N-CSRS 1 ncsrs_13d.htm N-CSRS

united states
securities and exchange commission
washington, d.c. 20549

form n-csr

certified shareholder report of registered management
investment companies

Investment Company Act file number 811-21720

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450 Cincinnati, OH 45246

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

The Corporation Trust Company

 

1209 Orange Street Wilmington, DE 19801

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 631-470-2600

 

Date of fiscal year end: 9/30

 

Date of reporting period: 3/31/24

 

Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 

 

(LOGO)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Semi-Annual Report 

March 31, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1-877-413-3228 

www.13DActivistFund.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributed by Foreside Financial Services, LLC 

Member FINRA

 

This report is authorized for distribution only to shareholders and to others who have received a copy of the Prospectus.

 

 

13D Activist Fund 

PORTFOLIO REVIEW (Unaudited) 

March 31, 2024

 

The Fund’s performance figures* for the periods ended March 31, 2024, compared to its benchmark:

 

            Inception** - Inception*** -    
Annualized Average Returns: Six Months One Year Five Year Ten Year March 31, 2024 March 31,2024   NAV
13D Activist Fund - Class A 20.75% 9.99% 8.21% 7.77% 11.14% N/A   $21.88
13D Activist Fund - Class A w/ load 13.83% 3.65% 6.93% 7.14% 10.60% N/A $23.21
13D Activist Fund - Class C 20.31% 9.20% 7.40% 6.97% N/A 9.53% $20.79
13D Activist Fund - Class C w/ CDSC 19.31% 8.20% 7.40% 6.97% N/A 9.53%   N/A
13D Activist Fund - Class I 20.85% 10.25% 8.47% 8.04% 11.42% N/A $22.77
Russell 2500 Total Return Index (a) 21.20% 21.43% 9.90% 8.84% 11.70% 11.16%   N/A
Russell 2000 Total Return Index (b) 19.94% 19.71% 8.10% 7.58% 10.55% 10.11%   N/A

 

*The performance data quoted is historical and based on traded NAV. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance data quoted. The principal value and investment return of an investment will fluctuate so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemptions of Fund shares. Returns greater than one year are annualized. The Fund’s total annual operating expenses are 1.76%, 2.51% and 1.51%, including acquired fund fees and expenses (“AFFE”) of 0.01% for each share class, for Class A, C and I shares, respectively, per the January 29, 2024 Prospectus. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75% on purchases. Class A and Class C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of up to 1.00%. This material must be proceeded or accompanied by a Prospectus. Please read it carefully before investing. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-877-413-3228.

 

**Inception date for Class A and Class I shares is December 28, 2011.

 

***Inception for Class C shares date is December 11, 2012.

 

(a)The Russell 2500 Total Return Index is a broad index, featuring 2,500 stocks that cover the small- and mid-cap market capitalizations. It is a market cap-weighted index that includes the smallest 2,500 companies covered in the Russell 3000 universe of US-based listed equities. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

 

(b)The Russell 2000 Total Return Index is a broad index, featuring 2,000 stocks that cover the small market capitalizations. It is a market cap-weighted index that includes the smallest 2,000 companies covered in the Russell 3000 universe of US-based listed equities. This index has been selected because it is more reflective of the Fund’s portfolio holdings. Investors cannot invest directly in an index or benchmark.

 

Portfolio Composition as of March 31, 2024
     
Top 10 Holdings By Industry      % of Net Assets 
BioTech & Pharma   11.5%
Retail - Discretionary   7.2%
Automotive   5.8%
Leisure Facilities & Activities   5.6%
Internet Media & Services   5.1%
Gas & Water Utilities   4.9%
Technology Services   4.9%
Telecommunications   4.8%
Semiconductors   3.8%
Wholesale - Consumer Staples   3.8%
Other Industries, Cash & Cash Equivalents   42.6%
    100.0%
      

Holdings are subject to change.

 

Please refer to the Schedule of Investments in this report for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.

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13D ACTIVIST FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024
         
Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 94.1%     
     AEROSPACE & DEFENSE - 2.7%     
 157,766   Mercury Systems, Inc.(a)  $4,654,097 
           
     ASSET MANAGEMENT - 3.0%     
 157,798   Janus Henderson Group plc   5,189,976 
           
     AUTOMOTIVE - 5.8%     
 52,567   Autoliv, Inc.   6,330,644 
 283,381   Dana, Inc.   3,598,939 
         9,929,583 
     BIOTECH & PHARMA - 11.5%     
 891,976   Amarin Corp plc - ADR(a)   794,572 
 485,000   Elanco Animal Health, Inc.(a)   7,895,800 
 303,468   Exelixis, Inc.(a)   7,201,296 
 410,299   Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc.(a)   3,573,704 
         19,465,372 
     CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS - 3.8%     
 256,578   MDU Resources Group, Inc.   6,465,766 
           
     E-COMMERCE DISCRETIONARY - 2.3%     
 57,000   Etsy, Inc.(a)   3,917,040 
           
     ELECTRIC UTILITIES - 3.1%     
 828,806   Algonquin Power & Utilities Corporation   5,238,054 
           
     FOOD - 3.8%     
 165,106   TreeHouse Foods, Inc.(a)   6,430,879 
           
     GAS & WATER UTILITIES - 4.9%     
 110,954   Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc.   8,446,928 
           
     HEALTH CARE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 3.0%     
 128,294   Fortrea Holdings, Inc.(a)   5,149,721 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D ACTIVIST FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024
 
Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 94.1% (Continued)     
     INTERNET MEDIA & SERVICES - 5.1%     
 72,839   GoDaddy, Inc., Class A(a)  $8,644,533 
           
     LEISURE FACILITIES & SERVICES - 5.6%     
 204,381   Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.   5,861,647 
 198,000   Penn Entertainment, Inc.(a)   3,605,580 
         9,467,227 
     MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & DEVICES - 2.4%     
 30,000   Illumina, Inc.(a)   4,119,600 
           
     PUBLISHING & BROADCASTING - 3.3%     
 431,484   Pearson plc - ADR   5,678,330 
           
     RETAIL - CONSUMER STAPLES - 2.7%     
 34,146   Dollar Tree, Inc.(a)   4,546,540 
           
     RETAIL - DISCRETIONARY - 7.2%     
 25,500   Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.(a)   6,012,390 
 125,906   Bath & Body Works, Inc.   6,297,817 
         12,310,207 
     SEMICONDUCTORS - 3.8%     
 107,871   Azenta, Inc.(a)   6,502,464 
           
     SOFTWARE - 3.0%     
 87,843   Envestnet, Inc.(a)   5,086,988 
           
     TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - 4.9%     
 44,918   Insight Enterprises, Inc.(a)   8,333,187 
           
     TELECOMMUNICATIONS - 4.8%     
 335,694   Frontier Communications Parent, Inc.(a)   8,224,503 
           
     TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS - 3.6%     
 45,698   Canadian National Railway Company   6,018,884 
           

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D ACTIVIST FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024
 
Shares      Fair Value 
     COMMON STOCKS — 94.1% (Continued)     
     WHOLESALE - CONSUMER STAPLES - 3.8%     
 120,241   US Foods Holding Corporation(a)  $6,489,405 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $130,676,723)   160,309,284 
           
     ESCROW SHARES - 0.0% (b)     
 81,753   Pershing Square Sparc Holdings Ltd (a)(c)(d)    
 327,017   Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd (a)(c)(d)    
     TOTAL ESCROW SHARES (Cost $0)    
           
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT — 5.8%     
     MONEY MARKET FUND - 5.8%     
 9,918,985   First American Government Obligations Fund, Class X, 5.23%(e) (Cost $9,918,985)   9,918,985 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 99.9% (Cost $140,595,708)  $170,228,269 
     OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES- 0.1%   70,581 
     NET ASSETS - 100.0%  $170,298,850 
           
ADR - American Depositary Receipt
   
LTD - Limited Company
   
PLC - Public Limited Company

 

(a)Non-income producing security.

 

(b)Percentage rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

(c)Illiquid security. The total fair value of the security as of March 31, 2024, was $0, representing 0% of net assets.

 

(d)Valued using unobservable inputs and fair valued by the adviser. Security is Level 3.

 

(e)Rate disclosed is the seven day effective yield as of March 31, 2024.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024
     
ASSETS    
Investment securities:     
At cost  $140,595,708 
At fair value  $170,228,269 
Receivable for tax reclaims   171,387 
Dividends and interest receivable   234,809 
Receivable for Fund shares sold   9,379 
TOTAL ASSETS   170,643,844 
      
LIABILITIES     
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   124,851 
Investment advisory fees payable   207,345 
Distribution (12b-1) fees payable   12,798 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   344,994 
NET ASSETS  $170,298,850 
      
Net Assets Consist Of:     
Paid in capital  $129,995,333 
Accumulated earnings   40,303,517 
NET ASSETS  $170,298,850 
      
Net Asset Value Per Share:     
Class A Shares:     
Net Assets  $21,050,847 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   962,345 
Net Asset Value (Net Assets / Shares Outstanding) and redemption price per share (b)  $21.87 (a)
Maximum offering price per share (maximum sales charge of 5.75%)  $23.20 
      
Class C Shares:     
Net Assets  $9,981,658 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   480,242 
Net Asset Value (Net Assets / Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share (c)  $20.78 (a)
      
Class I Shares:     
Net Assets  $139,266,345 
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding ($0 par value, unlimited shares authorized)   6,115,866 
Net Asset Value (Net Assets / Shares Outstanding), offering price and redemption price per share  $22.77 

 

(a)The NAV shown differs from the traded NAV on March 28, 2024 due to financial statement rounding and/or financial statement adjustments.

 

(b)For certain purchases of $1 million or more, a 1.00% CDSC may apply to redemptions made within twelve months of purchase.

 

(c)Purchases are subject to a 1.00% CDSC of the purchase price on shares redeemed during the first twelve months after their purchase.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024

 

INVESTMENT INCOME     
Dividends (net of $35,273 foreign taxes withheld)  $880,842 
Interest   212,257 
TOTAL INVESTMENT INCOME   1,093,099 
      
EXPENSES     
Investment advisory fees (Note 5)   1,224,112 
Distribution (12b-1) fees - Class A (Note 5)   25,365 
Distribution (12b-1) fees - Class C (Note 5)   48,186 
TOTAL EXPENSES   1,297,663 
NET INVESTMENT LOSS   (204,564)
      
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN     
Net realized gain from:     
Investments   12,629,817 
Foreign currency translations   639 
    12,630,456 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:     
Investments   18,438,890 
      
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY   31,069,346 
      
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS  $30,864,782 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   For the Six Months   For the Year 
   Ended   Ended 
   March 31, 2024      September 30, 2023 
   (Unaudited)     
FROM OPERATIONS          
Net investment loss  $(204,564)  $(547,243)
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions   12,630,456    6,079,809 
Net change in unrealized appreciation of investments and foreign currency translations   18,438,890    6,075,024 
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations   30,864,782    11,607,590 
           
DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS          
Total distributions paid:          
Class A   (848,922)   (2,297,603)
Class C   (425,395)   (1,087,955)
Class I   (5,409,985)   (13,237,031)
Net decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders   (6,684,302)   (16,622,589)
           
FROM SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST          
Proceeds from shares sold:          
Class A   416,394    1,401,218 
Class C   10,372    7,294 
Class I   1,417,614    8,238,086 
Reinvestment of distributions to shareholders:          
Class A   822,468    2,188,357 
Class C   423,256    1,066,842 
Class I   4,922,295    11,972,815 
Payments for shares redeemed:          
Class A   (2,777,044)   (8,518,541)
Class C   (1,184,653)   (2,188,112)
Class I   (18,444,800)   (27,572,620)
Net decrease in net assets resulting from shares of beneficial interest   (14,394,098)   (13,404,661)
           
TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS   9,786,382    (18,419,660)
           
NET ASSETS          
Beginning of Period   160,512,468    178,932,128 
End of Period  $170,298,850   $160,512,468 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued)

 

   For the Six Months   For the Year 
   Ended   Ended 
   March 31, 2024   September 30, 2023 
   (Unaudited)        
SHARE ACTIVITY          
Shares Sold:          
Class A   20,471    66,859 
Class C   526    374 
Class I   67,839    378,125 
Shares Reinvested:          
Class A   42,748    108,281 
Class C   23,091    54,879 
Class I   245,991    571,767 
Shares Redeemed:          
Class A   (137,316)   (404,786)
Class C   (61,097)   (109,971)
Class I   (897,628)   (1,288,436)
Net decrease in shares of beneficial interest outstanding   (695,375)   (622,908)

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period Presented

 

   Class A 
   For the Six   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Months Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   March 31, 2024   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2020   September 30, 2019 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.92   $19.70   $28.24   $20.28   $20.35   $22.41 
Activity from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss) (1)   (0.04)   (0.09)   (0.19)   (0.24)   0.56    (0.07)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   3.84    1.24    (5.82)   9.86    0.14    1.02 
Total from investment operations   3.80    1.15    (6.01)   9.62    0.70    (1.09)
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income               (0.57)        
Net realized gains   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.09)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Total distributions   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.66)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Net asset value, end of period  $21.87   $18.92   $19.70   $28.24   $20.28   $20.35 
Total return (2)   20.69% (3,4)   5.19%   -23.50%   49.02%   3.25%   (4.78)
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $21,051   $19,605   $24,937   $31,549   $22,472   $41,925 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   1.75% (5)   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%   1.75%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.41)% (5)   (0.46)%   (0.75)%   (0.89)%   2.77%   (0.37)%
                               
Portfolio Turnover Rate   53% (4)   91%   38%   60%   119%   108%

 

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Total return shown excludes the effect of applicable redemption fees.

 

(3)Total return represents aggregate total return based on net asset value.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period Presented

 

   Class C 
   For the Six   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Months Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   March 31, 2024   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2020   September 30, 2019 
   (Unaudited)                     
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.08   $19.03   $27.56   $19.82   $20.05   $22.25 
Activity from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss) (1)   (0.11)   (0.24)   (0.37)   (0.42)   0.35    (0.22)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   3.66    1.22    (5.63)   9.63    0.19    (1.01)
Total from investment operations   3.55    0.98    (6.00)   9.21    0.54    (1.23)
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income               (0.38)        
Net realized gains   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.09)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Total distributions   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.47)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Net asset value, end of period  $20.78   $18.08   $19.03   $27.56   $19.82   $20.05 
Total return (2)   20.26% (3,4)   4.42%   (24.09)%   47.88%   2.47%   (5.47)%
Net assets, end of period (000s)  $9,982   $9,360   $10,895   $15,930   $12,015   $18,515 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   2.50% (5)   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (1.16)% (5)   (1.21)%   (1.52)%   (1.64)%   1.77%   (1.11)%
                               
Portfolio Turnover Rate   53% (4)   91%   38%   60%   119%   108%

 

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Total return shown excludes the effect of applicable redemption fees.

 

(3)Total return represents aggregate total return based on net asset value.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share of Beneficial Interest Outstanding Throughout Each Period Presented

 

   Class I 
   For the Six   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year   For the Year 
   Months Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended   Ended 
   March 31, 2024   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021   September 30, 2020   September 30, 2019 
   (Unaudited)                     
                               
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.63   $20.33   $29.00   $20.81   $20.81   $22.83 
Activity from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss) (1)   (0.02)   (0.04)   (0.13)   (0.17)   0.54    (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   4.01    1.27    (6.01)   10.09    0.23    (1.03)
Total from investment operations   3.99    1.23    (6.14)   9.92    0.77    (1.05)
                               
Less distributions from:                              
Net investment income               (0.64)        
Net realized gains   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.09)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Total distributions   (0.85)   (1.93)   (2.53)   (1.73)   (0.77)   (0.97)
Net asset value, end of period  $22.77   $19.63   $20.33   $29.00   $20.81   $20.81 
Total return (2)   20.85% (4)   5.44% (3)   (23.32)%   49.32%   3.52%   (4.50)%
Net assets, end of period (000s)   139,266   $131,548   $143,101   $228,170   $152,494   $259,697 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   1.50% (5)   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.16)% (5)   (0.20)%   (0.51)%   (0.64)%   2.62%   (0.11)%
                               
Portfolio Turnover Rate   53% (4)   91%   38%   60%   119%   108%

 

 

(1)Per share amounts calculated using average shares method, which appropriately presents the per share data for the period.

 

(2)Total return shown excludes the effect of applicable redemption fees.

 

(3)Total return represents aggregate total return based on net asset value.

 

(4)Not annualized.

 

(5)Annualized.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024

 

1.ORGANIZATION

 

The 13D Activist Fund (the “Fund”) is a non-diversified series of shares of beneficial interest of Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), a trust organized under the laws of the State of Delaware on January 19, 2005, and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The investment adviser of the Fund is 13D Management LLC (the “Adviser”), a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund’s investment objective is capital appreciation. The Fund currently offers three classes of shares: Class A, Class C and Class I shares. The Fund’s Class A and Class I commenced operations on December 28, 2011; Class C commenced operations on December 11, 2012. Class A shares are subject to a maximum sales charge of 5.75% on purchases. Class A and C shares are subject to a contingent deferred sales charge of up to 1.00%. There are no sales charges on reinvested distributions. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. Fund level income and expenses and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative assets within the Fund. Class specific expenses are allocated to that share class.

 

2.SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies” and Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-08.

 

Security Valuation – Securities listed on an exchange are valued at the last reported sale price at the close of the regular trading session of the primary exchange on the business day the value is being determined, or in the case of securities listed on NASDAQ at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). In the absence of a sale, such securities shall be valued at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on the day of valuation. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations) are valued each day by an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) based on methods that include consideration of: yields or prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon, maturity and type, indications as to values from dealers, and general market conditions or market quotations from a major market maker in the securities. Investments valued in currencies other than the U.S. dollar are converted to U.S. dollars using-exchange rates obtained from pricing services. The independent-pricing service does not distinguish between smaller sized bond positions known as “odd lots” and larger institutional sized bond positions known as “round lots”. The Fund may fair value a particular bond if the adviser does not believe that the round lot value provided by the independent pricing service reflects fair value of the Fund’s holding. Short-term debt obligations having 60 days or less remaining until maturity, at time of purchase, may be valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at net asset value.

 

The Fund may hold securities, such as private investments, interests in commodity pools, other non-traded securities or temporarily illiquid securities, for which market quotations are not readily available or are determined to be unreliable. These securities will be valued using the “fair value” procedures approved by the Board. The Board has delegated execution of these procedures to the Adviser as its valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”). The Board may also enlist third party consultants such a valuation specialist at a public accounting firm, valuation consultant or financial officer of a security issuer on an as-needed basis to assist the Valuation Designee in determining a security-specific fair value. The Board is responsible for reviewing and approving fair value methodologies utilized by the Valuation Designee, which approval shall be based upon whether the Valuation Designee followed the valuation procedures established by the Board.

 

Fair Valuation Process – The applicable investments are valued by the Valuation Designee pursuant to valuation procedures established by the Board. For example, fair value determinations are required for the following securities: (i) securities for which market quotations are insufficient or not readily available on a particular business day (including securities for which there is a short and temporary lapse in the provision of a price by the regular pricing source); (ii) securities for which, in the judgment of the Valuation Designee, the prices or values available do not represent the fair value of the instrument; factors which may cause the Valuation Designee to make such a judgment include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an asked price is available; the spread between bid and asked prices is substantial; the frequency of sales; the thinness of the market; the size of reported trades; and actions of the securities markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading; (iii) securities determined to

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

be illiquid; and (iv) securities with respect to which an event that will affect the value thereof has occurred (a “significant event”) since the closing prices were established on the principal exchange on which they are traded, but prior to a Fund’s calculation of its net asset value. Specifically, interests in commodity pools or managed futures pools are valued on a daily basis by reference to the closing market prices of each futures contract or other asset held by a pool, as adjusted for pool expenses. Restricted or illiquid securities, such as private investments or non-traded securities are valued based upon the current bid for the security from two or more independent dealers or other parties reasonably familiar with the facts and circumstances of the security (who should take into consideration all relevant factors as may be appropriate under the circumstances). If a current bid from such independent dealers or other independent parties is unavailable, the Valuation Designee shall determine, the fair value of such security using the following factors: (i) the type of security; (ii) the cost at date of purchase; (iii) the size and nature of the Fund’s holdings; (iv) the discount from market value of unrestricted securities of the same class at the time of purchase and subsequent thereto; (v) information as to any transactions or offers with respect to the security; (vi) the nature and duration of restrictions on disposition of the security and the existence of any registration rights; (vii) how the yield of the security compares to similar securities of companies of similar or equal creditworthiness; (viii) the level of recent trades of similar or comparable securities; (ix) the liquidity characteristics of the security; (x) current market conditions; and (xi) the market value of any securities into which the security is convertible or exchangeable.

 

The Fund utilizes various methods to measure the fair value of all of its investments on a recurring basis. GAAP establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of input are:

 

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities that the Fund has the ability to access.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument in an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following table summarizes the inputs used as of March 31, 2024, for the Fund’s investments measured at fair value:

 

Assets*  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Common Stocks  $160,309,284   $   $   $160,309,284 
Escrow Shares                
Short-Term Investments   9,918,985            9,918,985 
Total Investments  $170,228,269   $   $   $170,228,269 

 

Additional disclosures surrounding level 3 investments were not significant to the financial statements.

 

*Refer to the Schedule of Investments for industry classifications.

 

Foreign Currency Translations – The accounting records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars. Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency, and income receipts and expense payments, are translated into U.S. dollars using the prevailing exchange rate at the London market close. Purchases and sales of securities are translated into U.S. dollars at the contractual currency rates established at the approximate time of the trade.

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13D Activist Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from currency realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between income accrued versus income received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investment securities.

 

Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – As foreign securities are purchased, the Fund generally enters into forward currency exchange contracts in order to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risks. The market value of the contract fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. As foreign securities are sold, a portion of the contract is generally closed and the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Realized gains and losses from contract transactions are included as a component of net realized gains (losses) from forward foreign currency contracts in the Statement of Operations. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Fund did not have any realized gains and losses on forward foreign currency contracts.

 

Security Transactions and Related Income – Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recognized on an accrual basis. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized on securities purchased over the lives of the respective securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains or losses from sales of securities are determined by comparing the identified cost of the security lot sold with the net sales proceeds.

 

Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders – Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are considered either temporary (e.g., deferred losses, capital loss carryforwards) or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the composition of net assets based on their federal tax-basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Any such reclassifications will have no effect on net assets, results of operations, or net asset values per share of the Fund.

 

Federal Income Tax – It is the Fund’s policy to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company by complying with the provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its taxable income and net realized gains to shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required.

 

The Fund recognizes the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Fund tax positions and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for the open tax years for September 30, 2021 through September 30, 2023, or expected to be taken in the Fund’s September 30, 2024, tax returns. The Fund identifies its major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal, Ohio and foreign jurisdictions where the Fund makes significant investments. The Fund is not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.

 

Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Expenses – Expenses of the Trust that are directly identifiable to a specific fund are charged to that fund. Expenses, which are not readily identifiable to a specific fund, are allocated in such a manner as deemed equitable (as determined by the Board), taking into consideration the nature and type of expense and the relative sizes of the funds in the Trust.

 

Indemnification – The Trust indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that may arise from the performance of their duties to the Trust. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Fund enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnities. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements

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13D Activist Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Fund that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities appears to be remote.

 

Market and Geopolitical Risk – The increasing interconnectivity between global economies and financial markets increases the likelihood that events or conditions in one region or financial market may adversely impact issuers in a different country, region or financial market. Securities in the Fund may underperform due to inflation (or expectations for inflation), interest rates, global demand for particular products or resources, natural disasters, pandemics, epidemics, terrorism, international conflicts, regulatory events and governmental or quasi-governmental actions. The occurrence of global events similar to those in recent years, such as terrorist attacks around the world, natural disasters, social and political discord or debt crises and downgrades, among others, may result in market volatility and may have long term effects on both the U.S. and global financial markets. It is difficult to predict when similar events affecting the U.S. or global financial markets may occur, the effects that such events may have and the duration of those effects. Any such event(s) could have a significant adverse impact on the value and risk profile of the Fund. It is not known how long such impacts, or any future impacts of other significant events described above, will or would last, but there could be a prolonged period of global economic slowdown, which may impact your investment. Therefore, the Fund could lose money over short periods due to short-term market movements and over longer periods during more prolonged market downturns. During a general market downturn, multiple asset classes may be negatively affected. Changes in market conditions and interest rates can have the same impact on all types of securities and instruments. In times of severe market disruptions you could lose your entire investment.

 

Management Risk – The net asset value of the Fund changes daily based on the performance of the securities in which it invests. The ability of the Fund to meet its investment objective is directly related to the adviser’s allocation of the Fund’s assets using its activist strategy. The adviser’s objective judgments, based on investment strategy, about the attractiveness and potential appreciation of particular investments in which the Fund invests may prove to be incorrect and there is no guarantee that the adviser’s investment strategy will produce the desired results. The adviser’s activist strategy may result in the Fund’s returns being more volatile than funds that pursue more conservative strategies.

 

Non-Diversification Risk – The Fund is a non-diversified investment company, which makes the value of the Fund’s shares more susceptible to certain risks than shares of a diversified investment company. The Fund has a greater potential to realize losses upon the occurrence of adverse events affecting a particular issuer. As a non-diversified fund, the Fund may invest greater than 5% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers. Because a relatively high percentage of the assets of the Fund may be invested in the securities of a limited number of issuers, the value of shares of the Fund may be more sensitive to any single economic, business, political or regulatory occurrence than the value of shares of a diversified investment company. This fluctuation, if significant, may affect the performance of the Fund.

 

3.INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS

 

For the six months ended March 31, 2024, cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of portfolio securities, other than short-term investments, amounted to $81,621,903 and $101,010,506, respectively.

 

4.AGGREGATE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION AND DEPRECIATION

 

At March 31, 2024, the tax cost of investments and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is as follows:

 

       Gross Unrealized   Gross Unrealized   Net Unrealized 
Fund  Tax Cost   Appreciation   Depreciation   Appreciation 
13D Activist Fund  $141,971,734   $32,833,260   $(4,576,725)  $28,256,535 

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13D Activist Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

5.INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

 

Pursuant to the investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Adviser and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, the Adviser pays all operating expenses of the Fund, except for the fee payments under the Advisory Agreement, brokerage fees and commissions, indirect costs of investing in other investment companies, taxes, borrowing costs (such as (a) interest and (b) dividend expenses on securities sold short), such extraordinary or non-recurring expenses as may arise, including litigation to which the Fund may be a party and indemnification of the Trust’s Trustees and officers with respect thereto, and authorized expenses pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the terms of the Advisory Agreement, the Fund pays the Adviser a monthly fee calculated at an annual rate of 1.50% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. For the six months ended March 31, 2024 the Adviser earned advisory fees of $1,224,112.

 

The Trust, with respect to the Fund, has adopted the Trust’s Master Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plans for each of the Class A and Class C shares (the “Plans”), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. Class I does not have a Plan. The Plans provide that a monthly service and/or distribution fee is calculated by the Fund at an annual rate 0.25% and 1.00% of its average daily net assets of Class A and Class C shares, respectively. Pursuant to the Plans, the Fund may compensate the securities dealers or other financial intermediaries, financial institutions, investment advisers, and others for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Fund shares and for maintenance and personal service provided to existing shareholders. The Plans further provide for periodic payments to brokers, dealers and other financial intermediaries, including insurance companies, for providing shareholder services and for promotional and other sales-related costs. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Class A and Class C shares incurred distribution fees in the amount of $25,365, and $48,186, respectively.

 

Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“UFS”) – UFS provides administration, fund accounting, and transfer agent services to the Trust. Pursuant to separate servicing agreements with UFS, the Adviser pays UFS customary fees for providing administration, fund accounting and transfer agency services to the Fund. Certain officers of the Trust are also officers of UFS, and are not paid any fees directly by the Fund for serving in such capacities.

 

In addition, certain affiliates of UFS provide services to the Fund as follows:

 

Northern Lights Compliance Services, LLC (“NLCS”) – NLCS, an affiliate of UFS, provides a Chief Compliance Officer to the Trust, as well as related compliance services, pursuant to a consulting agreement between NLCS and the Trust. Under the terms of such agreement, NLCS receives customary fees from the Adviser.

 

Blu Giant, LLC (“Blu Giant”) – Blu Giant, an affiliate of UFS, provides EDGAR conversion and filing services as well as print management services for the Fund on an ad-hoc basis. For the provision of these services, Blu Giant receives customary fees from the Adviser.

 

Each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Trust or an adviser to a fund within the Trust receives quarterly fees. For the six months ended March 31, 2024, the Trustees received fees in the amount of $7,881, with respect to the Fund, paid by the Adviser.

 

6.DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND TAX COMPONENTS OF CAPITAL

 

The tax character of fund distributions paid for the year ended September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, was as follows:

 

   Fiscal Year Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   September 30, 2023   September 30, 2022 
Ordinary Income  $   $5,024,600 
Long-Term Capital Gain   16,622,589    19,351,456 
   $16,622,589   $24,376,056 

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13D Activist Fund
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

As of September 30, 2023, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

Undistributed Long-   Post October Loss   Unrealized Appreciation/   Total Accumulated 
Term Gains   and Late Year Loss   (Depreciation)   Earnings/(Deficits) 
$6,678,563   $(373,171)  $9,817,645   $16,123,037 

 

The difference between book basis and tax basis accumulated net realized gains and unrealized appreciation is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

Late year losses incurred after December 31 within the fiscal year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Fund incurred and elected to defer such late year losses of $373,171.

 

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, the Fund utilized tax equalization which is the use of earnings and profits distributions to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction for income tax purposes. Permanent book and tax differences, primarily attributable to the reclassification of net operating losses and the use of tax equalization credits, resulted in reclassifications for the Fund for the year ended September 30, 2023, as follows:

 

    Distributable 
Paid In Capital   Earnings 
$(740,890)  $740,890 

 

7.RECENT REGULATORY UPDATE

 

On January 24, 2023, the SEC adopted rule and form amendments to require mutual funds and ETFs to transmit concise and visually engaging streamlined annual and semiannual reports to shareholders that highlight key information. Other information, including financial statements, will no longer appear in a streamlined shareholder report but must be available online, delivered free of charge upon request, and filed on a semiannual basis on Form N-CSR. The rule and form amendments have a compliance date of July 24, 2024. At this time, management is evaluating the impact of these amendments on the shareholder reports for the Funds.

 

8.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Subsequent events after the date of the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been evaluated through the date the financial statements were issued. Management has determined that no events or transactions occurred requiring adjustment or disclosure in the financial statements.

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13D Activist Fund
EXPENSE EXAMPLES (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024

 

As a shareholder of the 13D Activist Fund (the “Fund”), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases of Class A shares and contingent deferred sales charges on certain sales of Class A and Class C shares; (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

 

The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period presented below.

 

Actual Expenses

 

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

 

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

 

The “Hypothetical” lines in the table below provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balances or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.

 

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), or redemption fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.

 

  Beginning Ending Expenses Paid  
  Account Value Account Value During Period Fund’s Annualized
Actual 10/1/23 3/31/24 10/1/23-3/31/24* Expense Ratio
Class A $1,000.00 $1,207.50 $9.66 1.75%
Class C $1,000.00 $1,203.10 $13.77 2.50%
Class I $1,000.00 $1,208.50 $8.28 1.50%
         
  Beginning Ending Expenses Paid  
Hypothetical Account Value Account Value During Period Fund’s Annualized
(5% return before expenses) 10/1/23 3/31/24 10/1/23-3/31/24* Expense Ratio
Class A $1,000.00 $1,016.25 $8.82 1.75%
Class C $1,000.00 $1,012.50 $12.58 2.50%
Class I $1,000.00 $1,017.50 $7.57 1.50%

 

*Expenses are equal to the average account value over the period, multiplied by the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the number of days in the period (183) divided by the number of days in the fiscal year (366).

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13D Activist Fund
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
March 31, 2024

 

13D Activist Fund (Adviser – 13D Management LLC) *

 

In connection with the regular meeting held on November 13-14, 2023 of the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of the Northern Lights Fund Trust (the “Trust”), including a majority of the Trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, discussed the re-approval of an investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between 13D Management LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Trust, with respect to the 13D Activist Fund (the “Fund” or “13D”). In considering the re-approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Board received materials specifically relating to the Advisory Agreement.

 

The Trustees were assisted by independent legal counsel throughout the Advisory Agreement review process. The Trustees relied upon the advice of independent legal counsel and their own business judgment in determining the material factors to be considered in evaluating the Advisory Agreement and the weight to be given to each such factor. The conclusions reached by the Trustees were based on a comprehensive evaluation of all of the information provided and were not the result of any one factor. Moreover, each Trustee may have afforded different weight to the various factors in reaching his conclusions with respect to the Advisory Agreement.

 

Nature, Extent and Quality of Service. The Board noted that the Adviser was founded in 2011 and had approximately $184 million in assets under management. They discussed the Adviser affiliate that is a subscription firm specializing in analyzing 13D filings. The Board acknowledged the background information of the key investment personnel responsible for servicing the Fund and took into consideration their education and financial industry experience with securities law, private equity, 13D filings, and activist events. The Board conferred that the Adviser utilized input from its research analysts, information gathered through the portfolio manager’s relationships throughout the activist community, and years of experience analyzing Form 13D filings and activist situations and performed analysis to identify the activists, understand their investment philosophies, styles, reviewed their track record, the strategy employed, and the likelihood of success. The Board observed that the Adviser evaluated the most compelling activist situations, which determined weightings. The Board acknowledged that the Fund was a long-only strategy and that the Fund was subject to market risk and volatility that can result in underperformance when markets decline, but the Adviser believed its research, experience, and compliance process helped mitigate some of the risks.

 

The Board observed that the Adviser selected broker-dealers based on an evaluation of the broker’s full range of services including trading, execution, operations, and competitive commission rates. The Board noted that the Adviser’s CCO, chief operations officer, and chief technology officer managed the firm’s website ensuring changes were updated timely and accurately. The Board concluded that the Adviser should continue to provide high quality services to 13D and shareholders.

 

Performance. The Board noted the Fund’s objective and strategy and acknowledged that 13D was a four-star Morningstar rated fund. The Board observed that the Fund outperformed its benchmark index over the one-year, three-year, five-year and since inception periods. The Board

 

acknowledged the Adviser’s disagreement with the Broadridge selected peer group and discussed 13D’s performance relative to peer funds selected by the Adviser that employed an activist strategy, noting that 13D outperformed the average cumulative and annual returns of the Adviser selected peer funds over the 11-year period presented. After further discussion, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance was satisfactory.

 

Fees and Expenses. The Board noted the Adviser was paid a unitary fee of 1.50% and was responsible for paying all 13D’s ordinary operating expenses, including administrative, fund accounting, transfer agency, custody, audit and legal fees. The Board acknowledged that the total advisory fee of 1.50% was higher than the median and average net expenses of the peer group and Morningstar category, but within the range of each, and not materially higher than the peer group average of 1.34%. The Board acknowledged that the advisory fee was higher than the base fee charged by the Adviser for its private fund but the private fund fee structure included potential performance fee payments while the Fund’s fee did not. They considered the estimated effective 13D advisory fee, as a percentage of net assets, after payment of Fund operating expenses. The Board took into account the Adviser’s discussion of the Fund’s advisory fee rate, including that the active management, utilization of proprietary research, and making a strategy available to retail investors that would normally only be found in a hedge fund structure justified the higher fees. The Board concluded that the total advisory fee charged by the Adviser was not unreasonable.

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13D Activist Fund
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) (Continued)
March 31, 2024

 

Profitability. The Board reviewed the Adviser’s profitability analysis, noting that the Adviser realized a profit in connection with its relationship with 13D. The Board acknowledged the resources required to maintain and manage the Fund’s unique investment program and determined the Adviser’s profit was not excessive.

 

Economies of Scale. The Board considered whether economies of scale had been realized in connection with the advisory services provided to the Fund. They noted that based on the 13D’s current asset size, the absence of breakpoints was acceptable at this time. The Board agreed to continue to monitor the Fund’s asset levels and revisit the matter if the Fund assets materially increased.

 

Conclusion. Having requested and received such information from the Adviser as the Board believed to be reasonably necessary to evaluate the terms of the Advisory Agreement, and as assisted by the advice of counsel, the Board concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of 13D and its shareholders.

 

*Due to the timing of the contract renewal schedule, these deliberations may or may not relate to the current performance results of the Fund.

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

Rev. April 2021

 

FACTS WHAT DOES NORTHERN LIGHTS FUND TRUST DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

 

Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.  Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing.  Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.  Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.

 

What?

The types of personal information we collect and share depends on the product or service that you have with us. This information can include:

 

●         Social Security number and wire transfer instructions

 

●         account transactions and transaction history

 

●         investment experience and purchase history

 

When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice.

 

How? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business.  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons Northern Lights Fund Trust chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.

 

Reasons we can share your
personal information:
Does Northern Lights Fund Trust
share information?
Can you limit this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes - such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus. YES NO
For our marketing purposes - to offer our products and services to you. NO We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your transactions and records. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes - information about your credit worthiness. NO We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you NO We don’t share

 

QUESTIONS?   Call 1-631-490-4300

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PRIVACY NOTICE

 

Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

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What we do:

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust protect my personal information?

To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings.

 

Our service providers are held accountable for adhering to strict policies and procedures to prevent any misuse of your nonpublic personal information.

 

How does Northern Lights Fund Trust collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

●     open an account or deposit money

 

●     direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities

 

●     seek advice about your investments

 

We also collect your personal information from others, such as credit bureaus, affiliates, or other companies.

 

Why can’t I limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

●     sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes – information about your creditworthiness.

 

●     affiliates from using your information to market to you.

 

●     sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you.

 

State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing.

 

Definitions
Affiliates

Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with our affiliates.

Nonaffiliates

Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you.

 

●     Northern Lights Fund Trust doesn’t jointly market.

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PROXY VOTING POLICY

 

Information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve month period ended June 30 as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-877-413-3228 or by referring to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.

 

PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS

 

The Fund files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT, within sixty days after the end of the period. Form N-PORT reports are available at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVESTMENT ADVISER

13D Management LLC

152 West 57th Street, 41st Floor

New York, NY 10019

 

ADMINISTRATOR

Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC

225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450

Cincinnati, OH 45246

 

 

13DAF-SAR24

 

 

(a) Include a copy of the report transmitted to stockholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-1).

 

(b) Include a copy of each notice transmitted to stockholders in reliance on Rule 30e-3 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30e-3) that contains disclosures specified by paragraph (c)(3) of that rule. Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics. Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert. Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services. Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 6. Schedule of Investments. Schedule of investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers is included under Item 1.

 

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Funds. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. None

 

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)       Based on an evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of filing date of this Form N-CSR, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Registrant are reasonably designed to ensure that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported by the filing date, including that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to the Registrant’s management, including the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)        There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. Not Applicable.

 

Item 13. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Not applicable.

 

(a)(2) Certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(a)(2) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable for open-end investment companies.

 

(b)       Certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (and Item 11(b) of Form N-CSR) are filed herewith.

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) Northern Lights Fund Trust

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ Kevin E. Wolf

Kevin E. Wolf, Principal Executive Officer/President

 

Date 5/28/24

 

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/ Kevin E. Wolf

Kevin E. Wolf, Principal Executive Officer/President

 

Date 5/28/24

 

By (Signature and Title)

/s/ James Colantino

James Colantino, Principal Financial Officer/Treasurer

 

Date 5/28/24