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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
 
Investment Company Act file number 811-21719
 
INVESTMENT MANAGERS SERIES TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
803 W. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
 
Constance Dye Shannon
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
803 W. Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(Name and address of agent for service)
 
(414) 299-2295
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
 
Date of fiscal year end: October 31
 
Date of reporting period:  October 31, 2013
 
 
 

 
 
Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

The registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), is as follows:
 
 


 
 
 
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EuroPac International Value Fund - Class A (EPIVX)
 
·
EuroPac International Value Fund - Class I (EPVIX)
 
·
EuroPac International Bond Fund - Class A (EPIBX)
 
·
EuroPac International Bond Fund - Class I (EPBIX)
 
·
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund - Class A (EPHAX)
 
·
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund - Class I (EPHIX)
 
·
EuroPac Gold Fund - Class A (EPGFX)
 
·
EP China Fund - Class A (EPHCX)
 
·
EP Asia Small Companies Fund - Class A (EPASX)
 
·
EP Asia Small Companies Fund - Class I (EPEIX)
 
·
EP Latin America Fund - Class A (EPLAX)
 
·
EP Latin America Fund - Class I (EPWIX)
 
·
EP Strategic US Equity Fund - Class A (EPUSX)

 
ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2013
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
·
EuroPac International Value Fund - Class A (EPIVX)
 
·
EuroPac International Value Fund - Class I (EPVIX)
 
·
EuroPac International Bond Fund - Class A (EPIBX)
 
·
EuroPac International Bond Fund - Class I (EPBIX)
 
·
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund - Class A (EPHAX)
 
·
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund - Class I (EPHIX)
 
·
EuroPac Gold Fund - Class A (EPGFX)
 
·
EP China Fund - Class A (EPHCX)
 
·
EP Asia Small Companies Fund - Class A (EPASX)
 
·
EP Asia Small Companies Fund - Class I (EPEIX)
 
·
EP Latin America Fund - Class A (EPLAX)
 
·
EP Latin America Fund - Class I (EPWIX)
 
·
EP Strategic US Equity Fund - Class A (EPUSX)

Each a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust

Table of Contents
 
Letter to Shareholders
1
Fund Performance
9
Schedules of Investments
17
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
51
Statements of Operations
53
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
55
Financial Highlights
63
Notes to Financial Statements
76
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
92
Supplemental Information
93
Expense Example
104

This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Euro Pacific Funds.  This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.
 
www.europacificfunds.com
 
 
 

 
 
 
Dear Shareholder,

We are pleased to present the Annual Report for the EuroPac International Value Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EP China Fund, EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP Latin America Fund, EP Strategic US Equity Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund (collectively referred to as “Funds”) with respect to the period November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2013.

Market Overview
Fiscal year 2013 was a favorable year for US and developed market equities, while bonds, commodities, emerging markets and foreign currencies performed poorly.  Gold had a particularly poor performance in 2013.

Figure 1. Asset Class Performance from November 1, 2013 through October 31, 2013
 
 
Source: Bloomberg, 2013

Performance of the markets in 2013 can mostly be tied back to views of an improving US economy and the resulting need for the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy. Following the large equity market correction in September of 2011 and the anemic global growth the following year, the world’s central banks set off on a campaign of unprecedented monetary stimulus in the third and fourth quarters of 2012. The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of Japan and Bank of England all expanded their balance sheets. In addition, several other central banks around the world reduced short-term interest rates to near all-time lows. This
 
 
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stimulus pushed liquidity into the markets, helping to reduce volatility in risk assets and improve investor sentiment - interest rates also fell near all-time lows in May of 2013.  This downward pressure on interest rates caused growth in developed markets to improve in credit sensitive sectors of the economy. Broad based growth appeared to be improving, triggering a large rotation out of bonds and other safe haven assets, such as precious metals, into more risky products like economically sensitive equities. Investor sentiment has dramatically improved, and now many believe that the improvement in global growth can continue despite the Federal Reserve’s intention to begin tightening monetary policy, which arguably would cause long-term interest rates to rise once again. However the improvement in growth, in our opinion, is a product of the easy monetary policy its downward pressure on interest rates in the first place. We believe that economic growth is at risk if monetary policy now begins to tighten, as rising interest rates could choke off the recovery we’ve seen in credit sensitive sectors of the economy. While the euphoric rotation from international equities, bonds and commodities, into US stocks has negatively impacted the performance of several of our Funds, we believe this effect will reverse once investors see that the improvement in growth in 2013 was being driven by easy monetary policy. Valuations in our focus markets are looking more attractive than ever versus the S&P 500. The S&P 500 is now trading at 15.3x forward twelve-month expected earnings per share which is in-line with its previous valuation peak in May of 2007, while the MSCI All Country Index Ex-US is trading at 12.9x forward twelve-month expected earnings per share (9.7% below its previous valuation peak of October 2007) and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is trading at only 10.4x forward twelve-month expected earnings per share (30% below its previous valuation peak of October 2007) (Source: Bloomberg, 2013). Given these characteristics, we believe the outlook for Euro Pacific Funds in 2014 is attractive.

EuroPac International Value Fund
The EuroPac International Value Fund attempts to generate income and capital appreciation over a long-term investment horizon by selectively choosing undervalued foreign companies, primarily located within Europe and the Pacific Rim, and with minimal exposure to the US Dollar. The EuroPac International Value Fund uses a top-down allocation approach to select what it views as the most fundamentally sound countries to invest and a bottom-up approach to select high-quality, undervalued companies. Because of the Advisor’s approach of buying in countries it views as having the best fundamentals, the Fund will typically be underweight the United Kingdom and Western Europe. The strategy seeks to diversify currency risk and takes a long-term investment view with low portfolio turnover.

In fiscal year 2013, the International Value Fund returned 2.14% without the maximum sales load and -2.42% including the maximum sales load, which compares unfavorably to the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI) excluding US return of 20.76%. During the period, the negative performance of the fund was driven by its overweight allocation to precious metals and other commodities, and underweight allocation to financials. This negative impact of sector allocation was somewhat offset by superior security selection. We
 
 
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believe the underperformance will unwind in 2014 when global growth slows and investors see that easy monetary policy will remain much longer than expected, which should be positive for performance of precious metals versus financials.

EuroPac International Bond Fund
The EuroPac International Bond Fund attempts to preserve capital and provide income over a long-term investment horizon by selectively choosing foreign bonds of issuers in Europe and the Pacific Rim with exposure to a balanced basket of currencies that the fund believes have the greatest potential for long-term appreciation versus the US Dollar. The EuroPac International Bond Fund uses a top-down allocation approach to select what it views as the most fundamentally sound countries and currencies to invest and a bottom-up approach to select undervalued government and corporate bonds.

In fiscal year 2013, the International Bond Fund returned -1.53% without the maximum sales load and -5.97% including the maximum sales load, which compared favorably to the Citigroup Non-USD World Government Bond Index (WGBI) at -3.75%. The Fund finished favorably versus its benchmark due to its relatively low interest rate risk and enhanced yield from effective security selection. While many analysts have been recommending investors avoid bonds due to the expectation for rising rates, we believe the International Bond Fund is well positioned with relatively low interest rate risk and an attractive yield. In 2013, the fund was mostly impacted by a decline in foreign currencies, yet we expect these declines to reverse over the long-run and remain committed to investing in the countries we view as having the best fundamentals versus their peers.

EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
The EuroPac Hard Asset Fund attempts to provide capital appreciation and protection against inflation over a long-term investment horizon by selectively investing in hard asset securities and currencies that the team believes have the greatest potential for appreciation versus the US Dollar. As a secondary objective, the fund seeks to generate a stream of income from dividends and interest. The EuroPac Hard Asset Fund uses a top-down approach to select allocations to various hard assets it views as having the best potential for protection against inflation and long-term appreciation versus the Dollar. These hard assets include gold and silver, gold and silver miners, energy, agriculture and industrial metals and miners in foreign currencies.

In fiscal year 2013, the EuroPac Hard Asset Fund returned -16.55% without the maximum sales load and -20.32% including the maximum sales load, which compared unfavorably to the Standard & Poor’s Global Natural Resources Sector Index’s 1.95%. During the period, the fund was negatively impacted by its overweight allocation to precious metals, which significantly underperformed other commodities. We believe that the bull market in precious metals is not over, and that it has only temporarily been impacted by improving sentiment for global growth
 
 
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on the part of investors. We expect the performance of this fund to improve in 2014 as investors become more constructive on the precious metals sector.

EP Strategic US Equity Fund
The EP Strategic US Equity Fund aims to provide capital appreciation and income over a long-term investment horizon by primarily investing in US-domiciled companies that the fund managers believe may benefit from increasing international sales in overseas markets. The fund has a value oriented focus and strives to find companies with defensible business models, solid balance sheets, stable and growing free cash flow, and that return excess cash to shareholders. Identifying high quality management teams is a top priority.

In fiscal year 2013, the EP Strategic US Equity Fund returned 6.53% without the maximum sales load and 1.72% including the maximum sales load. This performance compared unfavorably to the S&P 500 Index (SPX) at 27.18%. The fund underperformed versus its benchmark primarily due to an underweight position in financials and an overweight position in precious metals. Looking forward, we believe the rationale for our allocations remains intact and these performance detractors will reverse in 2014. We expect the performance of this fund to improve in 2014 as investors become more constructive on precious metals.

EP China Fund
The EP China Fund uses a value oriented strategy with a long term focus on financially sound, stable but growing, dividend paying Chinese companies. The Fund believes that China will continue to grow faster over the long term than many developed countries due to the emerging middle class, strong consumer balance sheets, a fiscally conservative government and ongoing market deregulation. Seeking to benefit from these trends, the Fund is focused exclusively on finding those companies best positioned to benefit from the underlying fundamental strength in China. In the Advisor’s quest to generate attractive returns and limit downside risk for shareholders, the Advisor balances the strong growth outlook for many Chinese companies with valuation and the company’s ability and willingness to pay dividends.

In fiscal year 2013, the EP China Fund returned 21.01% without the maximum sales load and 15.61% including the maximum sales load versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International China Index’s 9.28%. The Fund outperformed its benchmark due to sector allocation and security selection.  The Fund continues to be overweight the consumer, healthcare and technology sectors while being underweight property, banks, materials and energy.  We expect economic growth to continue to slow in 2014 as the Chinese economy rebalances away from government spending towards a more consumer based economy.  Investors will weigh the slowdown against attractive valuations and an ambitious reform package that was recently introduced by the new Chinese government.  We believe the equity market will respond positively to the implementation of the reform package, but the weaker economic growth will
 
 
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create volatility throughout the year.  However, our overall view is that the equity market will be stronger in 2014 given attractive valuations and our positive view of the reform package.   

EP Asia Small Companies Fund
The EP Asia Small Companies Fund seeks to invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of small capitalization companies located in the Asian countries of China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The Sub-advisor defines small companies as those companies with market capitalizations, at the time of investment, of below $3 billion. The Sub-advisor will focus the Fund’s investments on what the Sub-advisor believes are financially sound, stable but growing, and dividend paying small cap companies. The Sub-advisor uses an active management investment approach to researching, identifying and selecting portfolio companies. The research process is driven by bottom-up fundamental analysis that aims to identify growing but stable companies trading at attractive valuations relative to anticipated growth in revenue and earnings. Prior to making an investment, the Sub-advisor considers factors including, but not limited to, financial statement analysis; quality of management; insider ownership; perceived soundness of the business strategies; ability to sustain a competitive advantage; liquidity; and valuation relative to expected growth.

In fiscal year 2013, the EP Asia Small Companies Fund returned 16.92% without the maximum sales load and 11.69% including the maximum sales load versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International All Country Asia Ex-Japan Small Cap Index’s 14.67%. The performance of the EP Asia Small Company Fund should be looked at pre-Ben Bernanke taper speech (late May 2013) and post-Ben Bernanke taper speech.  Early in the year, the South East Asian economies were strong outperformers with many of the indexes hitting all-time highs.  As investors focused on a tighter global liquidity environment, those countries that rely on looser money (Indonesia, Thailand and India) were sold off aggressively throughout the summer.  Most emerging markets suffered as the US dollar rallied and investors looked at back to the 90’s when the Asian Financial Crisis ravaged many of the smaller economies in Asia.  The environment now is very different from 1996/97.  However, governments have been too slow and ineffective to react to the change in US monetary policy.  We recognized this change and rebalanced the Fund toward more developed Asia – South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.  However, we expect the volatility created by the change in US monetary policy to create many attractive investment opportunities in Indonesia and Thailand, which we expect to take advantage of in 2014.

EP Latin America Fund
The EP Latin America Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of Latin American companies of any market capitalization. The Fund considers Latin America to include Mexico, Central America and South America. In selecting the Fund's investments, the Fund's sub-advisor uses bottom-up fundamental analysis that aims to identify growing but stable companies trading at attractive valuations relative to anticipated growth in revenue and earnings.
 
 
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Prior to making an investment, the sub-advisor considers factors including, but not limited to: financial statement analysis; quality of management; insider ownership; perceived soundness of the business strategies; ability to sustain a competitive advantage; liquidity; and valuation relative to expected growth.

In fiscal year 2013, the EP Latin America Fund returned 7.65% without the maximum sales load and 2.78% including the maximum sales load versus the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Market Latin America Index’s -5.31%. The fund significantly outperformed the MSCI Latin America Index due to both country and security selection.  During this period, the fund was overweight Mexican and Colombian equities and underweight Brazilian equities.  While growth rates in Mexico have been below expectations in 2013, we anticipate a meaningful recovery in 2014.  We expect the government to continue implementing its aggressive reform schedule which we consider a historical precedent.  The Brazilian markets also faced challenges in 2013, including disappointing growth, high inflation, and a widening current account deficit.  We expect these challenges to continue into 2014.  Irrespective of our country outlook we remain focused on investing in high free cash flow businesses that demonstrate improving fundamentals.  We maintain several overweight selections in Brazil, despite our negative country view.      

EuroPac Gold Fund
The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the securities of gold companies located in Europe and the Pacific Rim. The Fund’s sub-advisor defines securities of gold companies as equity securities of companies that derive at least 50% of gross revenue or profit from mining, processing, or dealing and investing in gold, as well as companies whose primary business is exploring for gold. The Fund will concentrate its investments in companies engaged in the gold sector. The Fund will invest in large-, mid-, and small capitalization companies that are considered by the Fund’s sub-advisor to be attractively valued, as well as companies that provide services to the gold and precious metals industries such as drilling companies.

During the period July 19, 2013 through October 31, 2013, the EuroPac Gold Fund returned
-4.50% without the maximum sales load and -8.79% including the maximum sales load versus the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index’s 0.65%. The Fund has underperformed its benchmark over a relatively short period of time, and we expect the returns to improve after more time has passed and value emerges from the Fund’s security selection process.

Summary
Looking back on the year, investor caution turned to euphoria due the positive effects of unprecedented monetary stimulus on credit sensitive sectors of developed market economies. Now, investors believe that monetary policy can tighten while global growth can continue. We do not believe this is the case, and feel that while the transition in sentiment will cause volatility,
 
 
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investors will increasingly cut back expectations for tighter monetary policy over the course of 2014. This should, in our opinion be positive for precious metals and other select commodities, while negative for many developed market economies that the Euro Pacific Funds remain underweight. While markets will go through short-term shifts in sentiment, we continue to believe that it is becoming increasingly clear for investors that overweight exposure to countries that run trade deficits, budget deficits and high levels of debt, is not optimal. In our opinion, this trend will continue to impact investor analysis and selectivity at the country and currency allocation level. We are pleased with the strategies within the Euro Pacific Funds, as we believe they are positioned to benefit from the continued emergence of this trend. We would like to extend our sincere thanks for investing with Euro Pacific Funds. We welcome your questions and comments, and look forward to serving your investment needs in the years ahead.

Sincerely,


Jim Nelson, CFA
Managing Member, Portfolio Manager
Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Foreign investments present additional risk due to currency fluctuations, which means the value of securities can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar, economic and political factors, government regulations, differences in accounting standards and other factors. Investments in emerging markets involve even greater risks. The Funds will be more susceptible to the economic, market, political, regulatory, local risks and potential natural disasters of the European and Pacific Rim regions than a fund that is more geographically diversified.

Small, and mid cap stocks are subject to substantial risks such as market, business, size volatility, management experience, product diversification, financial resource, competitive strength, liquidity, and potential to fall out of favor that may cause their prices to fluctuate over time, sometimes rapidly and unpredictably. The prices of fixed income securities respond to economic developments, particularly interest rate changes, as well as to perceptions about the creditworthiness of individual issuers, including governments. Generally, fixed income securities decrease in value if interest rates rise and increase in value if interest rates fall, with lower rated securities more volatile than higher rated securities.

The Funds may be susceptible to government regulation, impacting hard asset sectors (such as the precious metals, natural resources, and real estate sectors). Precious metals and natural resources securities are at times volatile and there may be sharp fluctuations in prices, even
 
 
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during periods of rising prices. To the extent the Funds use futures, swaps, and other derivatives, it is exposed to additional volatility and potential losses resulting from leverage. The use of derivatives involves risks different from, and possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in the underlying assets. Derivatives can be highly volatile, illiquid, and difficult to value. The Funds may be subject to greater risks than a fund whose portfolio has exposure to a broader range of sectors.

 
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EuroPac International Value Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index and MSCI World Ex USA Value Index.  Effective July 16, 2013, the Fund’s performance benchmark changed to the MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index.  The MSCI AC World EX USA Value Index is a better performance benchmark for comparison to the Fund because it includes the performance of both developed and emerging markets excluding the U.S. based companies while MSCI World EX USA Value Index only measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index provides a broad measure of stock performance throughout the world, with the exception of U.S. based companies.  The MSCI World Ex USA Value Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the United States.  These indices do not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The indices are unmanaged, not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception*
Before deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
2.14%
4.98%
2.65%
Class I²
2.38%
5.75%
2.90%
After deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
-2.42%
0.08%
1.34%
MSCI AC World Ex USA Value Index
20.76%
5.94%
5.65%
MSCI World Ex USA Value Index
26.12%
7.96%
6.94%
 
*
Class A shares commenced operations on 4/7/10 and Class I shares commenced operations on 7/16/13.
1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2
The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares.  Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares.  Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.
 
The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results.  Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 1.98% and 1.75% respectively, and for Class I shares are 1.73% and 1.50% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The contractual fee waivers for Class A shares and Class I shares are in effect through March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015 respectively.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
 
 
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EuroPac International Bond Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares, (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD and the Citigroup Non USD World Government Bond Index.  Effective July 16, 2013, the Fund’s performance benchmark is the JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD.  This index is considered an appropriate broad-based securities market index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD is an unmanaged index market representative of the total return performance in U.S. dollars on an unhedged basis of major non-U.S. bond markets.  The Citigroup Non USD World Government Bond Index is an index of fixed rate government bonds with a maturity of one year or longer and amounts outstanding of at least U.S. $25 million.   These indices do not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The indices are unmanaged, not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
2 Years
Since Inception*
Before deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
-1.53%
-0.23%
2.05%
Class I²
-1.37%
0.44%
2.28%
After deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
-5.97%
-2.06%
0.48%
JP Morgan GBI Global ex-US FX NY Index Unhedged in USD
-4.42%
-1.42%
1.21%
Citigroup Non USD World Government Bond Index
-3.75%
-1.14%
1.31%

*
Class A shares commenced operations on 11/15/10 and Class I shares commenced operations on 7/16/13.
1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2
The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares.  Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares.  Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.
 
The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 1.43% and 1.15% respectively, and for Class I shares are 1.18% and 0.90% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers for Class A shares and Class I shares are in effect through March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015 respectively.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
 
 
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EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the S&P Global Natural Resources Sector Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The S&P Global Natural Resources Sector Index includes 90 of the largest publicly-traded companies in natural resources and commodities businesses that meet specific investability requirements, offering investors diversified, liquid and investable equity exposure across 3 primary commodity-related sectors: Agribusiness, Energy, and Metals & Mining.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
Since Inception*
Before deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
-16.55%
-8.11%
Class I²
-16.30%
-7.86%
After deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
-20.32%
-9.90%
S&P Global Natural Resources Sector Index
1.95%
-5.08%

*
Class A shares commenced operations on 6/30/11 and Class I shares commenced operations on 7/16/13.
1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2
The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares.  Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares.  Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 2.53% and 1.82% respectively, and for Class I shares are 2.28% and 1.57% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers for Class A shares and Class I shares are in effect through March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015 respectively.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
 
 
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EuroPac Gold Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index is designed to track the performance of a set of companies involved in the gold or silver mining industry.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.
 
Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Month
Since Inception*
(7/19/13)
Before deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
-2.45%
-4.50%
After deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
-6.83%
-8.79%
Philadelphia Gold & Silver Index
1.92%
0.65%

*
Cumulative
1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
 
The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 1.99% and 1.52% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers are in effect through March 1, 2015.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
 
 
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EP China Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 

 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) China Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The MSCI China Index is constructed according to the MSCI Global Investable Market Index (GIMI) family.  The MSCI China Index is part of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.   The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.
 
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception (7/31/09)
Before deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
21.01%
-4.26%
7.47%
After deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
15.61%
-2.95%
6.31%
MSCI China Index
9.28%
-0.22%
3.19%

1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
 
The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 2.26% and 1.75% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers are in effect through March 1, 2014.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.

 
13

 
 
EP Asia Small Companies Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)
 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country Asia Ex-Japan Small Cap Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The MSCI All Country Asia Ex-Japan Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of Asia, excluding Japan.  The Index consists of the following 10 developed and emerging market country indices: China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.
 
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
2 Years
Since Inception*
Before deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
16.92%
22.53%
8.05%
Class I²
17.31%
22.88%
8.36%
After deducting maximum sales charge
     
Class A¹
11.69%
19.76%
6.37%
MSCI All Country Asia Ex-Japan Small Cap Index
14.67%
9.03%
0.43%

*
Class A shares commenced operations on 11/30/10 and Class I shares commenced operations on 7/16/13.
1
 Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2  
The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares.  Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares.  Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 2.62% and 1.75% respectively, and for Class I shares are 2.37% and 1.50% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers for Class A shares and Class I shares are in effect through March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015 respectively.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
 
 
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EP Latin America Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A Shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI EM Latin America Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The MSCI EM Latin America Index is free float-adjusted market Index that is designed to measure the equity market performance emerging markets in Latin America.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.   The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
Since Inception*
Before deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
7.65%
4.43%
Class I²
7.84%
4.65%
After deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
2.78%
2.05%
MSCI EM Latin America Index
-5.31%
- 4.05%

*
Class A shares commenced operations on 11/1/11 and Class I shares commenced operations on 7/16/13.
1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
2
The performance figures for Class I shares include the performance of the Class A shares for the periods prior to the inception date of Class I shares.  Class A shares impose higher expenses than that of Class I shares.  Class I shares do not have any initial or deferred sales charge.

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 3.91% and 1.75% respectively, and for Class I shares are 3.66% and 1.50% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.   The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers for Class A shares and Class I shares are in effect through March 1, 2014 and March 1, 2015 respectively.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.

 
15

 
 
EP Strategic US Equity Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
 
This graph compares a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund’s Class A shares (assumes the maximum sales load charged by the Fund), made at its inception, with a similar investment in the S&P 500® Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The S&P 500® Index is a market weighted index composed of 500 large capitalization companies.  This index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  The index is unmanaged, not available for investment.
 
Average Annual Total Returns as of October 31, 2013
1 Year
Since Inception (3/1/12)
Before deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
6.53%
5.18%
After deducting maximum sales charge
   
Class A¹
1.72%
2.33%
S&P 500® Index
27.18%
18.39%

1
Maximum sales charge for Class A shares is 4.50%.   No deferred sales charge will be imposed on any purchases.
 
The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.  Current Performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted.  The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 558-5851 or visiting www.europacificfunds.com.

Gross and net expense ratios for Class A shares are 6.42% and 1.29% respectively, which are the amounts stated in the current prospectus as of the date of this report.  The Fund’s Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses.  In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower.  The contractual fee waivers are in effect through March 1, 2014.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distribution or the redemption of Fund shares is not reflected in the total returns.  Shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.

 
16

 

EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 91.7%
     
   
AUSTRALIA  – 7.5%
     
  30,590  
BHP Billiton Ltd.
  $ 1,088,865  
  939,837  
CFS Retail Property Trust - REIT
    1,838,811  
  177,224  
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
    1,725,338  
  57,843  
Origin Energy Ltd.
    799,852  
  26,405  
Woolworths Ltd.
    871,016  
            6,323,882  
               
     
BRAZIL  – 4.8%
       
  217,838  
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais - ADR
    1,954,007  
  93,000  
Telefonica Brasil S.A. - ADR
    2,062,740  
            4,016,747  
               
     
CANADA  – 14.9%
       
  24,400  
Alamos Gold, Inc.
    388,687  
  42,402  
ARC Resources Ltd.
    1,125,623  
  88,200  
Barrick Gold Corp.
    1,710,198  
  70,000  
Goldcorp, Inc.
    1,780,100  
  285,800  
Kinross Gold Corp.
    1,449,006  
  294,100  
Major Drilling Group International, Inc.
    2,318,502  
  36,550  
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
    1,101,372  
  180,700  
Precision Drilling Corp.
    1,911,500  
  70,490  
Yamana Gold, Inc. (Canada)
    699,966  
            12,484,954  
               
     
CHILE  – 1.2%
       
  1,544,742  
Aguas Andinas S.A. - A Shares
    1,042,162  
               
     
CHINA  – 0.7%
       
  202,000  
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. - H Shares
    614,885  
               
     
COLOMBIA  – 1.6%
       
  63,800  
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.
    1,319,810  
               
     
FINLAND  – 3.4%
       
  127,000  
Fortum OYJ
    2,827,970  
               
     
GERMANY  – 2.8%
       
  50,800  
Metro A.G.
    2,382,048  
               
     
HONG KONG  – 1.1%
       
  90,500  
China Mobile Ltd.
    950,174  
               
     
INDIA  – 1.4%
       
  30,800  
ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR
    1,149,456  
               
     
JAPAN  – 11.5%
       
  90,200  
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
    2,430,896  
  401,000  
Isuzu Motors Ltd.
    2,479,487  
  215,000  
ITOCHU Corp.
    2,575,714  
  23,000  
JGC Corp.
    875,979  
 
 
17

 
 
EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
JAPAN (Continued)
     
  49,000  
SCSK Corp.
  $ 1,237,334  
            9,599,410  
               
     
MALAYSIA  – 2.3%
       
  628,747  
Malayan Banking Bhd
    1,944,661  
               
     
NETHERLANDS  – 3.2%
       
  79,905  
Royal Dutch Shell PLC - A Shares
    2,665,127  
               
     
NEW ZEALAND  – 4.0%
       
  846,152  
Kiwi Income Property Trust - REIT
    765,290  
  1,318,910  
Telecom Corp. of New Zealand Ltd.
    2,560,038  
            3,325,328  
               
     
NORWAY  – 11.0%
       
  163,832  
Atea ASA
    1,816,350  
  22,850  
Fred Olsen Energy ASA
    962,271  
  30,169  
Leroey Seafood Group ASA
    937,539  
  955,600  
Marine Harvest ASA
    1,120,439  
  65,610  
Statoil ASA
    1,553,982  
  84,800  
Telenor ASA
    2,036,989  
  19,110  
Yara International ASA
    824,994  
            9,252,564  
               
     
SINGAPORE  – 7.7%
       
  1,769,000  
Ascendas India Trust
    911,415  
  5,642,000  
Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.
    2,725,165  
  911,000  
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd.
    2,772,163  
            6,408,743  
               
     
SWEDEN  – 1.8%
       
  73,287  
Saab A.B. - B Shares
    1,470,241  
               
     
SWITZERLAND  – 3.9%
       
  16,875  
Nestle S.A.
    1,218,110  
  2,173  
Syngenta A.G.
    877,677  
  4,629  
Valora Holding A.G.
    1,142,201  
            3,237,988  
               
     
THAILAND  – 4.2%
       
  180,000  
PTT PCL
    1,833,253  
  3,873,000  
Thai Beverage PCL
    1,699,231  
            3,532,484  
               
     
UNITED KINGDOM  – 2.7%
       
  23,000  
AstraZeneca PLC - ADR
    1,215,780  
 
 
18

 
 
EuroPac International Value Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
UNITED KINGDOM (Continued)
     
  172,000  
Tesco PLC
  $ 1,004,367  
            2,220,147  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $73,806,551)
    76,768,781  
 
Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 8.2%
     
$ 6,901,354  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%1
    6,901,354  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $6,901,354)
    6,901,354  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.9% (Cost $80,707,905)
    83,670,135  
     
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 0.1%
    108,225  
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 83,778,360  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
PCL – Public Company Limited
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
 
1
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
19

 

EuroPac International Value Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of  Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Consumer, Non-cyclical
18.6%
Energy
15.6%
Basic Materials
15.4%
Communications
14.6%
Utilities
7.9%
Financial
7.9%
Consumer, Cyclical
7.4%
Industrial
2.8%
Technology
1.5%
Total Common Stocks
91.7%
Short-Term Investments
8.2%
Total Investments
99.9%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
0.1%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
20

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Principal
Amount6
     
Value
 
           
   
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES  – 92.5%
     
   
AUSTRALIA  – 12.2%
     
  1,200,000  
Australia Pacific Airports Melbourne Pty. Ltd.
    7.000%, 8/25/2016
  $ 1,215,294  
  1,500,000  
CFS Retail Property Trust
    5.075%, 8/21/20141
    1,448,251  
     
Queensland Treasury Corp.
       
  5,000,000  
    6.000 %, 6/14/2021
    5,283,965  
  1,500,000  
    5.750 %, 7/22/2024
    1,517,414  
  1,000,000  
Telstra Corp. Ltd.
    7.750%, 7/15/2020
    1,095,819  
            10,560,743  
               
     
BRAZIL  – 0.6%
       
  1,000,000  
Brazilian Government International Bond
    12.500%, 1/5/2016
    475,404  
               
     
CANADA  – 4.5%
       
  1,000,000  
Baytex Energy Corp.
    6.625%, 7/19/20222
    997,411  
  350,000  
Ontario Electricity Financial Corp.
    8.900%, 8/18/2022
    482,380  
  1,750,000  
Province of Ontario Canada
    1.900%, 9/8/2017
    1,682,531  
  715,000  
Sherritt International Corp.
    7.750%, 10/15/20152
    709,720  
            3,872,042  
               
     
CAYMAN ISLANDS  – 2.5%
       
  5,000,000  
AmBev International Finance Co., Ltd.
    9.500%, 7/24/2017
    2,196,232  
               
     
CHILE  – 6.9%
       
  550,000,000  
Banco Santander Chile
    6.750%, 6/1/2016
    1,099,785  
     
Bonos del Banco Central de Chile en Pesos
       
  250,000,000  
    6.000 %, 1/1/2014
    498,836  
  700,000,000  
    6.000 %, 3/1/2022
    1,479,277  
  900,000,000  
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A.
    5.500%, 4/1/20142
    1,755,022  
  600,000,000  
Telefonica Moviles Chile S.A.
    6.300%, 11/15/2016
    1,191,098  
            6,024,018  
               
     
FINLAND  – 3.0%
       
  8,500,000  
Amer Sports OYJ
    3.959%, 4/13/20163
    1,344,367  
 
 
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EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Principal
Amount6
     
Value
 
           
   
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)
     
   
FINLAND (Continued)
     
  1,600,000  
Nordic Investment Bank
    4.125%, 3/19/2020
  $ 1,266,177  
            2,610,544  
               
     
GERMANY  – 4.4%
       
     
KFW
       
  14,500,000  
    5.000 %, 5/22/2019
    2,713,254  
  7,000,000  
    3.500 %, 1/22/2021
    1,136,743  
            3,849,997  
               
     
INDIA  – 1.4%
       
  1,305,000  
ICICI Bank Ltd.
    7.250%, 8/29/20492, 3
    1,233,029  
               
     
MALAYSIA  – 4.5%
       
     
Malaysia Government Bond
       
  1,990,000  
    3.434 %, 8/15/2014
    633,190  
  10,000,000  
    4.160 %, 7/15/2021
    3,277,523  
            3,910,713  
               
     
MEXICO  – 6.2%
       
  20,000,000  
America Movil S.A.B. de C.V.
    9.000%, 1/15/2016
    1,661,122  
  42,000,000  
Mexican Bonos
    5.000%, 6/15/2017
    3,258,619  
  500,000  
TV Azteca S.A.B. de C.V.
    7.625%, 9/18/20202
    494,800  
            5,414,541  
               
     
NEW ZEALAND  – 11.3%
       
  401,000  
Fletcher Building Industries Ltd.
    9.000%, 5/15/2014
    351,586  
  650,000  
Fletcher Building Ltd.
    8.500%, 3/15/2015
    560,043  
  7,300,000  
New Zealand Local Government Funding Agency
    5.000%, 3/15/2019
    6,072,645  
  1,750,000  
TCNZ Finance Ltd.
    5.250%, 10/25/2019
    1,406,852  
  1,600,000  
Transpower Finance Ltd.
    7.190%, 11/12/2019
    1,435,747  
            9,826,873  
               
     
NORWAY  – 9.0%
       
  7,000,000  
Austevoll Seafood ASA
    5.780%, 10/15/20183
    1,222,892  
 
 
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EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Principal
Amount6
     
Value
 
           
   
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)
     
   
NORWAY (Continued)
     
  7,000,000  
City of Oslo Norway
    4.650%, 11/10/2016
  $ 1,252,348  
  2,000,000  
Eksportfinans ASA
    2.875%, 11/16/2016
    2,199,692  
  6,000,000  
Fred Olsen Energy A.S.A.
    5.960%, 5/12/20163
    1,053,233  
  6,000,000  
Kommunalbanken AS
    2.875%, 5/16/2017
    1,027,834  
  5,000,000  
Marine Harvest ASA
    5.230%, 3/12/20182, 3
    841,578  
  1,000,000  
Odfjell S.E.
    6.470%, 12/4/20133
    168,010  
            7,765,587  
               
     
PERU  – 2.4%
       
  5,000,000  
Peruvian Government International Bond
    7.840%, 8/12/2020
    2,102,200  
               
     
POLAND  – 3.2%
       
     
Poland Government Bond
       
  2,500,000  
    2.710 %, 1/25/20173
    809,392  
  3,000,000  
    2.710 %, 1/25/20183
    969,517  
  3,000,000  
    3.750 %, 4/25/2018
    986,852  
            2,765,761  
               
     
RUSSIA  – 2.0%
       
  55,000,000  
Russian Federal Bond - OFZ
    7.350%, 1/20/2016
    1,756,229  
               
     
SINGAPORE  – 6.4%
       
  1,000,000  
CapitaLand Ltd.
    2.100%, 11/15/20161
    805,909  
  1,750,000  
Genting Singapore PLC
    5.125%, 3/29/20492, 3
    1,335,391  
  1,000,000  
Keppel Corp. Ltd.
    3.800%, 4/23/20272, 3
    812,859  
  3,250,000  
StarHub Ltd.
    3.080%, 9/12/2022
    2,576,123  
            5,530,282  
               
     
SWEDEN  – 6.2%
       
  9,000,000  
City of Stockholm Sweden
    3.000%, 4/3/2017
    1,442,742  
  9,250,000  
Kommuninvest I Sverige
    4.000%, 8/12/2017
    1,532,314  
 
 
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EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Principal
Amount6
     
Value
 
           
   
FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Continued)
     
   
SWEDEN (Continued)
     
  4,000,000  
Svensk Exportkredit A.B.
    3.900%, 9/16/2016
  $ 649,931  
  3,000,000  
Tele2 A.B.
    4.875%, 5/15/2017
    490,548  
  8,000,000  
West Air Europe A.B.
    8.000%, 5/8/20182
    1,283,931  
            5,399,466  
               
     
SWITZERLAND  – 2.8%
       
  1,100,000  
OC Oerlikon Corp. A.G.
    4.250%, 7/13/2016
    1,294,082  
  1,000,000  
Valora Holding A.G.
    4.000%, 4/29/20492, 3
    1,120,234  
            2,414,316  
               
     
UNITED KINGDOM  – 1.8%
       
  1,475,000  
IGAS Energy PLC
    10.000%, 3/22/20182
    1,565,344  
               
     
UNITED STATES  – 1.2%
       
     
Allied Nevada Gold Corp.
       
  500,000  
    8.750 %, 6/1/20192, 4
    340,462  
  1,000,000  
    8.750 %, 6/1/20192
    680,349  
            1,020,811  
               
     
TOTAL FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (Cost $84,497,949)
    80,294,132  
               
     
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 5.3%
       
  4,639,755  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%5
    4,639,755  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,639,755)
    4,639,755  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 97.8% (Cost $89,137,704)
    84,933,887  
     
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities – 2.2%
    1,944,441  
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 86,878,328  
 
PLC – Public Limited Company
 
1
Convertible security.
2
Callable.
3
Variable, floating or step rate security.
 
 
24

 
 
EuroPac International Bond Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
4
Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities are restricted and may be resold in transactions exempt from registration normally to qualified institutional buyers.
5
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
6
Local currency.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
25

 

EuroPac International Bond Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Fixed Income Securities
 
Government
43.7%
Financial
12.8%
Communications
10.3%
Consumer, Cyclical
5.8%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
4.9%
Energy
4.2%
Industrial
4.1%
Basic Materials
3.2%
Diversified
1.8%
Utilities
1.7%
Total Fixed Income Securities
92.5%
Short-Term Investments
5.3%
Total Investments
97.8%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities
2.2%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
26

 

EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013


Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 95.9%
     
   
AUSTRALIA  – 3.6%
     
  71,150  
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
  $ 692,670  
  34,950  
Santos Ltd.
    501,126  
            1,193,796  
               
     
CANADA  – 29.7%
       
  8,300  
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
    245,099  
  33,660  
Alamos Gold, Inc.
    536,197  
  11,541  
ARC Resources Ltd.
    306,373  
  46,740  
Barrick Gold Corp.
    906,289  
  21,720  
Canadian Oil Sands Ltd.
    423,277  
  21,750  
Crescent Point Energy Corp.
    844,593  
  57,400  
Endeavour Silver Corp.*
    239,932  
  21,400  
Ensign Energy Services, Inc.
    365,731  
  41,100  
Freehold Royalties Ltd.
    935,363  
  30,990  
Goldcorp, Inc.
    788,076  
  18,000  
IAMGOLD Corp.
    91,800  
  83,100  
Kinross Gold Corp.
    421,317  
  119,600  
Major Drilling Group International, Inc.
    942,852  
  24,240  
Pan American Silver Corp.
    257,186  
  20,200  
Peyto Exploration & Development Corp.
    608,693  
  7,500  
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc.
    233,250  
  49,600  
Precision Drilling Corp.
    524,684  
  31,600  
Silver Wheaton Corp.
    716,372  
  34,710  
Yamana Gold, Inc.
    344,670  
            9,731,754  
               
     
CHINA  – 4.9%
       
  480,000  
China BlueChemical Ltd. - Class H
    308,320  
  60,000  
China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. - H Shares
    182,639  
  4,665  
CNOOC Ltd. - ADR
    943,776  
  170,000  
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co., Ltd. - Class H
    176,293  
            1,611,028  
               
     
COLOMBIA  – 1.3%
       
  20,300  
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.
    419,940  
               
     
INDONESIA  – 2.6%
       
  3,000,000  
Harum Energy Tbk P.T.
    838,323  
               
     
NORWAY  – 10.7%
       
  14,500  
Det Norske Oljeselskap ASA*
    206,548  
  17,263  
Fred Olsen Energy ASA
    726,988  
  26,889  
Leroey Seafood Group ASA
    835,609  
  37,850  
Statoil ASA
    896,482  
 
 
27

 
 
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
NORWAY (Continued)
     
  19,800  
Yara International ASA
  $ 854,782  
            3,520,409  
               
     
SINGAPORE  – 4.0%
       
  200,000  
First Resources Ltd.
    313,959  
  2,049,000  
Golden Agri-Resources Ltd.
    989,696  
            1,303,655  
               
     
SWITZERLAND  – 24.1%
       
  415  
Syngenta A.G.
    167,619  
  4,075  
ZKB Gold - Class A - ETF*
    5,272,439  
  11,458  
ZKB Silver - ETF*
    2,439,981  
            7,880,039  
               
     
THAILAND  – 2.2%
       
  71,000  
PTT PCL
    723,117  
               
     
UNITED STATES  – 12.8%
       
  4,550  
Alliance Resource Partners LP
    345,391  
  338,235  
American Eagle Energy Corp.*
    747,499  
  39,500  
Chesapeake Energy Corp.
    1,104,420  
  700  
Monsanto Co.
    73,416  
  5,500  
Mosaic Co.
    252,175  
  37,175  
Newmont Mining Corp.
    1,013,390  
  12,400  
Peabody Energy Corp.
    241,552  
  11,300  
Southwestern Energy Co.*
    420,586  
            4,198,429  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $37,304,984)
    31,420,490  
 
Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 4.2%
     
$ 1,373,459  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%1
    1,373,459  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,373,459)
    1,373,459  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.1% (Cost $38,678,443)
    32,793,949  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.1)%
    (23,823 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 32,770,126  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
 
 
28

 
 
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
LP – Limited Partnership
PCL – Public Company Limited
 
 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
29

 
 
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Teotal
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Energy
38.1%
Basic Materials
27.7%
Consumer, Non-cyclical
6.5%
Total Common Stocks
72.3%
Investment Companies / ETFs
23.6%
Short-Term Investments
4.2%
Total Investments
100.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(0.1)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
30

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 86.5%
     
   
BASE METALS  – 13.8%
     
  34,500  
Altius Minerals Corp. (Canada)*1
  $ 358,003  
  1,250,000  
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (Canada)1, 2
    28,771  
  800,000  
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (Canada)*1
    26,853  
  185,000  
Callinan Royalties Corp.
    248,394  
  500,000  
Cartier Resources, Inc. (Canada)*1
    57,543  
  321,500  
Evrim Resources Corp. (Canada)*1
    85,563  
  13,000  
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc.
    477,880  
  77,500  
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (Canada)*1
    193,992  
  782,000  
Midland Exploration, Inc.*
    629,980  
  58,910  
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd.*
    79,528  
  122,700  
Reservoir Minerals, Inc. (Canada)*1
    533,069  
            2,719,576  
               
     
EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION  – 0.7%
       
  50,000  
Sprott Resource Corp. (Canada)1
    136,185  
               
     
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT  – 0.6%
       
  200,000  
Golden Prospect Precious Metals Ltd. (Guernsey)*1
    127,048  
               
     
OTHER MINED MINERALS  – 0.8%
       
  30,000  
Golden Queen Mining Co., Ltd. (Canada)*1
    29,347  
  388,500  
Riverside Resources, Inc. (Canada)*1
    122,955  
            152,302  
               
     
PRECIOUS METAL MINING  – 70.6%
       
  41,600  
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
    1,228,448  
  3,000  
Allied Nevada Gold Corp.*
    12,240  
  499,818  
Almaden Minerals Ltd.*
    679,753  
  17,000  
Barrick Gold Corp.
    329,630  
  39,000  
Detour Gold Corp. (Canada)*1
    318,673  
  70,000  
DRDGOLD Ltd. - ADR
    345,100  
  25,000  
Eldorado Gold Corp.
    168,750  
  254,763  
Eurasian Minerals, Inc.*
    292,977  
  54,501  
Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc.*
    214,189  
  24,856  
Franco-Nevada Corp. (Canada)1
    1,116,283  
  440,000  
Gold Canyon Resources, Inc. (Canada)1, 2
    128,282  
  83,000  
Gold Royalties Corp. (Canada)*1
    35,223  
  33,000  
Goldcorp, Inc.
    839,190  
  60,000  
Kinross Gold Corp.
    304,200  
  175,000  
Lara Exploration Ltd. (Canada)*1
    134,267  
 
 
31

 
 
EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
PRECIOUS METAL MINING (Continued)
     
  400,000  
Metals Creek Resources Corp. (Canada)*1
  $ 9,591  
  100,000  
Midas Gold Corp.*
    91,110  
  575,500  
Miranda Gold Corp. (Canada)*1
    80,030  
  256,700  
Mirasol Resources Ltd. (Canada)*1
    253,573  
  200,000  
Mundoro Capital, Inc. (Canada)*1
    46,034  
  167,000  
New Gold, Inc.*
    976,950  
  15,000  
Newmont Mining Corp.
    408,900  
  41,500  
Pan American Silver Corp.
    440,315  
  10,000  
Randgold Resources Ltd. - ADR
    739,000  
  200,000  
Renaissance Gold, Inc.*
    42,198  
  23,500  
Royal Gold, Inc.
    1,128,940  
  30,000  
Rubicon Minerals Corp.*
    41,700  
  300,000  
Rye Patch Gold Corp. (Canada)*1
    37,403  
  45,000  
Sandstorm Gold Ltd.*
    242,550  
  10,000  
Silver Standard Resources, Inc.*
    56,200  
  13,000  
Silver Wheaton Corp.
    294,710  
  200,000  
Sunridge Gold Corp.*
    33,567  
  127,300  
Virginia Mines, Inc. (Canada)*1
    1,301,446  
  1,190,000  
Vista Gold Corp.*
    511,700  
  104,800  
Yamana Gold, Inc. (Canada)1
    1,040,664  
            13,923,786  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $18,213,300)
    17,058,897  
               
     
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS  – 4.5%
       
     
PRECIOUS METAL MINING  – 4.5%
       
  6,000  
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF
    150,660  
  8,000  
Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF
    300,800  
  20,000  
Sprott Physical Platinum & Palladium Trust - ETF*
    182,400  
  200  
ZKB Gold - Class A - ETF (Switzerland)*1
    258,770  
            892,630  
               
     
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $982,886)
    892,630  
               
     
MUTUAL FUNDS  – 5.2%
       
     
PRECIOUS METAL MINING  – 5.2%
       
  3,000  
Central Fund of Canada Ltd. - Class A (Canada)1
    44,610  
  17,226  
Central GoldTrust*
    802,215  
  20,100  
Sprott Physical Silver Trust*
    176,277  
            1,023,102  
               
     
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS (Cost $1,028,523)
    1,023,102  
 
 
32

 
 
EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Contracts
     
Value
 
           
   
PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS  – 1.3%
     
   
CALL OPTIONS  – 1.3%
     
   
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
     
  60  
    Exercise Price: $33, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
  $ 23,400  
     
Barrick Gold Corp.
       
  120  
    Exercise Price: $25, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    20,520  
     
Goldcorp, Inc.
       
  50  
    Exercise Price: $30, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*
    19,750  
  40  
    Exercise Price: $40, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    3,480  
     
New Gold, Inc.
       
  100  
    Exercise Price: $10, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    3,500  
     
Newmont Mining Corp.
       
  80  
    Exercise Price: $38, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    9,760  
     
Pan American Silver Corp.
       
  200  
    Exercise Price: $11, Expiration Date: April 19, 2014*
    19,000  
  200  
    Exercise Price: $12, Expiration Date: April 19, 2014*
    12,000  
  200  
    Exercise Price: $13, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    25,000  
  50  
    Exercise Price: $17, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    2,750  
  100  
    Exercise Price: $12, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*
    24,500  
  150  
    Exercise Price: $15, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*
    25,500  
     
Royal Gold, Inc.
       
  40  
    Exercise Price: $63, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    17,200  
  40  
    Exercise Price: $73, Expiration Date: January 17, 2015*
    10,600  
  30  
    Exercise Price: $75, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*
    15,000  
     
Yamana Gold, Inc. (Canada)
       
  70  
    Exercise Price: $12, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*1
    14,210  
  100  
    Exercise Price: $15, Expiration Date: January 16, 2016*1
    13,600  
            259,770  
               
     
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS CONTRACTS (Cost $312,834)
    259,770  

Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 3.9%
     
$ 759,961  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%3
    759,961  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $759,961)
    759,961  
               
     
WARRANTS  – 0.1%
       
     
BASE METALS  – 0.0%
       
  1,250,000  
Bitterroot Resources Ltd. (Canada)1
     
               
     
PRECIOUS METAL MINING  – 0.1%
       
  5,000  
Franco-Nevada Corp. (Canada)
Strike Price $75.00 (Canadian Dollars), Expiration Date 6/16/17*1
    27,813  
 
 
33

 
 
EuroPac Gold Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
WARRANTS (Continued)
     
   
PRECIOUS METAL MINING (Continued)
     
  440,000  
Gold Canyon Resources, Inc.
  $  
               
            27,813  
               
     
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $25,593)
    27,813  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.5% (Cost $21,323,097)
    20,022,173  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (1.5)%
    (300,253 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 19,721,920  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
Foreign security denominated in U.S. dollars.
2
Illiquid Security. Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. Security fair valued under direction of the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of such investments is 0.80% of net assets.
3
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
34

 

EuroPac Gold Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013


 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Precious Metal Mining
70.6%
Base Metals
13.8%
Other Mined Minerals
0.8%
Exploration & Production
0.7%
Investment Management
0.6%
Total Common Stocks
86.5%
Mutual Funds
5.2%
Exchange Traded Funds
4.5%
Short-Term Investments
3.9%
Purchased Options Contracts
1.3%
Warrants
0.1%
Total Investments
101.5%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(1.5)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
35

 
 
EP China Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 100.1%
     
   
BASIC MATERIALS  – 0.3%
     
  2,700,000  
China Forestry Holdings Co., Ltd.*1
  $ 111,441  
               
     
COMMUNICATIONS  – 1.6%
       
  8,000  
SINA Corp.*
    668,480  
               
     
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL  – 25.7%
       
  500,000  
Belle International Holdings Ltd.
    705,011  
  1,000,000  
Giordano International Ltd.
    938,037  
  90,000  
Gourmet Master Co., Ltd.
    599,156  
  200,000  
Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. - Class H
    1,175,542  
  1,000,000  
Li Ning Co., Ltd.*
    915,659  
  600,000  
Minth Group Ltd.
    1,255,101  
  750,000  
Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.
    818,180  
  200,000  
Sands China Ltd.
    1,422,017  
  350,000  
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.
    1,206,798  
  800,000  
Skyworth Digital Holdings Ltd.
    388,082  
  1,000,000  
Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.
    990,391  
            10,413,974  
               
     
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL  – 19.6%
       
  500,000  
China Medical System Holdings Ltd.
    449,645  
  889,000  
Goodbaby International Holdings Ltd.
    439,076  
  100,000  
Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.
    1,224,455  
  1,170,000  
Lee's Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd.
    1,086,170  
  80,000  
Nan Liu Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    324,036  
  300,000  
Samsonite International S.A.
    820,034  
  1,256,000  
Sihuan Pharmaceutical Holdings Group Ltd.
    937,456  
  1,700,001  
Sino Biopharmaceutical
    1,201,512  
  50,000  
WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. - ADR*
    1,462,500  
            7,944,884  
               
     
DIVERSIFIED  – 6.6%
       
  104,000  
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
    1,295,909  
  12,000  
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd.
    653,862  
  86,000  
Wharf Holdings Ltd.
    723,712  
            2,673,483  
               
     
ENERGY  – 3.9%
       
  800,000  
Anton Oilfield Services Group
    505,993  
  750,000  
CIMC Enric Holdings Ltd.
    1,056,152  
            1,562,145  
               
     
FINANCIAL  – 13.9%
       
  325,000  
AIA Group Ltd.
    1,650,294  
  200,000  
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.
    653,164  
 
 
36

 
 
EP China Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
FINANCIAL (Continued)
     
  220,000  
Hang Lung Properties Ltd.
  $ 724,488  
  163,650  
Link REIT
    823,263  
  32,000  
Standard Chartered PLC
    771,770  
  76,894  
Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.
    1,007,213  
            5,630,192  
               
     
INDUSTRIAL  – 14.3%
       
  170,000  
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.
    751,324  
  140,000  
Cheung Kong Infrastructure Holdings Ltd.
    974,222  
  521,000  
Haitian International Holdings Ltd.
    1,255,292  
  40,000  
Hermes Microvision, Inc.
    1,308,484  
  600,000  
Techtronic Industries Co.
    1,506,872  
            5,796,194  
               
     
TECHNOLOGY  – 6.2%
       
  730,000  
Lenovo Group Ltd.
    781,975  
  66,000  
MediaTek, Inc.
    902,348  
  230,000  
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    847,679  
            2,532,002  
               
     
UTILITIES  – 8.0%
       
  160,000  
ENN Energy Holdings Ltd.
    948,623  
  1,350,000  
Guangdong Investment Ltd.
    1,162,135  
  1,100,000  
Huaneng Power International, Inc. - Class H
    1,148,183  
            3,258,941  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $30,126,565)
    40,591,736  

Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 0.2%
     
$ 77,795  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%2
    77,795  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $77,795)
    77,795  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.3% (Cost $30,204,360)
    40,669,531  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.3)%
    (137,078 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 40,532,453  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
 
 
37

 
 
EP China Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
Fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.27% of Net Assets.
2
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
38

 

EP China Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Country
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Hong Kong
48.8%
China
37.6%
Taiwan
9.8%
United States
2.0%
United Kingdom
1.9%
Total Common Stocks
100.1%
Short-Term Investments
0.2%
Total Investments
100.3%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(0.3)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
39

 

EuroPac Asia Small Companies Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 99.9%
     
   
CAMBODIA  – 2.7%
     
  1,000,000  
NagaCorp Ltd.
  $ 923,436  
               
     
CHINA  – 7.7%
       
  550,000  
China Pioneer Pharma Holdings Ltd.
    293,787  
  400,000  
Haitian International Holdings Ltd.
    963,756  
  240,000  
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.
    827,519  
  20,000  
WuXi PharmaTech Cayman, Inc. - ADR*
    585,000  
            2,670,062  
               
     
HONG KONG  – 7.1%
       
  400,000  
Giordano International Ltd.
    375,215  
  500,000  
Sa Sa International Holdings Ltd.
    545,453  
  1,100,000  
Sino Biopharmaceutical
    777,449  
  300,000  
Techtronic Industries Co.
    753,436  
            2,451,553  
               
     
INDIA  – 5.5%
       
  89,500  
Emami Ltd.
    723,230  
  60,000  
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
    548,675  
  56,329  
Ipca Laboratories Ltd.
    625,222  
            1,897,127  
               
     
INDONESIA  – 5.4%
       
  2,500,000  
Media Nusantara Citra Tbk P.T.
    553,667  
  650,000  
Tempo Scan Pacific Tbk P.T.
    225,227  
  6,000,000  
Tiga Pilar Sejahtera Food Tbk
    702,036  
  900,000  
Ultrajaya Milk Industry & Trading Co. Tbk P.T.*
    392,908  
            1,873,838  
               
     
MALAYSIA  – 7.7%
       
  250,000  
KPJ Healthcare BHD
    483,268  
  600,000  
Media Prima BHD
    501,889  
  870,000  
Oldtown BHD
    683,737  
  782,919  
Sapurakencana Petroleum BHD*
    992,666  
            2,661,560  
               
     
PHILIPPINES  – 14.9%
       
  1,500,000  
Alliance Global Group, Inc.
    915,257  
  800,000  
East West Banking Corp.*
    472,948  
  50,000  
GT Capital Holdings, Inc.
    988,705  
  1,300,000  
Puregold Price Club, Inc.
    1,357,253  
  5,250,000  
RFM Corp.
    668,041  
  250,000  
Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc.
    65,929  
  240,000  
Universal Robina Corp.
    708,392  
            5,176,525  
               
     
SINGAPORE  – 4.1%
       
  370,000  
Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT
    724,273  
 
 
40

 
 
EuroPac Asia Small Companies Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
SINGAPORE (Continued)
     
  200,000  
Super Group Ltd.
  $ 676,236  
            1,400,509  
               
     
SOUTH KOREA  – 24.2%
       
  25,000  
Cheil Worldwide, Inc.*
    615,969  
  16,000  
CJ E&M Corp.*
    553,201  
  2,000  
CJ O Shopping Co., Ltd.
    667,434  
  11,480  
Hanssem Co., Ltd.
    465,132  
  8,000  
Hotel Shilla Co., Ltd.
    516,787  
  30,000  
Kginicis Co., Ltd.
    613,145  
  16,000  
Kolao Holdings
    468,296  
  12,000  
LS Industrial Systems Co., Ltd.
    752,042  
  3,300  
Medy-Tox, Inc.
    543,821  
  80,000  
Samkee Automotive Co., Ltd.
    652,369  
  14,000  
Suheung Capsule Co., Ltd.
    499,241  
  30,000  
Sung Kwang Bend Co., Ltd.
    821,286  
  24,000  
Vieworks Co., Ltd.
    630,387  
  3,400  
Yuhan Corp.
    598,128  
            8,397,238  
               
     
TAIWAN  – 13.2%
       
  50,000  
ASPEED Technology, Inc.
    243,414  
  90,000  
GeoVision, Inc.
    590,876  
  90,000  
Gourmet Master Co., Ltd.
    599,156  
  34,000  
Hermes Microvision, Inc.
    1,112,211  
  100,000  
Makalot Industrial Co., Ltd.
    603,669  
  90,000  
PharmaEngine, Inc.*
    809,077  
  160,000  
Toung Loong Textile Manufacturing
    610,092  
            4,568,495  
               
     
THAILAND  – 7.4%
       
  3,800,000  
Jasmine International PCL
    1,030,682  
  1,000,000  
MC Group PCL
    449,398  
  100,000  
Sino Thai Engineering & Construction PCL
    74,466  
  800,000  
Thaicom PCL
    1,021,504  
            2,576,050  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $27,077,079)
    34,596,393  
 
Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 1.3%
     
$ 465,803  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%1
    465,803  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $465,803)
    465,803  
 
 
41

 
 
EuroPac Asia Small Companies Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 101.2% (Cost $27,542,882)
  $ 35,062,196  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (1.2)%
    (413,787 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 34,648,409  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
PCL – Public Company Limited
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
42

 

EuroPac Asia Small Companies Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Consumer, Non-cyclical
32.3%
Consumer, Cyclical
26.4%
Industrial
14.6%
Communications
14.1%
Financial
6.3%
Energy
2.9%
Diversified
2.6%
Technology
0.7%
Total Common Stocks
99.9%
Short-Term Investments
1.3%
Total Investments
101.2%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(1.2)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
43

 

EuroPac Latin America Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 94.1%
     
   
BELGIUM  – 3.2%
     
  6,000  
Anheuser-Busch InBev N.V. - ADR
  $ 622,380  
               
     
BRAZIL  – 13.9%
       
  80,000  
Estacio Participacoes S.A.
    617,802  
  44,000  
Kroton Educacional S.A.
    650,120  
  17,000  
Linx S.A.
    307,263  
  7,700  
M Dias Branco S.A.
    361,146  
  15,000  
Mahle-Metal Leve S.A. Industria e Comercio
    187,416  
  70,000  
Marcopolo S.A.
    180,609  
  15,000  
Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. - ADR
    399,450  
            2,703,806  
               
     
CHILE  – 7.9%
       
  230,000  
Coca-Cola Embonor S.A. - B Shares
    581,454  
  50,000  
Forus S.A.
    274,280  
  43,000  
SACI Falabella
    427,927  
  93,430  
Sonda S.A.
    242,380  
            1,526,041  
               
     
COLOMBIA  – 6.4%
       
  29,000  
Almacenes Exito S.A.
    485,798  
  38,000  
Grupo Nutresa S.A.
    542,183  
  10,500  
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp.
    216,509  
            1,244,490  
               
     
MEXICO  – 58.5%
       
  225,000  
Alfa S.A.B. de C.V. - A Shares
    617,024  
  140,000  
Alpek S.A. de C.V.
    303,772  
  240,000  
Alsea S.A.B. de C.V.
    746,453  
  85,000  
Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V.
    504,568  
  105,000  
Banregio Grupo Financiero S.A.B. de C.V.
    581,764  
  220,000  
Bolsa Mexicana de Valores S.A.B. de C.V.
    524,400  
  130,000  
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta S.A.B. de C.V.
    248,695  
  75,000  
Corp Moctezuma S.A.B. de C.V.
    233,324  
  310,000  
Credito Real S.A.B. de C.V.*
    499,904  
  51,000  
El Puerto de Liverpool S.A.B. de C.V.
    550,797  
  5,600  
Fomento Economico Mexicano S.A.B. de C.V. - ADR
    522,480  
  120,000  
Gruma S.A.B. de C.V. - B Shares*
    822,423  
  140,000  
Grupo Bimbo S.A.B. de C.V.
    470,304  
  95,000  
Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V. - O Shares
    606,378  
  135,000  
Grupo Herdez S.A.B. de C.V.
    469,545  
  180,000  
Grupo Lala S.A.B. de C.V.*
    399,807  
  250,000  
Grupo Sanborns S.A. de C.V.
    518,306  
  103,468  
Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V.
    355,195  
  160,000  
Infraestructura Energetica Nova S.A.B. de C.V.
    631,303  
  115,986  
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico S.A.B. de C.V. - A Shares
    352,653  
 
 
44

 

EuroPac Latin America Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
MEXICO (Continued)
     
  48,000  
Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura S.A.B. de C.V.*
  $ 487,016  
  240,000  
Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de C.V.
    566,370  
  180,000  
TF Administradora Industrial S de R.L. de C.V.
    351,521  
            11,364,002  
               
     
PANAMA  – 3.1%
       
  4,000  
Copa Holdings S.A. - A Shares
    598,160  
               
     
PERU  – 1.1%
       
  170,000  
Union Andina de Cementos S.A.A.
    221,926  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $16,861,773)
    18,280,805  

Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 6.7%
     
$ 1,309,787  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%1
    1,309,787  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,309,787)
    1,309,787  
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 100.8% (Cost $18,171,560)
    19,590,592  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (0.8)%
    (151,428 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 19,439,164  
 
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
45

 

EuroPac Latin America Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Consumer, Non-cyclical
37.4%
Consumer, Cyclical
20.4%
Financial
17.4%
Industrial
4.9%
Basic Materials
3.6%
Utilities
3.3%
Diversified
3.2%
Technology
2.8%
Energy
1.1%
Total Common Stocks
94.1%
Short-Term Investments
6.7%
Total Investments
100.8%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(0.8)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
46

 

EP Strategic US Equity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS  – 90.7%
     
   
BASIC MATERIALS  – 10.4%
     
  27,000  
Allied Nevada Gold Corp.*
  $ 110,160  
  14,000  
Barrick Gold Corp.
    271,460  
  3,000  
EI du Pont de Nemours & Co.
    183,600  
  6,350  
Goldcorp, Inc.
    161,481  
  63,500  
IAMGOLD Corp.
    323,850  
  55,000  
Kinross Gold Corp.
    278,850  
  675  
Newcrest Mining Ltd.
    6,571  
  9,300  
Newmont Mining Corp.
    253,518  
  8,700  
Yamana Gold, Inc.
    86,391  
            1,675,881  
               
     
COMMUNICATIONS  – 11.1%
       
  13,500  
AT&T, Inc.
    488,700  
  11,898  
CenturyLink, Inc.
    402,866  
  3,476  
F5 Networks, Inc.*
    283,329  
  330  
Google, Inc. - Class A*
    340,092  
  14,327  
Juniper Networks, Inc.*
    267,055  
            1,782,042  
               
     
CONSUMER, CYCLICAL  – 6.7%
       
  2,630  
McDonald's Corp.
    253,847  
  5,000  
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
    383,750  
  1,000  
Wynn Resorts Ltd.
    166,250  
  4,150  
Yum! Brands, Inc.
    280,623  
            1,084,470  
               
     
CONSUMER, NON-CYCLICAL  – 23.4%
       
  5,100  
Abbott Laboratories
    186,405  
  5,100  
AbbVie, Inc.
    247,095  
  4,245  
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
    173,621  
  3,522  
Baxter International, Inc.
    231,994  
  8,270  
Coca-Cola Co.
    327,244  
  2,715  
Johnson & Johnson
    251,436  
  3,961  
Kraft Foods Group, Inc.
    215,399  
  3,600  
Medtronic, Inc.
    206,640  
  11,000  
Merck & Co., Inc.
    495,990  
  5,000  
Molson Coors Brewing Co. - Class B
    270,000  
  4,745  
Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A
    159,622  
  10,000  
Pfizer, Inc.
    306,800  
  3,150  
Philip Morris International, Inc.
    280,728  
  2,530  
Procter & Gamble Co.
    204,297  
  2,860  
Stryker Corp.
    211,240  
            3,768,511  
 
 
47

 
 
EP Strategic US Equity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
           
   
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
     
   
ENERGY  – 8.9%
     
  169,117  
American Eagle Energy Corp.*
  $ 373,749  
  1,930  
Chevron Corp.
    231,523  
  4,360  
Exxon Mobil Corp.
    390,743  
  1,625  
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.
    131,917  
  1,500  
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
    144,120  
  1,650  
Schlumberger Ltd.
    154,638  
            1,426,690  
               
     
INDUSTRIAL  – 4.3%
       
  1,400  
Cummins, Inc.
    177,828  
  3,790  
Joy Global, Inc.
    215,083  
  3,625  
Raytheon Co.
    298,591  
            691,502  
               
     
TECHNOLOGY  – 17.2%
       
  10,015  
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
    166,650  
  1,310  
Apple, Inc.
    684,278  
  17,000  
Broadcom Corp. - Class A
    454,240  
  14,500  
EMC Corp.
    349,015  
  17,000  
Microsoft Corp.
    600,950  
  7,000  
NetApp, Inc.
    271,670  
  3,465  
QUALCOMM, Inc.
    240,714  
            2,767,517  
               
     
UTILITIES  – 8.7%
       
  3,500  
American Electric Power Co., Inc.
    163,940  
  3,250  
Duke Energy Corp.
    233,122  
  6,000  
Edison International
    294,180  
  6,800  
PG&E Corp.
    284,580  
  10,000  
Portland General Electric Co.
    287,000  
  3,300  
Southern Co.
    135,003  
            1,397,825  
               
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $14,154,219)
    14,594,438  
 
Principal
Amount
         
           
   
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS  – 11.4%
     
$ 1,835,699  
UMB Money Market Fiduciary, 0.010%1
    1,835,699  
               
     
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,835,699)
    1,835,699  
 
 
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EP Strategic US Equity Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued
As of October 31, 2013

 
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 102.1% (Cost $15,989,918)
  $ 16,430,137  
     
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets – (2.1)%
    (339,597 )
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
  $ 16,090,540  
 
*
Non-income producing security.
1
The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 
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EP Strategic US Equity Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2013

 
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Consumer, Non-cyclical
23.4%
Technology
17.2%
Communications
11.1%
Basic Materials
10.4%
Energy
8.9%
Utilities
8.7%
Consumer, Cyclical
6.7%
Industrial
4.3%
Total Common Stocks
90.7%
Short-Term Investments
11.4%
Total Investments
102.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets
(2.1)%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
50

 

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of October 31, 2013

 
   
EuroPac International
   
EuroPac International
   
EuroPac Hard
   
EuroPac Gold
 
   
Value Fund
   
Bond Fund
   
Asset Fund
   
Fund
 
Assets:
                       
Investments, at cost
  $ 80,707,905     $ 89,137,704     $ 38,678,443     $ 21,010,263  
Purchased options, at cost
    -       -       -       312,834  
Foreign currency, at cost
    -       794,566       -       58,237  
Investments, at value
  $ 83,670,135     $ 84,933,887     $ 32,793,949     $ 19,762,403  
Purchased options, at value
    -       -       -       259,770  
Foreign currency, at value
    -       792,423       -       57,612  
Receivables:
                               
   Investment securities sold
    -       -       -       -  
   Fund shares sold
    42,350       72,312       38,533       97,945  
   Dividends and interest
    325,290       1,257,979       32,083       4,091  
   Due from Advisor
    -       -       -       -  
Prepaid expenses
    13,166       20,995       16,618       15,911  
Prepaid offering costs
    -       -       -       38,693  
  Total assets
    84,050,941       87,077,596       32,881,183       20,236,425  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Payables:
                               
   Investment securities purchased
    -       -       -       436,772  
   Fund shares redeemed
    70,423       43,596       30,000       -  
   Advisory fees
    77,865       42,827       7,474       -  
   Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8)
    16,570       17,740       6,701       3,869  
   Shareholder Servicing fees (Note 7)
    13,909       11,298       8,166       4,366  
   Transfer agent fees and expenses
    22,158       17,799       12,345       8,548  
   Fund accounting fees
    20,595       20,977       17,300       8,548  
   Administration fees
    16,589       15,197       8,039       6,512  
   Auditing fees
    16,086       16,085       16,083       16,000  
   Custody fees
    9,864       8,663       2,676       5,688  
   Trustees' fees and expenses
    761       383       413       679  
   Chief Compliance Officer fees
    679       641       262       1,879  
   Offering costs - Advisor
    -       -       -       16,915  
Accrued other expenses
    7,082       4,062       1,598       4,729  
  Total liabilities
    272,581       199,268       111,057       514,505  
                                 
Net Assets
  $ 83,778,360     $ 86,878,328     $ 32,770,126     $ 19,721,920  
                                 
Components of Net Assets:
                               
Capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited
                               
   number of shares authorized)
  $ 83,108,018     $ 90,873,797     $ 39,221,816     $ 21,215,584  
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
    (72,663 )     -       (181,845 )     6,321  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments,
                               
    written options and foreign currency transactions
    (2,220,125 )     203,053       (385,407 )     (198,455 )
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
                               
    Investments
    2,962,230       (4,203,817 )     (5,884,494 )     (1,247,860 )
    Purchased options
    -       -       -       (53,064 )
    Foreign currency translations
    900       5,295       56       (606 )
Net Assets
  $ 83,778,360     $ 86,878,328     $ 32,770,126     $ 19,721,920  
                                 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:
                               
Class A Shares:
                               
    Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ 83,673,622     $ 86,667,300     $ 32,769,080     $ 19,721,920  
    Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
    8,158,218       8,765,836       4,089,885       2,065,330  
    Redemption price per share
  $ 10.26     $ 9.89     $ 8.01     $ 9.55  
    Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)*
    0.48       0.46       0.38       0.45  
    Maximum public offering price
  $ 10.74     $ 10.35     $ 8.39     $ 10.00  
                                 
Class I Shares:
                               
    Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ 104,738     $ 211,028     $ 1,046     $ -  
    Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
    10,206       21,295       130       -  
    Offering and Redemption price
  $ 10.26     $ 9.91     $ 8.02     $ -  
 
*
On sales of $50,000 or more, the sales charge will be reduced.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of October 31, 2013                         

 
   
EP China
   
EP Asia Small
   
EP Latin
   
EP Strategic US
 
   
Fund
   
Companies Fund
   
America Fund
   
Equity Fund
 
Assets:
                       
Investments, at cost
  $ 30,204,360     $ 27,542,882     $ 18,171,560     $ 15,989,918  
Purchased options, at cost
    -       -       -       -  
Foreign currency, at cost
    -       -       -       -  
Investments, at value
  $ 40,669,531     $ 35,062,196     $ 19,590,592     $ 16,430,137  
Purchased options, at value
    -       -       -       -  
Foreign currency, at value
    -       -       -       -  
Receivables:
                               
   Investment securities sold
    -       -       273,957       -  
   Fund shares sold
    9,802       17,021       11,702       7,839  
   Dividends and interest
    1       6,163       636       13,574  
   Due from Advisor
    -       -       6,563       6,609  
Prepaid expenses
    7,720       19,699       18,155       6,186  
Prepaid offering costs
    -       -       -       -  
  Total assets
    40,687,054       35,105,079       19,901,605       16,464,345  
                                 
Liabilities:
                               
Payables:
                               
   Investment securities purchased
    -       359,862       400,711       321,999  
   Fund shares redeemed
    32,930       5,848       -       -  
   Advisory fees
    19,800       7,270       -       -  
   Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8)
    8,197       6,991       3,850       3,215  
   Shareholder Servicing fees (Note 7)
    10,296       8,885       6,343       4,153  
   Transfer agent fees and expenses
    18,277       13,066       10,032       7,887  
   Fund accounting fees
    17,439       18,881       14,215       9,800  
   Administration fees
    13,143       6,659       5,511       5,898  
   Auditing fees
    16,081       16,043       15,533       15,959  
   Custody fees
    11,575       9,780       5,367       2,939  
   Trustees' fees and expenses
    842       601       227       240  
   Chief Compliance Officer fees
    1,576       1,111       416       209  
   Offering costs - Advisor
    -       -       -       -  
Accrued other expenses
    4,445       1,673       236       1,506  
  Total liabilities
    154,601       456,670       462,441       373,805  
                                 
Net Assets
  $ 40,532,453     $ 34,648,409     $ 19,439,164     $ 16,090,540  
                                 
Components of Net Assets:
                               
Capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited
                               
   number of shares authorized)
  $ 40,433,446     $ 28,972,110     $ 19,402,015     $ 15,458,993  
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
    210,598       (239,114 )     (58,810 )     772  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments,
                               
    written options and foreign currency transactions
    (10,576,762 )     (1,603,896 )     (1,326,245 )     190,556  
Net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
                               
    Investments
    10,465,171       7,519,314       1,419,032       440,219  
    Purchased options
    -       -       -       -  
    Foreign currency translations
    -       (5 )     3,172       -  
Net Assets
  $ 40,532,453     $ 34,648,409     $ 19,439,164     $ 16,090,540  
                                 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:
                               
Class A Shares:
                               
    Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ 40,532,453     $ 34,465,385     $ 19,362,383     $ 16,090,540  
    Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
    3,285,797       2,801,709       1,786,141       1,504,114  
    Redemption price per share
  $ 12.34     $ 12.30     $ 10.84     $ 10.70  
    Maximum sales charge (4.50% of offering price)*
    0.58       0.58       0.51       0.50  
    Maximum public offering price
  $ 12.92     $ 12.88     $ 11.35     $ 11.20  
                                 
Class I Shares:
                               
    Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
  $ -     $ 183,024     $ 76,781     $ -  
    Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
    -       14,859       7,080       -  
    Offering and Redemption price
  $ -     $ 12.32     $ 10.84     $ -  
 
*
On sales of $50,000 or more, the sales charge will be reduced.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
52

 
 
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 2013  

 
   
EuroPac International
   
EuroPac International
   
EuroPac Hard
   
EuroPac Gold
 
   
Value Fund
   
Bond Fund
   
Asset Fund
   
Fund1
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $313,040, $0,
$114,177 and $4,363, respectively)
  $ 3,010,983     $ -     $ 650,317     $ 36,823  
Interest (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0, $98,098, $0
and $0, respectively)
    747       3,518,121       185       51  
Total investment income
    3,011,730       3,518,121       650,502       36,874  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Advisory fees
    915,035       537,846       355,843       31,751  
Distribution fees - Class A (Note 8)
    201,978       224,024       78,524       9,922  
Administration fees
    84,309       89,870       41,821       10,354  
Fund accounting fees
    69,819       61,972       53,063       8,548  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    63,245       51,660       37,703       8,548  
Custody fees
    40,793       35,787       18,486       5,698  
Registration fees
    22,798       28,678       28,214       6,485  
Auditing fees
    16,062       16,066       16,088       16,000  
Shareholder Servicing fees (Note 7)
    13,988       11,315       8,207       4,370  
Legal fees
    13,138       12,964       11,048       3,549  
Shareholder reporting fees
    10,273       13,915       9,386       2,137  
Miscellaneous
    7,779       8,476       5,901       2,923  
Excise Tax expense
    7,632       -       -       -  
Trustees' fees and expenses
    5,212       4,859       5,239       1,710  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    3,425       3,054       2,022       3,434  
Insurance fees
    1,647       1,669       1,275       425  
Offering costs
    -       -       -       6,813  
                                 
Total expenses
    1,477,133       1,102,155       672,820       122,667  
Advisory fee waived
    (55,560 )     (71,464 )     (123,144 )     (31,751 )
Other expenses absorbed
    -       -       -       (31,384 )
Net expenses
    1,421,573       1,030,691       549,676       59,532  
Net investment income (loss)
    1,590,157       2,487,430       100,826       (22,658 )
                                 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Written Options and Foreign Currency:
                               
Net realized gain (loss) on:
                               
Investments
    2,926,518       (199,145 )     (383,165 )     (213,529 )
Written options
    -       -       -       15,074  
Foreign currency transactions
    (55,386 )     22,107       (7,062 )     2,436  
Net realized gain (loss)
    2,871,132       (177,038 )     (390,227 )     (196,019 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
                               
Investments
    (2,934,558 )     (3,836,368 )     (5,455,060 )     (1,247,860 )
Purchased options
    -       -       -       (53,064 )
Foreign currency translations
    3,149       (40,599 )     112       (606 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    (2,931,409 )     (3,876,967 )     (5,454,948 )     (1,301,530 )
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments,
purchased options, written options and foreign currency
    (60,277 )     (4,054,005 )     (5,845,175 )     (1,497,549 )
                                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
  $ 1,529,880     $ (1,566,575 )   $ (5,744,349 )   $ (1,520,207 )
 
1
The EuroPac Gold Fund commenced operations on July 19, 2013.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 2013

 
   
EP China
   
EP Asia Small
   
EP Latin
   
EP Strategic US
 
   
Fund
   
Companies Fund
   
America Fund
   
Equity Fund
 
Investment Income:
                       
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $20,352, $55,398, $24,850 and $2,470, respectively)
  $ 915,304     $ 614,222     $ 293,744     $ 279,257  
Interest (net of foreign withholding taxes of $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively)
    29       35       73       139  
Total investment income
    915,333       614,257       293,817       279,396  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Advisory fees
    449,976       388,651       186,776       88,254  
Distribution fees Class A (Note 8)
    99,327       85,744       41,299       29,418  
Administration fees
    50,841       53,684       39,468       32,795  
Fund accounting fees
    62,378       61,854       43,336       27,853  
Transfer agent fees and expenses
    52,992       40,362       24,556       19,592  
Custody fees
    38,092       50,044       32,811       11,331  
Registration fees
    19,087       23,260       27,032       26,980  
Auditing fees
    16,226       15,941       18,002       18,427  
Shareholder Servicing fees (Note 7)
    10,312       8,896       6,343       4,153  
Legal fees
    10,260       11,865       7,801       5,497  
Shareholder reporting fees
    12,871       7,299       6,201       3,241  
Miscellaneous
    4,788       5,705       2,900       3,278  
Excise Tax expense
    -       -       -       -  
Trustees' fees and expenses
    6,830       6,580       6,209       3,911  
Chief Compliance Officer fees
    14,292       6,999       5,625       1,820  
Insurance fees
    1,780       1,313       905       999  
Offering costs
    -       -       -       6,521  
                                 
Total expenses
    850,052       768,197       449,264       284,070  
Advisory fee waived
    (154,764 )     (167,862 )     (160,072 )     (88,254 )
Other expenses absorbed
    -       -       -       (48,724 )
Net expenses
    695,288       600,335       289,192       147,092  
Net investment income (loss)
    220,045       13,922       4,625       132,304  
                                 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Written Options and Foreign Currency:
                               
Net realized gain (loss) on:
                               
Investments
    350,719       3,555,822       188,933       178,704  
Written options
    -       -       -       -  
Foreign currency transactions
    (8,110 )     (264,108 )     (40,694 )     (1 )
Net realized gain (loss)
    342,609       3,291,714       148,239       178,703  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
                               
Investments
    6,867,155       1,465,108       265,713       415,755  
Purchased options
    -       -       -       -  
Foreign currency translations
    1       (745 )     2,500       -  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
    6,867,156       1,464,363       268,213       415,755  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, purchased options, written options and foreign currency
    7,209,765       4,756,077       416,452       594,458  
                                 
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations
  $ 7,429,810     $ 4,769,999     $ 421,077     $ 726,762  
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS    

 
   
EuroPac International
 
   
Value Fund
 
             
   
For the
   
For the
 
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
         Net investment income
  $ 1,590,157     $ 1,327,650  
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    2,871,132       (4,416,019 )
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
              and foreign currency translations
    (2,931,409 )     7,116,730  
            Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    1,529,880       4,028,361  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
         From net investment income:
               
             Class A
    (1,718,715 )     (1,592,231 )
             Class I
    (2 )     -  
            Total distributions to shareholders
    (1,718,717 )     (1,592,231 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
             Class A
    25,813,740       14,878,783  
             Class I
    101,347       -  
         Reinvestment of distributions:
               
             Class A
    1,246,851       1,175,533  
             Class I
    2       -  
         Cost of shares redeemed:
               
             Class A1
    (20,556,247 )     (18,578,007 )
            Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions
    6,605,693       (2,523,691 )
                 
            Total increase (decrease) in net assets
    6,416,856       (87,561 )
                 
Net Assets:
               
         Beginning of period
    77,361,504       77,449,065  
         End of period
  $ 83,778,360     $ 77,361,504  
                 
         Accumulated net investment income (loss)
  $ (72,663 )   $ 102,439  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
         Shares sold:
               
             Class A
    2,506,810       1,489,819  
             Class I
    10,206       -  
         Shares reinvested:
               
             Class A
    125,738       125,660  
         Shares redeemed:
               
             Class A
    (2,009,660 )     (1,888,503 )
            Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions
    633,094       (273,024 )
 
1
Net of redemption fees of $417 and $238, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 

 
   
EuroPac International
 
   
Bond Fund
 
             
   
For the
   
For the
 
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
         Net investment income
  $ 2,487,430     $ 2,162,380  
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    (177,038 )     124,015  
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
              and foreign currency translations
    (3,876,967 )     (802,014 )
            Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    (1,566,575 )     1,484,381  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
         From net investment income:
               
             Class A
    (2,126,664 )     (1,618,934 )
             Class I
    (118 )     -  
         From net realized gain:
               
             Class A
    (720,025 )     -  
            Total distributions to shareholders
    (2,846,807 )     (1,618,934 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
             Class A
    44,540,672       41,935,918  
             Class I
    207,821       -  
         Reinvestment of distributions:
               
             Class A
    1,586,863       703,509  
             Class I
    118       -  
         Cost of shares redeemed:
               
             Class A1
    (43,209,206 )     (34,579,010 )
            Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
    3,126,268       8,060,417  
                 
            Total increase (decrease) in net assets
    (1,287,114 )     7,925,864  
                 
Net Assets:
               
         Beginning of period
    88,165,442       80,239,578  
         End of period
  $ 86,878,328     $ 88,165,442  
                 
         Accumulated net investment income
  $ -     $ -  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
         Shares sold:
               
             Class A
    4,356,488       4,117,998  
             Class I
    21,283       -  
         Shares reinvested:
               
             Class A
    156,825       69,298  
             Class I
    12       -  
         Shares redeemed:
               
             Class A
    (4,247,541 )     (3,423,958 )
            Net increase in capital share transactions
    287,067       763,338  
 
1
Net of redemption fees of $45,343 and $21,492, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
56

 
 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 

 
   
EuroPac Hard
 
   
Asset Fund
 
             
   
For the
   
For the
 
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
         Net investment income
  $ 100,826     $ 30,303  
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    (390,227 )     297,561  
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
              and foreign currency translations
    (5,454,948 )     249,110  
            Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    (5,744,349 )     576,974  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
         From net investment income:
               
             Class A
    (100,278 )     (206,613 )
         From net realized gain:
               
             Class A
    (277,789 )     -  
            Total distributions to shareholders
    (378,067 )     (206,613 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
             Class A
    20,116,393       15,269,931  
             Class I
    1,000       -  
         Reinvestment of distributions:
               
             Class A
    216,358       109,931  
         Cost of shares redeemed:
               
             Class A1
    (10,753,633 )     (4,446,744 )
            Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
    9,580,118       10,933,118  
                 
            Total increase in net assets
    3,457,702       11,303,479  
                 
Net Assets:
               
         Beginning of period
    29,312,424       18,008,945  
         End of period
  $ 32,770,126     $ 29,312,424  
                 
         Accumulated net investment loss
  $ (181,845 )   $ (198,607 )
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
         Shares sold:
               
             Class A
    2,311,508       1,628,609  
             Class I
    130       -  
         Shares reinvested:
               
             Class A
    23,289       12,506  
         Shares redeemed:
               
             Class A
    (1,261,004 )     (488,719 )
            Net increase in capital share transactions
    1,073,923       1,152,396  
 
1
Net of redemption fees of $3,511 and $3,423, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
57

 
 
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS    

 
   
EuroPac
Gold Fund
 
       
   
For the Period
 
   
July 19, 2013*
 
   
through
 
   
October 31, 2013
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
     
Operations:
     
Net investment loss
  $ (22,658 )
Net realized loss on investments, written options
       
and foreign currency transactions
    (196,019 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments,
       
purchased options and foreign currency translations
    (1,301,530 )
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
    (1,520,207 )
         
Capital Transactions:
       
Net proceeds from shares sold:
       
Class A
    21,526,149  
Cost of shares redeemed:
       
Class A
    (284,022 )
Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
    21,242,127  
         
Total increase in net assets
    19,721,920  
         
Net Assets:
       
Beginning of period
     
End of period
  $ 19,721,920  
         
Accumulated net investment loss
  $ 6,321  
         
Capital Share Transactions:
       
Net proceeds from shares sold:
       
Class A
    2,093,475  
Cost of shares redeemed:
       
Class A
    (28,145 )
Net increase in capital share transactions
    2,065,330  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Net of redemption fees of $1,023.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
58

 
 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 

 
   
EP China
 
   
Fund
 
             
             
   
For the
   
For the
 
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 220,045     $ 365,241  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    342,609       (5,422,635 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
and foreign currency translations
    6,867,156       6,890,784  
Net increase  from payments by affiliates (Note 3)
          21,698  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    7,429,810       1,855,088  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
From net investment income:
               
Class A
    (352,949 )     (47,132 )
From net realized gain:
               
Class A
          (2,908,659 )
Total distributions to shareholders
    (352,949 )     (2,955,791 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
    10,612,370       3,620,836  
Reinvestment of distributions:
               
Class A
    280,169       2,327,552  
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class A1
    (16,192,052 )     (18,499,845 )
Net decrease in net assets from capital transactions
    (5,299,513 )     (12,551,457 )
                 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets
    1,777,348       (13,652,160 )
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    38,755,105       52,407,265  
End of period
  $ 40,532,453     $ 38,755,105  
                 
Accumulated net investment income
  $ 210,598     $ 352,929  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
    934,543       360,713  
Reinvestment of distributions:
               
Class A
    26,332       253,270  
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class A
    (1,442,359 )     (1,869,267 )
Net decrease in capital share transactions
    (481,484 )     (1,255,284 )
 
1
Net of redemption fees of $5,110 and $114, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
59

 
 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS      

 
   
EP Asia Small
 
   
Companies Fund
 
             
             
   
For the
   
For the
 
   
Year Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
         Net investment income
  $ 13,922     $ 113,976  
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    3,291,714       (1,237,748 )
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
              and foreign currency translations
    1,464,363       7,734,848  
         Net increase  from payments by affiliates (Note 3)
    -       5,753  
            Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    4,769,999       6,616,829  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
         From net investment income:
               
             Class A
    (413,034 )     (115,322 )
            Total distributions to shareholders
    (413,034 )     (115,322 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
             Class A
    14,716,311       4,055,262  
             Class I
    181,738       -  
         Reinvestment of distributions:
               
             Class A
    207,061       49,900  
         Cost of shares redeemed:
               
             Class A1
    (12,066,006 )     (10,254,225 )
            Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions
    3,039,104       (6,149,063 )
                 
            Total increase in net assets
    7,396,069       352,444  
                 
Net Assets:
               
         Beginning of period
    27,252,340       26,899,896  
         End of period
  $ 34,648,409     $ 27,252,340  
                 
         Accumulated net investment income (loss)
  $ (239,114 )   $ 72,841  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
         Shares sold:
               
             Class A
    1,186,476       433,318  
             Class I
    14,859       -  
         Shares reinvested:
               
             Class A
    18,570       6,308  
         Shares redeemed:
               
             Class A
    (956,442 )     (1,109,408 )
            Net increase (decrease) in capital share transactions
    263,463       (669,782 )
 
1
Net of redemption fees of $1,221 and $101, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
60

 

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS      

 
   
EP Latin America
 
   
Fund
 
             
         
For the Period
 
   
For the
   
November 1, 2011*
   
Year Ended
   
through
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 4,625     $ 60,572  
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
    148,239       (1,528,563 )
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
and foreign currency translations
    268,213       1,153,991  
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
    421,077       (314,000 )
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
From net investment income:
               
Class A
    (73,922 )      
Total distributions to shareholders
    (73,922 )      
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
    13,832,423       12,275,474  
Class I
    75,464        
Reinvestment of distributions:
               
Class A
    50,108        
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class A1
    (5,400,605 )     (1,426,855 )
Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
    8,557,390       10,848,619  
                 
Total increase in net assets
    8,904,545       10,534,619  
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    10,534,619        
End of period
  $ 19,439,164     $ 10,534,619  
                 
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
  $ (58,810 )   $ 51,252  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Shares sold:
               
Class A
    1,241,171       1,189,081  
Class I
    7,080        
Shares reinvested:
               
Class A
    4,666        
Shares redeemed:
               
Class A
    (499,846 )     (148,931 )
Net increase in capital share transactions
    753,071       1,040,150  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Net of redemption fees of $2,309 and $1,270, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
61

 
 
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS                

 
   
EP Strategic US
 
   
Equity Fund
 
             
         
For the Period
 
   
For the
   
March 1, 2012*
 
   
Year Ended
   
through
 
   
October 31, 2013
   
October 31, 2012
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets From:
           
Operations:
           
Net investment income
  $ 132,304     $ 15,025  
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency transactions
    178,703       813  
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments
               
and foreign currency translations
    415,755       24,464  
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations
    726,762       40,302  
                 
Distributions to Shareholders:
               
From net investment income:
               
Class A
    (119,327 )     (16,391 )
From net realized gain:
               
Class A
    (614 )      
Total distributions to shareholders
    (119,941 )     (16,391 )
                 
Capital Transactions:
               
Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
    11,489,138       6,169,082  
Reinvestment of distributions:
               
Class A
    70,143       7,407  
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class A1
    (2,095,264 )     (180,698 )
Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
    9,464,017       5,995,791  
                 
Total increase in net assets
    10,070,838       6,019,702  
                 
Net Assets:
               
Beginning of period
    6,019,702        
End of period
  $ 16,090,540     $ 6,019,702  
                 
Accumulated net investment income
  $ 772     $  
                 
Capital Share Transactions:
               
Net proceeds from shares sold:
               
Class A
    1,105,478       610,339  
Reinvestment of distributions:
               
Class A
    6,791       736  
Cost of shares redeemed:
               
Class A
    (201,179 )     (18,051 )
Net increase in capital share transactions
    911,090       593,024  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Net of redemption fees of $141 and $0, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
62

 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS     

 
Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac International
 
   
Value Fund - Class A
 
                                 
                           
For the period
   
   
For the
     
For the
     
For the
     
April 7, 2010*
   
   
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
     
October 31, 2011
     
October 31, 2010
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.27       $ 9.92       $ 10.38       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                                       
Net investment income1
    0.10         0.17         0.21         0.07    
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.11         0.39         (0.50 )       0.38    
      Total from investment operations
    0.21         0.56         (0.29 )       0.45    
                                         
Less Distributions:
                                       
From net investment income
    (0.22 )       (0.21 )       (0.17 )       (0.07 )  
      Total distributions
    (0.22 )       (0.21 )       (0.17 )       (0.07 )  
                                         
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2     -   2     -   2
                                         
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.26       $ 10.27       $ 9.92       $ 10.38    
                                         
Total return3
    2.14 %       5.88 %       (2.93 )%       4.57 % 4
                                         
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                                       
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 83,673       $ 77,362       $ 77,449       $ 53,027    
                                         
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                       
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.83 % 6     1.90 %       1.88 %       2.30 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.76 % 6     1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                                       
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.90 % 7     1.61 %       1.87 %       0.84 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.97 % 7     1.76 %       1.99 %       1.39 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    42 %       38 %       27 %       13 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.      
6
Includes excise tax expense.  If this expense was excluded, the ratio of expenses to average net assets before fees waived would have been 1.82%; the ratio of expenses to average net assets after fees waived would have been 1.75%.
7
Includes excise tax expense.  If this expense was excluded, the ratio of net investment income to average net assets before fees waived would have been 1.91%; the ratio of net investment income to average net assets after fees waived would have been 1.98%.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

 
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.
 
   
EuroPac International
   
   
Value Fund - Class I
   
         
   
For the period
   
   
July 16, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 9.93    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income1
    0.02    
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
    0.33    
      Total from investment operations
    0.35    
           
Less Distributions:
         
From net investment income
    (0.02 )  
      Total distributions
    (0.02 )  
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.26    
           
Total return3
    3.57 % 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 105    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.58 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.50 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.65 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.73 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    42 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor.  These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
64

 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
   
Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac International
   
   
Bond Fund - Class A
   
                         
                   
For the period
   
   
For the
     
For the
     
November 15,
   
   
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
2010* through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
     
October 31, 2011
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.37       $ 10.37       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                             
Net investment income1
    0.28         0.27         0.19    
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    (0.44 )       (0.07 )       0.38    
      Total from investment operations
    (0.16 )       0.20         0.57    
                               
Less Distributions:
                             
From net investment income
    (0.24 )       (0.20 )       (0.20 )  
From net realized gain
    (0.08 )       -         -    
      Total distributions
    (0.32 )       (0.20 )       (0.20 )  
                               
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2     -   2
                               
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 9.89       $ 10.37       $ 10.37    
                               
Total return3
    (1.53 )%       2.02 %       5.72 % 4
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 86,667       $ 88,165       $ 80,240    
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.23 %       1.28 %       1.36 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.15 %       1.15 %       1.15 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.70 %       2.54 %       1.73 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.77 %       2.67 %       1.94 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    49 %       84 %       8 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

   
Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac International
   
   
Bond Fund - Class I
   
         
   
For the period
   
   
July 16, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 9.73    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income1
    0.10    
  Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    0.12    
      Total from investment operations
    0.22    
           
Less Distributions:
         
From net investment income
    (0.04 )  
From net realized gain
    -    
      Total distributions
    (0.04 )  
           
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 9.91    
           
Total return3
    2.28 % 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 211    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.06 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.90 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    3.32 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    3.48 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    49 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor.  These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac Hard
 
   
Asset Fund - Class A
 
                         
                   
For the period
   
   
For the
     
For the
     
June 30, 2011*
   
   
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
     
October 31, 2011
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 9.72       $ 9.66       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                             
Net investment gain (loss)1
    0.03         0.01         (0.01 )  
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    (1.62 )       0.15         (0.33 )  
      Total from investment operations
    (1.59 )       0.16         (0.34 )  
                               
Less Distributions:
                             
From net investment income
    (0.03 )       (0.10 )       -    
From net realized gain
    (0.09 )       -         -    
      Total distributions
    (0.12 )       (0.10 )       -    
                               
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2     -   2
                               
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 8.01       $ 9.72       $ 9.66    
                               
Total return3
    (16.55 )%       1.80 %       (3.40 )% 4
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 32,769       $ 29,312       $ 18,009    
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.14 %       2.38 %       3.47 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.07 )%       (0.49 )%       (2.14 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.32 %       0.14 %       (0.41 )% 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    8 %       9 %       2 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac Hard
   
   
Asset Fund - Class I
   
         
   
For the period
   
   
July 16, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 7.67    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment gain1
    -   2
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    0.35    
      Total from investment operations
    0.35    
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 8.02    
           
Total return3
    4.56 % 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 1    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.10 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.50 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.57 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.03 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    8 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor.  These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
68

 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EuroPac
Gold Fund
   
   
Class A
   
         
   
For the Period
   
   
July 19, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment loss1
    (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
    (0.43 )  
      Total from investment operations
    (0.45 )  
           
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 9.55    
           
Total return3
    (4.50 )% 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 19,722    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    3.08 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.50 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (2.15 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.57 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    12 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
69

 
 
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EP China
 
   
Fund - Class A
 
                                         
                   
For the period
             
For the period
   
   
For the
     
For the
     
July 1, 2011
     
For the
     
July 31, 2009*
   
   
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
through
     
Year Ended
     
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
     
October 31, 2011**
     
June 30,
2011
     
June 30,
2010
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.29       $ 10.43       $ 13.57       $ 11.34       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                                                 
Net investment income1
    0.06         0.08         0.01         0.10         0.02    
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
    investments
    2.09         0.41   6     (3.15 )       2.36         1.38    
      Total from investment operations
    2.15         0.49         (3.14 )       2.46         1.40    
                                                   
Less Distributions:
                                                 
From net investment income
    (0.10 )       (0.01 )       -         (0.22 )       -    
From net realized gain
    -         (0.62 )       -         (0.01 )       (0.06 )  
      Total distributions
    (0.10 )       (0.63 )       -         (0.23 )       (0.06 )  
                                                   
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2     -   2     -   2     -   2
                                                   
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 12.34       $ 10.29       $ 10.43       $ 13.57       $ 11.34    
                                                   
Total return3
    21.01 %       5.45 %       (23.14 )% 4     21.55 %       13.93 % 4
                                                   
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                                                 
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 40,532       $ 38,755       $ 52,407       $ 86,352       $ 58,765    
                                                   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.14 %       2.18 %       2.00 % 5     1.91 %       2.18 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.75 %       1.75 %       1.74 % 5     1.75 %       1.75 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net
  assets:
                                                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.16 %       0.39 %       (0.01 )% 5     0.56 %       0.20 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.55 %       0.82 %       0.25 % 5     0.72 %       0.63 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    47 %       90 %       48 % 4     77 %       80 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.      
**
Fiscal year changed to October 31, effective July 1, 2011.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.     
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.        
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $21,698 for losses on a transaction not meeting the investment guidelines of the Fund. As of November 30, 2012, the reimbursement amount represents $0.006 per share. This reimbursement had no impact to the Fund's total return.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EP Asia Small
   
   
Companies Fund - Class A
   
                         
                   
For the Period
   
   
For the
     
For the
     
December 1,
   
   
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
     
 2010* through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
     
October 31, 2011
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.67       $ 8.35       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                             
Net investment income1
    0.01         0.04         0.08    
 Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    1.78         2.32   6     (1.73 )  
      Total from investment operations
    1.79         2.36         (1.65 )  
                               
Less Distributions:
                             
From net investment income
    (0.16 )       (0.04 )       -    
      Total distributions
    (0.16 )       (0.04 )       -    
                               
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2     -   2
                               
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 12.30       $ 10.67       $ 8.35    
                               
Total return3
    16.92 %       28.40 %       (16.50 )% 4
                               
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                             
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 34,465       $ 27,252       $ 26,900    
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.24 %       2.54 %       2.34 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.75 %       1.75 %       1.75 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.45 )%       (0.36 )%       0.33 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.04 %       0.43 %       0.92 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    101 %       84 %       102 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
6
The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $5,753 for losses on a transaction not meeting the investment guidelines of the Fund. As of November 30, 2012, the reimbursement amount represents $0.002 per share. This reimbursement had no impact to the Fund's total return.  
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS   

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EP Asia Small
Companies
Fund - Class I
   
         
   
For the Period
   
   
July 16, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 12.62    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment income1
    -    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    (0.30 )  
      Total from investment operations
    (0.30 )  
           
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 12.32    
           
Total return3
    (2.38 )% 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 183    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.12 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.50 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.70 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.08 )% 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    101 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor.  These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS  

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout the period.  
 
   
EP Latin America
 
   
Fund - Class A
 
                 
           
For the Period
   
   
For the
     
November 1,
   
   
Year Ended
     
2011* through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.13       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                   
Net investment income1
    -         0.08    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    0.77         0.05    
      Total from investment operations
    0.77         0.13    
                     
Less Distributions:
                   
From net investment income
    (0.06 )       -    
      Total distributions
    (0.06 )       -    
                     
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -   2
                     
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.84       $ 10.13    
                     
Total return3
    7.65 %       1.30 %  
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                   
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 19,362       $ 10,535    
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                   
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.72 %       3.83 %  
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.75 %       1.75 %  
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                   
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.94 )%       (1.25 )%  
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    0.03 %       0.83 %  
Portfolio turnover rate
    74 %       104 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS  

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EP Latin America
   
   
Fund - Class I
   
         
   
For the Period
   
   
July 16, 2013*
   
   
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.59    
Income from Investment Operations:
         
Net investment loss1
    (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    0.26    
      Total from investment operations
    0.25    
           
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2
           
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.84    
           
Total return3
    2.36 % 4
           
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
         
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 77    
           
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.75 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.50 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
         
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (1.65 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.40 )% 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    74 %  
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had fees not been waived by the Advisor.  These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on the Fund distributions or redemption of Fund shares.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS    

Per share operating performance.  
For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.  
 
   
EP Strategic US
 
   
Equity Fund - Class A
 
                 
           
For the Period
   
   
For the
     
March 1, 2012*
   
   
Year Ended
     
through
   
   
October 31, 2013
     
October 31, 2012
   
Net asset value, beginning of period
  $ 10.15       $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations:
                   
Net investment income1
    0.12         0.06    
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments
    0.54         0.15    
      Total from investment operations
    0.66         0.21    
                     
Less Distributions:
                   
From net investment income
    (0.11 )       (0.06 )  
From net realized gain
    -   2     -    
      Total distributions
    (0.11 )       (0.06 )  
                     
Redemption fee proceeds
    -   2     -    
                     
Net asset value, end of period
  $ 10.70       $ 10.15    
                     
Total return3
    6.53 %       2.13 % 4
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:
                   
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)
  $ 16,091       $ 6,020    
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                   
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    2.41 %       6.23 % 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.25 %       1.25 % 5
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                   
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
    (0.04 )%       (4.12 )% 5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
    1.12 %       0.86 % 5
Portfolio turnover rate
    29 %       20 % 4
 
*
Commencement of operations.
1
Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2
Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3
Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Returns shown do not include payment of sales load of 4.50% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $50,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
4
Not annualized.
5
Annualized.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 2013

 
Note 1 – Organization
EuroPac International Value Fund (the ‘‘International Value Fund’’), EuroPac International Bond Fund (the “International Bond Fund”), EuroPac Hard Asset Fund (the “Hard Asset Fund”), EuroPac Gold Fund (the “Gold Fund”), EP China Fund (formerly known as EPH China Fund) (the “China Fund”), EP Asia Small Companies Fund (the “Asia Small Companies Fund”), EP Latin America Fund (the “Latin America Fund”), and EP Strategic US Equity Fund (the “Strategic US Equity Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the ‘‘Funds’’) are organized as a diversified series of Investment Managers Series Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) which is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”).   The International Value Fund commenced operations on April 7, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide income and long-term capital appreciation. The International Bond Fund commenced operations on November 15, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide current income and capital appreciation.  The Hard Asset Fund commenced operations on June 30, 2011, and its primary investment objective is appreciation of capital and protection against inflation.  The Gold Fund commenced operations on July 19, 2013, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The China Fund commenced operations on July 31, 2009, and its primary investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The China Fund’s fiscal year end was changed to October 31st as of July 1, 2011. The Asia Small Companies Fund commenced operations on December 1, 2010, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Latin America Fund commenced operations on November 1, 2011, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation.  The Strategic US Equity Fund commenced operations on March 1, 2012, and its primary investment objective is to provide long-term capital appreciation. The Gold Fund, China Fund and Strategic US Equity Fund, are authorized to issue Class A Shares. The International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, Hard Asset Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund and Latin America Fund, are authorized to issue two classes of shares: Class A Shares and Class I Shares. The Institutional Class shares commenced operations on July 16, 2013.

The shares of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the Fund and have equal rights as to voting, redemptions, dividends, liquidation, income and expenses, except class specific expenses, subject to the approval of the Trustees.  Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under the terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights to that distribution plan.
 
Note 2 – Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of its financial statements.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

(a) Valuation of Investments
The Funds value equity securities at the last reported sale price on the principal exchange or in the principal over the counter (“OTC”) market in which such securities are traded, as of the close of regular trading on the NYSE on the day the securities are being valued or, if there are no sales, at the mean between the last available bid and asked prices on that day.  Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”).  Debt securities are valued at the mean between the last available bid and asked prices for such securities, or if such prices are not available, at prices for securities of comparable maturity, quality and type.  All other types of securities, including restricted securities and securities for which market quotations are not readily available, are valued at fair value as determined in accordance with procedures established in good faith by the Board of Trustees.  Short-term securities with remaining maturities of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
 
 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
Fair value pricing may be applied to foreign securities held by the Funds upon the occurrence of an event after the close of trading on non-U.S. markets but before the close of trading on the NYSE when each Fund’s NAV is determined.  If the event may result in a material adjustment to the price of the Fund’s foreign securities once non-U.S. markets open on the following business day (such as, for example, a significant surge or decline in the U.S. market), the Fund may value such foreign securities at fair value, taking into account the effect of such event, in order to calculate the Fund’s NAV.  Other types of portfolio securities that the Fund may fair value include, but are not limited to:  (1) investments that are illiquid or traded infrequently, including “restricted” securities and private placements for which there is no public market; (2) investments for which, in the judgment of the Advisor, the market price is stale; (3) securities of an issuer that has entered into a restructuring; (4) securities for which trading has been halted or suspended; and (5) fixed income securities for which there is not a current market value quotation.

A Fund’s assets are valued at their fair market value.  If a market quotation is not readily available for a portfolio security, the security will be valued at fair value (the amount which the Fund might reasonably expect to receive for the security upon its current sale) as determined in good faith by the Fund’s advisor, subject to review and approval by the Valuation Committee, pursuant to procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees.  The actions of the Valuation Committee are subsequently reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled board meeting.  The Valuation Committee meets as needed.  The Valuation Committee is comprised of all the Trustees but action may be taken by any one of the Trustees. 
 
Foreign securities traded in countries outside the U.S. are fair valued by utilizing the quotations of an independent pricing service or from a brokerage firm. The pricing service or broker will use a statistical analyses and quantitative models to adjust local prices using factors such as subsequent movement and changes in the prices of indexes, securities and exchange rates in other markets in determining fair value as of the time the Fund calculates the NAVs.  The Board reviews the independent third party fair valuation analysis report quarterly.
 
(b) Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses
Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses on investments are determined on the identified cost basis.  Dividend income is recorded net of applicable withholding taxes on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis.  Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates.  Discounts or premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method.  Expenses incurred by the Trust with respect to more than one fund are allocated in proportion to the net assets of each fund except where allocation of direct expenses to each Fund or an alternative allocation method can be more appropriately made.

Offering costs incurred with the start up of the Funds will be amortized on a straight line basis over a period of twelve months from commencement of operations.  The Strategic US Equity Fund was amortized for incurred offering costs of approximately $17,877. The Gold Fund is amortizing incurred offering costs of approximately $45,506.

(c) Foreign Currency Translation
The Funds’ records are maintained in U.S. dollars.  The value of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the reporting period.  The currencies are translated into U.S. dollars by using the exchange rates quoted at the close of the London Stock Exchange prior to when the Funds’ NAV is next determined. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
The Funds do not isolate that portion of its net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates from the impact arising from changes in market prices.  Such fluctuations are included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments and foreign currency.

Net realized foreign currency transaction gains and losses arise from sales of foreign currencies, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions, and the differences between the amounts of dividends, interest, and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid.  Net unrealized foreign currency translation gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investments in securities, resulting from changes in the exchange rates.

(d) Federal Income Taxes
The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized gains to its shareholders.  Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes.  Due to the timing of dividend distributions and the differences in accounting for income and realized gains and losses for financial statement and federal income tax purposes, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the income and realized gains and losses are recorded by the Funds.
 
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (the “Income Tax Statement”) requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing a Fund’s tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statement of Operations.
 
The Income Tax Statement requires management of the Fund to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Fund’s current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities.  As of and during the year ended October 31, 2013, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and are not aware of any tax positions for which they are reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
 
(e) Distributions to Shareholders
The International Value Fund, Hard Asset Fund, Gold Fund, China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund, Latin America Fund and Strategic US Equity Fund, respectively, will make distributions of net investment income quarterly and capital gains, if any, at least annually.  The International Bond Fund will make distributions of net investment income monthly and net capital gains, if any, at least annually.  Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.  The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain (loss) items for financial statement and tax purposes.  Where appropriate, reclassifications between net asset accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
(f) Options
The Funds’ may write or purchase options contracts primarily to enhance each Fund’s returns and reduce volatility.  In addition, the Funds may utilize options in an attempt to generate gains from option premiums or to reduce overall portfolio risk.  When a Fund writes or purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium received or paid by the Fund is recorded as a liability or an asset and is subsequently adjusted to the current market value of the option written or purchased.  Premiums received or paid from writing or purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains or losses.  The difference between the premium and the amount paid or received on effecting a closing purchase or sale transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain or loss.  If an option is exercised, the premium paid or received is added to the cost of the purchase or proceeds from the sale in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or a loss on investment transactions.  The Fund, as a writer of an option, may have no control over whether the underlying securities may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.  The Fund, as a purchaser of an option, bears the risk that the counterparties to the option may not have the ability to meet the terms of the option contracts.

Transactions in option contracts written for the year ended October 31, 2013 in the EuroPac Gold Fund were as follows:
 
   
Number of
Contracts
   
Premiums
Received
 
Outstanding at July 19, 2013
    -     $ -  
Options written
    490       42,505  
Options closed
    (30 )     (2,554 )
Options expired
    (100 )     (14,376 )
Options exercised
    (360 )     (25,575 )
Outstanding at October 31, 2013
    -     $ -  

Note 3 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC (the “Advisor”).  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds pay a monthly investment advisory fee to the Advisor. The annual rates are listed by Fund in the table below.  The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fee and, if necessary, to absorb other operating expenses (excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, dividend and interest expense on short positions, brokerage commissions and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) in order to limit total annual operating expenses of each Fund until March 1, 2015. The table below contains the expense cap by Fund and by Class.

 
Prior to August 1, 2013 Investment
Advisory Fees
Effective August 1, 2013 Investment Advisory Fees
Total Limit on Annual Operating Expenses Class A Shares†
Total Limit on Annual Operating Expenses Class I Shares†
International Value Fund
1.15%
1.08%
1.75%
1.50%
International Bond Fund
0.60%
0.60%
1.15%
0.90%
Hard Asset Fund
1.15%
1.08%
1.75%
1.50%
Gold Fund
0.80%
0.80%
1.50%
-
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
China Fund
1.15%
1.08%
1.75%
-
Asia Small Companies Fund
1.15%
1.08%
1.75%
1.50%
Latin America Fund
1.15%
1.08%
1.75%
1.50%
Strategic US Equity Fund 
0.75%
0.75%
1.25%
-

The total limit on annual operating expenses is calculated based on each Fund’s average daily net assets.

Effective March 15, 2011, the Trust, on behalf of the China Fund, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC (the “Advisor”).  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Fund pays a monthly investment advisory fee to the Advisor at the annual rate of 1.08% (the annual rate of 1.08% was effective beginning on August 1, 2013; prior to August 1, 2013 the annual rate was 1.15%) of the Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively. Prior to March 15, 2011, the Fund’s investment advisor was Euro Pacific Halter Asia Management, Inc.

For the period July 1, 2010 through March 14, 2011, the China Fund paid advisory fees in the amount of $635,809 to Euro Pacific Halter Asia Management, Inc. and $303,365 to Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC for the period March 15, 2011 through June 30, 2011.

The China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund and Latin America Fund, respectively, are sub-advised by New Sheridan Advisors, Inc. (the “Sub-advisor”). Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement the Advisor pays a portion of the annual advisory fee of 1.08% (the annual rate of 1.08% was effective beginning on August 1, 2013; prior to August 1, 2013 the annual rate was 1.15%) of average daily net assets of the Fund to the Sub-advisor.

The Gold Fund is sub-advised by Global Strategic Management (the “Sub-advisor”). Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement the Advisor pays a portion of the annual advisory fee of 0.80% of average net assets of the Fund to the Sub-advisor.

For the year ended October 31, 2013, the Advisor waived fees and absorbed other expenses as follows:

   
Advisory fees
   
Other expenses
   
Total
 
International Value Fund
  $ 55,560     $ -     $ 55,560  
International Bond Fund
    71,464       -       71,464  
Hard Asset Fund
    123,144       -       123,144  
Gold Fund
    31,751       31,384       63,135  
China Fund
    154,764       -       154,764  
Asia Small Companies Fund
    167,862       -       167,862  
Latin America Fund
    160,072       -       160,072  
Strategic US Equity Fund 
    88,254       48,724       136,978  
    $ 852,871     $ 80,108     $ 932,979  

The Advisor may recover from each Fund’s fees and/or expenses previously waived and/or absorbed, if the Fund’s expense ratio, including the recovered expenses, falls below the expense limit at which they were waived.  The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from each Fund for a period of three fiscal years following the fiscal year in which such reimbursements occurred. The Advisor may recapture a portion of the amounts no later than the dates stated below:
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
   
International
   
International
   
Hard Asset
   
Gold
 
   
Value Fund
   
Bond Fund
   
Fund
   
Fund
 
October 31, 2014
  $ 95,974     $ 95,046     $ 77,697     $ -  
October 31, 2015
    117,848       109,368       132,344       -  
October 31, 2016
    55,560       71,464       123,144       63,135  
Total
  $ 269,382     $ 275,878     $ 333,185     $ 63,135  

         
Asia Small
   
Latin America
   
Strategic US
 
   
China Fund‡
   
Companies Fund
   
Fund
   
Equity Fund
 
June 30, 2014
  $ 120,421     $ -     $ -     $ -  
October 31, 2014
    59,642       142,239       -       -  
October 31, 2015
    190,733       208,947       152,559       87,136  
October 31, 2016
    154,764       167,862       160,072       136,798  
Total
  $ 525,560     $ 519,048     $ 312,631     $ 223,934  

The China Fund’s fiscal year end was changed to October 31st as of July 1, 2011.

On January 1, 2013, IMST Distributors, LLC (“IMST Distributors”) succeeded Grand Distribution Services, LLC (“GDS”) as the Funds’ distributor; UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”), serves as the Funds’ fund accountant, transfer agent and co-administrator; and Mutual Fund Administration Corporation (“MFAC”) serves as the Funds’ other co-administrator. UMB Bank, n.a., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the Funds’ custodian.

Certain trustees and officers of the Trust are employees of UMBFS or MFAC. The Funds do not compensate trustees and officers affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators.  For the year ended October 31, 2013, the Funds’ allocated fees incurred for Trustees who are not affiliated with the Fund’s co-administrators are reported on the Statement of Operations.

Cipperman & Co. provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust.  The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for CCO services for the year ended October 31, 2013, are reported on the Statement of Operations.

Note 4 – Federal Income Taxes
At October 31, 2013, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments owned by the Funds, based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

   
International
Value Fund
   
International
Bond Fund
   
Hard Asset
Fund
   
Gold Fund
   
China Fund
 
                               
Cost of investments
  $ 81,179,954     $ 89,137,704     $ 38,797,125     $ 21,496,081     $ 30,221,218  
                                         
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 10,388,764     $ 338,130     $ 1,792,282     $ 397,950     $ 12,142,213  
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (7,898,583 )     (4,541,947 )     (7,795,458 )     (1,871,858 )     (1,693,900 )
                                         
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
  $ 2,490,181     $ (4,203,817   $ (6,003,176   $ ( 1,473,908   $ 10,448,313  
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
   
Asia Small Companies Fund
   
Latin America
Fund
   
Strategic US
Equity Fund
 
                   
Cost of investments
  $ 27,694,836     $ 18,171,560     $ 15,987,594  
                         
Gross unrealized appreciation
  $ 7,808,542     $ 2,081,574     $ 1,464,122  
Gross unrealized depreciation
    (441,182 )     (662,542 )     (1,021,579 )
                         
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   $ 7,367,360     $ 1,419,032     $ 442,543  

The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to wash sale loss deferrals and passive foreign investment companies (“PFICs”). 

As of October 31, 2013 the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

   
International
Value Fund
   
International
Bond Fund
   
Hard Asset
Fund
   
Gold Fund
   
China Fund
 
                               
Undistributed ordinary income
  $ 351,405     $ 82,728     $ -     $ 146,342     $ 210,598  
Undistributed long-term gains
    -       120,325       -       -       -  
Tax accumulated earnings
    351,405       203,053       -       146,342       210,598  
                                         
Accumulated capital and other losses
  $ (2,172,144 )   $ -     $ (448,570 )   $ (165,492 )   $ (10,559,904 )
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on investments
    2,490,181       (4,203,817 )     (6,003,176 )     (1,473,908 )     10,448,313  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
on foreign currency translations
    900       5,295       56       (606 )     -  
Total accumulated earnings (deficit)
  $ 670,342     $ (3,995,469 )   $ (6,451,690 )   $ (1,493,664 )   $ 99,007  
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
   
Asia Small Companies Fund
   
Latin America
Fund
   
Strategic US
Equity Fund
 
                   
Undistributed ordinary income
  $ -     $ 3,118     $ 142,252  
Undistributed long-term gains
    -       -       46,752  
Tax accumulated earnings
    -       3,118       189,004  
                         
Accumulated capital and other losses
  $ (1,691,056 )   $ (1,388,173 )   $ -  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
    7,367,360       1,419,032       442,543  
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency translations
    (5 )     3,172       -  
Total accumulated earnings (deficit)
  $ 5,676,299     $ 37,149     $ 631,547  

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
   
International Value Fund
   
International Bond Fund
   
Hard Asset Fund
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Distributions paid from:
                                   
     Ordinary Income
  $ 1,718,717     $ 1,592,231     $ 2,795,383     $ 1,618,934     $ 334,648     $ 206,613  
     Net long-term capital gains
    -       -       51,424       -       43,419       -  
Total distributions paid
  $ 1,718,717     $ 1,592,231     $ 2,846,807     $ 1,618,934     $ 378,067     $ 206,613  

   
Gold Fund
   
China Fund
   
Asia Small Companies Fund
 
   
2013
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Distributions paid from:
       
 
                   
     Ordinary Income
  $ -     $ 352,949     $ 1,059,363     $ 413,034     $ 115,322  
     Net long-term capital gains
    -       -       1,896,428       -       -  
Total distributions paid
  $ -     $ 352,949     $ 2,955,791     $ 413,034     $ 115,322  
 
   
Latin America Fund
   
Strategic US Equity Fund
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Distributions paid from:
                       
      Ordinary Income
  $ 73,922     $ -     $ 119,941     $ 16,391  
      Net long-term capital gains
    -       -       -       -  
Total distributions paid
  $ 73,922     $ -     $ 119,941     $ 16,391  
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
At October 31, 2013, the Funds had accumulated capital loss carryforwards as follows:

   
Capital Loss
Carryforward to Expire In:
   
Not Subject to Expiration
       
 Fund
 
2018
   
2019
   
Short Term
   
Long Term
   
Total
 
International Value Fund
  $ 1,647     $ -     $ 708,711     $ 1,461,786     $ 2,172,144  
                                         
Hard Asset Fund
            -       -       385,407       385,407  
                                         
Gold Fund
    -       -       165,492       -       165,492  
                                         
China Fund
    -       5,462,398       3,802,777       1,294,729       10,559,904  
                                         
Asia Small Companies Fund
    -       1,603,896       -       -       1,603,896  
                                         
Latin American Fund
    -       -       1,326,245       -       1,326,245  

To the extent that a fund may realize future net capital gains, those gains will be offset by any of its unused capital loss carryforward.  Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.  During the year ended October 31, 2013, the International Value Fund, China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund and Latin America Fund utilized $2,609,893, $541,500, $3,224,245, and $188,933, respectively, of their capital loss carryovers.

As of October 31, 2013, International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, Hard Asset Fund, Gold Fund, China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund, Latin America Fund and Strategic US Equity Fund had qualified late-year losses of $0, $0, $63,163, $0, $0, $87,160, $61,928 and $0, respectively.

Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the "Act"), the Funds are permitted to carryforward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010, for an unlimited period.  However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
 
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting.  These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.  For the year ended October 31, 2013, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid in capital, accumulated net investment income and accumulated net realized gain as follows:
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
Funds
 
Capital
   
Accumulated net investment income (loss)
   
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
 
                   
International Value Fund
  $ (6,447 )   $ (46,542 )   $ 52,989  
International Bond Fund
    512       (360,648 )     360,136  
Hard Asset Fund
    (21,034 )     16,214       4,820  
Gold Fund
    (26,543 )     28,979       (2,436 )
China Fund
    (20,381 )     (9,427 )     29,808  
Asia Small Companies Fund
    (25,441 )     87,157       (61,716 )
Latin America Fund
    71       (40,765 )     40,694  
Strategic US Equity Fund
    346       (12,205 )     11,859  

Note 5 – Redemption Fee
The Funds may impose a redemption fee of 2.00% of the total redemption amount on all shares redeemed within 30 days of purchase. For the year ended October 31, 2013, redemption fees were as follows:

International Value Fund
  $ 417  
International Bond Fund
    45,343  
Hard Asset Fund
    3,511  
Gold Fund  (July 19, 2013 – October 31, 2013)
    1,023  
China Fund
    5,110  
         
         
Asia Small Companies Fund
    1,221  
Latin America Fund
    2,309  
Strategic US Equity Fund  
    141  
 
Note 6 – Investment Transactions
For the year ended October 31, 2013, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:

   
Purchases
   
Sales
 
International Value Fund
  $ 36,000,392     $ 30,643,505  
International Bond Fund
    47,226,087       39,588,422  
Hard Asset Fund
    12,433,359       2,386,017  
Gold Fund (July 17, 2013 – October 31, 2013)
    21,751,119       1,262,793  
China Fund
    18,485,804       23,871,527  
Asia Small Companies Fund
    36,574,228       34,045,182  
Latin America Fund
    19,304,876       11,539,066  
Strategic US Equity Fund
    11,907,997       3,005,031  
 
Note 7 – Shareholder Servicing Plan
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds’, has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan to pay a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets of shares serviced by shareholder servicing agents who provide administrative and support services to their customers.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
Note 8 – Distribution Plan
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) with respect to its Class A Shares. Under the plan, each Fund pays to the Distributor distribution fees in connection with the sale and distribution of the Fund’s Class A Shares and/or administration service fees in connection with the provision of ongoing services to the shareholders and the maintenance of shareholder accounts.  

For Class A Shares, the maximum annual fee payable to the Distributor for such distributions and/or administrative services is 0.25% of the average daily net assets of such shares. Class I Shares are not subject to any distribution or administrative service fees under the plan.

For the year ended October 31, 2013, distribution fees incurred are disclosed on the Statement of Operations.
  
Note 9 – Indemnifications
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred.  However, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements.  It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement.

Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments.  These inputs are summarized into three broad Levels as described below:
 
 
·
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or 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 on 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.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
In addition, the Funds have adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-04 Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs which amends Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures to establish common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.  Enhanced disclosure is required to detail any transfers in to and out of Level 1 and Level 2 measurements and Level 2 and Level 3 measurements and the reasons for the transfers.

The inputs or methodology used for valuing investments are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those investments. The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2013, in valuing the Funds’ assets carried at fair value:
 
International Value Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Basic Materials
  $ 12,863,333     $     $     $ 12,863,333  
Communications
    12,198,454                   12,198,454  
Consumer, Cyclical
    6,197,403                   6,197,403  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
    15,604,591                   15,604,591  
Energy
    13,087,824                   13,087,824  
Financial
    6,609,633                   6,609,633  
Industrial
    2,346,220                   2,346,220  
Technology
    1,237,333                   1,237,333  
Utilities
    5,581,829       1,042,161             6,623,990  
Short-Term Investments
    6,901,354                   6,901,354  
Total Investments
  $ 82,627,974     $ 1,042,161     $     $ 83,670,135  

International Bond Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Bonds
                       
Basic Materials
  $     $ 2,775,833     $     $ 2,775,833  
Communications
          8,916,362             8,916,362  
Consumer, Cyclical
          5,083,923             5,083,923  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
          4,260,703             4,260,703  
Diversified
          1,522,579             1,522,579  
Energy
          3,615,987             3,615,987  
Financial
          11,119,044             11,119,044  
Government
          37,974,939             37,974,939  
Industrial
          3,589,015             3,589,015  
Utilities
          1,435,747             1,435,747  
Short-Term Investments
    4,639,755                   4,639,755  
Total Investments
  $ 4,639,755     $ 80,294,132     $     $ 84,933,887  
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
Hard Asset Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Basic Materials
  $ 9,085,412     $     $     $ 9,085,412  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
    2,139,264                   2,139,264  
Energy
    12,483,394                   12,483,394  
Exchange-Traded Fund
    7,712,420                   7,712,420  
Short-Term Investments
    1,373,459                   1,373,459  
Total Investments
  $ 32,793,949     $     $     $ 32,793,949  

Gold Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Base Metals
  $ 2,690,805     $     $ 28,771     $ 2,719,576  
Exploration  & Production
    136,185                   136,185  
Investment Management
    127,048                   127,048  
Other Mined Minerals
    152,302                   152,302  
Precision Metal Mining
    13,795,504             128,282       13,923,786  
Exchange Traded Funds
    892,630                   892,630  
Mutual Funds
    1,023,102                   1,023,102  
Purchased Option Contracts
    101,240       158,530             259,770  
Short-Term Investments
    759,961                   759,961  
Warrants
    27,813                   27,813  
Total Investments
  $ 19,706,590     $ 158,530     $ 157,053     $ 20,022,173  
 
China Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Basic Materials
  $     $     $ 111,441     $ 111,441  
Communications
    668,480                   668,480  
Consumer, Cyclical
          10,413,974             10,413,974  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
    1,786,536       6,158,348             7,944,884  
Diversified
          2,673,483             2,673,483  
Energy
          1,562,145             1,562,145  
Financial
          5,630,192             5,630,192  
Industrial
    1,255,292       4,540,902             5,796,194  
Technology
          2,532,002             2,532,002  
Utilities
          3,258,941             3,258,941  
Short-Term Investments
    77,795                   77,795  
Total Investments
  $ 3,788,103     $ 36,769,987     $ 111,441     $ 40,669,531  
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
Asia Small Companies Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
Communications
  $     $ 4,890,056     $     $ 4,890,056  
Consumer, Cyclical
    652,369       8,474,768             9,127,137  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
    1,068,268       10,105,594             11,173,862  
Diversified
          915,257             915,257  
Energy
          992,667             992,667  
Financial
          2,185,926             2,185,926  
Industrial
    963,756       4,104,318             5,068,074  
Technology
          243,414             243,414  
Short-Term Investments
    465,803                   465,803  
Total Investments
  $ 3,150,196     $ 31,912,000     $     $ 35,062,196  
 
Latin America Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks
                       
                         
Basic Materials
  $ 703,222     $     $     $ 703,222  
Consumer, Cyclical
    3,969,746                   3,969,746  
Consumer, Non-cyclical
    7,272,061                   7,272,061  
Diversified
    617,024                   617,024  
Energy
    216,509                   216,509  
Financial
    3,379,032                   3,379,032  
Industrial
    942,265                   942,265  
Technology
    549,643                   549,643  
Utilities
    631,303                   631,303  
Short-Term Investments
    1,309,787                   1,309,787  
Total Investments
  $ 19,590,592     $     $     $ 19,590,592  
 
Strategic US Equity Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
                       
Common Stocks1
  $ 14,594,438     $     $     $ 14,594,438  
Short-Term Investments
    1,835,699                   1,835,699  
Total Investments
  $ 16,430,137     $     $     $ 16,430,137  
 
*
The Fund did not hold any Level 3 securities at period end.
1
All common stocks held in the Fund are Level 1 securities. For a detailed break-out of common stocks by major industry classification, please refer to the Schedule of Investments.

Transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 relate to the use of systematic fair valuation. When systematic fair valuation is used, securities whose primary market closes before the NYSE are classified as Level 2.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the Gold Fund, which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:
 
   
Investments,
at Value
   
Other Financial Instruments
 
Balance as of 7/19/13 (Commencement of operations)
  $ -     $ -  
     Realized gain (loss)
    -       -  
     Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (37,270 )     -  
     Net purchase (sales)
    194,323       -  
     Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -  
Balance as of 10/31/13
  $ 157,053     $ -  

The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets for the China Fund, which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value:

   
Investments,
at Value
   
Other Financial Instruments
 
Balance as of 10/31/12
  $ 209,031     $ -  
     Realized gain (loss)
    -       -  
     Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
    (97,590 )     -  
     Net purchase (sales)
    -       -  
     Transfers in and/or out of Level 3
    -       -  
Balance as of 10/31/13
  $ 111,441     $ -  

The following table presents additional information about valuation methodologies and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of October 31, 2013:

 
Fair Value
October 31, 2013
Valuation
Methodologies
Unobservable
Input(1)
Impact to Valuation
from an increase in Input(2)
Gold Fund - Common Stocks
$   157,053
Fair Value Pricing
discount for lack of marketability
decrease
China Fund - Common Stocks
$   111,441
Fair Value Pricing
discount for lack of marketability
decrease

(1)
The investment advisor considers relevant indications of value that are reasonably and timely available to it in determining the fair value to be assigned to a particular security, such as the type and cost of the security; contractual or legal restrictions on resale of the security; relevant financial or business developments of the issuer; actively traded related securities; conversion or exchange rights on the security; related corporate actions; significant events occurring after the close of trading in the security; and changes in overall market conditions.  The Fund’s use of fair value pricing may cause the net asset value of Fund shares to differ from the net asset value that would be calculated using market quotations.  Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security may be materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2013

 
(2)
This column represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect.
 
Note 11 – Derivatives and Hedging Disclosures
Derivatives and Hedging requires enhanced disclosures about the Gold Fund’s derivative and hedging activities, including how such activities are accounted for and their effects on the Gold Fund’s financial position, performance and cash flows.

The effects of these derivative instruments on the Fund's financial position and financial performance as reflected in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and Statement of Operations are presented in the tables below.  The fair values of derivative instruments as of October 31, 2013 by risk category are as follows:

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
   
Equity Contracts
 
Assets:
     
Purchased options, at fair value
  $ 259,770  

The effects of derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the year ended October 31, 2013 are as follows:
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
   
Equity Contracts
 
Realized Gain on Derivatives:
     
Written options
  $ 15,074  
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation on Derivatives:
       
Purchased options
  $ (53,064 )

Note 12 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-01 Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. This update gives additional clarification to the FASB ASU No. 2011-11 Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.  The amendments in this ASU require an entity to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of its financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on its financial position.  The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The guidance requires retrospective application for all comparative periods presented.  Management is currently evaluating the impact ASU 2013-01 will have on the financial statement disclosures.
 
Note 13 – Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End
The Funds have adopted financial reporting rules regarding subsequent events which require an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Funds’ related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Funds’ financial statements.  There were no events or transactions that occurred during this period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ financial statements.

 
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Trustees and Shareholders of
Investment Managers Series Trust

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the EuroPac International Value Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac Gold Fund, EP China Fund, EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP Latin America Fund, and EP Strategic US Equity Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust (the “Trust”), including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2013, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, and the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for the periods indicated thereon.  These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management.   Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits 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 and financial highlights are free of material misstatement.  The Trust is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting.  Our audits include consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting.  Accordingly, we express no such opinion.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.   Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2013, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.   We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Funds as of October 31, 2013, and the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets and their financial highlights for the periods referred to above, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
 
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 27, 2013
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
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Corporate Dividends Received Deduction
For the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, 0%, 0%, 7.51%, 0%, 0%, 9.16%, 0% and 100% of the dividends paid from net investment income qualifies for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders of the International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, Hard Asset Fund, Gold Fund, China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund, Latin America Fund, and Strategic U.S. Equity Fund, respectively.

Qualified Dividend Income
Pursuant to Section 854 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, International Value Fund, International Bond Fund, Hard Asset Fund, Gold Fund, China Fund, Asia Small Companies Fund, Latin America, and Strategic U.S. Equity Fund, designates income dividends of 100%, 0%, 100%, 0%, 91.4%, 55.31%, 100%, and 100%, respectively, as qualified dividend income paid during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013.

Foreign Taxes Paid
Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, International Value Fund and China Fund, designates $1,620,267 and $228,232, respectively, of income derived from foreign sources and $169,122 and $17,614, respectively, of foreign taxes paid for the period ended October 31, 2013.

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made (or to be made) for the year ended October 31, 2013, the proportionate share of income derived from foreign sources and foreign taxes paid
attributable to one share of stock are:

 
Foreign
Foreign
 
Source Income
Taxes Paid
International Value Fund
$0.1983
$0.0207
China Fund
$0.0694
$0.0054

Long-term Capital Gain
The EuroPac International Bond Fund and EuroPac Hard Asset Fund designates $51,424 and $43,419, respectively, as a long-term capital gain distribution.

Trustees and Officer Information
Additional information about the Trustees is included in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information which is available, without charge, upon request by calling (888) 558-5851.  The Trustees and officers of the Fund and their principal occupations during the past five years are as follows:
 
Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust
Term of Officec and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation During the
Past Five Years and Other Affiliations
Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trustee
Independent Trustees:
     
Charles H. Miller a
(born 1947)
Trustee
Since November 2007
Retired (2013-present). Executive Vice President, Client Management and Development, Access Data, a Broadridge Company, a provider of technology and services to asset management firms (1997-2012).
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None
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
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Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust
Term of Officec and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation During the
Past Five Years and Other Affiliations
Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trustee
Ashley Toomey Rabun a
(born 1952)
Trustee and Chairperson of the Board
Since November 2007
President and Founder, InvestorReach, Inc. a financial services consulting firm (1996-present).
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None
William H. Young a
(born 1950)
Trustee
Since November 2007
Independent financial services consultant (1996-present); Interim CEO, Unified Fund Services (now Huntington), a mutual fund service provider (2003-2006); Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Management Company (1983-1996). Board Member Emeritus-NICSA.
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None
Interested Trustees:
     
John P. Zader a †
(born 1961)
Trustee and President
Since November 2007 as Trustee and December 2007 as President
CEO, UMB Fund Services, Inc., a mutual and hedge fund service provider, and the transfer agent, fund accountant, and co-administrator for the Fund, and affiliate of the custodian (2006-present); Consultant to Jefferson Wells International, a provider of professional services for multiple industries, including financial services organization (2006); Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, a mutual and hedge fund service provider (1988-2006).
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Investment Managers Series Trust II, a registered investment company
Eric M. Banhazl b †
(born 1957)
Trustee and Vice President
Since January 2008 as Trustee and December 2007 as Vice President
President, Mutual Fund Administration Corp. (2006 – present).
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Investment Managers Series Trust II, a registered investment company
Officers of the Trust
   
Rita Dam b
(born 1966)
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Since December 2007
Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration Corp. (2006 – present).
N/A
N/A
Joy Ausili b
(born 1966)
Secretary and Assistant
Treasurer
Since December 2007
Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration Corp. (2006 – present).
N/A
N/A

 
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Name, Address, Year of Birth and Position(s) held with Trust
Term of Officec and Length of Time Served
Principal Occupation During the
Past Five Years and Other Affiliations
Number of Portfolios in the Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee
Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trustee
Maureen Quill a
(born 1963)
Vice President
Since December
2013
Executive Vice President, UMB Fund Services,
Inc. (1996 – present).
N/A
N/A
Terrance P. Gallagher, CPA, JD a
(born 1958)
Vice President
Since December 2007
Executive Vice President, UMB Fund Services, Inc. (2007 – present); Director of Compliance, Unified Fund Services Inc. (2004 – 2007); Partner, The Academy of Financial Services Studies and Precision Marketing Partners (1998 - 2004); Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of AAL Capital Management and The AAL Mutual Funds (1987 - 1998).
N/A
N/A
Todd Cipperman b
(born 1966)
Chief Compliance Officer
Since December 2009
Founder and Principal, Cipperman & Company/Cipperman Compliance Services (2004 – present).
N/A
N/A
 
a
Address for certain Trustees and certain officers:  803 West Michigan Street, Milwaukee, WI  53233.
b
Address for Mr. Banhazl, Ms. Ausili and Ms. Dam:  2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226, Glendora, CA  91740.  Address for Mr. Cipperman:  500 Swedesford Road, Suite 104, Wayne, PA  19087.
c
Trustees and officers serve until their successors have been duly elected.
Mr. Zader is an “interested person” of the Trust by virtue of his position with UMB Fund Services, Inc., the transfer agent, fund accountant and co-administrator of the Fund, and the Fund’s custodian, UMB Bank, n.a.  Mr. Banhazl is deemed to be an “interested person” of the Trust by virtue of his position with Mutual Fund Administration Corp., the Fund’s co-administrator.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreements
At in-person meetings held on June 19-20, 2013, and July 12, 2013, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Investment Managers Series Trust (the “Trust”), including the trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”) as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), reviewed and unanimously approved the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “New Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust and Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC (the “Investment Advisor”) and the Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) between the Investment Advisor and Global Strategic Management d/b/a Adrian Day Asset Management (“Adrian Day”) with respect to the EuroPac Gold Fund (the “Gold Fund”) series of the Trust for initial two-year terms.  In addition, at in-person meetings held on August 22-23, 2013, and September 17-18, 2013, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, reviewed and unanimously approved the renewal of the Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust and the Investment Advisor with respect to the EP Asia Small Companies Fund (the “Asia Fund”), EP China Fund (the “China Fund”), EP Latin America Fund (the “Latin America Fund”), EP Strategic US Equity Fund (the “Strategic US Fund”), EuroPac Hard Asset Fund (the “Hard Asset Fund”), EuroPac International Bond Fund (the “International Bond Fund”) and EuroPac International Value Fund (the “International Value Fund”) series of the Trust (each a “Fund”), and the Sub-Advisory Agreement (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement” and together with the Advisory Agreement, the “Fund Advisory Agreements”) between the Investment Advisor and New Sheridan Advisors, Inc. (“New Sheridan”) with respect to the Asia Fund, China Fund and Latin America Fund (each a “Sub-Advised Fund”) for additional one-year terms.  In approving the New Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement and renewal of the Fund Advisory Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that such approval and renewal is in the best interests of each applicable Fund and its shareholders.

EuroPac Gold Fund

Background
In advance of the June and July meetings, the Board received information about the proposed Gold Fund, the New Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement from the Investment Advisor, Adrian Day and Mutual Fund Administration Corporation (“MFAC”) and UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMB”), the Trust’s co-administrators, certain portions of which are discussed below.  The materials, among other things, included information regarding the organization and financial condition of the Investment Advisor and Adrian Day; information regarding the background and experience of relevant personnel providing services to the Fund; performance information for accounts managed by Adrian Day using the same strategies it would use in managing the Fund for various periods ended December 31, 2012; reports regarding the proposed investment advisory fees and total expenses of the Gold Fund compared with those of a group of comparable funds selected by Morningstar, Inc. (the “Expense Peer Group”) from its Commodities Precious Metals fund category (the “Expense Universe”); and information about Adrian Day’s policies and procedures, including its compliance manual and brokerage and trading procedures. The Trustees noted that they had reviewed information at their August 2012 meeting about various matters regarding the Investment Advisor, including information about the Investment Advisor’s organization and financial condition, its investment philosophy and process, and personnel providing services to the various series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor, who would be the same personnel providing services to the Gold Fund.  The Board also received a memorandum from the independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees discussing the legal standards under the 1940 Act and other applicable law for their consideration of the proposed approval of the New Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Board considered information reviewed by the Board during the year at other Board and committee meetings.  Before voting on the Agreements, the Independent Trustees met in a private session with counsel at which no representatives of the Investment Advisor or Adrian Day were present.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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In approving the New Advisory Agreement and the New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the Board and the Independent Trustees considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. The Trustees noted their familiarity with the Investment Advisor, as it also serves as the investment advisor to seven other series of the Trust and that they had previously reviewed and approved the compliance policies and procedures of the Investment Advisor. In their deliberations, the Board and the Independent Trustees did not identify any particular factor that was controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
In reviewing the proposed New Advisory Agreement, the Board considered, among other things, the nature, extent and quality of the services expected to be provided by the Investment Advisor with respect to the Gold Fund, as well as the Trustees’ familiarity with the Investment Advisor and its personnel who would be providing services to the Fund. The Board noted that the services that would be provided by the Investment Advisor to the Fund would be similar to the services provided by the Investment Advisor to seven other series of the Trust, certain of which were also managed by a sub-advisor, and that, as the Fund’s investment advisor, the Investment Advisor would be responsible for, among other things, the selection, oversight, termination and replacement of sub-advisors, as appropriate; monitoring the sub-advisors’ investment of the Fund’s assets; and evaluating the Fund’s performance against appropriate benchmarks and peers.  Based on its review, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the Investment Advisor would have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to manage the Gold Fund and that the Investment Advisor would provide the Fund with a reasonable potential for good investment results.

Advisory Fee and Expense Ratio
With respect to the advisory fees expected to be paid by the Gold Fund, the Board noted the meeting materials indicated that that the advisory fee proposed to be paid by the Fund (gross of fee waivers by the Investment Advisor) was higher than the median advisory fees of the funds in its Expense Peer Group and in the Expense Universe (by five basis points in each case).  The Board noted, however, that the Investment Advisor anticipated waiving its entire advisory fee with respect to the Fund and subsidizing a portion of the Fund’s operating expenses in the first year of the Fund’s operations.  The Board also considered that the estimated total annual expenses for the Fund (net of fee waivers) were higher than the median expenses of the funds in its Expense Peer Group (by 16 basis points) and in the Expense Universe (by 17 basis points).  The Board noted, however, that the Fund’s estimated asset size in its first year of operations was a small fraction (approximately 3%) of the average asset size of funds in the Expense Peer Group and the Expense Universe.

The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the proposed compensation payable to the Investment Advisor under the New Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the services the Investment Advisor was expected to provide to the Gold Fund.

Profitability and Economies of Scale
The Board considered information relating to the Investment Advisor’s estimated costs and profits with respect to the Gold Fund, noting that the Investment Advisor did not anticipate realization of any profits from the Fund during the first year of the Fund’s operations.  The Board also considered that the potential benefits to be received by the Investment Advisor as a result of its relationship with the Fund would include not only the advisory fees paid to Investment Advisor, but also the benefits of any deeper relationship with broker-dealers executing transactions on behalf of the Fund and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance. The Board also noted that during the Fund’s startup period, its asset levels would likely be too low to achieve

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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significant economies of scale and that the matter of such economies would be reviewed in the future as the Fund’s assets grow.

Conclusion
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that approval of the New Advisory Agreement is in the best interests of the Gold Fund and its shareholders and, accordingly, approved the New Advisory Agreement.

Global Strategic Management d/b/a Adrian Day Asset Management

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board considered the overall quality of services to be provided by Adrian Day to the Gold Fund.  The Board considered the composite performance information for accounts managed by Adrian Day using the same strategies it would use to manage the Fund for the one-, three-, and five-year periods ended December 31, 2012, noting that the cumulative performance of the composite for each period was significantly higher than the returns of the Bloomberg precious metals funds index for those periods. The Board also considered Adrian Day’s proposed specific responsibilities in all aspects of management of the Fund, including day-to-day portfolio management, as well as the qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the personnel who would be involved in the activities of the Fund.  The Board also considered the overall quality of the Sub-Advisor’s organization and operations and the Sub-Advisor’s compliance structure and compliance procedures. Based on its review, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that Adrian Day would have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to manage the Fund and that Adrian Day would provide the Fund with a reasonable potential for good investment results.

Advisory Fee and Economies of Scale
The Board reviewed information regarding the advisory fee proposed to be charged by the Sub-Advisor with respect to the Gold Fund, and noted that the fee was lower than Adrian Day’s standard fee schedule for institutional clients and that in some cases Adrian Day charges a performance-based fee in addition to its asset-based fee.

The Board also considered that the potential benefits to be received by Adrian Day as a result of its relationship with the Fund would include not only the sub-advisory fees paid to Adrian Day, but also the benefits of any deeper relationship with broker-dealers executing transactions on behalf of the Fund, including increased access to research, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance. The Board also noted that during the Fund’s startup period the Fund’s asset levels would likely be too low to achieve significant economies of scale and that any such economies would be considered in the future as the Fund’s assets grow. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the compensation proposed to be paid to Adrian Day under the New Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services Adrian Day was expected to provide to the Fund.

Conclusion
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that approval of the New Sub-Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of the Gold Fund and its shareholders and, accordingly, approved the New Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund, EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund and EuroPac International Value Fund

Background
In advance of the August and September meetings, the Board received information about each Fund and the Fund Advisory Agreements from the Investment Advisor, New Sheridan, MFAC and UMB, certain portions of which are discussed below. The materials, among other things, included information about the organization and financial condition of the Investment Advisor and New Sheridan; information regarding the background and experience of relevant personnel providing services to the Fund; reports comparing the performance of each Fund with the returns of its benchmark index and the returns of a select group of comparable funds selected by Morningstar, Inc. (each a “Performance Peer Group”) from its relevant fund category (each a “Performance Universe”) for periods ended June 30, 2013; reports regarding the investment advisory fees and total expenses of each Fund compared with those of a group of comparable funds selected by Morningstar, Inc. (each an “Expense Peer Group”) from its relevant fund category (each an “Expense Universe”); and information about the Investment Advisor’s and New Sheridan’s policies and procedures, including their compliance manuals and brokerage and trading procedures.  The Board also received a memorandum from the independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees discussing the legal standards under the 1940 Act and other applicable law for their consideration of the proposed renewal of the Fund Advisory Agreements. In addition, the Board considered information reviewed by it during the year at other Board and committee meetings.  Before voting on the Fund Advisory Agreements, the Independent Trustees met in a private session at which no representatives of the Investment Advisor or New Sheridan were present.

In approving each Fund Advisory Agreement, the Board and the Independent Trustees considered a variety of factors, including those discussed below. In their deliberations, the Board and the Independent Trustees did not identify any particular factor that was controlling, and each Trustee may have attributed different weights to the various factors.

Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
With respect to the performance results of each Fund, the Trustees noted that the meeting materials indicated as follows:

     The total returns of the Asia Fund were above the returns of the MSCI All Country (AC) Asia ex Japan Index and the highest of the funds in the Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stock Performance Universe and the Performance Peer Group for the one-year period.

     The total returns of the China Fund were above the returns of the Performance Peer Group median, the China Performance Universe median and the MSCI China Index for the one-year period.  For the three-year period, the Fund’s annualized returns were higher than the MSCI China Index returns but lower than the Performance Peer Group median by 207 basis points and lower than the Performance Universe median by 182 basis points.  The Board noted that the Performance Universe is a small one, and that the Fund had good risk/return measures.

     The total returns of the Latin America Fund were above the returns of the MSCI Emerging Market Latin America Index and the highest of the funds in the Latin America Performance Universe and the Performance Peer Group for the one-year period.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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     The total returns of the Strategic US Fund were below the returns of the S&P 500 Index by 1,494 basis points, and the lowest of the funds in the Large Relative Value Performance Universe (and below its median by 1,680 basis points) and the Performance Peer Group (and below its median by 1,674 basis points) for the one-year period.  In considering this information, the Board noted that the Fund had a limited performance record and that its results were both negative and below the category average for only one of the quarters since its recent inception in 2012.

     The total returns of the Hard Asset Fund were below the returns of the S&P Global Natural Resources Index by 904 basis points, below the median of the Performance Peer Group by 1,538 basis points, and below the median of the Materials Performance Universe by 1,793 basis points for the one-year period.  In considering this information, the Board noted that the funds in the relevant category have varying exposure to commodities and that the Fund’s performance was particularly affected by its significant gold-related holdings.  The Board also noted that the Fund had a limited performance record and that its results were both negative and below the category average for only one of the quarters since its inception in 2011.

     The total returns of the International Bond Fund for the one-year period were above the Peer Group median returns and the Citigroup World Government Bond Non-USD Index, but below the median returns of the Foreign Bond Performance Universe by 36 basis points.

     The annualized total returns of the International Value Fund for the one- and three-year periods were below the median returns of the Foreign Large Core Performance Universe (by 1,402 basis points and 363 basis points, respectively), below the returns of the MSCI World ex USA Value Index (by 1,314 basis points and 191 basis points, respectively) and below the median returns of the Performance Peer Group (by 1,280 basis points and 325 basis points, respectively). The Board observed that the Fund’s relative underperformance was largely attributable to its performance in the fourth quarter of 2012 and the second quarter of 2013.  The Board also considered that the Fund has a relatively large allocation to mining investments, which hurt the Fund’s performance.  The Board determined to closely monitor the performance of the Fund over the next year and to consider at that time what action, if any, would be appropriate with respect to the Fund.

The Board also considered the overall quality of services provided by Investment Advisor to each Fund.  In doing so, the Board considered the Investment Advisor’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day management and oversight of each Fund, as well as the qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of each Fund.  The Board also considered the overall quality of the Investment Advisor’s organization and operations, and the Investment Advisor’s compliance structure and compliance procedures. Based on its review, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the Investment Advisor has sufficient quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures necessary to perform its duties under the Advisory Agreement.  The Board and the Independent Trustees also concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management and oversight services provided by the Investment Advisor to each Fund are satisfactory.

Advisory Fee and Expense Ratio
With respect to the advisory fees and total expenses paid by the Funds, the Board noted the meeting materials indicated as follows:

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) paid by the Asia Fund were above the Expense Peer Group and Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stock Expense Universe medians by eight basis points, and the total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the EP Asia Fund were above the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe medians by three basis points.  The Board noted that the Investment Advisor had waived a significant portion of its investment advisory fees with respect to the Fund for the year ended June 30, 2013.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) and the total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the China Fund were below the Expense Peer Group and China Region Expense Universe medians.

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) and the total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the Latin America Fund were above the Expense Peer Group (by eight basis points and five basis points, respectively), and Latin America Stock Expense Universe medians (by 5.5 basis points and two basis points, respectively).  The Board noted that the Investment Advisor had waived over half of its investment advisory fees with respect to the Fund for the year ended June 30, 2013, and that the Fund’s average net assets were significantly lower than the average asset sizes of funds in the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe.

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) paid by the Strategic US Fund were the same as the Expense Peer Group median but above the Large Blend Expense Universe median by 3.5 basis points.  The Board noted, however, that in addition to waiving its entire investment advisory fee with respect to the Fund for the year ended June 30, 2013, the Investment Advisor had subsidized certain Fund operating expenses.  The total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the Fund were below the Expense Peer Group median and above the Expense Universe median by four basis points.  The Board noted, however, that the Fund’s average net assets were significantly lower than the average asset sizes of funds in the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe.

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) paid by the Hard Asset Fund were above the Expense Peer Group and Natural Resources Expense Universe medians by 28 basis points and 22 basis points, respectively. The Board noted, however, that the Investment Advisor had waived a significant portion of its investment advisory fees with respect to the Fund for the year ended June 30, 2013.   The total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the Fund were above the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe medians by 28 basis points and 31 basis points, respectively.  The Board noted, however, that the Fund’s average net assets were significantly lower than the average asset sizes of funds in the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe.

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) paid by the International Bond Fund were the same as the Peer Group and World Bond Expense Universe medians, and the total expenses (net of fee waivers) were six basis points higher than the Expense Peer Group median and 12 basis points higher than the Expense Universe median.  The Board noted, however, that the Fund’s average net assets were significantly lower than the average asset sizes of funds in the Expense Universe.

     The investment advisory fees (gross of fee waivers) paid by the International Value Fund were 23 basis points higher than the Expense Peer Group and Foreign Large Blend Expense Universe medians.  However, the Board noted that the Investment Advisor had waived a portion of its investment advisory fees with respect to the Fund for the year ended June 30, 2013. The total expenses (net of fee waivers) paid by the Fund were 25 basis points higher than the Expense Peer Group and 31 basis points higher than the Expense Universe median.  The Board noted, however, that the Fund’s average net assets were significantly lower than the average asset sizes of funds in the Expense Universe.

The Board considered that the advisory fees paid by each Fund to the Investment Advisor are higher than the fees paid to the Investment Advisor by two of its affiliates for which the Investment Advisor provides sub-advisory services, but that the Investment Advisor expects those sub-advisory to increase in the near future. The Board also considered that the Investment Advisor oversees the Funds’ compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the Investment Advisor’s other clients, and that the Investment Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the Funds’ expenses. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the compensation payable to the Investment Advisor under the Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services the Investment Advisor provides to each Fund.

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
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Profitability and Economies of Scale
The Board noted that in the year ended June 30, 2013, the Investment Advisor had waived a significant portion of its advisory fee with respect to the each Fund, noting that the Investment Advisor was not realizing any profits with respect to the Latin America Fund and Strategic US Fund.  The Board determined the level of profitability to the Investment Advisor with respect to each Fund to be reasonable.  The Board also considered the benefits received by the Investment Advisor and its affiliates as a result of the Investment Advisor’s relationship with the Funds, including its receipt of advisory fees, 12b-1 distribution fees paid to the Investment Advisor’s affiliates, research made available to it by broker-dealers that provide execution services to the Funds, and the intangible benefits of any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Funds’ performance. They also noted that although there were no advisory fee breakpoints, the asset level of each Fund was not currently likely to lead to significant economies of scale, and that any such economies would be considered in the future, as each Fund’s assets grow.

Conclusion
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that renewal of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders and, accordingly, approved renewal of the Advisory Agreement.

New Sheridan Advisors, Inc.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
The Board’s observations with respect to the Sub-Advised Funds’ performance are described above.  The Board also considered the overall quality of services provided by New Sheridan to each Sub-Advised Fund.  In doing so, the Board considered New Sheridan’s specific responsibilities in all aspects of management of the Sub-Advised Fund, including the Sub-Advised Fund’s day-to-day portfolio management, as well as the qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Sub-Advised Fund.  The Board also considered the overall quality of New Sheridan’s organization and operations and New Sheridan’s compliance structure and compliance procedures.  Based on its review, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that New Sheridan had sufficient quality and depth of personnel, resources, investment methods and compliance policies and procedures necessary to perform its duties under the Sub-Advisory Agreement.  The Board and the Independent Trustees also concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management and oversight services provided by New Sheridan to each Sub-Advised Fund were satisfactory.

Advisory Fee and Economies of Scale
The Board reviewed information regarding the advisory fees charged by New Sheridan with respect to each Sub-Advised Fund, and noted that they could not compare those fees to those of any other accounts managed by New Sheridan because New Sheridan currently does not provide advisory services to any clients other than the Sub-Advised Funds. The Board also considered the benefits received by New Sheridan as a result of its relationship with each Sub-Advised Fund, including sub-advisory fees paid to New Sheridan, the intangible benefits of its association with the Sub-Advised Funds generally and the intangible benefits of any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Sub-Advised Funds’ performance. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the

 
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EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP China Fund, EP Latin America Fund ,
EP Strategic US Equity Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund,
EuroPac International Value Fund and EuroPac Gold Fund
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

 
compensation payable to New Sheridan under the Sub-Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services New Sheridan provides to each Sub-Advised Fund.

Conclusion
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that renewal of the Sub- Advisory Agreement was in the best interests of each Sub-Advised Fund and its shareholders and, accordingly, approved renewal of the Sub-Advisory Agreement.

 
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Euro Pacific Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLE
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges on purchase payments (Class A shares only), and redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees (Class A shares only); and other Fund expenses.  The examples below are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from 5/1/13 to 10/31/13.

Actual Expenses
The information in the row titled “Actual Performance” of the table below provides actual account values and actual expenses.  You may use the information in these columns, 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 appropriate row under the column titled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” of the table below provides hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ actual return.  The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.  You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Funds and other funds.  To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (load) or contingent deferred sales charges.  Therefore, the information in the row titled “Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)” 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.

EuroPacInternational Value Fund
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
Actual Performance**
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$938.10
$8.84
Actual Performance**
7/16/13*
10/31/13
7/16/13* – 10/31/13
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,035.70
$4.52
Hypothetical (5% annual return before taxes)^
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,016.29
$8.99
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,017.65
$7.63

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.76% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLE - Continued
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)


 
months period) for Class A shares and by 108/365 (to reflect the since inception period) for Class I shares.  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.76% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

EuroPac International Bond Fund
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
Actual Performance**
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$958.10
$5.67
Actual Performance**
7/16/13*
10/31/13
7/16/13* – 10/31/13
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,022.80
$2.69
Hypothetical (5% annual return before taxes)^
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,019.41
$5.85
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,020.68
$4.57

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.15% and 0.90% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six months period) for Class A shares and by 108/365 (to reflect the since inception period) for Class I shares.  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.15% and 0.90% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assume all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

EuroPac Hard Asset Fund
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
Actual Performance**
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$961.60
$8.65
Actual Performance**
7/16/13*
10/31/13
7/16/13* – 10/31/13
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,045.60
$4.54
Hypothetical (5% annual return before taxes)^
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,016.39
$8.89
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,017.64
$7.63

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six months period) for Class A shares and by 108/365 (to reflect the since inception period) for Class I shares.  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assume all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLE - Continued
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
EuroPac Gold Fund- Class A
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
 
7/19/13*
10/31/13
7/19/13* – 10/31/13
Actual Performance**
$1,000.00
$955.00
$4.20
 
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)^
$1,000.00
$1,017.67
$7.60

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% multiplied by the average account values over the period and by 105/365 (to reflect the since inception period).  The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver.  Assume all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver.  Assume all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

EP China Fund  - Class A
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period*
 
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Actual Performance
$1,000.00
$1,054.70
$9.06
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,016.39
$8.89

*
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.75% multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect to six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

EP Asia Small Companies Fund
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
Actual Performance
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$888.10
$8.33
Actual Performance**
7/16/13*
10/31/13
7/16/13* – 10/31/13
Class I
$1,000.00
$976.20
$4.38
Hypothetical (5% annual return before taxes)^
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,016.39
$8.89
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,017.65
$7.63

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six months period) for Class A shares and by 108/365 (to reflect the since inception period) for Class I shares.  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
 
 
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Euro Pacific Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLE - Continued
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2013 (Unaudited)

 
EP Latin America Fund
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period
Actual Performance**
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$919.40
$8.46
Actual Performance**
7/16/13*
10/31/13
7/16/13* – 10/31/13
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,023.60
$4.49
Hypothetical (5% annual return before taxes)^
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Class A
$1,000.00
$1,016.39
$8.89
Class I
$1,000.00
$1,017.63
$7.64

*
Commencement of operations.
**
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account values over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six months period) for Class A shares and by 108/365 (to reflect the since inception period) for Class I shares.  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
^
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios of 1.75% and 1.50% for Class A and Class I shares, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver.  Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

EP Strategic US Equity Fund – Class A
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid 
During Period*
 
5/1/13
10/31/13
5/1/13 – 10/31/13
Actual Performance
$1,000.00
$1,018.10
$6.37
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
$1,000.00
$1,018.90
$6.37

*
Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.25%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect to six month period).  The expense ratios reflect an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 
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Euro Pacific Funds
a series of the Investment Managers Series Trust
 
Investment Advisor
Euro Pacific Asset Management, LLC
1201 Dove Street, Suite 370
Newport Beach, California 92660
 
Sub-Advisor
New Sheridan Advisors, Inc.
18201 Von Karman, Suite 480
Irvine, California 92612
 
Sub-Advisor
Global Strategic Management
dba Adrian Day Asset Management
801 Compass Way, Suite 207
P.O. Box 6643
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
1818 Market Street, Suite 2400
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
 
Custodian
UMB Bank, n.a.
928 Grand Boulevard, 5th Floor
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
 
Fund Co-Administrator
Mutual Fund Administration Corporation
2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226
Glendora, California 91740
 
Fund Co-Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
803 West Michigan Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233-2301
 
Distributor
IMST Distributors, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, Maine 04101
www.foreside.com

 
 

 
 
FUND INFORMATION

 
 
TICKER
CUSIP
EuroPac International Value Fund – Class A
EPIVX
461 418 766
EuroPac International Value Fund – Class I
EPVIX
461 41P 669
EuroPac International Bond Fund – Class A
EPIBX
461 418 618
EuroPac International Bond Fund – Class I
EPBIX
461 41P 651
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund – Class A
EPHAX
461 418 436
EuroPac Hard Asset Fund – Class I
EPHIX
461 41P 644
EuroPac Gold Fund – Class A
EPGFX
461 41P 677
EP China Fund – Class A
EPHCX
461 418 857
EP Asia Small Companies Fund – Class A
EPASX
461 418 550
EP Asia Small Companies Fund – Class I
EPEIX
461 41P 636
EP Latin America Fund – Class A
EPLAX
461 418 352
EP Latin America Fund – Class I
EPWIX
461 41P 628
EP Strategic US Equity Fund – Class A
EPUSX
461 418 279

Privacy Principles of the Euro Pacific Funds for Shareholders
The Funds are committed to maintaining the privacy of their shareholders and to safeguarding their non-public personal information. The following information is provided to help you understand what personal information the Funds collect, how we protect that information and why, in certain cases, we may share information with select other parties.

Generally, the Funds do not receive any non-public personal information relating to their shareholders, although certain non-public personal information of their shareholders may become available to the Funds.  The Funds do not disclose any non-public personal information about their shareholders or former shareholders to anyone, except as permitted by law or as is necessary in order to service shareholder accounts (for example, to a transfer agent or third party administrator).
 


This report is sent to shareholders of the EuroPac International Value Fund, EuroPac International Bond Fund, EuroPac Hard Asset Fund, EuroPac Gold Fund, EP China Fund, EP Asia Small Companies Fund, EP Latin America Fund and EP Strategic US Equity Fund for their information.  It is not a Prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Funds or of any securities mentioned in this report.

Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures
A description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures related to portfolio securities are available without charge, upon request, by calling the Fund at (888) 558-5851, on the Funds’ website at www.europacificfunds.com or on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at www.sec.gov.

Proxy Voting Record
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies for portfolio securities, if applicable, during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, is also available, without charge and upon request by calling (888) 558-5851, on the Funds’ website at www.europacificfunds.com or by accessing the Funds’ Form N-PX on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Form N-Q Disclosure
The Funds file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q.  The Funds’ Form N-Q is available on the SEC website at  www.sec.gov or by calling the Fund at (888) 558-5851. The Funds’ Form N-Q may also be viewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC.  Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.
 
Euro Pacific Funds
P. O. Box 2175
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Toll Free: (888) 558-5851
 
 
 

 
 
Item 2. Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer. The registrant has not made any amendments to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.

The registrant undertakes to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of its code of ethics by mail when they call the registrant at 1-888-558-5851.

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The Board of Trustees of the Registrant has determined that the Registrant does not have an audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.  The audit committee is composed of the Registrant’s three independent Trustees, each of whom possesses extensive industry experience, but none of whom has all of the technical attributes identified in Instruction 2(b) to Item 3 of Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert.”  The Board of Trustees believes that the audit committee has sufficient knowledge and experience to meet its obligations as the audit committee of the Registrant.  In addition, the Board of Trustees notes that the audit committee has the authority to retain any experts necessary to carry out its duties.

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The registrant has engaged its principal accountant to perform audit services, audit-related services, tax services and other services during the past two fiscal years. "Audit services" refer to performing an 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. "Audit-related services" refer to the assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit. "Tax services" refer to professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning. There were no "other services" provided by the principal accountant. The following table details the aggregate fees billed or expected to be billed for each of the last two fiscal years for audit fees, audit-related fees, tax fees and other fees by the principal accountant.

 
FYE 10/31/2013
FYE 10/31/2012
Audit Fees
$108,000
$62,500
Audit-Related Fees
N/A
N/A
Tax Fees
$20,000
$12,500
All Other Fees
N/A
N/A
 
The audit committee has adopted pre-approval policies and procedures that require the audit committee to pre-approve all audit and non-audit services of the registrant, including services provided to any entity affiliated with the registrant.
 
 
 

 

The percentage of fees billed by Tait Weller applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows:

 
FYE 10/31/2013
FYE 10/31/2012
Audit-Related Fees
0%
0%
Tax Fees
0%
0%
All Other Fees
0%
0%
 
All of the principal accountant's hours spent on auditing the registrant's financial statements were attributed to work performed by full-time permanent employees of the principal accountant.
 
The following table indicates the non-audit fees billed or expected to be billed by the registrant's accountant for services to the registrant and to the registrant's investment advisor (and any other controlling entity, etc.—not sub-advisor) for the last two years. The audit committee of the Board of Trustees has considered whether the provision of non-audit services that were rendered to the registrant's investment advisor is compatible with maintaining the principal accountant's independence and has concluded that the provision of such non-audit services by the accountant has not compromised the accountant's independence.
 
Non-Audit Related Fees
FYE 10/31/2013
FYE 10/31/2012
Registrant
N/A
N/A
Registrant’s Investment Advisor
N/A
N/A

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to registrants who are not listed issuers (as defined in Rule 10A-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).

Item 6. Schedule of Investments.

(a)   Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

(b)   Not Applicable.

Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

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 Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable.

Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

The registrant has not made any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.
 
 
 

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

(a)
The Registrant’s President and Treasurer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

(b)
There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the 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) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form N-CSR filed February 5, 2009.

(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  Filed herewith.

(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons.  Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

(b)
Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.  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)
Investment Managers Series Trust
 
     
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ John P. Zader
 
 
John P. Zader, President
 
     
Date 
1/9/2014
 

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/ John P. Zader
 
 
John P. Zader, President
 
     
Date
1/9/2014
 
     
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Rita Dam
 
 
Rita Dam, Treasurer
 
     
Date
1/9/2014