

 

Class A shares

 

Subscriptions(b)

   

1,324,047

     

11,145,381

     

355

     

2,714

   

Fund merger

   

26,646,303

     

209,545,325

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

361,031

     

3,137,362

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(4,500,988

)

   

(37,329,759

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

23,830,393

     

186,498,309

     

355

     

2,714

   

Class B shares

 

Subscriptions

   

18,581

     

155,880

     

327

     

2,500

   

Fund merger

   

1,692,156

     

13,292,374

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

10,583

     

91,970

     

     

   

Redemptions(b)

   

(669,062

)

   

(5,528,393

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

1,052,258

     

8,011,831

     

327

     

2,500

   

Class C shares

 

Subscriptions

   

49,227

     

417,762

     

327

     

2,500

   

Fund merger

   

578,148

     

4,540,714

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

4,928

     

42,828

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(105,022

)

   

(872,101

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

527,281

     

4,129,203

     

327

     

2,500

   

Class I shares

 

Subscriptions

   

8,000,307

     

70,799,661

     

48,851

     

348,518

   

Fund merger

   

1,031

     

8,099

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

153,097

     

1,328,992

     

84,884

     

618,950

   

Redemptions

   

(888,462

)

   

(7,792,682

)

   

(599,923

)

   

(4,381,289

)

 

Net increase (decrease)

   

7,265,973

     

64,344,070

     

(466,188

)

   

(3,413,821

)

 

Class K shares

 

Subscriptions

   

     

     

327

     

2,500

   

Fund merger

   

25,842

     

203,141

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

377

     

3,277

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(5,111

)

   

(49,292

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

21,108

     

157,126

     

327

     

2,500

   

Class W shares

 

Subscriptions

   

33,965,383

     

300,016,709

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

217,964

     

1,894,110

     

     

   

Redemptions

   

(1,176,279

)

   

(10,496,461

)

   

     

   

Net increase

   

33,007,068

     

291,414,358

     

     

   

Class Z shares

 

Subscriptions

   

1,646

     

13,870

     

     

   

Fund merger

   

8,336

     

65,598

     

     

   

Distributions reinvested

   

128

     

1,109

     

839

     

5,538

   

Redemptions

   

(350,354

)

   

(2,752,728

)

   

     

   

Net increase (decrease)

   

(340,244

)

   

(2,672,151

)

   

839

     

5,538

   

Total net increase (decrease)

   

65,363,837

     

551,882,746

     

(464,013

)

   

(3,398,069

)

 

(a) Class A, Class B, Class C and Class K shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

(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 Overseas Value 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, if any. Total return does not reflect payment of sales charges, if any, and is not annualized for periods of less than one year.

Class A

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.19

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.49

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.68

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.13

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.20

   

Total return

   

22.10

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.71

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.41

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

2.22

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

219,133

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

Annual Report 2014
20



Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

Class B

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.14

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.47

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.61

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.08

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.08

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.18

   

Total return

   

21.13

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.47

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

2.16

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.66

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

9,662

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

Class C

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.12

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.49

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.61

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.08

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.08

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.18

   

Total return

   

21.13

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

2.46

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

2.16

%(d)

 

Net investment income

   

1.46

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

4,843

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(d)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Class I

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

$

7.22

   

$

7.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

     

0.20

     

0.22

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.51

     

0.40

     

(0.62

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

1.71

     

0.60

     

(0.40

)

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.25

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.20

   

$

7.65

   

$

7.22

   

Total return

   

22.55

%

   

8.49

%

   

(4.55

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.04

%

   

1.33

%

   

1.76

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

0.98

%

   

1.07

%

   

0.84

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.36

%

   

2.78

%

   

3.37

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

98,706

   

$

26,514

   

$

28,376

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

   

46

%

   

96

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Financial Highlights (continued)

Class K

  Year Ended
February 28,
2014(a)
 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.20

   

Net realized and unrealized gain

   

1.49

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.69

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.14

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.14

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.20

   

Total return

   

22.25

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.33

%

 

Total net expenses(c)

   

1.26

%

 

Net investment income

   

2.39

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

197

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  Shares commenced operations on February 28, 2013.

(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)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

 
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Class W

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012(a)

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.65

   

$

7.22

   

$

7.87

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.19

     

0.17

     

0.22

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.48

     

0.42

     

(0.64

)

 

Total from investment operations

   

1.67

     

0.59

     

(0.42

)

 

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.13

)

   

(0.16

)

   

(0.23

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.19

   

$

7.65

   

$

7.22

   

Total return

   

21.97

%

   

8.24

%

   

(4.81

%)

 

Ratios to average net assets(b)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.63

%

   

1.58

%

   

2.09

%(c)

 

Total net expenses(d)

   

1.41

%(e)

   

1.33

%

   

1.12

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

2.21

%

   

2.46

%

   

3.24

%(c)

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

303,273

   

$

2

   

$

2

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

   

46

%

   

96

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  For the period from March 31, 2011 (commencement of operations) to February 29, 2012.

(b)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(c)  Annualized.

(d)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, 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 Overseas Value Fund

Financial Highlights (continued)

       

Year Ended

     
   

Year Ended February 28,

 

February 29,

 

Year Ended February 28,

 

Class Z

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

 

2010

 

Per share data

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

7.66

   

$

7.23

   

$

8.00

   

$

6.98

   

$

4.46

   

Income from investment operations:

 

Net investment income

   

0.40

     

0.19

     

0.32

     

0.16

     

0.17

   

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

   

1.29

     

0.41

     

(0.85

)

   

1.01

     

2.63

   

Total from investment operations

   

1.69

     

0.60

     

(0.53

)

   

1.17

     

2.80

   

Less distributions to shareholders:

 

Net investment income

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Total distributions to shareholders

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.17

)

   

(0.24

)

   

(0.15

)

   

(0.28

)

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.20

   

$

7.66

   

$

7.23

   

$

8.00

   

$

6.98

   

Total return

   

22.19

%

   

8.45

%

   

(6.17

%)

   

17.06

%

   

62.60

%

 

Ratios to average net assets(a)

 

Total gross expenses

   

1.52

%

   

1.32

%

   

1.87

%

   

3.65

%

   

3.02

%

 

Total net expenses(b)

   

1.21

%(c)

   

1.07

%

   

0.98

%

   

1.15

%(c)

   

1.14

%(c)

 

Net investment income

   

4.97

%

   

2.72

%

   

3.80

%

   

2.18

%

   

2.46

%

 

Supplemental data

 

Net assets, end of period (in thousands)

 

$

88

   

$

2,680

   

$

2,521

   

$

8,690

   

$

7,572

   

Portfolio turnover

   

63

%

   

46

%

   

96

%

   

48

%

   

62

%

 

Notes to Financial Highlights

(a)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(b)  Total net expenses include the impact of certain waivers/reimbursements made by the Investment Manager and certain of its affiliates, if applicable.

(c)  The benefits derived from expense reductions had an impact of less than 0.01%.

The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements

February 28, 2014

Note 1. Organization

Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the Fund), a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust (the Trust), is a diversified fund. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Delaware statutory trust.

Fund Shares

The Trust may issue an unlimited number of shares (without par value). The Fund offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class K, Class W and Class Z shares. Although all share classes generally have identical voting, dividend and liquidation rights, each share class votes separately when required by law. Different share classes pay different distribution amounts to the extent the expenses of such share classes differ, and distributions in liquidation will be proportional to the net asset value of each share class. Each share class has its own expense structure and sales charges, as applicable.

Class A shares are subject to a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75% based on the initial investment amount. Class A shares purchased without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are sold within 18 months of purchase, charged as follows: 1.00% CDSC if redeemed within 12 months of purchase, and 0.50% CDSC if redeemed more than 12, but less than 18, months after purchase.

Class B shares may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 5.00% based upon the holding period after purchase. Class B shares will generally convert to Class A shares eight years after purchase. The Fund no longer accepts investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Fund and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class C shares are subject to a 1.00% CDSC on shares redeemed within one year of purchase.

Class I shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class K shares are not subject to sales charges, however this share class is closed to new investors.

Class W shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to investors purchasing through authorized investment programs managed by investment professionals, including discretionary managed account programs.

Class Z shares are not subject to sales charges and are available only to certain eligible investors, which are subject to different investment minimums.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation

All equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are valued at the close of business of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Equity securities and ETFs are valued at the last quoted sales price on the principal exchange or market on which they trade, except for securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market, which are valued at the NASDAQ official close price. Unlisted securities or listed securities for which there were no sales during the day are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets.

Foreign equity securities are valued based on quotations from the principal market in which such securities are normally traded. If any foreign share prices are not readily available as a result of limited share activity the securities are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and ask prices on such exchanges or markets. Foreign currency exchange rates are generally determined at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) time. However, many securities markets and exchanges outside the U.S. close prior to the close of the NYSE; therefore, the closing prices for securities in such markets or on such exchanges may not fully reflect events that occur after such close but before the close of the NYSE. In those situations, foreign securities will be fair valued pursuant to the policy adopted by the Board of Trustees (the Board), including utilizing a third party pricing service to determine these fair values. The third party pricing service takes into account multiple factors, including, but not limited to, movements in the U.S. securities markets, certain depositary receipts, futures contracts and foreign exchange rates that have occurred

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

subsequent to the close of the foreign exchange or market, to determine a good faith estimate that reasonably reflects the current market conditions as of the close of the NYSE. The fair value of a security is likely to be different from the quoted or published price, if available.

Investments in open-end investment companies, including money market funds, are valued at net asset value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

Futures and options on futures contracts are valued based upon the settlement price established each day by the board of trade or exchange on which they are traded.

Option contracts are valued at the mean of the latest quoted bid and asked prices on their primary exchanges. Option contracts, including over-the-counter (OTC) option contracts, with no readily available market value are valued using quotations obtained from independent brokers as of the close of the NYSE.

Investments for which market quotations are not readily available, or that have quotations which management believes are not reliable, are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. If a security or class of securities (such as foreign securities) is valued at fair value, such value is likely to be different from the last quoted market price for the security.

The determination of fair value often requires significant judgment. To determine fair value, management may use assumptions including but not limited to future cash flows and estimated risk premiums. Multiple inputs from various sources may be used to determine fair value.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations

The values of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at that day's exchange rates. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions and translations include gains (losses) arising from the fluctuation in exchange rates between trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, gains (losses) arising from the disposition of foreign currency and currency gains (losses) between the accrual and payment dates on dividends, interest income and foreign withholding taxes.

For financial statement purposes, the Fund does not distinguish that portion of gains (losses) on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of the investments. Such

fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments in the Statement of Operations.

Derivative Instruments

The Fund invests in certain derivative instruments, as detailed below, to meet its investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Fund may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market (making it difficult for the Fund to sell, including at favorable prices) and the potential for market movements which may expose the Fund to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The notional amounts of derivative instruments, if applicable, are not recorded in the financial statements.

A derivative instrument may suffer a mark to market loss if the value of the contract decreases due to an unfavorable change in the market rates or values of the underlying instrument. Losses can also occur if the counterparty does not perform under the contract. The Fund's risk of loss from counterparty credit risk on OTC derivatives is generally limited to the aggregate unrealized gain netted against any collateral held by the Fund and the amount of any initial margin held by the counterparty. With exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since the exchange's clearinghouse, as counterparty to such instruments, guarantees against a possible default. The clearinghouse stands between the buyer and the seller of the contract; therefore, the counterparty credit risk is limited to failure of the clearinghouse. However, credit risk still exists in exchange traded or centrally cleared derivatives with respect to initial and variation margin that is held in a broker's customer accounts. While brokers are required to segregate customer margin from their own assets, in the event that a broker becomes insolvent or goes into bankruptcy and at that time there is a shortfall in the aggregate amount of margin held by the broker for all its clients, U.S. bankruptcy laws will typically allocate that shortfall on a pro-rata basis across all the broker's customers, potentially resulting in losses to the Fund.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

In order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Fund mitigate its counterparty risk, the Fund may enter into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or similar agreement with its derivative contract counterparties. An ISDA Master Agreement is an agreement between the Fund and a counterparty that governs OTC derivatives and forward foreign currency exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting terms and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Fund may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative instrument's payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default (close-out netting) including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. Note, however, that bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency or other events.

Collateral (margin) requirements differ by type of derivative. Margin requirements are established by the exchange or clearinghouse for exchange traded and centrally cleared derivatives. Brokers can ask for margin in excess of the minimum in certain circumstances. Collateral terms are contract specific for OTC derivatives. For OTC derivatives traded under an ISDA Master Agreement, the collateral requirements are typically calculated by netting the mark to market amount for each transaction under such agreement and comparing that amount to the value of any variation margin currently pledged by the Fund and/or the counterparty. Generally, the amount of collateral due from or to a party has to exceed a minimum transfer amount threshold (e.g., $500,000) before a transfer has to be made. To the extent amounts due to the Fund from its counterparties are not fully collateralized, contractually or otherwise, the Fund bears the risk of loss from counterparty nonperformance. The Fund attempts to mitigate counterparty risk by only entering into agreements with counterparties that it believes have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of those counterparties.

Certain ISDA Master Agreements allow counterparties to OTC derivatives to terminate derivative contracts prior to maturity in the event the Fund's net assets decline by a stated percentage over a specified time period or the Fund fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master Agreement, which would cause the Fund to accelerate payment of any net liability owed to the counterparty. The Fund also has termination rights if the counterparty fails to meet the terms of the ISDA Master

Agreement. In addition to considering counterparty credit risk, the Fund would consider terminating the derivative contracts based on whether termination would result in a net liability owed from the counterparty.

For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are OTC agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are typically intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contract. The Fund utilized forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities, to shift investment exposure from one currency to another, and to shift U.S. dollar exposure to achieve a representative weighted mix of major currencies in its benchmark, and/or to recover an underweight country exposure in its portfolio. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract expires or is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Fund's portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Futures Contracts

Futures contracts are exchange traded and represent commitments for the future purchase or sale of an asset at a specified price on a specified date. The Fund bought and sold futures contracts to manage exposure to the securities market and maintain appropriate equity market exposure while keeping sufficient cash to accommodate daily redemptions. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Upon entering into futures contracts, the Fund bears risks that it may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and may realize a loss. Additional risks include counterparty credit risk, the possibility of an illiquid

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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

market, and that a change in the value of the contract or option may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying asset.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund pledges cash or securities with the broker in an amount sufficient to meet the initial margin requirement. The initial margin deposit must be maintained at an established level over the life of the contract. Cash deposited as initial margin is recorded in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as margin deposits. Securities deposited as initial margin are designated in the Portfolio of Investments. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received by the Fund each day. The variation margin payments are equal to the daily change in the contract value and are recorded as variation margin receivable or payable and are offset in unrealized gains or losses. The Fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the contract is closed or expires. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Options Contracts

Options are contracts which entitle the holder to purchase or sell securities or other identified assets at a specified price, or in the case of index option contracts, to receive or pay the difference between the index value and the strike price of the index option contract. Option contracts can be either exchange traded or OTC. The Fund purchased and wrote option contracts to decrease the Fund's exposure to equity risk and to increase return on investments, to facilitate buying and selling of securities for investments and to implement a particular view on individual stocks that were more efficiently accomplished via options than the underlying equities. These instruments may be used for other purposes in future periods. Completion of transactions for option contracts traded in the OTC market depends upon the performance of the other party. Cash collateral may be collected or posted by the Fund to secure certain OTC option contract trades. Cash collateral held or posted by the Fund for such option contract trades must be returned to the counterparty or the Fund upon closure, exercise or expiration of the contract.

Options contracts purchased are recorded as investments. When the Fund writes an options contract, the premium received is recorded as an asset and an amount equivalent to the premium is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the current fair value of the option written. The Fund will realize a gain or loss when the option contract is closed or

expires. When option contracts are exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call or purchased put option contract, or the purchase cost for a written put or purchased call option contract, is adjusted by the amount of premium received or paid.

For OTC options purchased, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the amount of the premiums paid plus the positive change in market values net of any collateral held by the Fund should the counterparty fail to perform under the contracts. Option contracts written by the Fund do not typically give rise to counterparty credit risk, as options written generally obligate the Fund and not the counterparty to perform. The risk in writing a call option contract is that the Fund gives up the opportunity for profit if the market price of the security increases above the strike price and the option contract is exercised. The risk in writing a put option contract is that the Fund may incur a loss if the market price of the security decreases below the strike price and the option contract is exercised. Exercise of a written option could result in the Fund purchasing or selling a security or foreign currency when it otherwise would not, or at a price different from the current market value. In purchasing and writing options, the Fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the value of the underlying instrument or the risk that the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction due to an illiquid market.

Contracts and premiums associated with options contracts written for the year ended February 28, 2014 are as follows:

   

Calls

 

Puts

 
   

Contracts

 

Premiums

 

Contracts

 

Premiums

 
Balance at
February 28, 2013
  —  
 
 

$


  12
 
 

$

1,614
 
 

Opened

   

2,618

   

$

41,609

     

3,941

     

82,892

   

Closed

   

     

     

(12

)

   

(1,614

)

 

Expired

   

(860

)

   

(14,295

)

   

(3,941

)

   

(82,892

)

 

Exercised

   

(1,758

)

   

(27,314

)

         
Balance at
February 28, 2014
  —  
 
 

$


 
 
 

$


 

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Offsetting of Derivative Assets and Derivative Liabilities

The following tables present the Fund's gross and net amount of assets and liabilities available for offset under netting arrangements as well as any related collateral received or pledged by the Fund as of February 28, 2014:

           

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
     

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Assets ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Assets
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(a)
  Cash
Collateral
Received ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Received ($)
  Net
Amount ($)(b)
 

Asset Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

937,688

     

     

937,688

     

418,574

     

     

     

519,114

   

         

Net Amounts of

  Gross Amounts Not Offset in
the Statement of Assets and Liabilities
     

  Gross
Amounts of
Recognized
Liabilities ($)
  Gross Amounts
Offset in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Liabilities
Presented in the
Statement of
Assets and
Liabilities ($)
  Financial
Instruments ($)(c)
  Cash
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Securities
Collateral
Pledged ($)
  Net
Amount ($)(d)
 

Liability Derivatives:

 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts
   

418,574

     

     

418,574

     

418,574

     

     

     

   

(a) Represents the amount of assets that could be offset by liabilities with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(b) Represents the net amount due from counterparties in the event of default.

(c) Represents the amount of liabilities that could be offset by assets with the same counterparty under master netting or similar agreements that management elects not to offset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

(d) Represents the net amount due to counterparties in the event of default.

Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of the Fund, including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions over the period in the Statement of Operations including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Portfolio of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

The following table is a summary of the fair value of derivative instruments at February 28, 2014:

Asset Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized appreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  937,688

 

Liability Derivatives

 
Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets and
Liabilities Location
 
Fair Value ($)
 
Foreign exchange
risk
 
  Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
  418,574

 

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

The following table indicates the effect of derivative instruments in the Statement of Operations for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
  Futures
Contracts ($)
  Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Equity risk

   

     

(369,970

)

   

(53,099

)

   

(423,069

)

 

Foreign exchange risk

   

462,874

     

     

     

462,874

   

Total

   

462,874

     

(369,970

)

   

(53,099

)

   

39,805

   

Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Derivatives Recognized in Income

 
Risk Exposure Category   Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange
Contracts ($)
 

  Options Contracts
Written and
Purchased ($)
 

Total ($)

 

Equity risk

   

             

126

     

126

   

Foreign exchange risk

   

594,852

             

     

594,852

   

Total

   

594,852

             

126

     

594,978

   

The following table is a summary of the volume of derivative instruments for the year ended February 28, 2014:

Derivative Instrument

 

Contracts Opened

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   

328

   

Futures contracts

   

3,205

   

Options contracts

   

9,136

   

Security Transactions

Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Cost is determined and gains (losses) are based upon the specific identification method for both financial statement and federal income tax purposes.

Income Recognition

Corporate actions and dividend income are generally recorded net of any non-reclaimable tax withholdings, on the ex-dividend date or upon receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities.

Awards from class action litigation are recorded as a reduction of cost basis if the Fund still owns the applicable securities on the payment date. If the Fund no longer owns the applicable securities, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

Expenses

General expenses of the Trust are allocated to the Fund and other funds of the Trust based upon relative net assets or other expense allocation methodologies determined by the nature of the expense. Expenses directly attributable to the Fund are charged to the Fund. Expenses directly attributable to a specific class of shares are charged to that share class.

Determination of Class Net Asset Value

All income, expenses (other than class-specific expenses, which are charged to that share class, as shown in the

Statement of Operations) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of the Fund on a daily basis, based on the relative net assets of each class, for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

Federal Income Tax Status

The Fund intends to qualify each year as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and will distribute substantially all of its taxable income (including net short-term capital gains), if any, for its tax year, and as such will not be subject to federal income taxes. In addition, the Fund intends to distribute in each calendar year substantially all of its net investment income, capital gains and certain other amounts, if any, such that the Fund should not be subject to federal excise tax. Therefore, no federal income or excise tax provision is recorded.

Foreign Taxes

The Fund may be subject to foreign taxes on income, gains on investments or currency repatriation, a portion of which may be recoverable. The Fund will accrue such taxes and recoveries, as applicable, based upon its current interpretation of tax rules and regulations that exist in the markets in which it invests.

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the Fund level, based on statutory rates. The Fund accrues for such foreign taxes on realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction, as applicable. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.

Distributions to Shareholders

Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually. Net realized capital gains, if any, are

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

distributed along with the income distribution. 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.

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 0.79% to 0.62% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective investment management fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.79% 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 0.08% to 0.05% as the Fund's net assets increase. The effective administration fee rate for the year ended February 28, 2014 was 0.08% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

Other Expenses

Other expenses are for, among other things, miscellaneous expenses of the Fund or the Board, including payments to a company providing limited administrative services to the Fund and the Board. That company's expenses include boardroom and office expense, employee compensation, employee health and retirement benefits, and certain other expenses. For the year ended February 28, 2014, other expenses paid to this company were $2,009.

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 also receives sub-transfer agency fees based on a percentage of the average aggregate value of the Fund's shares maintained in omnibus accounts (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. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees. Total transfer agent fees for Class K shares are subject to an annual limitation of not more than 0.05% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, the Fund's effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Class A

   

0.43

%

 

Class B

   

0.44

   

Class C

   

0.43

   

Class K

   

0.05

   

Class W

   

0.38

   

Class Z

   

0.42

   

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

An annual minimum account balance fee of $20 may apply to certain accounts with a value below the applicable share class's initial minimum investment requirements to reduce the impact of small accounts on transfer agent fees. These minimum account balance fees are recorded as part of expense reductions in the Statement of Operations. For the year ended February 28, 2014, these minimum account balance fees reduced total expenses by $20.

Plan Administration Fees

Under a Plan Administration Services Agreement with the Transfer Agent, the Fund pays an annual fee at a rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class K shares for the provision of various administrative, recordkeeping, communication and educational services.

Distribution and Service Fees

The Fund has an agreement with Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (the Distributor), an affiliate of the Investment Manager and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, for distribution and shareholder services. The Board has approved, and the Fund has adopted, distribution and shareholder service plans (the Plans) applicable to certain share classes, 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.

Under the Plans, the Fund pays 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. Also under the Plans, the Fund pays a monthly service fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares of the Fund and the payment of a monthly distribution fee at the maximum annual rate of 0.75%, 0.75% and 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class W shares, respectively.

Although the Fund may pay a distribution fee up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares and a service fee of up to 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares, the aggregate fee shall not exceed 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class W shares.

Sales Charges

Sales charges, including front-end charges and CDSCs, received by the Distributor for distributing Fund shares were $105,636 for Class A, $2,534 for Class B and $261 for Class C shares for the year ended February 28, 2014.

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 as well as any reorganization costs allocated to the Fund) for the periods disclosed below, unless sooner terminated at the sole discretion of the Board, so that the Fund's net operating expenses, after giving effect to fees waived/expenses reimbursed and any balance credits and/or overdraft charges from the Fund's custodian, do not exceed the following annual rates as a percentage of the class' average daily net assets:

    March 16, 2013
through
June 30, 2014
  Prior to
March 16, 2013
 

Class A

   

1.41

%

   

1.56

%

 

Class B

   

2.16

     

2.31

   

Class C

   

2.16

     

2.31

   

Class I

   

0.96

     

1.31

   

Class K

   

1.26

     

1.61

   

Class W

   

1.41

     

1.56

   

Class Z

   

1.16

     

1.31

   

Under the agreement governing these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, the following fees and expenses are excluded from the waiver/reimbursement commitment, and therefore will be paid by the Fund, if applicable: taxes (including foreign transaction taxes), expenses associated with investments in affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investment vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds), transaction costs and brokerage commissions, costs related to any securities lending program, dividend expenses associated with securities sold short, inverse floater program fees and expenses, transaction charges and interest on borrowed money, interest, extraordinary expenses and any other expenses the exclusion of which is specifically approved by the Board. This agreement may be modified or amended only with approval from all parties. Reorganization (see Note 9) costs were allocated to the Fund only to the extent they are expected to be offset by the anticipated reduction in expenses borne by the Fund's shareholders during the first year following the reorganization.

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 February 28, 2014, these differences are primarily due to differing treatment for capital loss carryforwards, deferral/reversal of wash sales losses, Trustees' deferred

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

compensation, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company (PFIC) holdings and derivative investments. To the extent these differences are permanent, reclassifications are made among the components of the Fund's net assets in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Temporary differences do not require reclassifications. In the Statement of Assets and Liabilities the following reclassifications were made:

Undistributed net investment income

 

$

2,502,039

   

Accumulated net realized loss

   

(1,263,853

)

 

Paid-in capital

   

(1,238,186

)

 

Net investment income and net realized gains (losses), as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, and net assets were not affected by this reclassification.

The tax character of distributions paid during the years indicated was as follows:

Year Ended February 28,

 

2014 ($)

 

2013 ($)

 

Ordinary income

   

6,537,515

     

679,489

   

Short-term capital gain distributions, if any, are considered ordinary income distributions for tax purposes.

At February 28, 2014, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income

 

$

3,011,116

   

Unrealized appreciation

   

60,828,093

   

At February 28, 2014, the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes was $571,328,639 and the aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation based on that cost was:

Unrealized appreciation

 

$

67,654,161

   

Unrealized depreciation

   

(6,826,068

)

 

Net unrealized appreciation

 

$

60,828,093

   

The following capital loss carryforward, determined at February 28, 2014, 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

   

321,278,593

   

2018

   

2,959,273

   

Unlimited short-term

   

6,867,446

   

Unlimited long-term

   

118,816

   

Total

   

331,224,128

   

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.

For the year ended February 28, 2014, capital loss carryforwards of $1,238,180 were permanently lost and $2,288,634 were utilized to offset current year gains. Columbia Overseas Value Fund acquired capital loss carry forwards in connection with the merger with Columbia Multi-Advisor International Value Fund of $329,283,656. As a result of this merger, the utilization of both the acquiring fund and acquired fund capital loss carryforwards may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code.

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 $513,520,763 and $191,606,079, respectively, for the year ended February 28, 2014.

Transactions to realign the Fund's portfolio following the merger as described in Note 9 are excluded for purposes of calculating the Fund's portfolio turnover rate. These realignment transactions amounted to cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of $8,899,041 and $9,001,280, respectively.

Note 6. Affiliated Money Market Fund

The Fund invests its daily cash balances in Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund, an affiliated money market fund established for the exclusive use by the Fund and other affiliated funds. The income earned by the Fund from such investments is included as "Dividends — affiliated issuers" in the Statement of Operations. As an investing fund, the Fund indirectly bears its proportionate share of the expenses of Columbia Short-Term Cash Fund.

Note 7. Shareholder Concentration

At February 28, 2014, affiliated shareholder accounts owned 71.0% of the outstanding shares of the Fund. Subscription and redemption activity by concentrated accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Fund.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Note 8. Line of Credit

The Fund has entered into a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. 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. Effective December 10, 2013, the Fund also pays a commitment fee equal to its pro rata share of the amount of the credit facility at a rate of 0.075% per annum. Prior to December 10, 2013, the commitment fee was charged at the annual rate of 0.08% per annum. The commitment fee is included in other expenses in the Statement of Operations.

The Fund had no borrowings during the year ended February 28, 2014.

Note 9. Fund Merger

At the close of business on March 15, 2013, the Fund acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of Columbia Multi-Advisor International Value Fund, a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust II (the acquired fund). The reorganization was completed after shareholders of the acquired fund approved a plan of reorganization on February 27, 2013. The purpose of the transaction was to combine two funds managed by the Investment Manager with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of the Fund immediately before the acquisition were $30,016,215 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisition were $257,671,466.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 40,021,347 shares of the acquired fund valued at $227,655,251 (including $12,260,969 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for the acquired fund's shares, the Fund issued the following number of shares:

   

Shares

 

Class A

   

26,646,303

   

Class B

   

1,692,156

   

Class C

   

578,148

   

Class I

   

1,031

   

Class K

   

25,842

   

Class Z

   

8,336

   

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by the Fund were recorded at fair value; however, the acquired fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of the Fund for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of the acquired fund that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on March 1, 2013, the Fund's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized appreciation and net increase in net assets from operations for the year ended February 28, 2014 would have been approximately $6.9 million, $17.2 million, $41.5 million and $65.6 million, respectively.

Note 10. Significant Risks

Financial Sector Risk

Sector risk occurs when a fund invests a significant portion of its assets in securities of companies conducting business in a related group of industries within an economic sector. Companies in the same economic sector may be similarly affected by economic, regulatory, political or market events or conditions, making a fund more vulnerable to unfavorable developments in that economic sector than funds that invest more broadly. The Fund may be more susceptible to the particular risks that may affect companies in the financial sector than if it were invested in a wider variety of companies in unrelated sectors.

Foreign Securities Risk

Investing in foreign securities may include certain risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. securities, such as fluctuating currency values and changing local and regional economic, political and social conditions, which may result in greater market volatility. In addition, certain foreign securities may not be as liquid as U.S. securities. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.

Investments in emerging market countries are subject to additional risk. The risk of foreign investments is typically increased in less developed countries. These countries are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation which could hurt their economies and securities markets.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Notes to Financial Statements (continued)

February 28, 2014

Note 11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

Note 12. Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

In 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 Overseas Value Fund

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Trustees of Columbia Funds Series Trust and the Shareholders of
Columbia Overseas Value Fund

In our opinion, the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the portfolio of investments, and the related statements of operations and of changes in net assets and the financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Columbia Overseas Value Fund (the "Fund", a series of Columbia Funds Series Trust) at February 28, 2014, and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements and financial highlights (hereafter referred to as "financial statements") are the responsibility of the Fund's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits, which included confirmation of securities at February 28, 2014 by correspondence with the custodian, brokers and transfer agent, and the application of alternative auditing procedures where such confirmations had not been received, provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 21, 2014

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Federal Income Tax Information

(Unaudited)

The Fund hereby designates the following tax attributes for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2014. Shareholders will be notified in early 2015 of the amounts for use in preparing 2014 income tax returns.

Tax Designations:

Qualified Dividend Income    

100

%

 
Dividends Received Deduction    

1.62

%

 

Foreign Taxes Paid

 

$

659,852

   

Foreign Source Income

 

$

11,777,393

   

Qualified Dividend Income. For taxable, non-corporate shareholders, the percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that represents qualified dividend income subject to reduced tax rates.

Dividends Received Deduction. The percentage of ordinary income dividends paid during the fiscal year that qualifies for the corporate dividends received deduction.

Foreign Taxes. The Fund makes the election to pass through to shareholders the foreign taxes paid. These taxes, and the corresponding foreign source income, are provided.

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Columbia Overseas Value Fund

Trustees and Officers

Shareholders elect the Board that oversees the Funds' operations. The Board appoints officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies set by the Board. The following table provides basic biographical information about the Funds' Board members, including their principal occupations during the past five years, although specific titles for individuals may have varied over the period. Under current Board policy, members may serve through the end of the calendar year in which he or she reaches either the mandatory retirement age established by the Board or the fifteenth anniversary of the first Board meeting they attended as a member of the Board.

Independent Trustees

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Kathleen Blatz
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 1/06 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

  Attorney; Chief Justice, Minnesota Supreme
Court, 1998-2006
 

131

 

Trustee, BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota since 2009

 
Edward J. Boudreau, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, E.J. Boudreau & Associates (consulting) since 2000; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Funds (mutual funds), 1989-2000

 

129

 

Former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2005-2011

 
Pamela G. Carlton
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1954
 

Board member since 7/07 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

President, Springboard — Partners in Cross Cultural Leadership (consulting company) since 2003; Director or Management Director of US Equity Research, Chase Asset Management, 1996-2003; Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley, 1982-1996

 

131

 

None

 
William P. Carmichael
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Chair of the Board since 1/14, Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

Retired; Co-founder, The Succession Fund (provides exit strategies to owners of privately held companies); previously, Senior Vice President, Sara Lee Corporation; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer, Beatrice Foods Company; Vice President, Esmark, Inc.; Associate, Price Waterhouse

 

131

 

Director, Cobra Electronics Corporation (electronic equipment manufacturer); The Finish Line (athletic shoes and apparel) since July 2003; Director, International Textile Corp. since 2012; former Director, McMoRan Exploration Company (oil and gas exploration and development) 2010-2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2009-2011; Director, Spectrum Brands, Inc. (consumer products), 2002-2009; Director, Simmons Company (bedding), 2004-2010

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Patricia M. Flynn
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1950
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Trustee Professor of Economics and Management, Bentley University since 1976 (also teaches and conducts research on corporate governance); Dean, McCallum Graduate School of Business, Bentley University, 1992-2002

 

131

 

None

 
William A. Hawkins
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1942
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Managing Director, Overton Partners (financial consulting), since August 2010; President and Chief Executive Officer, California General Bank, N.A., January 2008-August 2010

 

129

 

Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 
R. Glenn Hilliard
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1943
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/05 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hilliard Group LLC (investing and consulting) since April 2003; Non-Executive Director & Chairman, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), September 2003-May 2011

 

129

 

Chairman, BofA Fund Series Trust (11 funds); former Director, CNO Financial Group, Inc. (insurance), 2003-2011

 
Stephen R. Lewis, Jr.
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1939
 

Board member for RiverSource Funds since 1/02 and since 6/11 for Nations Funds, Board Chair 1/07-12/13

 

President Emeritus and Professor of Economics Emeritus, Carleton College since 2002

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer), 2002-2013

 
Catherine James Paglia
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1952
 

Board member since 11/04 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Director, Enterprise Asset Management, Inc. (private real estate and asset management company) since September 1998

 

131

 

Director, Valmont Industries, Inc. (irrigation systems manufacturer) since 2012

 
Leroy C. Richie
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1941
 

Board member since 2000 for Legacy Seligman Funds, since 11/08 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Counsel, Lewis & Munday, P.C. (law firm) since 2004; Vice President and General Counsel, Automotive Legal Affairs, Chrysler Corporation, 1993-1997

 

131

 

Lead Outside Director, Digital Ally, Inc. (digital imaging) since September 2005; Director, Infinity, Inc. (oil and gas exploration and production) since 1994; Director, OGE Energy Corp. (energy and energy services) since November 2007

 
Minor M. Shaw
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1947
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 2003 for Nations Funds

 

President, Micco LLC (private investments) since 2011; President, Micco Corp. since 1998

 

129

 

Director, Piedmont Natural Gas; Director, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina since April 2008; Director, National Association of Corporate Directors, Carolinas Chapter, since 2013; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Independent Trustees (continued)

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Alison Taunton-Rigby
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1944
 

Board member since 11/02 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director, RiboNovix, Inc., (biotechnology) 2003-2010

 

131

 

Director, Healthways, Inc. (health and wellbeing solutions) since 2005; Director, ICI Mutual Insurance Company, RRG since 2011; Director, Abt Associates (government contractor) since 2001; Director, Boston Children's Hospital since 2002

 

Interested Trustee Not Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
Anthony M. Santomero
901 S. Marquette Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55402
1946
 

Board member since 6/11 for RiverSource Funds and since 1/08 for Nations Funds

 

Richard K. Mellon Professor Emeritus of Finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, since 2002; Senior Advisor, McKinsey & Company (consulting), 2006-2008

 

129

 

Director, Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. since May 2008; Trustee, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since March 2008; Director, Citigroup Inc. since 2009; Director, Citibank, N.A. since 2009; former Trustee, BofA Funds Series Trust (11 funds), 2008-2011

 

* Dr. Santomero is not an affiliated person of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial. However, he is currently deemed by the Funds to be an "interested person" (as defined in the 1940 Act) of the Funds because he serves as a Director of Citigroup Inc. and Citibank, N.A., companies that may directly or through subsidiaries and affiliates engage from time-to-time in brokerage execution, principal transactions and lending relationships with the Funds or accounts advised/managed by the Investment Manager.

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Interested Trustee Affiliated with Investment Manager*

Name,
Address,
Year of Birth
  Position Held With
Funds and Length of
Service
  Principal Occupation(s)
During Past Five Years
and Other Relevant
Professional Experience
  Number of
Funds in the
Fund Family
Overseen by
Board Member
  Other Present or Past
Directorships/
Trusteeships
(Within Past 5 Years)
 
William F. Truscott
53600 Ameriprise
Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
1960
 

Board member since 11/01 for RiverSource Funds and since 6/11 for Nations Funds; Senior Vice President since 2002 for RiverSource Funds and since 5/10 for Nations Funds

 

Chairman of the Board and President, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously President and Chief Investment Officer, 2001-April 2010); Chief Executive Officer, Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since September 2012 (previously Chief Executive Officer, U.S. Asset Management & President, Annuities, May 2010-September 2012 and President — U.S. Asset Management and Chief Investment Officer, 2005-April 2010); Director and Chief Executive Officer, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since May 2010 and February 2012, respectively (previously Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, 2006-April 2010); Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; Director, Threadneedle Asset Management Holdings, SARL since 2014; President and Chief Executive Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-August 2012

 

183

 

Former Director, Ameriprise Certificate Company, 2006-January 2013

 

* Interested person (as defined under the 1940 Act) by reason of being an officer, director, security holder and/or employee of the Investment Manager or Ameriprise Financial.

The SAI has additional information about the Fund's Board members and is available, without charge, upon request by calling 800.345.6611; contacting your financial intermediary; or visiting columbiamanagement.com.

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

The Board has appointed officers who are responsible for day-to-day business decisions based on policies it has established. The officers serve at the pleasure of the Board. In addition to Mr. Truscott, who is Senior Vice President, the Funds' other officers are:

Officers

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
J. Kevin Connaughton
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1964
 

President and Principal Executive Officer (2009)

 

Managing Director and General Manager — Mutual Fund Products, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; and President, Columbia Funds since 2009; Managing Director, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, December 2004 – April 2010; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Columbia Funds, June 2008 – January 2009; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2003

 
Michael G. Clarke
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1969
 

Treasurer (2011) and Chief Financial Officer (2009)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Administration, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC, since May 2010;Managing Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, September 2004 – April 2010; and senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2002

 
Scott R. Plummer
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1959
 

Senior Vice President (2006), Chief Legal Officer (2006) and Assistant Secretary (2011)

 

Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel — Global Asset Management, Ameriprise Financial since February 2014 (previously, Senior Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2012 – February 2014; Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2010 – 2012; and Vice President and Chief Counsel — Asset Management, 2005 – 2010); Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since June 2005; Vice President, Chief Counsel and Assistant Secretary, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. since 2008; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Ameriprise Certificate Company since 2005; Chief Counsel, RiverSource Distributors, Inc. since 2006; senior officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2006

 
Thomas P. McGuire
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1972
 

Chief Compliance Officer (2012)

 

Vice President — Asset Management Compliance, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise Certificate Company, since September 2010; Compliance Executive, Bank of America, 2005 – April 2010

 
Colin Moore
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1958
 

Senior Vice President (2010)

 

Executive Vice President and Global Chief Investment Officer, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since July 2013; Director and Global Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Manager, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2007 – April 2010

 
Michael E. DeFao
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since May 2010; Associate General Counsel, Bank of America 2005 – April 2010

 
Joseph F. DiMaria
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Chief Accounting Officer (2008)

 

Vice President — Mutual Fund Treasurer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Director of Fund Administration, Columbia Management Advisors, LLC, 2006 – April 2010

 
Paul B. Goucher
100 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Born 1968
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Secretary (2008)

 

Vice President and Lead Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc. since November 2008 and January 2013, respectively (previously Chief Counsel, January 2010 – January 2013, and Group Counsel, November 2008 – January 2010); Director, Managing Director and General Counsel, J. & W. Seligman & Co. Incorporated, July 2008 – November 2008

 
Amy Johnson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1965
 

Vice President (2006)

 

Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010 (previously Chief Administrative Officer, 2009 – April 2010, and Vice President — Asset Management and Trust Company Services, 2006 – 2009)

 

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Trustees and Officers (continued)

Officers (continued)

Name,
Address and
Year of Birth
  Position and Year
First Appointed to
Position for any Fund
in the Columbia
Funds Complex or a
Predecessor Thereof
 

Principal Occupation(s) During Past Five Years

 
Paul D. Pearson
5228 Ameriprise Financial
Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1956
 

Vice President (2011) and Assistant Treasurer (1999)

 

Vice President — Investment Accounting, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC since May 2010; Vice President — Managed Assets, Investment Accounting, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., 1998 – April 2010

 
Christopher O. Petersen
5228 Ameriprise Financial Center
Minneapolis, MN 55474
Born 1970
 

Vice President and Secretary (2010)

 

Vice President and Chief Counsel, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., since January 2010 (previously Vice President and Group Counsel or Counsel, 2004 – January 2010); officer of Columbia Funds and affiliated funds since 2007

 
Stephen T. Welsh
225 Franklin Street
Boston, MA 02110
Born 1957
 

Vice President (2006)

 

President and Director, Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. since May 2010; President and Director, Columbia Management Services, Inc., 2004 – April 2010; Managing Director, Columbia Management Distributors, Inc., 2007 – April 2010

 

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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 Overseas Value Fund

P.O. Box 8081

Boston, MA 02266-8081

columbiamanagement.com

This information is for use with concurrent or prior delivery of a fund prospectus. Please read and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses for any fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus and, if available, a summary 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.

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

(a)         The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party.

 

(b)         During the period covered by this report, there were not any amendments to a provision of the code of ethics adopted in 2(a) above.

 

(c)          During the period covered by this report, there were no waivers, including any implicit waivers, from a provision of the code of ethics described in 2(a) above that relates to one or more of the items set forth in paragraph (b) of this item’s instructions.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The registrant’s Board of Trustees has determined that Edward J. Boudreau, Pamela G. Carlton, William A. Hawkins and Alison Taunton-Rigby, each of whom are members of the registrant’s Board of Trustees and Audit Committee, each qualify as an audit committee financial expert.  Mr. Boudreau, Ms. Carlton, Mr. Hawkins and Ms. Taunton-Rigby are each independent trustees, as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this item’s instructions.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Fee information below is disclosed for the sixteen series of the registrant whose report to stockholders are included in this annual filing. In addition, two series merged away on April 26, 2013 and March 15, 2013 and the fees incurred by these series through its merger date are included in the response to this Item.

 

(a) Audit Fees. Aggregate Audit Fees billed by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

336,400

 

$

361,800

 

 



 

Audit Fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years.

 

(b) Audit-Related Fees. Aggregate Audit-Related Fees billed to the registrant by the principal accountant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

8,400

 

$

9,700

 

 

Audit-Related Fees include amounts for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported in Audit Fees above.  In both fiscal years 2014 and 2013, Audit-Related Fees consist of agreed-upon procedures performed for semi-annual shareholder reports and agreed- upon procedures related to fund mergers.

 

The fees for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 shown below for audit-related services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were required to be pre-approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

0

 

$

4,300

 

 

Fiscal year 2013 includes fees billed for the review and provision of consent in connection with fund mergers.

 

(c) Tax Fees. Aggregate Tax Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

124,400

 

$

86,900

 

 

Tax Fees include amounts for the review of annual tax returns, the review of required shareholder distribution calculations and typically include amounts for professional services by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. In both fiscal years 2014 and 2013, Tax Fees also include agreed-upon procedures related to foreign tax filings. In fiscal year 2014, Tax Fees also include agreed-upon procedures related to fund mergers and the review of final tax returns.

 

During the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013, there were no Tax Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

 



 

(d) All Other Fees. Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the principal accountant to the registrant for professional services rendered during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

0

 

$

0

 

 

All Other Fees include amounts for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) above.

 

Aggregate All Other Fees billed by the registrant’s principal accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser) and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for an engagement that related directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

135,000

 

$

115,000

 

 

In both fiscal years 2014 and 2013, All Other Fees consist of fees billed for internal control examinations of the registrant’s transfer agent and investment advisor. 

 

(e)(1) Audit Committee Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

The registrant’s Audit Committee is required to pre-approve the engagement of the registrant’s independent auditors to provide audit and non-audit services to the registrant and non-audit services to its investment adviser (excluding any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is sub-contracted or overseen by another investment adviser (the “Adviser”) or any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the Adviser that provides ongoing services to the Fund (a “Control Affiliate”) if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.

 

The Audit Committee has adopted a Policy for Engagement of Independent Auditors for Audit and Non-Audit Services (the “Policy”). The Policy sets forth the understanding of the Audit Committee regarding the engagement of the registrant’s independent accountants to provide (i) audit and permissible audit-related, tax and other services to the registrant (“Fund Services”); (ii) non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and any Control Affiliates, that relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fund (“Fund-related Adviser Services”); and (iii) certain other audit and non-audit services to the registrant’s Adviser and its Control Affiliates. A service will require specific pre-approval by the Audit Committee if it is to be provided by the Fund’s independent auditor; provided, however, that pre-approval of non-audit services to the

 



 

Fund, the Adviser or Control Affiliates may be waived if certain de minimis requirements set forth in the SEC’s rules are met.

 

Under the Policy, the Audit Committee may delegate pre-approval authority to any pre-designated member or members who are independent board members.  The member(s) to whom such authority is delegated must report, for informational purposes only, any pre-approval decisions to the Audit Committee at its next regular meeting. The Audit Committee’s responsibilities with respect to the pre-approval of services performed by the independent auditor may not be delegated to management.

 

On an annual basis, at a regularly scheduled Audit Committee meeting, the Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall submit to the Audit Committee a schedule of the types of Fund Services and Fund-related Adviser Services that are subject to specific pre-approval. This schedule will provide a description of each type of service that is subject to specific pre-approval, along with total projected fees for each service.  The pre-approval will generally cover a one-year period. The Audit Committee will review and approve the types of services and the projected fees for the next one-year period and may add to, or subtract from, the list of pre-approved services from time to time, based on subsequent determinations.  This specific approval acknowledges that the Audit Committee is in agreement with the specific types of services that the independent auditor will be permitted to perform and the projected fees for each service.

 

The Fund’s Treasurer or other Fund officer shall report to the Audit Committee at each of its regular meetings regarding all Fund Services or Fund-related Adviser Services provided since the last such report was rendered, including a description of the services, by category, with forecasted fees for the annual reporting period, proposed changes requiring specific pre-approval and a description of services provided by the independent auditor, by category, with actual fees during the current reporting period.

 

*****

 

(e)(2) 100% of the services performed for items (b) through (d) above during 2014 and 2013 were pre-approved by the registrant’s Audit Committee.

 

(f) Not applicable.

 

(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2014 and February 28, 2013 are approximately as follows:

 

2014

 

2013

 

$

267,800

 

$

215,900

 

 



 

(h) The registrant’s Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant’s adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments

 

(a)         The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)         Not applicable.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8.  Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)         The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and

 



 

communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)         There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CODE ETH.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 



 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(registrant)

 

 

Columbia Funds Series Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

 

/s/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

April 21, 2014

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

 

/s/ J. Kevin Connaughton

 

 

 

 

J. Kevin Connaughton, President and Principal Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

April 21, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

 

/s/ Michael G. Clarke

 

 

 

Michael G. Clarke, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

 

April 21, 2014