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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)

235 W. Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Constance Dye Shannon
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235 W. Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(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, 2015


Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

The registrant’s 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:


 
 
 
Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
(Class A:  SBHEX)
(Class I:  SBEMX)
 
 
 
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
(Class A:  SBHSX)
(Class I:  SBSIX)
 
 
 
ANNUAL REPORT
October 31, 2015

Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust
 
Table of Contents
 
Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
 
Shareholder Letter
1
Fund Performance
4
Schedule of Investments
5
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
11
Statement of Operations
12
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
13
Financial Highlights
14
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
 
Shareholder Letter
16
Fund Performance
18
Schedule of Investments
19
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
32
Statement of Operations
33
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
34
Financial Highlights
35
Notes to Financial Statements
37
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
49
Supplemental Information
50
Expense Example
56
 
This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds.  This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus.

www.sbhfunds.com

 
IMST Annual Letter – SBHEX & SBEMX
As of October 31, 2015

SBH Emerging Markets (SBHEX & SBEMX):

The year to October 31, 2015 was a challenging one for Emerging Markets, with the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index down 14.5%.  The strong dollar, a byproduct of the United States entering a tightening regime while much of the world is easing, added greatly to the decline for US dollar based investors as the index was only down 3.5% in local currency terms.  Although there was a wide spread of performance across the various markets, all but one country was down for the period, with Hungary the sole country in positive territory.  Brazil was a significant detractor with a return of -46% due to a brutal combination of plummeting prices for oil and metals (which are significant Brazilian exports), the re-election of the incumbent president seen to be less market-friendly than the challenger, a big corruption scandal engulfing the national oil champion Petrobras and a number of present and former government officials, and the general economic recession that resulted from all of these.  China surged 30% in the first half of the period, only to give back those gains on economic growth concerns, ending down 0.7%.  All sectors were negative for the period led by Energy (-27.9%), which suffered from the 40% decline in oil.  The Emerging Markets Class I portfolio returned -16.2% for the last 12 months, trailing the index by 1.7%.  For the 3 years ending October 31, 2015, the portfolio has performed in-line with the index, -3% vs. -2.9%.  Since inception returns slightly trail the benchmark at -4.5% vs. -4.3%.

We have been in a difficult environment for the portfolio since its launch in July 2011.  A persistent headwind has been value lagging growth, as measured by the MSCI Emerging Markets Value and Growth indices, for the 1 year/3 year/since July 2011 periods (each on an annualized basis) by -6.1%, -4.7%, and -3.5%, respectively.  This underperformance has put value 17% below the long-term trend of value’s typical outperformance over growth, requiring a 20.5% outperformance to return to trend.  As global economic growth concerns have persistently weighed on emerging markets, investors have continued to pay a premium for companies showing the most growth, bidding them up to higher multiples as more reasonably priced companies continue to languish.  As painful as it is when value underperforms, the silver lining is that valuation spreads, a measure of how wide the valuation gap is between cheap and expensive companies, have continued to widen and are at attractive levels.
 
The multifactor model we employ to manage the portfolio has value, momentum, and quality components.  Even with the headwind that value has provided, our stock selection model has been mostly flat over the 12 months ending 10/31/15 as the other factors have compensated for value’s underperformance.  Quality and momentum (both earnings and price) factors have performed well over the time period.  As would be expected with these stock model returns, stock selection within the portfolio has been neutral for the period.  Country allocation has been negative as some expensive countries that we are underweight became more expensive (India) while some of the less expensive countries that we overweight, Brazil in particular, continued to underperform.
 
540 W. Madison St. ~ Suite 1900 ~ Chicago, Illinois 60661 ~ Toll Free: 800-836-4265 ~ Fax: 312-474-0521 ~ www.sbhic.com
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We are excited about the portfolio’s prospects headed into the New Year.  The reason that value works over the long-term is due to periods such as the last few years.  Value has historically rebounded strongly from these setbacks – when growth focused periods like 1999 or 2008 occur, they have invariably been followed by a 2000 or 2009, where buying more attractively priced stocks is again strongly rewarded.  We remain true to our approach so that when value once again returns to form, your portfolio will be appropriately positioned.

We are appreciative of your support.
Scott Decatur, Ph.D.
Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager
Nicolas C. Fedako, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager

The views in this letter were as of October 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect the same views on the date this letter is first published or any time thereafter. These views are intended to help shareholders in understanding the fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

The Fund’s principal risks are: Market Risk: The market value of a security or instrument may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally.  Equity Risk: Equity securities, such as common stocks, are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate.  Emerging Market Risk: Many of the risks with respect to foreign investments are more pronounced for investments in issuers in or tied economically to developing or emerging market countries. Emerging market countries tend to have less government exchange controls, more volatile interest and currency exchange rates, less market regulation, and less developed economic, political and legal systems than those of more developed countries. In addition, emerging market countries may experience high levels of inflation and may have less liquid securities markets and less efficient trading and settlement systems. - Foreign Investment Risk: Foreign securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries.
 
540 W. Madison St. ~ Suite 1900 ~ Chicago, Illinois 60661 ~ Toll Free: 800-836-4265 ~ Fax: 312-474-0521 ~ www.sbhic.com
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Please consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus that contains this and other information about the Fund is available by calling (866) 490-4999 and should be read carefully before investing.
 
540 W. Madison St. ~ Suite 1900 ~ Chicago, Illinois 60661 ~ Toll Free: 800-836-4265 ~ Fax: 312-474-0521 ~ www.sbhic.com
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

 
This graph compares a hypothetical $1,000,000 investment in the Fund’s Class I shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
 
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 834 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Return as of October 31, 2015
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Before deducting maximum sales charge
       
Class A¹
-16.47%
-
-15.29%
06/30/14
Class I²
-16.19%
-3.00%
-4.46%
06/30/11
After deducting maximum sales charge
       
Class A¹
-21.23%
-
-18.93%
06/30/14
MSCI Emerging Markets Index
-14.53%
-2.87%
-4.34%
06/30/11
 
¹ The maximum sales charge for Class A shares were 5.75%. No sales charge applies on investments of $1 million or more, but a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% will be imposed on certain redemptions of such shares within 12 months of the date of purchase.
² Class I shares do not have an initial or contingent deferred sales charge.

The Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund (The “Predecessor Fund”), a series of Glenmede Fund Inc. on October 29, 2015. As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the accounting successor of the Predecessor Fund. Performance results shown in the graph and the performance table above for the period prior to October 29, 2015, reflect the performance of the Predecessor Fund.

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 and may be obtained by calling (866) 490-4999.
Gross and net expense ratios for the Class A shares were 3.52% and 1.48%, respectively, and for Class I shares were 3.27% and 1.23% respectively, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus. The Fund’s advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.48% and 1.23% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class I shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until October 23, 2017, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would have been lower. The Fund’s advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to Fund for a period ending three full fiscal years after the date of the waiver or payment.
Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
Shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
       
 
COMMON STOCKS  – 52.9%
   
 
BRAZIL  – 2.2%
   
 
1,240
 
Banco Bradesco S.A. - ADR
 
$
6,746
 
 
100
 
Braskem S.A. - ADR
   
1,115
 
 
700
 
Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais - ADR
   
1,365
 
 
1,100
 
Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. - ADR
   
7,535
 
 
500
 
Telefonica Brasil S.A. - ADR
   
5,180
 
           
21,941
 
     
CHILE  – 0.6%
       
 
300
 
Enersis S.A. - ADR
   
3,975
 
 
100
 
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. - ADR
   
1,938
 
           
5,913
 
     
CHINA  – 19.9%
       
 
7,000
 
361 Degrees International Ltd.
   
2,493
 
 
6,000
 
Agile Property Holdings Ltd.
   
3,275
 
 
25,000
 
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. - Class H
   
10,257
 
 
8,000
 
Air China Ltd. - Class H
   
7,731
 
 
5,000
 
Bank of China Ltd. - Class H
   
2,368
 
 
3,000
 
Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
2,222
 
 
4,000
 
Beijing Capital Land Ltd. - Class H
   
1,930
 
 
14,000
 
China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd. - Class H *
   
9,086
 
 
4,000
 
China Communications Services Corp. Ltd. - Class H
   
1,610
 
 
33,000
 
China Construction Bank Corp. - Class H
   
23,971
 
 
18,000
 
China Everbright Bank Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
8,848
 
 
8,500
 
China Hongqiao Group Ltd.
   
4,442
 
 
6,000
 
China Lesso Group Holdings Ltd.
   
4,885
 
 
1,000
 
China Lilang Ltd.
   
854
 
 
500
 
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
1,313
 
 
2,000
 
China Oriental Group Co., Ltd. *1
   
 
 
2,000
 
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. - Class H
   
1,432
 
 
10,000
 
China Southern Airlines Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
8,503
 
 
9,600
 
China Zhongwang Holdings Ltd.
   
4,248
 
 
14,000
 
Chongqing Machinery & Electric Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
2,005
 
 
11,000
 
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
6,940
 
 
4,000
 
CIFI Holdings Group Co., Ltd.
   
857
 
 
9,000
 
CNOOC Ltd.
   
10,091
 
 
10,000
 
Country Garden Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
3,819
 
 
5,000
 
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.
   
2,690
 
 
1,000
 
Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
1,223
 
 
800
 
Guangzhou R&F Properties Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
797
 
 
4,000
 
Huadian Power International Corp. Ltd. - Class H
   
2,942
 
 
6,000
 
Huaneng Power International, Inc. - Class H
   
6,526
 
 
3,000
 
Huishang Bank Corp. Ltd. - Class H
   
1,293
 
 
26,000
 
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd. - Class H
   
16,605
 
 
2,000
 
Longfor Properties Co., Ltd.
   
2,689
 
 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
CHINA (Continued)
       
 
7,000
 
Peak Sport Products Co., Ltd.
 
$
2,113
 
 
1,000
 
Sinopec Engineering Group Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
864
 
 
2,000
 
Sunac China Holdings Ltd.
   
1,233
 
 
1,300
 
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
   
24,589
 
 
2,000
 
Tianneng Power International Ltd. *
   
1,455
 
 
3,500
 
Weiqiao Textile Co. - Class H
   
1,585
 
 
9,000
 
Xingda International Holdings Ltd.
   
2,009
 
 
100,000
 
Yuanda China Holdings Ltd.
   
4,903
 
 
3,000
 
Yuzhou Properties Co., Ltd.
   
720
 
           
197,416
 
     
COLOMBIA  – 0.3%
       
 
100
 
Bancolombia S.A. - ADR
   
3,462
 
               
     
GREECE  – 1.2%
       
 
401
 
Aegean Airlines S.A.
   
3,109
 
 
277
 
Bank of Greece
   
2,939
 
 
200
 
Danaos Corp. *
   
1,240
 
 
336
 
Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries S.A. *
   
4,134
 
           
11,422
 
     
HONG KONG  – 5.5%
       
 
2,000
 
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. *
   
92
 
 
2,000
 
China Everbright Ltd.
   
4,733
 
 
68,000
 
China Lumena New Materials Corp. *1
   
 
 
6,000
 
China Metal Recycling Holdings Ltd. *1
   
 
 
1,500
 
China Mobile Ltd.
   
17,960
 
 
6,000
 
China Power International Development Ltd.
   
3,793
 
 
2,000
 
China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
4,547
 
 
38,000
 
CP Pokphand Co., Ltd.
   
4,560
 
 
2,500
 
Kingboard Laminates Holdings Ltd.
   
1,045
 
 
3,000
 
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd.
   
1,873
 
 
8,000
 
Qingling Motors Co., Ltd. - Class H
   
2,580
 
 
2,000
 
Road King Infrastructure Ltd.
   
1,744
 
 
4,000
 
Shenzhen Investment Ltd.
   
1,626
 
 
2,500
 
Shimao Property Holdings Ltd.
   
4,413
 
 
6,000
 
Skyworth Digital Holdings Ltd.
   
4,459
 
 
2,500
 
Yingde Gases Group Co., Ltd.
   
1,119
 
           
54,544
 
     
HUNGARY  – 0.6%
       
 
124
 
MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas PLC
   
5,607
 
               
     
INDIA  – 4.1%
       
 
26
 
Axis Bank Ltd. - GDR
   
940
 
 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
INDIA (Continued)
       
 
211
 
Bajaj Holdings & Investment Ltd. - GDR
 
$
5,085
 
 
981
 
Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. - GDR1
   
10,806
 
 
967
 
Indiabulls Real Estate Ltd. - GDR *1
   
923
 
 
400
 
Infosys Ltd. - ADR
   
7,264
 
 
143
 
Reliance Industries Ltd. - GDR 2
   
4,104
 
 
900
 
Wipro Ltd. - ADR
   
11,142
 
           
40,264
 
     
INDONESIA  – 0.4%
       
 
100
 
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk P.T. - ADR
   
3,976
 
               
     
MALAYSIA  – 0.0%
       
 
34,000
 
KrisAssets Holdings Bhd *1
   
 
               
     
MEXICO  – 1.7%
       
 
3,400
 
Alpek S.A.B. de C.V.
   
4,909
 
 
1,000
 
Gentera S.A.B. de C.V.
   
1,842
 
 
1,200
 
Grupo Famsa S.A.B. de C.V. - Class A *
   
941
 
 
1,300
 
Grupo Mexico S.A.B. de C.V.
   
3,167
 
 
1,000
 
Industrias Bachoco S.A.B. de C.V.
   
4,564
 
 
700
 
Mexico Real Estate Management S.A. de C.V. - REIT
   
972
 
           
16,395
 
     
RUSSIAN FEDERATION  – 2.5%
       
 
2,737
 
Gazprom PAO - ADR
   
11,523
 
 
343
 
Lukoil PJSC - ADR
   
12,451
 
 
86
 
PhosAgro OAO - GDR
   
1,161
 
           
25,135
 
     
SOUTH AFRICA  – 6.0%
       
 
2,024
 
Accelerate Property Fund Ltd. - REIT
   
973
 
 
282
 
Barclays Africa Group Ltd.
   
3,619
 
 
220
 
Barloworld Ltd.
   
1,243
 
 
200
 
DataTec Ltd.
   
856
 
 
1,616
 
Delta Property Fund Ltd.
   
979
 
 
750
 
Emira Property Fund Ltd. - REIT
   
997
 
 
897
 
FirstRand Ltd.
   
3,292
 
 
1,388
 
Investec Property Fund Ltd. - REIT
   
1,584
 
 
191
 
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd.
   
827
 
 
417
 
Lewis Group Ltd.
   
1,804
 
 
511
 
Liberty Holdings Ltd.
   
5,005
 
 
72
 
MTN Group Ltd.
   
821
 
 
64
 
Naspers Ltd. - N Shares
   
9,374
 
 
132
 
Nedbank Group Ltd.
   
2,199
 
 
982
 
Octodec Investments Ltd.
   
1,809
 
 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
SOUTH AFRICA (Continued)
       
 
723
 
RMB Holdings Ltd.
 
$
3,525
 
 
2,667
 
SA Corporate Real Estate Fund Nominees Pty Ltd. - REIT
   
1,004
 
 
764
 
Standard Bank Group Ltd.
   
7,946
 
 
1,478
 
Telkom S.A. SOC Ltd.
   
7,764
 
 
171
 
Truworths International Ltd.
   
1,158
 
 
211
 
Vodacom Group Ltd.
   
2,284
 
           
59,063
 
     
TAIWAN  – 2.8%
       
 
20
 
Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.
   
53
 
 
300
 
Highwealth Construction Corp.
   
444
 
 
260
 
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
   
693
 
 
500
 
Taiwan Land Development Corp.
   
165
 
 
1,200
 
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - ADR
   
26,352
 
           
27,707
 
     
THAILAND  – 2.6%
       
 
6,430
 
AP Thailand PCL
   
1,085
 
 
1,400
 
Bangchak Petroleum PCL
   
1,417
 
 
1,200
 
Bangkok Expressway PCL
   
1,215
 
 
5,600
 
Cal-Comp Electronics Thailand PCL
   
501
 
 
10,477
 
Cal-Comp Electronics Thailand PCL - Class F
   
937
 
 
11,700
 
IRPC PCL
   
1,342
 
 
1,000
 
PTT Global Chemical PCL
   
1,567
 
 
17
 
Quality Houses PCL
   
1
 
 
1,200
 
Saha-Union PCL
   
1,282
 
 
25,100
 
Sansiri PCL
   
1,207
 
 
14,150
 
SC Asset Corp. PCL
   
1,146
 
 
250
 
Siam Cement PCL
   
3,191
 
 
500
 
Sri Ayudhya Capital PCL
   
510
 
 
2,000
 
Supalai PCL
   
1,062
 
 
1,400
 
Thai Oil PCL
   
2,135
 
 
3,300
 
Thai Vegetable Oil PCL
   
2,459
 
 
1,100
 
Thanachart Capital PCL
   
1,036
 
 
2,500
 
Tipco Asphalt PCL
   
2,987
 
 
1,000
 
Tisco Financial Group PCL
   
1,061
 
           
26,141
 
     
TURKEY  – 2.5%
       
 
304
 
Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.S.
   
1,116
 
 
1,009
 
Bolu Cimento Sanayii A.S. *
   
1,914
 
 
1,235
 
EIS Eczacibasi Ilac ve Sinai ve Finansal Yatirimlar Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S.
   
1,029
 
 
5,549
 
Is Yatirim Menkul Degerler A.S.
   
1,884
 
 
143
 
Koza Altin Isletmeleri A.S.
   
805
 
 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
TURKEY (Continued)
       
 
167
 
Nuh Cimento Sanayi A.S.
 
$
568
 
 
5,607
 
Saf Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. - REIT
   
1,769
 
 
1,125
 
Soda Sanayii A.S.
   
1,860
 
 
555
 
TAV Havalimanlari Holding A.S.
   
4,360
 
 
86
 
Tupras Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S. *
   
2,271
 
 
1,805
 
Turk Hava Yollari AO *
   
5,331
 
 
520
 
Yeni Gimat Gayrimenkul Ortakligi A.S.
   
2,247
 
           
25,154
 
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $616,172)
   
524,140
 
               
     
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS  – 47.0%
       
 
2,133
 
iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF
   
48,782
 
 
337
 
iShares MSCI Colombia Capped ETF
   
4,133
 
 
387
 
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
   
13,494
 
 
154
 
iShares MSCI Indonesia ETF
   
3,103
 
 
3,408
 
iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF
   
35,068
 
 
1,539
 
iShares MSCI Poland Capped ETF
   
31,442
 
 
497
 
iShares MSCI Qatar Capped ETF
   
10,733
 
 
2,882
 
iShares MSCI Russia Capped ETF
   
36,659
 
 
3,194
 
iShares MSCI South Korea Capped ETF
   
173,690
 
 
7,303
 
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
   
101,512
 
 
372
 
iShares MSCI UAE Capped ETF
   
6,406
 
               
     
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS (Cost $471,092)
   
465,022
 
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.9% (Cost $1,087,264)
   
989,162
 
     
Other assets in Excess of liabilities – 0.1%
   
743
 
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
 
$
989,905
 

ADR – American Depositary Receipt
GDR – Global Depository Receipt
PCL – Public Company Limited
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

* Non-income producing security.
1 Fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 1.18% of Net Assets.
2 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. The total value of these securities is $4,104.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2015
 
Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Financials
19.9%
Technology
7.7%
Energy
5.8%
Communications
4.8%
Consumer Discretionary
4.5%
Materials
4.0%
Industrials
2.6%
Utilities
2.3%
Consumer Staples
1.3%
Total Common Stocks
52.9%
Exchange-Traded Funds
47.0%
Total Investments
99.9%
Other assets in Excess of liabilitie
0.1%
Total Net Assets
100.0%

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund 
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
As of October 31, 2015    
 
Assets
   
Investments, at value (cost $1,087,264)
 
$
989,162
 
Foreign currency, at value (cost $11,335 )
   
11,293
 
Cash
   
1,787
 
Receivables:
       
   Investment securities sold
   
4,107
 
   Dividends and interest
   
2,864
 
   Offering costs
   
35,670
 
   Due from Advisor
   
2,442
 
Prepaid expenses
   
17,055
 
  Total assets
   
1,064,380
 
 
       
Liabilities
       
Payables:
       
   Investment securities purchased
   
8,094
 
   Offering costs  - Related Parties
   
20,311
 
   Fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agent and custody fees
   
44,324
 
   Affiliates
   
116
 
   Shareholder servicing fees (Note 8)
   
17
 
Accrued other expenses
   
1,613
 
  Total liabilities
   
74,475
 
 
       
Net Assets
 
$
989,905
 
 
       
Components of Net Assets
       
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)
 
$
1,724,738
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
44,673
 
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
(680,745
)
Net unrealized depreciation on:
       
   Investments
   
(98,102
)
   Foreign currency translations
   
(659
)
Net Assets
 
$
989,905
 
 
       
Maximum Offering Price per Share*
       
   Class A Shares:
       
       Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
 
$
7,980
 
       Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
   
1,154
 
       Redemption Price
 
$
6.91
 
       Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price)**
   
0.42
 
       Maximum public offering price to public
 
$
7.33
 
         
   Class I Shares:
       
       Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
 
$
981,925
 
       Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
   
141,832
 
       Offering and redemption price per share
 
$
6.92
 

* Maximum Offering Price per Share based on unrounded net assets and shares outstanding.
** No sales charge applies on investments of $1,000,000 or more, but a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") of 1% will be imposed on certain redemptions of such shares within 12 months of the date of purchase. 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 2015
 
Investment Income
   
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $16,220)
 
$
130,735
 
Interest
   
37
 
Total investment income
   
130,772
 
         
Expenses
       
Fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agent and custody fees
   
193,378
 
Advisory fees
   
30,053
 
Miscellaneous
   
9,913
 
Registration fees
   
4,835
 
Shareholder reporting fees
   
4,516
 
Trustees' fees and expenses
   
3,203
 
Professional fees
   
3,041
 
Shareholder servicing fees - Class I (Note 8)
   
917
 
Shareholder servicing fees - Class A (Note 8)
   
73
 
Offering Costs
   
196
 
         
Total expenses
   
250,125
 
Advisory fees waived
   
(30,053
)
Other expenses absorbed
   
(162,179
)
Net expenses
   
57,893
 
Net investment income
   
72,879
 
         
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency
       
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments (net of foreign withholding taxes of $8,314)
   
(528,761
)
Foreign currency transactions
   
3,156
 
Net realized loss
   
(525,605
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
   
(69,385
)
Foreign currency translations
   
6,765
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
   
(62,620
)
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments and foreign currency
   
(588,225
)
         
Net Decrease in Net Assets from Operations
 
$
(515,346
)

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

   
For the
     
For the
 
 
 
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
 
 
 
October 31,
2015
     
October 31,
2014
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:
         
Operations
         
         Net investment income
 
$
72,879
     
$
1,093,034
 
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions
                 
         and in-kind transactions
   
(525,605
)
     
2,345,974
 
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign
                 
         currency translations
   
(62,620
)
     
(5,262,270
)
         Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations
   
(515,346
)
     
(1,823,262
)
 
                 
Distributions to Shareholders
                 
         From net investment income
                 
             Class A
   
(358
)
     
(1,487
)
             Class I
   
(38,131
)
     
(1,171,641
)
         From net realized gain
                 
             Class A
   
-
       
(4,170
)
             Class I
   
-
       
(2,586,343
)
        Tax return of capital
                 
             Class A
   
-
       
(920
)
             Class I
   
-
       
(570,599
)
         Total Distributions
   
(38,489
)
     
(4,335,160
)
 
                 
Capital Transactions
                 
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
                 
             Class A
   
-
       
111,548
 
             Class I
   
585,341
 
1 
   
1,000,048
 
         Reinvestment of distributions:
                 
             Class A
   
358
 
1 
   
6,578
 
             Class I
   
36,957
 
1 
   
4,318,020
 
         Cost of shares redeemed:
                 
             Class A
   
(86,278
)
1 
   
-
 
             Class I2
   
(6,981,019
)
1 
   
(2,103,601
)
         Cost of shares redeemed in-kind:
                 
             Class I
   
-
       
(41,431,164
)
         Net decrease in net assets from capital transactions
   
(6,444,641
)
     
(38,098,571
)
                   
           Total decrease in net assets
   
(6,998,476
)
     
(44,256,993
)
 
                 
Net Assets
                 
         Beginning of period
   
7,988,381
       
52,245,374
 
         End of period
 
$
989,905
     
$
7,988,381
 
 
                 
         Accumulated net investment income (loss)
 
$
44,673
     
$
(6,447
)
                   
Capital Share Transactions
                 
         Shares sold:
                 
             Class A
   
-
       
11,867
 
             Class I
   
86,543
 
1 
   
104,938
 
         Shares reinvested:
                 
             Class A
   
46
 
1 
   
771
 
             Class I
   
4,846
 
1 
   
502,872
 
         Shares redeemed:
                 
             Class A
   
(11,530
)
1 
   
-
 
             Class I
   
(883,880
)
1 
   
(231,061
)
         Shares redeemed in-kind:
                 
             Class I
   
-
       
(5,028,330
)
         Net decrease from capital share transactions
   
(803,975
)
     
(4,638,943
)

1 With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund, Class I shareholders received Class A shares of the Acquiring Fund, Class IV shareholders received Class I shares of the Acquring Fund, respectively, effective as of the close of business on October 29, 2015.  See Note 3 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
2 Net of redemption fees of $0 and $2,280, respectively.
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A

Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each Period.
   
For the
Year Ended
       
For the
Period
June 30, 2014*
through
     
 
October 31,
2015
   
October 31,
2014
 
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
8.43
   
$
9.40
   
Income from Investment Operations:
                 
Net investment income1
   
0.12
     
0.08
   
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments
   
(1.50
)
   
(0.50
)
 
      Total from investment operations
   
(1.38
)
   
(0.42
)
 
                   
Less Distributions:
                 
From net investment income
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.13
)
 
From net realized gain
   
-
     
(0.34
)
 
Tax return of capital
   
-
     
(0.08
)
 
      Total distributions
   
(0.14
)
   
(0.55
)
 
                   
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
6.91
   
$
8.43
   
                   
Total return2
   
(16.47
)%
   
(4.49
)%
3
                   
Ratios and Supplemental Data
                 
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
8
   
$
107
   
                   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
5.76
%
   
1.48
%
4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.48
%
   
1.48
%
4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:
                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
(2.92
)%
   
2.34
%
4,5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.36
%
   
2.34
%
4 
                   
Portfolio turnover rate
   
95
%
   
131
%
 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 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 5.75% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $1,000,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Unaudited.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I

 
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each Period.
 
 
For the
Year Ended
October 31,
2015
For the
Year Ended
October 31,
2014
For the
Year Ended
October 31,
2013
For the
Year Ended
October 31,
2012
 
For the
Period
June 30, 2011* through
October 31,
2011
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
8.44
   
$
9.35
     
$
8.74
     
$
8.45
     
$
10.00
   
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income1
   
0.13
     
0.20
       
0.22
       
0.15
       
0.09
   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on
  investments
   
(1.49
)
   
(0.34
)
     
0.65
       
0.20
       
(1.72
)
 
      Total from investment operations
   
(1.36
)
   
(0.14
)
     
0.87
       
0.35
       
(1.63
)
 
                                                 
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.21
)
     
(0.19
)
     
(0.24
)
     
-
   
From net realized gain
   
-
     
(0.46
)
     
(0.08
)
     
-
       
-
   
Tax return of capital
   
-
     
(0.10
)
     
-
       
-
       
-
   
      Total distributions
   
(0.16
)
   
(0.77
)
     
(0.27
)
     
(0.24
)
     
-
   
                                                 
Purchase Premium
   
-
     
-
       
0.01
       
0.18
       
0.08
   
                                                 
Redemption fee proceeds1
   
-
     
-
 
2 
   
-
 
2 
   
-
       
-
   
                                                 
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
6.92
   
$
8.44
     
$
9.35
     
$
8.74
     
$
8.45
   
                                                 
Total return3
   
(16.19
)%
   
(1.44
)%
4 
   
10.49
%
     
6.41
%
4 
   
(15.50
)%
5 
                                                 
Ratios and Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
982
   
$
7,882
     
$
52,245
     
$
41,272
     
$
2,151
   
                                                 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
5.42
%
   
1.12
%
     
1.11
%
     
1.92
%
     
8.12
%
6 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.25
%
   
1.12
%
     
1.11
%
     
1.25
%
     
1.25
%
6 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to
   average net assets:
                                               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
(2.59
)%
   
2.21
%
7 
   
2.50
%
7 
   
1.04
%
7 
   
(3.89
)%
6,7 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.58
%
   
2.21
%
     
2.50
%
     
1.71
%
     
2.98
%
6 
                                                 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
95
%
   
131
%
     
97
%
     
86
%
     
19
%
 

* 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 Includes adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for financial reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions as shown in the management discussion and analysis and as otherwise reported to shareholders.
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Unaudited.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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IMST Annual Letter – SBHSX & SBSIX
As of October 31, 2015

SBH International Small Cap (SBHSX & SBSIX):

International Small Cap markets were up for the last 12 months ending October 31, returning 8.5% as measured by the MSCI EAFE Small Cap index. On a regional basis, both Japan and Europe benefitted from easing measures from their central banks, rising 12.8% and 11.8% respectively. The United Kingdom benefitted from political stability following the general election on May 7th, returning 12.4% for the period. The only laggard was the Far East, with Australia (-17.0%), Hong Kong (-13.4%), and Singapore (-14.6%) suffering from a China slowdown and the resulting bear market in commodities. All sectors were positive in the index, save for Energy which suffered from the weakness in commodities, and Utilities. The International Small Cap Class I portfolio returned 4.6% for the last 12 months, trailing the index by -3.8%. Despite the disappointing performance of the last 12 months, the portfolio remains ahead on the trailing 3 years (+1.9%) and since the July 2011 inception (+1.7%) as of October 31, 2015.

The main culprit for this underperformance was the drag that our value input has had on our models. For the 12 months ending 10/31/15, value stocks underperformed growth stocks by 5.6% as measured by the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Value and Growth indices. In International Small Cap markets, value vs. growth is currently 10% below the long-term trend of value’s typical outperformance, requiring an 11% outperformance to return to trend. As growth has continued to be scarce in this universe, investors have continued to pay a premium for companies showing the most growth, bidding them up to higher multiples as more reasonably priced companies continue to languish. One positive result of this recent growth bias is that valuation spreads, a measure of how wide the valuation gap is between cheap and expensive companies, have continued to widen and are at attractive levels.

The multifactor model we employ to manage the portfolio has value, momentum, and quality components. Our portfolio construction is designed to be neutral to countries and sectors, which we see as driven by global macro events that are very difficult to consistently get right. Instead, we look to choose the best stocks within those groupings based on our model, striving for a well-diversified portfolio of securities that are incorrectly priced. While our other components have performed well over the last twelve months, with price momentum in particular being strong, they have not been strong enough to compensate for value. We describe our approach as being a three season portfolio, in that we expect to outperform in most market environments, save for when value is underperforming growth by a large degree. The reason that value works over the long-term is due to periods such as this where value suffers. Value has historically rebounded strongly from these setbacks – when growth-focused periods like 1999 or 2008 occur, they have invariably been followed by a 2000 or 2009, where buying more attractively priced stocks is again strongly rewarded. We remain true to our approach so that when value once again returns to form, your portfolio will be appropriately positioned.
 
540 W. Madison St. ~ Suite 1900 ~ Chicago, Illinois 60661 ~ Toll Free: 800-836-4265 ~ Fax: 312-474-0521 ~ www.sbhic.com
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We are appreciative of your support.
Scott Decatur, Ph.D.
Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager
Nicolas C. Fedako, CFA
Associate Portfolio Manager

The views in this letter were as of October 31, 2015 and may not necessarily reflect the same views on the date this letter is first published or any time thereafter. These views are intended to help shareholders in understanding the fund’s investment methodology and do not constitute investment advice.

The Fund’s principal risks are: Market Risk: The market value of a security or instrument may decline due to general market conditions that are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. Equity Risk: Equity securities, such as common stocks, are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their prices to fluctuate. Small- and Mid-Cap Company Risk: The securities of small- or mid-cap companies may be subject to more abrupt or erratic market movements and may have lower trading volumes or more erratic trading than securities of larger companies or the market averages in general. In addition, such companies typically are subject to a greater degree of change in earnings and business prospects than are larger, more established companies. Foreign Investment Risk: Foreign securities may experience more rapid and extreme changes in value than a fund that invests exclusively in securities of U.S. companies. The securities markets of many foreign countries are relatively small, with a limited number of companies representing a small number of industries.

Please consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. The prospectus that contains this and other information about the Fund is available by calling (866) 490-4999 and should be read carefully before investing.

540 W. Madison St. ~ Suite 1900 ~ Chicago, Illinois 60661 ~ Toll Free: 800-836-4265 ~ Fax: 312-474-0521 ~ www.sbhic.com
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Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
FUND PERFORMANCE at October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
 

This graph compares a hypothetical $1,000,000 investment in the Fund’s Class I shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index.  Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

The MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index is an equity index which captures small cap representation across Developed Markets countries around the world, excluding U.S. and Canada. The index does not reflect expenses, fees or sales charge, which would lower performance.  This index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

Average Annual Total Return as of October 31, 2015
1 Year
3 Years
Since Inception
Inception Date
Before deducting maximum sales charge
       
Class A¹
4.47%
-
-3.00%
06/30/14
Class I²
4.61%
13.93%
7.37%
05/31/11
After deducting maximum sales charge
       
Class A¹
-1.57%
-
-7.21%
06/30/14
MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index
8.45%
12.01%
5.69%
05/31/11

¹ The maximum sales charge for Class A shares were 5.75% .  No sales charge applies on investments of $1 million or more, but a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1% will be imposed on certain redemptions of such shares within 12 months of the date of purchase.
² Class I shares do not have initial or contingent deferred sales charge.

The Fund acquired the assets and liabilities of the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of the Glenmede Fund Inc., on October 29, 2015.  As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the accounting successor of the Predecessor Fund.  Performance results show in the graph and the performance table above for the period prior to October 29, 2015, reflect the performance of the Predecessor Fund.

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 and may be obtained by calling (866) 490-4999.

Gross and net expense ratios for the Class A shares were 1.98% and 1.28%, respectively and for Class I shares were 1.73% and 1.03% respectively, which were the amounts stated in the current prospectus.  The Fund’s advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Fund to ensure that total annual Fund operating expenses do not exceed 1.28% and 1.03% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class A and Class I shares, respectively.  This agreement is in effect until October 23, 2017, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.  The Fund’s advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Fund, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to the Fund for a period ending three full fiscal years after the date of the waiver or payment.

Returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any.  The graph and the performance table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

Shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase will be charged 2.00% redemption fee.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
       
 
COMMON STOCKS  – 98.9%
   
 
AUSTRALIA  – 5.2%
   
 
80,379
 
Abacus Property Group - REIT
 
$
187,434
 
 
17,589
 
Adelaide Brighton Ltd.
   
52,555
 
 
7,597
 
Cabcharge Australia Ltd.
   
15,277
 
 
5,599
 
Charter Hall Retail - REIT
   
16,929
 
 
73,993
 
Cromwell Property Group - REIT
   
53,029
 
 
12,568
 
CSR Ltd.
   
24,826
 
 
110,997
 
Decmil Group Ltd.
   
74,404
 
 
56,196
 
Downer EDI Ltd.
   
142,263
 
 
34,331
 
Echo Entertainment Group Ltd.
   
125,103
 
 
81,602
 
ERM Power Ltd.
   
95,434
 
 
26,309
 
Evolution Mining Ltd.
   
26,360
 
 
37,865
 
Fairfax Media Ltd.
   
25,517
 
 
71,977
 
GDI Property Group - REIT
   
46,195
 
 
137,364
 
Genworth Mortgage Insurance Australia Ltd.
   
264,482
 
 
316,511
 
MACA Ltd.
   
195,238
 
 
1,493
 
Magellan Financial Group Ltd.
   
23,987
 
 
1,456
 
Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd.
   
774
 
 
71,466
 
Metcash Ltd.
   
60,647
 
 
13,621
 
Mount Gibson Iron Ltd. *
   
2,088
 
 
39,062
 
Myer Holdings Ltd.
   
26,741
 
 
67,265
 
OZ Minerals Ltd.
   
209,139
 
 
70,142
 
Primary Health Care Ltd.
   
185,571
 
 
688
 
Programmed Maintenance Services Ltd.
   
1,428
 
 
465,197
 
Seven West Media Ltd.
   
223,924
 
 
268,323
 
Sigma Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
   
160,730
 
 
68,658
 
Southern Cross Media Group Ltd.
   
47,982
 
 
57,970
 
STW Communications Group Ltd.
   
30,798
 
 
90,866
 
Thorn Group Ltd.
   
137,371
 
 
32,132
 
Whitehaven Coal Ltd. *
   
23,372
 
           
2,479,598
 
     
AUSTRIA  – 1.3%
       
 
226
 
ams A.G.
   
7,248
 
 
22,059
 
Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik A.G.
   
376,948
 
 
8,615
 
EVN A.G.
   
95,207
 
 
3,375
 
Semperit A.G. Holding
   
116,904
 
 
35
 
Strabag S.E.
   
804
 
 
2,968
 
UNIQA Insurance Group A.G.
   
27,581
 
           
624,692
 
     
BELGIUM  – 1.2%
       
 
176
 
Cie d'Entreprises CFE
   
21,830
 
 
1,284
 
Cofinimmo S.A. - REIT
   
143,310
 
 
6,090
 
D'ieteren S.A.
   
206,125
 
 
1,400
 
Euronav N.V.
   
20,683
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
BELGIUM (Continued)
       
 
2,858
 
Gimv N.V.
 
$
134,289
 
 
850
 
Intervest Offices & Warehouses N.V. - REIT
   
21,498
 
 
4,522
 
Nyrstar N.V. *
   
6,917
 
 
21
 
Tessenderlo Chemie N.V. *
   
678
 
           
555,330
 
     
DENMARK  – 1.5%
       
 
9,405
 
Dfds A/S
   
285,656
 
 
1,970
 
FLSmidth & Co. A/S
   
74,590
 
 
3,019
 
Matas A/S
   
54,750
 
 
713
 
PER Aarsleff A/S - Class B
   
239,685
 
 
340
 
Schouw & Co.
   
17,796
 
 
563
 
Sydbank A/S
   
18,519
 
           
690,996
 
     
FINLAND  – 1.8%
       
 
10,953
 
Atria Oyj
   
99,365
 
 
310
 
Caverion Corp.
   
2,700
 
 
32,718
 
Citycon OYJ
   
86,202
 
 
9,715
 
Cramo OYJ
   
178,404
 
 
32,393
 
HKScan OYJ - A Shares
   
130,370
 
 
2,053
 
Ramirent OYJ
   
15,983
 
 
61,363
 
Sponda OYJ
   
260,728
 
 
6,521
 
Valmet OYJ
   
68,767
 
 
310
 
YIT OYJ
   
1,633
 
           
844,152
 
     
FRANCE  – 4.4%
       
 
5,774
 
Acanthe Developpement S.A. - REIT
   
2,794
 
 
7,326
 
Assystem
   
153,061
 
 
431
 
Cegid Group S.A.
   
20,285
 
 
5,381
 
Cie des Alpes
   
100,117
 
 
7,029
 
GL Events
   
133,948
 
 
2,982
 
Ipsen S.A.
   
188,285
 
 
5,419
 
IPSOS
   
110,090
 
 
14,727
 
Jacquet Metal Service
   
214,978
 
 
4,210
 
Korian S.A.
   
159,276
 
 
4,870
 
Manitou BF S.A.
   
67,368
 
 
7,435
 
Mersen
   
139,641
 
 
89,252
 
MPI
   
224,749
 
 
6,784
 
Neopost S.A.
   
168,817
 
 
32
 
Nexans S.A. *
   
1,274
 
 
1,194
 
Nexity S.A.
   
52,899
 
 
128
 
Orpea
   
10,275
 
 
982
 
Rubis SCA
   
78,817
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
FRANCE (Continued)
       
 
518
 
Saft Groupe S.A.
 
$
13,386
 
 
2,700
 
Seche Environnement S.A.
   
93,226
 
 
928
 
Sopra Steria Group
   
105,617
 
 
293
 
Teleperformance
   
23,030
 
           
2,061,933
 
     
GERMANY  – 5.1%
       
 
3,026
 
Aareal Bank A.G.
   
115,297
 
 
111
 
Alstria Office REIT-A.G.*1
   
1,553
 
 
4,177
 
Aurubis A.G.
   
279,263
 
 
350
 
Cewe Stiftung & Co. KGAA
   
21,029
 
 
8,240
 
Deutsche Beteiligungs A.G.
   
234,225
 
 
3,634
 
Deutz A.G.
   
13,639
 
 
2,542
 
Draegerwerk A.G. & Co. KGaA
   
162,907
 
 
4,181
 
Freenet A.G.
   
141,052
 
 
100
 
Gesco A.G.
   
7,079
 
 
369
 
Indus Holding A.G.
   
17,190
 
 
73
 
Kloeckner & Co. S.E.
   
651
 
 
4,016
 
Leoni A.G.
   
163,970
 
 
241
 
MLP A.G.
   
1,047
 
 
2,007
 
Rheinmetall A.G.
   
126,370
 
 
1,770
 
RHOEN-KLINIKUM A.G.
   
52,824
 
 
9,169
 
SAF-Holland S.A.
   
133,895
 
 
6,524
 
Salzgitter A.G.
   
188,352
 
 
8,999
 
Software A.G.
   
261,589
 
 
7,948
 
STADA Arzneimittel A.G.
   
302,573
 
 
14,942
 
Wacker Neuson S.E.
   
207,765
 
           
2,432,270
 
     
GIBRALTAR  – 0.2%
       
 
37,456
 
888 Holdings PLC
   
93,250
 
               
     
GUERNSEY  – 0.3%
       
 
145,189
 
Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Ltd. - REIT
   
133,170
 
               
     
HONG KONG  – 3.1%
       
 
884,000
 
Century City International Holdings Ltd.
   
61,590
 
 
931,100
 
Emperor International Holdings Ltd.
   
180,199
 
 
502,000
 
Haitong International Securities Group Ltd.
   
279,155
 
 
5,000
 
Hopewell Holdings Ltd.
   
18,096
 
 
1,414,000
 
Hsin Chong Construction Group Ltd.
   
166,018
 
 
196,600
 
Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Ltd.
   
72,800
 
 
304,000
 
IT Ltd.
   
93,350
 
 
24,000
 
Luk Fook Holdings International Ltd.
   
62,086
 
 
92,000
 
Paliburg Holdings Ltd.
   
28,963
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
HONG KONG (Continued)
       
 
8,000
 
Regal Hotels International Holdings Ltd.
 
$
4,139
 
 
571,000
 
Regal Real Estate Investment Trust - REIT
   
145,133
 
 
518,000
 
Samson Holding Ltd.
   
65,497
 
 
686,000
 
Truly International Holdings Ltd.
   
163,742
 
 
404,800
 
VST Holdings Ltd.
   
119,080
 
 
44,000
 
Win Hanverky Holdings Ltd.
   
8,799
 
           
1,468,647
 
     
INDIA  – 0.0%
       
 
835
 
Vedanta Resources PLC
   
6,365
 
               
     
IRELAND  – 1.5%
       
 
6,473
 
C&C Group PLC2
   
25,874
 
 
184
 
C&C Group PLC
   
734
 
 
262
 
Grafton Group PLC
   
2,722
 
 
45,436
 
Hibernia PLC - REIT
   
67,250
 
 
1,129
 
Paddy Power PLC
   
130,603
 
 
1,888
 
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC2
   
53,978
 
 
3,510
 
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC
   
100,082
 
 
44,977
 
Total Produce PLC
   
68,499
 
 
37,120
 
UDG Healthcare PLC
   
271,920
 
           
721,662
 
     
ISLE OF MAN  – 0.8%
       
 
12,892
 
GVC Holdings PLC
   
79,196
 
 
22,712
 
Playtech PLC
   
299,699
 
           
378,895
 
     
ISRAEL  – 0.8%
       
 
311
 
B Communications Ltd.
   
7,600
 
 
6,096
 
Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. *
   
92,877
 
 
2,906
 
Delek Automotive Systems Ltd.
   
27,511
 
 
24,585
 
Discount Investment Corp. Ltd.
   
48,733
 
 
501
 
Energix-Renewable Energies Ltd. *
   
342
 
 
13,867
 
Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd.
   
58,561
 
 
25,045
 
Jerusalem Economy Ltd. *
   
48,918
 
 
1,300
 
Norstar Holdings, Inc.
   
28,008
 
 
21,616
 
Phoenix Holdings Ltd.
   
56,699
 
 
7,186
 
Reit 1 Ltd. - REIT
   
19,717
 
           
388,966
 
     
ITALY  – 4.2%
       
 
116,263
 
A2A S.p.A.
   
159,424
 
 
5,393
 
ACEA S.p.A.
   
77,509
 
 
23,231
 
Astaldi S.p.A.
   
186,992
 
 
18,237
 
ASTM S.p.A.
   
244,657
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
ITALY (Continued)
       
 
277,511
 
Banca Popolare di Milano Scarl
 
$
260,910
 
 
4,480
 
Brembo S.p.A.
   
197,496
 
 
3,786
 
De' Longhi S.p.A.
   
92,756
 
 
216
 
Delclima
   
1,057
 
 
16,367
 
ERG S.p.A.
   
232,349
 
 
64,404
 
Iren S.p.A.
   
106,231
 
 
3,334
 
Italmobiliare S.p.A.
   
90,774
 
 
1,648
 
Mediolanum S.p.A.
   
13,437
 
 
8,085
 
Societa Cattolica di Assicurazioni SCRL
   
63,345
 
 
50,840
 
Unipol Gruppo Finanziario S.p.A.
   
237,037
 
           
1,963,974
 
     
JAPAN  – 30.6%
       
 
100
 
Accordia Golf Co., Ltd.
   
911
 
 
74,900
 
Achilles Corp.
   
93,105
 
 
3,200
 
Airport Facilities Co., Ltd.
   
14,585
 
 
25,800
 
Aisan Industry Co., Ltd.
   
260,630
 
 
3,300
 
Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd.
   
121,149
 
 
8,500
 
Ashikaga Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
38,390
 
 
92,000
 
Bank of Saga Ltd.
   
209,663
 
 
21,700
 
Belluna Co., Ltd.
   
124,622
 
 
2,800
 
Cawachi Ltd.
   
48,681
 
 
75,000
 
Central Glass Co., Ltd.
   
372,918
 
 
8,400
 
Chiyoda Integre Co., Ltd.
   
204,309
 
 
1,800
 
Chori Co., Ltd.
   
25,493
 
 
8,600
 
Chudenko Corp.
   
187,365
 
 
5,700
 
Coca-Cola West Co., Ltd.
   
115,965
 
 
16,100
 
Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
   
76,717
 
 
10,000
 
Daiwabo Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
19,806
 
 
70,000
 
DIC Corp.
   
191,431
 
 
300
 
Dunlop Sports Co., Ltd.
   
3,018
 
 
19,200
 
EDION Corp.
   
144,951
 
 
83,000
 
Eighteenth Bank Ltd.
   
253,120
 
 
8,300
 
Elematec Corp.
   
205,179
 
 
1,000
 
Exedy Corp.
   
23,179
 
 
60,000
 
Fuso Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
   
139,720
 
 
140,000
 
Godo Steel Ltd.
   
247,120
 
 
12,700
 
Hakuto Co., Ltd.
   
149,659
 
 
94
 
Hankyu, Inc. - REIT
   
100,411
 
 
33,000
 
Hanwa Co., Ltd.
   
137,557
 
 
8,000
 
Higashi-Nippon Bank Ltd.
   
27,182
 
 
18,000
 
Hokuetsu Bank Ltd.
   
37,739
 
 
21,000
 
Inabata & Co., Ltd.
   
245,380
 
 
100
 
Itochu-Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
   
3,481
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
JAPAN (Continued)
       
 
10,200
 
IwaiCosmo Holdings, Inc.
 
$
114,451
 
 
60,300
 
Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd.
   
166,903
 
 
327
 
Japan Rental Housing Investments, Inc. - REIT
   
219,499
 
 
500
 
Joshin Denki Co., Ltd.
   
3,833
 
 
1,600
 
Kaga Electronics Co., Ltd.
   
22,541
 
 
3,900
 
Kamei Corp.
   
39,204
 
 
104,000
 
Kanematsu Corp.
   
173,233
 
 
18,000
 
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd.
   
40,723
 
 
15,000
 
Keiyo Co., Ltd.
   
61,656
 
 
44
 
Kenedix Residential Investment Corp. - REIT
   
113,035
 
 
115
 
Kenedix Retail Corp. - REIT
   
225,387
 
 
18,500
 
Kohnan Shoji Co., Ltd.
   
271,666
 
 
18,400
 
Komori Corp.
   
220,031
 
 
11,800
 
Konoike Transport Co., Ltd.
   
147,072
 
 
116,000
 
Kurabo Industries Ltd.
   
206,679
 
 
32,500
 
Kyodo Printing Co., Ltd.
   
90,495
 
 
1,400
 
KYORIN Holdings, Inc.
   
23,703
 
 
1,500
 
Macnica Fuji Electronics Holdings, Inc. *
   
20,312
 
 
200
 
Mars Engineering Corp.
   
3,421
 
 
22,000
 
Maruzen Showa Unyu Co., Ltd.
   
80,219
 
 
1,900
 
Matsuda Sangyo Co., Ltd.
   
22,358
 
 
101
 
MCUBS MidCity Investment Corp. - REIT
   
290,437
 
 
11,400
 
Message Co., Ltd.
   
282,284
 
 
89,000
 
Mie Bank Ltd.
   
192,500
 
 
10,900
 
Ministop Co., Ltd.
   
202,337
 
 
400
 
Mirait Holdings Corp.
   
3,487
 
 
25,000
 
Mitsui High-Tec, Inc.
   
147,717
 
 
23,900
 
Mitsui Home Co., Ltd.
   
115,073
 
 
52,000
 
Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd.
   
209,862
 
 
22,900
 
Monex Group, Inc.
   
64,903
 
 
14,300
 
Nagase & Co., Ltd.
   
179,180
 
 
11,000
 
Nichirei Corp.
   
72,106
 
 
98,400
 
Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
   
154,119
 
 
34,900
 
Nippon Flour Mills Co., Ltd.
   
217,781
 
 
11
 
NIPPON Investment Corp. - REIT
   
25,980
 
 
3,000
 
Nippon Road Co., Ltd.
   
16,458
 
 
62,000
 
Nippon Steel & Sumikin Bussan Corp.
   
216,823
 
 
23,600
 
Nipro Corp.
   
266,373
 
 
69,000
 
Nisshin Oillio Group Ltd.
   
257,313
 
 
22,000
 
Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc.
   
300,638
 
 
39,800
 
Nissin Corp.
   
117,088
 
 
65,700
 
North Pacific Bank Ltd.
   
254,263
 
 
15,100
 
Okuwa Co., Ltd.
   
126,761
 
 
16,700
 
PALTAC Corp.
   
330,346
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
JAPAN (Continued)
       
 
25,600
 
Press Kogyo Co., Ltd.
 
$
110,742
 
 
7,700
 
Raysum Co., Ltd.
   
77,402
 
 
8,000
 
Ryobi Ltd.
   
29,767
 
 
9,100
 
Ryosan Co., Ltd.
   
221,712
 
 
73,000
 
Sakai Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
   
217,179
 
 
9,200
 
Sanki Engineering Co., Ltd.
   
76,546
 
 
20,400
 
Sanoh Industrial Co., Ltd.
   
130,004
 
 
18,600
 
Sanshin Electronics Co., Ltd.
   
198,994
 
 
41,000
 
Sanyo Shokai Ltd.
   
120,278
 
 
249
 
Sekisui House SI Residential Investment Corp. - REIT
   
227,808
 
 
66,000
 
Sekisui Plastics Co., Ltd.
   
216,044
 
 
24,800
 
Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd.
   
152,084
 
 
10,800
 
Shinko Shoji Co., Ltd.
   
121,004
 
 
12,000
 
Showa Corp.
   
112,174
 
 
300
 
Showa Sangyo Co., Ltd.
   
1,131
 
 
45,000
 
Sinanen Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
168,186
 
 
12,000
 
Sintokogio Ltd.
   
103,721
 
 
4,100
 
Skylark Co., Ltd.
   
53,650
 
 
146,400
 
Sojitz Corp.
   
325,145
 
 
19,200
 
Taiho Kogyo Co., Ltd.
   
223,393
 
 
1,100
 
Toho Holdings Co., Ltd.
   
24,549
 
 
800
 
TOMONY Holdings, Inc.
   
3,123
 
 
12
 
Top, Inc. - REIT
   
45,198
 
 
101,000
 
Topy Industries Ltd.
   
229,336
 
 
32,600
 
Tosei Corp.
   
203,429
 
 
7,000
 
Toyo Securities Co., Ltd.
   
22,798
 
 
22,000
 
Ube Industries Ltd.
   
46,490
 
 
12,000
 
Uchida Yoko Co., Ltd.
   
38,684
 
 
1,500
 
UKC Holdings Corp.
   
30,256
 
 
23,600
 
Vital KSK Holdings, Inc.
   
172,497
 
 
11,600
 
Warabeya Nichiyo Co., Ltd.
   
227,636
 
 
2,700
 
Yodogawa Steel Works Ltd.
   
47,883
 
 
10,700
 
Yorozu Corp.
   
230,280
 
 
5,600
 
Yuasa Trading Co., Ltd.
   
131,194
 
           
14,474,003
 
     
JERSEY  – 1.0%
       
 
223,905
 
Highland Gold Mining Ltd.
   
192,426
 
 
21,662
 
Phoenix Group Holdings
   
285,677
 
           
478,103
 
     
NETHERLANDS  – 1.1%
       
 
12,318
 
Accell Group
   
256,817
 
 
5,223
 
ASM International N.V.
   
199,897
 
 
827
 
Kendrion N.V.
   
19,916
 
 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
NETHERLANDS (Continued)
       
 
2
 
Royal Imtech N.V. *
 
$
 
 
630
 
TKH Group N.V.
   
23,869
 
           
500,499
 
     
NEW ZEALAND  – 0.8%
       
 
76,324
 
Air New Zealand Ltd.
   
150,395
 
 
30,784
 
Chorus Ltd. *
   
59,304
 
 
8,000
 
Infratil Ltd.
   
16,820
 
 
219
 
Mighty River Power Ltd.
   
415
 
 
49,046
 
New Zealand Oil & Gas Ltd.
   
14,447
 
 
41,873
 
Nuplex Industries Ltd.
   
120,788
 
           
362,169
 
     
NORWAY  – 2.1%
       
 
9,020
 
Aker A.S.A.
   
177,814
 
 
15,202
 
Atea A.S.A.
   
141,342
 
 
42,017
 
Austevoll Seafood A.S.A.
   
258,378
 
 
1,226
 
Avance Gas Holding Ltd. 3
   
16,882
 
 
2,011
 
Leroy Seafood Group A.S.A.
   
70,530
 
 
49,878
 
Selvaag Bolig A.S.A.
   
141,472
 
 
8,549
 
SpareBank 1 Nord Norge
   
35,215
 
 
2,563
 
SpareBank 1 SMN
   
16,063
 
 
31,700
 
Wilh Wilhelmsen A.S.A.
   
137,667
 
           
995,363
 
     
PORTUGAL  – 0.5%
       
 
25,253
 
Mota-Engil SGPS S.A.
   
63,452
 
 
15,122
 
NOS SGPS S.A.
   
125,695
 
 
5,310
 
Pharol SGPS S.A. *
   
2,242
 
 
3,378
 
Semapa-Sociedade de Investimento e Gestao
   
47,806
 
           
239,195
 
     
RUSSIAN FEDERATION  – 0.3%
       
 
116,656
 
Evraz PLC *
   
152,406
 
               
     
SINGAPORE  – 2.1%
       
 
109,800
 
Accordia Golf Trust
   
50,162
 
 
247,825
 
AIMS AMP Capital Industrial - REIT
   
247,666
 
 
159,200
 
Asian Pay Television Trust
   
89,777
 
 
5,268
 
Cape PLC
   
18,678
 
 
127,500
 
China Merchants Holdings Pacific Ltd.
   
86,917
 
 
273,900
 
Chip Eng Seng Corp. Ltd.
   
133,929
 
 
2,000
 
Ho Bee Land Ltd.
   
2,813
 
 
395,300
 
k1 Ventures Ltd.
   
56,435
 
 
123,100
 
Mapletree Greater China Commercial Trust - REIT
   
87,433
 
 
600
 
Mapletree Industrial Trust - REIT
   
653
 
 
26

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
SINGAPORE (Continued)
       
 
2,000
 
Metro Holdings Ltd.
 
$
1,285
 
 
213,400
 
Sabana Shari'ah Compliant Industrial - REIT
   
115,771
 
 
2,000
 
Wheelock Properties Singapore Ltd.
   
2,177
 
 
121,100
 
Yanlord Land Group Ltd.
   
90,334
 
           
984,030
 
     
SOUTH AFRICA  – 0.0%
       
 
833
 
Mota-Engil Africa N.V.
   
5,493
 
               
     
SPAIN  – 2.1%
       
 
3,451
 
Bolsas y Mercados Espanoles SHMSF S.A.
   
124,033
 
 
16,312
 
CIE Automotive S.A.
   
261,702
 
 
535
 
Corp Financiera Alba S.A.
   
23,644
 
 
13,389
 
Ebro Foods S.A.
   
254,117
 
 
73,650
 
Ence Energia y Celulosa S.A.
   
258,350
 
 
113
 
Indra Sistemas S.A. *
   
1,213
 
 
3,485
 
Mediaset Espana Comunicacion S.A.
   
42,365
 
 
3,573
 
Papeles y Cartones de Europa S.A
   
20,312
 
 
379
 
Viscofan S.A.
   
22,147
 
           
1,007,883
 
     
SWEDEN  – 5.0%
       
 
8,986
 
B&B Tools A.B. - B Shares
   
117,274
 
 
17,504
 
Bilia A.B. - A Shares
   
366,733
 
 
14,039
 
BillerudKorsnas A.B.
   
254,535
 
 
34,694
 
Bure Equity A.B.
   
224,360
 
 
7,781
 
Dios Fastigheter A.B.
   
57,149
 
 
18,830
 
Granges A.B.
   
142,708
 
 
1,792
 
Holmen A.B.
   
54,052
 
 
4,675
 
Investment A.B. Oresund
   
101,504
 
 
13,100
 
Inwido A.B.
   
142,598
 
 
131,835
 
Klovern A.B. - A Shares
   
135,791
 
 
258
 
L E Lundbergforetagen A.B. - B Shares
   
13,157
 
 
8,872
 
Lifco A.B. - B Shares
   
197,096
 
 
20,905
 
Meda A.B. - A Shares
   
307,570
 
 
1,288
 
Nolato A.B. - B Shares
   
35,352
 
 
20,384
 
Peab A.B.
   
155,440
 
 
1,096
 
Recipharm A.B. - B Shares
   
18,794
 
 
3,300
 
SkiStar A.B.
   
47,896
 
 
5,136
 
SSAB A.B. *
   
16,261
 
           
2,388,270
 
     
SWITZERLAND  – 4.4%
       
 
10,949
 
Ascom Holding A.G.
   
207,682
 
 
5,879
 
BKW A.G.
   
223,325
 
 
4,582
 
Bobst Group S.A.
   
193,988
 
 
27

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
SWITZERLAND (Continued)
       
 
346,514
 
Ferrexpo PLC
 
$
181,617
 
 
302
 
Galenica A.G.
   
442,994
 
 
457
 
Helvetia Holding A.G.
   
239,249
 
 
3,851
 
Implenia A.G.
   
190,894
 
 
17,524
 
Kudelski S.A.
   
235,781
 
 
4,519
 
Logitech International S.A.
   
66,516
 
 
31
 
Vetropack Holding A.G.
   
47,668
 
 
903
 
Vontobel Holding A.G.
   
44,533
 
           
2,074,247
 
     
UNITED KINGDOM  – 17.5%
       
 
1,150
 
Acacia Mining PLC
   
3,421
 
 
463
 
Anglo Pacific Group PLC
   
512
 
 
21,987
 
Avocet Mining PLC *
   
942
 
 
31,484
 
Barratt Developments PLC
   
297,271
 
 
10,595
 
Beazley PLC
   
59,386
 
 
12,358
 
Bellway PLC
   
494,549
 
 
6,305
 
Berkeley Group Holdings PLC
   
322,491
 
 
18,684
 
Bovis Homes Group PLC
   
295,223
 
 
233,821
 
Cable & Wireless Communications PLC
   
265,288
 
 
57,346
 
Carillion PLC
   
270,066
 
 
9,410
 
Clinigen Group PLC
   
91,605
 
 
557
 
Close Brothers Group PLC
   
12,570
 
 
6,901
 
Computacenter PLC
   
80,478
 
 
44,451
 
Costain Group PLC
   
257,647
 
 
29,749
 
Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC
   
249,475
 
 
24,980
 
Dairy Crest Group PLC
   
247,990
 
 
226,336
 
Debenhams PLC
   
312,097
 
 
5,002
 
Devro PLC
   
21,899
 
 
12,635
 
DS Smith PLC
   
75,378
 
 
11,834
 
Galliford Try PLC
   
273,092
 
 
18,934
 
GAME Digital PLC
   
68,591
 
 
154,765
 
Globo PLC *1
   
67,401
 
 
12,550
 
Greene King PLC
   
155,448
 
 
2,980
 
Greggs PLC
   
54,574
 
 
21,178
 
Hansteen Holdings PLC - REIT
   
40,515
 
 
6,100
 
Hargreaves Services PLC
   
27,387
 
 
3,588
 
HomeServe PLC
   
22,340
 
 
33,323
 
Intermediate Capital Group PLC
   
290,748
 
 
21,437
 
Interserve PLC
   
183,902
 
 
10,081
 
ITE Group PLC
   
21,795
 
 
12,494
 
John Wood Group PLC
   
114,983
 
 
21,394
 
Just Retirement Group PLC
   
54,615
 
 
10,834
 
Keller Group PLC
   
136,197
 
 
1,694
 
Kier Group PLC
   
35,959
 
 
28

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
COMMON STOCKS (Continued)
       
     
UNITED KINGDOM (Continued)
       
 
40,131
 
Laird PLC
 
$
209,656
 
 
26,175
 
Lancashire Holdings Ltd.
   
287,493
 
 
56,365
 
Man Group PLC
   
145,192
 
 
15,386
 
Micro Focus International PLC
   
297,901
 
 
3,110
 
Mitchells & Butlers PLC *
   
17,005
 
 
6,469
 
Mitie Group PLC
   
32,051
 
 
4,346
 
Moneysupermarket.com Group PLC
   
22,390
 
 
61,208
 
National Express Group PLC
   
282,498
 
 
43,235
 
NewRiver Retail Ltd. - REIT
   
219,774
 
 
27,871
 
Northgate PLC
   
174,178
 
 
5,281
 
OneSavings Bank PLC
   
31,082
 
 
18,035
 
Ophir Energy PLC *
   
26,676
 
 
50,957
 
Partnership Assurance Group PLC
   
104,868
 
 
6,469
 
Pennon Group PLC
   
80,875
 
 
2,943
 
Premier Farnell PLC
   
4,537
 
 
8,468
 
Premier Oil PLC *
   
8,942
 
 
18,173
 
Redrow PLC
   
130,015
 
 
46,100
 
RPS Group PLC
   
167,003
 
 
5,853
 
Savills PLC
   
82,648
 
 
44,836
 
Spire Healthcare Group PLC 3
   
259,119
 
 
1,948
 
St. Ives PLC
   
5,555
 
 
49,254
 
Tullett Prebon PLC
   
267,112
 
 
20,390
 
UNITE Group PLC
   
209,023
 
 
16,873
 
Workspace Group PLC - REIT
   
249,050
 
 
3,630
 
WS Atkins PLC
   
77,110
 
           
8,297,588
 
     
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $46,210,303)
   
46,803,149
 
               
     
PREFERRED STOCKS  – 0.2%
       
     
GERMANY  – 0.2%
       
 
171
 
Draegerwerk A.G. & Co. KGaA, 1.39%
   
12,329
 
 
37
 
Jungheinrich A.G., 0.86%
   
2,729
 
 
489
 
STO S.E. & Co. KGaA, 25.45%
   
63,746
 
               
     
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $93,000)
   
78,804
 
               
     
RIGHTS  – 0.0%
       
     
SPAIN  – 0.0%
       
 
3,573
 
Papeles y Cartones de Europa S.A (Expires 11/15/2015)*
   
778
 
               
     
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $637)
   
778
 
 
29

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued
As of October 31, 2015
 
Number
of Shares
     
Value
 
               
     
WARRANTS  – 0.0%
       
     
ISRAEL  – 0.0%
       
 
5,015
 
Discount Investment Corp (Expires 12/21/2018) *
 
$
2,443
 
 
5,015
 
Discount Investment Corp (Expires 12/21/2017) *
   
2,283
 
 
5,015
 
Discount Investment Corp (Expires 12/21/2016) *
   
2,071
 
 
5,507
 
Discount Investment Corp (Expires 12/21/2015) *
   
1,747
 
               
     
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $—)
   
8,544
 
               
     
TOTAL INVESTMENTS – 99.1% (Cost $46,303,940)
   
46,891,275
 
     
Other assets in Excess of liabilities – 0.9%
   
402,857
 
               
     
TOTAL NET ASSETS – 100.0%
 
$
47,294,132
 

PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

* Non-income producing security.
1 Fair value under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.15% of Net Assets.
2 Denoted investment is an Ireland security traded on the London Stock Exchange.
3 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. The total value of these securities is $276,001.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
30

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS
As of October 31, 2015

Security Type/Sector
Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks
 
Financials
21.7%
Consumer Discretionary
19.9%
Industrials
12.9%
Materials
12.3%
Technology
9.2%
Consumer Staples
8.4%
Health Care
7.6%
Communications
2.7%
Utilities
2.3%
Energy
1.6%
Financials
0.3%
Total Common Stocks
98.9%
Preferred Stocks
 
Materials
0.2%
Health Care
0.0%
Industrials
0.0%
Total Preferred Stocks
0.2%
Warrants
0.0%
Rights
0.0%
Total Investments
99.1%
Other assets in Excess of liabilities
0.9%
Total Net Assets
100.0%
 
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
31

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
As of October 31, 2015

Assets
   
Investments, at value (cost $46,303,940)
 
$
46,891,275
 
Cash
   
277,572
 
Foreign currency, at value (cost $1,183)
   
1,187
 
Receivables:
       
   Dividends and interest
   
203,747
 
   Offering costs
   
36,058
 
Prepaid expenses
   
34,622
 
  Total assets
   
47,444,461
 
 
       
Liabilities
       
Payables:
       
   Advisory fees
   
24,565
 
   Offering costs  - Advisor
   
47,899
 
   Offering costs  - Related Parties
   
21,256
 
   Shareholder servicing fees (Note 8)
   
2,866
 
   Distribution fees (Note 9)
   
162
 
   Fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agent and custody fees
   
45,975
 
   Affiliates
   
111
 
Accrued other expenses
   
7,495
 
  Total liabilities
   
150,329
 
 
       
Net Assets
 
$
47,294,132
 
 
       
Components of Net Assets
       
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)
 
$
46,430,294
 
Accumulated net investment income
   
282,585
 
Accumulated net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
(4,085
)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
       
   Investments
   
587,335
 
   Foreign currency translations
   
(1,997
)
Net Assets
 
$
47,294,132
 
 
       
Maximum Offering Price per Share
       
   Class A Shares:
       
       Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
 
$
11,927,342
 
       Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
   
1,049,760
 
       Redemption Price
 
$
11.36
 
       Maximum sales charge (5.75% of offering price)*
   
0.69
 
       Maximum public offering price to public
 
$
12.05
 
         
   Class I Shares:
       
       Net assets applicable to shares outstanding
 
$
35,366,786
 
       Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding
   
3,113,307
 
       Offering and redemption price per share
 
$
11.36
 

* No sales charge applies on investments of $1,000,000 or more, but a Contingent Deferred Sales Charge ("CDSC") of 1% will be imposed on certain redemptions of such shares within 12 months of the date of purchase.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 
32

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended October 31, 2015

Investment Income
   
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $121,333)
 
$
1,451,748
 
Interest
   
3,725
 
Total investment income
   
1,455,473
 
         
Expenses
       
Advisory fees
   
256,997
 
Fund administration, fund accounting, transfer agent and custody fees
   
129,202
 
Registration fees
   
28,628
 
Trustees' fees and expenses
   
17,079
 
Shareholder servicing fees - Class A (Note 8)
   
8,834
 
Shareholder servicing fees - Class I (Note 8)
   
7,783
 
Shareholder reporting fees
   
9,016
 
Professional fees
   
5,485
 
Offering Costs
   
198
 
Distribution fees (Note 9)
   
162
 
         
Total expenses
   
463,384
 
Advisory fees waived
   
(1,564
)
Net expenses
   
461,820
 
Net investment income
   
993,653
 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) from Investments and Foreign Currency
       
         
Net realized gain (loss) on:
       
Investments
   
104,518
 
Foreign currency transactions
   
(113,483
)
Net realized loss
   
(8,965
)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:
       
Investments
   
1,245,573
 
Foreign currency translations
   
2,845
 
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation
   
1,248,418
 
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency
   
1,239,453
 
Net Increase in Net Assets from Operations
       
   
$
2,233,106
 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
33

Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

   
For the
     
For the
 
 
 
Year Ended
     
Year Ended
 
   
October 31,
2015
     
October 31,
2014
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:
         
Operations
         
         Net investment income
 
$
993,653
     
$
839,640
 
         Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions
   
(8,965
)
     
1,981,771
 
         Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign
                 
         currency translations
   
1,248,418
       
(3,472,712
)
         Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
   
2,233,106
       
(651,301
)
 
                 
Distributions to Shareholders
                 
         From net investment income
                 
             Class A
   
(62,830
)
     
(133
)
             Class I
   
(808,063
)
     
(873,150
)
         From net realized gain
                 
             Class A
   
(378
)
     
-
 
             Class I
   
(1,825,331
)
     
(611,069
)
         Total Distributions
   
(2,696,602
)
     
(1,484,352
)
 
                 
Capital Transactions
                 
         Net proceeds from shares sold:
                 
             Class A
   
12,372,637
 
1 
   
10,000
 
             Class I
   
2,796,194
 
1 
   
25,761,246
 
         Reinvestment of distributions:
                 
             Class A
   
63,208
 
1 
   
133
 
             Class I
   
2,491,648
 
1 
   
1,341,245
 
         Cost of shares redeemed:
                 
             Class A
   
(200,103
)
1 
   
-
 
             Class I2
   
(14,849,446
)
1 
   
(1,942,858
)
         Net increase in net assets from capital transactions
   
2,674,138
       
25,169,766
 
                   
           Total increase in net assets
   
2,210,642
       
23,034,113
 
 
                 
Net Assets
                 
         Beginning of period
   
45,083,490
       
22,049,377
 
         End of period
 
$
47,294,132
     
$
45,083,490
 
 
                 
         Accumulated net investment income
 
$
282,585
     
$
191,760
 
                   
Capital Share Transactions
                 
         Shares sold:
                 
             Class A
   
1,060,936
 
1 
   
783
 
             Class I
   
249,889
 
1 
   
2,073,598
 
         Shares reinvested:
                 
             Class A
   
5,449
 
1 
   
11
 
             Class I
   
228,584
 
1 
   
114,483
 
         Shares redeemed:
                 
             Class A
   
(17,419
)
1 
   
-
 
             Class I
   
(1,262,217
)
1 
   
(164,375
)
         Net increase from capital share transactions
   
265,222
       
2,024,500
 

1 With the Plan of Reorganization with respect to Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund, Class I shareholders received Class A shares of the Acquiring Fund, Class IV shareholders received Class I shares of the Acquring Fund, respectively, effective as of the close of business on October 29, 2015.  See Note 3 in the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
2 Net of redemption fees of $0 and $2,332, respectively.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements. 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class A

 
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each Period.
 
 
For the
Year Ended
October 31,
2015
 
For the
Period
June 30, 2014* through
October 31,
2014
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.57
   
$
12.76
   
Income from Investment Operations:
                 
Net investment income1
   
0.21
     
0.07
   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
   
0.28
     
(1.09
)
 
      Total from investment operations
   
0.49
     
(1.02
)
 
                   
Less Distributions:
                 
From net investment income
   
(0.22
)
   
(0.17
)
 
From net realized gain
   
(0.48
)
   
-
   
      Total distributions
   
(0.70
)
   
(0.17
)
 
                   
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
11.36
   
$
11.57
   
                   
Total return2
   
4.47
%
   
(8.10
)%
3 
                   
Ratios and Supplemental Data
                 
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
11,927
   
$
9
   
                   
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.29
%
   
1.16
%
4 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.29
%
   
1.16
%
4 
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:
                 
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
2.11
%
   
1.65
%
4,5 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
2.11
%
   
1.65
%
4 
                   
Portfolio turnover rate
   
130
%
   
101
%
 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 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 5.75% of offering price which is reduced on sales of $1,000,000 or more. If the sales charge was included total returns would be lower.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Unaudited.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Class I

 
Per share operating performance.
For a capital share outstanding throughout each Period.
 
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2015
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2014
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2013
 
For the
Year Ended
October 31, 2012
 
For the
Period
May 31, 2011* through
October 31, 2011
Net asset value, beginning of period
 
$
11.57
   
$
11.77
     
$
8.88
     
$
8.32
     
$
10.00
   
Income from Investment Operations:
                                               
Net investment income1
   
0.27
     
0.30
       
0.26
       
0.27
       
0.11
   
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments
   
0.23
     
0.16
 
2 
   
2.85
       
0.47
     
(1.65
)
 
      Total from investment operations
   
0.50
     
0.46
       
3.11
       
0.74
       
(1.54
)
 
                                                 
Less Distributions:
                                               
From net investment income
   
(0.23
)
   
(0.33
)
     
(0.25
)
     
(0.21
)
     
(0.14
)
 
From net realized gain
   
(0.48
)
   
(0.33
)
     
-
       
-
       
-
   
      Total distributions
   
(0.71
)
   
(0.66
)
     
(0.25
)
     
(0.21
)
     
(0.14
)
 
                                                 
Purchase Premium
   
-
     
-
       
0.03
       
0.03
       
-
   
                                                 
Redemption fee proceeds1
   
-
     
-
 
3 
   
-
 
3 
   
-
       
-
   
                                                 
Net asset value, end of period
 
$
11.36
   
$
11.57
     
$
11.77
     
$
8.88
     
$
8.32
   
                                                 
Total return4
   
4.61
%
   
3.96
%
     
35.97
%
     
9.41
%
     
(15.37
)%
5 
                                                 
Ratios and Supplemental Data
                                               
Net assets, end of period (000's)
 
$
35,367
   
$
45,074
     
$
22,049
     
$
6,800
     
$
2,924
   
                                                 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:
                                               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.06
%
   
0.97
%
     
1.35
%
     
2.75
%
     
4.65
%
6 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
1.06
%
   
0.97
%
     
1.10
%
     
1.10
%
     
1.10
%
6 
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average
   net assets:
                                             
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
2.34
%
   
2.44
%
7 
   
2.30
%
7 
   
1.56
%
7
   
(0.65
)%
6,7 
After fees waived and expenses absorbed
   
2.34
%
   
2.44
%
     
2.55
%
     
3.21
%
     
2.90
%
6 
                                                 
Portfolio turnover rate
   
130
%
   
101
%
     
103
%
     
85
%
     
28
%
 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate net realized and unrealized gain for the period due to the timing of purchases and redemptions of Portfolio shares in relation to the fluctuating net asset value per share of the Portfolio.  
3 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
4 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.   
5 Not annualized.
6 Annualized.
7 Unaudited.

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
October 31, 2015
 
Note 1 – Organization
Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund (the “Emerging Markets Fund”) and Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund (the “International Small Cap 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 Emerging Markets Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund currently offers two classes of shares: Class A and Class I. The Fund’s Class A shares commenced investment operations on June 30, 2014. The Fund’s Class I shares commenced investment operations on June 30, 2011. The Emerging Markets Fund (the “Successor Fund”) acquired the assets and liabilities of the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of the Glenmede Fund Inc., on October 29, 2015. With respect to the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund, Class I shareholders received Class A shares of the Successor Fund, and Class IV shareholders received Class I shares of the Successor Fund.  As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the accounting successor of the Predecessor Fund and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.

The International Small Cap Fund’s primary investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The Fund currently offers two classes of shares: Class A and Class I. The Fund’s Class A shares commenced investment operations on June 30, 2014. The Fund’s Class I shares commenced investment operations on May 31, 2011. The International Small Cap Fund (the “Successor Fund”) acquired the assets and liabilities of the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund (the “Predecessor Fund”), a series of the Glenmede Fund Inc., on October 29, 2015. With respect to the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund, Class I shareholders received Class A shares of the Successor Fund, and Class IV shareholders received Class I shares of the Successor Fund.  As a result of the reorganization, the Fund is the accounting successor of the Predecessor Fund and accordingly, certain financial history of the Predecessor Fund is included in these financial statements.

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 and liquidation, subject to the approval of the Trustees.  Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class) and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares in proportion to their relative shares outstanding.  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.

Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services—Investment Companies.”

Note 2 – Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds in the preparation of their 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, 2015
 
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 Funds’ 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 are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Withholding tax reclaims are filed in certain countries to recover a portion of the amounts previously withheld. The Funds record a reclaim receivable based on a number of factors, including a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention. 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.
38

Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
(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.

The Funds do not isolate that portion of their 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 Fund recognizes 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 Funds to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Funds’ 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 open tax years ended October 31, 2012-2014, and as of and during the year ended October 31, 2015, 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 it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

(e) Distributions to Shareholders
The Funds declare and pay dividends at least annually from net investment income and from net realized gains, if any.  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.
39

Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
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.

(f) Preferred Stocks
Preferred stocks are a class of stock having a preference over common stock as to the payment of dividends and the recovery of investment in the event a company is liquidated, although preferred stock is usually subordinate to the debt securities of the issuer. Preferred stock typically does not possess voting rights and its market value may change based on changes in interest rates. If interest rates rise, the fixed dividend on preferred stocks may be less attractive, causing the price of preferred stocks to decline. Preferred stock may have mandatory sinking fund provisions, as well as call/redemption provisions prior to maturity, a negative feature when interest rates decline.

Note 3 – Reorganization Information
On June 30, 2015, Philadelphia International Advisors LP (“Philadelphia International”), the investment adviser to the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund and the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund (each a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”), sold certain of its assets (the “Transaction”), including those assets relating to the management of the Portfolios to Segall Bryant & Hamill, LLC (“Segall”), the portfolio management team that has managed the Portfolios joined Segall and continued to manage the Portfolios in the same capacity at Segall. On May 18, 2015, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The Glenmede Fund, Inc. approved an Interim Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Interim Advisory Agreements”), on behalf of each Portfolio, with Segall effective upon the closing of the Transaction. The fee rates under the Interim Advisory Agreements are the same as the prior investment advisory agreements with Philadelphia International.

On May 18, 2015, the Board also approved proposed new investment advisory agreements with Segall, subject to shareholder approval (the “New Advisory Agreements”) prior to the expiration of the Interim Advisory Agreements.

On May 18, 2015, the Board also approved an Agreement and Plan of Reorganization for each Portfolio relating to the reorganization of each Portfolio (each, a “Reorganization”) into a newly created series of the Investment Managers Series Trust (each an “Acquiring Fund”). Each Acquiring Fund will have substantially similar investment objectives, investment policies and restrictions as its corresponding Portfolio and will continue to be managed by the same investment management team that currently manages each Portfolio. Each Reorganization is subject to the completion of certain conditions, including approval by the applicable Portfolio’s shareholders.

This tax-free reorganization was accomplished on October 29, 2015 (the “Closing Date”), by exchanging the assets and liabilities of the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund and the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund for shares of the Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Value Fund, respectively. Class I and Class IV shares of the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund were exchanged for 1,154 shares of Class A of the Emerging Markets Fund (valued at $7,950) and 141,832 shares of Class I of the Emerging Markets Fund (valued at $978,111), respectively. Class I and Class IV shares of the Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund were exchanged for 1,049,760 shares of Class A of the International Small Cap Fund (valued at $11,853,058) and 3,113,307 shares of Class I of the International Small Cap Fund (valued at $35,143,444), respectively.

Note 4 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Segall (the “Advisor”).  Under the terms of the Agreement, the Funds pay a monthly investment advisory fee to the Advisor at the annual rate of 0.90% of each Fund’s average daily net assets.  The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.48% and 1.23% of the average daily net assets of the Emerging Markets Fund’s Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding any taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend and interest expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, and extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.28% and 1.03% of the average daily net assets of the International Small Cap Fund’s Class A shares and Class I shares, respectively.   These agreements are in effect until October 23, 2017, and may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees.
40

Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
Prior to the close of business on October 29, 2015, investment advisory services were provided to the Predecessor Funds by Philadelphia International (the “Previous Advisor”), which received investment management fees for their services pursuant to the terms of the investment advisory agreements for each of the Predecessor Funds.  The investment advisory fees, which were computed daily and paid monthly, were payable at the following annual rates for the Predecessor Funds, calculated as a percentage of each particular Fund’s average daily net assets: Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund, 0.65%; and Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund, 0.60%.

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 the Funds for a period ending three full fiscal years following the fiscal year in which such reimbursements occurred.  The Advisor may recapture all or a portion of this amount no later than October 31, of the years stated below:

   
Emerging
Markets Fund
   
International Small
Cap Fund
 
2018                        
 
$
1,387
   
$
1,564
 
 
From November 1, 2014 to the close of business on October 29, 2015, the Previous Advisor contractually agreed to waive a portion of its fees in amounts necessary to limit the Predecessor Funds’ operating expenses to an annual rate (as a percentage of the average daily net assets) as follows:
 
 
Predecessor Fund
(Philadelphia International
Emerging Markets Fund )
Predecessor Fund
(Philadelphia International
Small Cap Fund )
Class I
1.48%
1.33%
Class IV
1.25%
1.10%
 
For the period November 1, 2014 through October 29, 2015, the Previous Advisor waived it advisory fees and absorbed other expenses totaling $190,845 and $0 for the Philadelphia International Emerging Markets Fund and Philadelphia International Small Cap Fund, respectively.

IMST Distributors, LLC serves as the Funds’ distributor; UMB Fund Services, Inc. (“UMBFS”) serves as the Funds’ fund accountant, transfer agent and co-administrator; and Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (“MFAC”) serves as the Funds’ other co-administrator. UMB Bank, n.a., an affiliate of UMBFS, serves as the Funds’ custodian.
41

Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
Prior to the close of business on October 29, 2015, State Street served as the Predecessor Funds’ administrator, transfer agent, dividend-paying agent and custodian.

Prior to the close of business on October 29, 2015, Quasar Distributors, LLC (“Quasar”) served as the Predecessor Funds’ distributor and principal underwriter.

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, 2015, the Funds’ allocated fees incurred to Trustees who are not affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators are reported on the Statements of Operations.

Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust. Prior to the close of business on October 29, 2015, Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC (f/k/a Foreside Compliance Services, LLC) served as the Glenmede Fund, Inc.’s Chief Compliance Officer and each Predecessor Fund paid a portion of the CCO service fee.

Note 5 – Federal Income Taxes
At October 31, 2015, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments owned by the Funds, based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

   
Emerging
Markets Fund
   
International Small
Cap Fund
 
Cost of investments
 
$
1,088,955
   
$
46,512,059
 
                 
Gross unrealized appreciation
 
$
32,453
   
$
3,979,833
 
Gross unrealized depreciation
   
(132,246
)
   
(3,600,617
)
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments
 
$
(99,793
)
 
$
379,216
 

The difference between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes is due primarily to timing differences in recognizing certain gains and losses in security transactions.

GAAP requires 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, 2015, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid-in capital, accumulated net investment income/loss and accumulated net realized gain/loss as follows:

Increase (Decrease)
 
      
Paid-in Capital
   
Accumulated Net Investment Income/Loss
   
Accumulated Net Realized Gain/Loss
 
Emerging Markets Fund
 
$
430
   
$
16,730
   
$
(17,160
)
International Small Cap Fund
 
$
4
   
$
(31,935
)
 
$
31,931
 

As of October 31, 2015, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
   
Emerging
Markets Fund
   
International Small
Cap Fund
 
Undistributed ordinary income
 
$
44,801
   
$
409,644
 
Undistributed long-term capital gains
   
-
     
88,025
 
Accumulated earnings
   
44,801
     
497,669
 
                 
Accumulated capital and other losses
   
(606,174
)
   
(11,050
)
Other losses
   
(74,036
)
   
-
 
Unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments
   
(99,793
)
   
379,216
 
Foreign currency translations
   
369
     
(1,997
)
Total accumulated earnings (deficit)
 
$
(734,833
)
 
$
863,838
 

As of October 31, 2015, the Funds had accumulated capital loss carryforwards as follows:

 
 
Not Subject to Expiration:
   
 
     
Short-Term
   
Long-Term
   
Total
 
Emerging Markets Fund
 
$
497,978
   
$
108,199
   
$
606,177
 
International Small Cap Fund
   
8,576
     
2,474
     
11,050
 
 
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.

The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015, and October 31, 2014 were as follows:

   
Emerging Markets Fund
   
International Small Cap Fund
 
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
 
Distributions paid from:
               
     Ordinary Income
 
$
38,489
   
$
1,952,970
   
$
1,258,281
   
$
1,478,814
 
     Net long-term capital gains
   
-
     
1,810,671
     
1,438,321
     
5,538
 
     Return of capital
   
-
     
571,519
     
-
     
-
 
Total distributions paid
 
$
38,489
   
$
4,335,160
   
$
2,696,602
   
$
1,484,352
 

Note 6 – Redemption Fee
The Funds may impose a redemption fee of 2.00% of the total redemption amount on all shares redeemed within 90 days of purchase. For the year ended October 31, 2015, the Emerging Markets Cap and International Small Cap Funds received $0 and $0, respectively, in redemptions fees.

Note 7 – Investment Transactions
For the year ended October 31, 2015, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, were as follows:
 
   
Purchases
   
Sales
 
Emerging Markets Fund
 
$
4,323,313
   
$
10,633,236
 
International Small Cap Fund
   
56,185,589
     
55,540,130
 
 
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October 31, 2015
 
Note 8 – Shareholder Servicing Plan
Prior to the close of business on October 29, 2015, each of the Predecessor Funds, pursuant to a Shareholder Servicing Plan paid Philadelphia International a shareholder servicing fee at the annual rate of 0.25%, and 0.02% of average daily net assets attributable to Class I, and Class IV shares, respectively. Effective October 30, 2015, the funds no longer pay a shareholder servicing fee.

For the year ended October 31, 2015, shareholder servicing fees incurred are disclosed on the Statement of Operations.

Note 9 – Distribution Plan
The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act which allows each Fund to pay distribution fees for the sale and distribution of its Class A shares. The Plan provides for the payment of distribution fees at the annual rate of up to 0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A shares, payable to IMST Distributors, LLC. Class I shares do not pay any distribution fees.

For the year ended October 31, 2015, distribution fees incurred by each Fund’s Class A shares are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

Note 10 – 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 11 – 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 a 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.
 
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October 31, 2015
 
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

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

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.  The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of October 31, 2015, in valuing the Funds’ assets carried at fair value:

International Small Cap Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
 
   
   
   
 
Common Stocks
 
   
   
   
 
Australia
 
$
2,479,598
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
2,479,598
 
Austria
   
624,692
     
-
     
-
     
624,692
 
Belgium
   
555,330
     
-
     
-
     
555,330
 
Denmark
   
690,996
     
-
     
-
     
690,996
 
Finland
   
844,152
     
-
     
-
     
844,152
 
France
   
2,061,933
     
-
     
-
     
2,061,933
 
Germany
   
2,430,717
     
1,553
     
-
     
2,432,270
 
Gibraltar
   
93,250
     
-
     
-
     
93,250
 
Guernsey
   
133,170
     
-
     
-
     
133,170
 
Hong Kong
   
1,468,647
     
-
     
-
     
1,468,647
 
India
   
6,365
     
-
     
-
     
6,365
 
Ireland
   
721,662
     
-
     
-
     
721,662
 
Isle of Man
   
378,895
     
-
     
-
     
378,895
 
Israel
   
-
     
388,966
     
-
     
388,966
 
Italy
   
1,963,974
     
-
     
-
     
1,963,974
 
Japan
   
14,474,003
     
-
     
-
     
14,474,003
 
Jersey
   
478,103
     
-
     
-
     
478,103
 
Netherlands
   
500,499
     
-
     
-
     
500,499
 
New Zealand
   
362,169
     
-
     
-
     
362,169
 
Norway
   
995,363
     
-
     
-
     
995,363
 
Portugal
   
239,195
     
-
     
-
     
239,195
 
Russian Federation
   
152,406
     
-
     
-
     
152,406
 
Singapore
   
984,030
     
-
     
-
     
984,030
 
South Africa
   
5,493
     
-
     
-
     
5,493
 
Spain
   
1,007,883
     
-
     
-
     
1,007,883
 
Sweden
   
2,388,270
     
-
     
-
     
2,388,270
 
Switzerland
   
2,074,247
     
-
     
-
     
2,074,247
 
United Kingdom
   
8,230,188
     
67,400
     
-
     
8,297,588
 
Preferred Stocks
                               
   Germany
   
78,804
     
-
     
-
     
78,804
 
Rights
   
778
     
-
     
-
     
778
 
Warrants
   
-
     
8,544
     
-
     
8,544
 
Total Investments
 
$
46,424,812
   
$
466,463
   
$
-
   
$
46,891,275
 
 
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October 31, 2015
 
Emerging Markets Fund
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Level 3*
   
Total
 
Investments
 
   
   
   
 
Common Stocks
 
   
   
   
 
Brazil
 
$
21,941
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
21,941
 
Chile
   
5,913
     
-
     
-
     
5,913
 
China
   
197,416
     
-
     
-
     
197,416
 
Colombia
   
3,462
     
-
     
-
     
3,462
 
Greece
   
11,422
     
-
     
-
     
11,422
 
Hong Kong
   
54,544
     
-
     
-
     
54,544
 
Hungary
   
5,607
     
-
     
-
     
5,607
 
India
   
23,450
     
16,814
     
-
     
40,264
 
Indonesia
   
3,976
     
-
     
-
     
3,976
 
Mexico
   
16,395
     
-
     
-
     
16,395
 
Russian Federation
   
25,135
     
-
     
-
     
25,135
 
South Africa
   
59,063
     
-
     
-
     
59,063
 
Taiwan
   
27,707
     
-
     
-
     
27,707
 
Thailand
   
26,141
     
-
     
-
     
26,141
 
Turkey
   
25,154
     
-
     
-
     
25,154
 
Exchange-Traded Funds
   
465,022
     
-
     
-
     
465,022
 
Total Investments
 
$
972,348
   
$
16,814
   
$
-
   
$
989,162
 
 
*
The Fund did not hold any Level 3 securities at period end.

Transfers are recognized at the end of the reporting period. The following is a reconciliation of transfers between Levels for the Funds from October 31, 2014 to October 31, 2015, represented by recognizing the October 31, 2015 market value of securities:

   
Emerging
Markets Fund
   
International Small
Cap Fund
 
Transfers into Level 1
 
$
220,126
   
$
20,761,660
 
Transfers out of Level 1
   
-
     
(1,553
)
Net transfers in (out) of Level 1
 
$
220,126
   
$
20,760,107
 
                 
Transfers into Level 2
 
$
-
   
$
1,553
 
Transfers out of Level 2
   
(220,126
)
   
(20,761,660
)
Net transfers in (out) of Level 2
 
$
(220,126
)
 
$
(20,760,107
)
 
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October 31, 2015
 
The following is a reconciliation of assets in which significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

  
 
Emerging
Markets Fund
   
International
Small Cap
 
Beginning balance October 31, 2014
 
$
34,719
   
$
3,864
 
     Transfers into Level 3 during the period
   
-
     
-
 
     Transfers out of Level 3 during the period
   
-
     
-
 
     Total realized gain/(loss)
   
21
     
14
 
     Total unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
   
(11,500
)
   
(3,864
)
     Net purchases
   
-
     
-
 
     Net sales/Corporate actions
   
(23,240
)
   
(14
)
Balance as of October 31, 2015
 
$
-
   
$
-
 

Note 12 – Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-11 Repurchase-to-Maturity Transactions, Repurchase Financings, and Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require an entity to modify accounting for repurchase-to-maturity transactions and repurchase financing arrangements, as well as modify required disclosures for repurchase agreements, securities lending transactions, and repurchase-to-maturity transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Funds’ financial statement disclosures.

In May 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-07 Disclosure for Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value per Share (or Its Equivalent).  The amendments in ASU No. 2015-07 remove the requirement to categorize within the fair value hierarchy investments measured using the net asset value per share (“NAV”) practical expedient.  The ASU also removes certain disclosure requirements for investments that qualify, but do not utilize, the NAV practical expedient.  The amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those fiscal years.  Management is currently evaluating the impact these changes will have on the Fund’s financial statements and related 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.

The Funds declared the payment of a distribution to be paid, on December 23, 2015, to shareholders of record on December 22, 2015 as follows:

   
Long Term Capital Gain
Short Term Capital Gain
Income
Emerging Markets Fund
Class A Shares
$0.00000
$0.00000
$0.02624
Emerging Markets Fund
Class I Shares
0.00000
0.00000
0.02628
International Small Cap Fund
Class A Shares
0.05605
0.00000
0.16788
International Small Cap Fund
Class I Shares
0.05605
0.00000
0.17254
 
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Continued
October 31, 2015
 
There were no other 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 of Investment Managers Series Trust and
Shareholders of Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund and the Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, including the schedules of investments, as of October 31, 2015, and the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and financial highlights for the year then ended.  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.   Other auditors have previously audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the statements of changes in net assets for the year ended October 31, 2014, and the financial highlights for each of the four years in the period ended October 31, 2014, and in their report, dated December 23, 2014, they expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial highlights.

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 Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included 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 Funds’ 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, 2015, 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 the Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund and the Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund as of October 31, 2015, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 30, 2015
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
 
Qualified Dividend Income
For the year ended October 31, 2015, 85.84% and 100%, respectively, of the dividends paid from net investment income, including short-term capital gains (if any), for the Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund, respectively, is designated as qualified dividend income.

Corporate Dividends Received Deduction
For the year ended October 31, 2015, 0% and 0%, respectively, of the dividends paid from net investment income,
Including short-term capital gains (if any), for the Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund, respectively, qualifies for the dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders.

Long-term Capital Gain
The International Small Cap Fund designates $1,438,321 as a long-term capital gain distribution.

Foreign Taxes Paid
Pursuant to Section 853 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Emerging Markets Fund and International Small Cap Fund, respectively, designates $89,052 and $1,106,243 of income derived from foreign sources and $16,167 and $99,662 of foreign taxes paid for the year ended October 31, 2015. 31, 2015.

Of the ordinary income (including short-term capital gain) distributions made (or to be made) for the year ended October 31, 2015, 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
 
Emerging Markets Fund
 
$
0.6216
   
$
0.1127
 
International Small Cap Fund
 
$
0.2657
   
$
0.0239
 

Trustees and Officer Information
Additional information about the Trustees is included in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information which is available, without charge, upon request by calling (866) 490-4999. The Trustees and officers of the Funds 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).
79
None.
 
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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
Independent Trustees:
       
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
Retired (2014 - present). Independent financial services consultant (1996-2014). Interim CEO, Unified Fund Services (now Huntington Fund Services), a mutual fund service provider (2003-2006). Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Management Company (1983-1996). Board Member Emeritus, NICSA, an investment management trade association (2012 - present).
79
None.
Interested Trustees:
     
John P. Zader a
(born 1961)
Trustee
Since November 2007
Retired (June 2014 - present). CEO, UMB Fund Services, Inc., a mutual and hedge fund service provider, and the transfer agent, fund accountant, co-administrator for the Fund, (2006 - June 2014). President, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2007 - June 2014).
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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, LLC, the co-administrator for the Fund (2006 - present).
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Investment Managers Series Trust II, a registered investment company.
Officers of the Trust:
   
Maureen Quill a
(born 1963)
President
Since June 2014
Chief Operating Officer (June 2014 - present), and Executive Vice-President, UMB Fund Services, Inc. (January 2007 - June 2014). Vice President, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2013 - June 2014).
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).
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
Officers of the Trust:
       
Rita Dam b
(born 1966)
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Since December 2007
Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (2006 - present).
N/A
N/A
Joy Ausili b
(born 1966)
Secretary and Assistant
Treasurer
Since December 2007
Vice President, Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (2006 - present).
N/A
N/A
Martin Dziura b
(born 1959)
Chief Compliance Officer
Since June 2014
Principal, Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC (October 2014 - present); Managing Director, Cipperman Compliance Services (2010 – September 2014); Chief Compliance Officer, Hanlon Investment Management (2009-2010).
N/A
N/A

a
Address for certain Trustees and certain officers: 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.
b
Address for Mr. Banhazl, Ms. Ausili and Ms. Dam: 2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226, Glendora, California 91740.
Address for Mr. Dziura: 39 Stafford Square, Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512.
c
Trustees and officers serve until their successors have been duly elected.
Mr. Banhazl is an “interested person” of the Trust by virtue of his position as an officer of the Trust.
Mr. Zader is being treated as an “interested person” of the Trust until July 1, 2016, by reason of his former position with UMB Fund Services, Inc.
 
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
 
Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement
 
At an in-person meeting held on September 16-18, 2015, 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 “Advisory Agreement”) between the Trust and Segall Bryant & Hamill (the “Investment Advisor”) with respect to the Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund (the “SBH Small Cap Fund”) and the Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund (the “SBH Emerging Markets Fund” and together the “Funds”) series of the Trust for an initial two-year term, in connection with the proposed reorganization of corresponding series of The Glenmede Fund, Inc. (the “Predecessor Funds”) into the Funds (the “Reorganizations”). In approving the Advisory Agreement, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that such approval is in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders.

Background
 
In advance of the meeting, the Board received information about each Fund, each Predecessor Fund and the Advisory Agreement from the Investment Advisor and from Mutual Fund Administration, LLC and UMB Fund Services, Inc., the Trust’s co-administrators, certain portions of which are discussed below. The materials, among other things, included information about the Investment Advisor’s organization and financial condition; information regarding the background and experience of relevant personnel who would be providing services to the Funds; reports comparing performance of each Predecessor Fund with returns of its respective benchmark and with a peer group of comparable funds (each a “Performance Peer Group”) selected by Morningstar, Inc. (“Morningstar”) from the relevant Morningstar fund performance category (each a “Performance Universe”) for various periods ended July 31, 2015; and reports comparing the proposed investment advisory fees and total expenses of each Fund to those of a group of comparable funds (each an “Expense Peer Group”) selected by Morningstar from its relevant fund universe (each an “Expense Universe”). The Board also received a memorandum from the independent legal counsel to the Trust and the Independent Trustees discussing the legal standards under the 1940 Act and other applicable law for their consideration of the proposed approval of the Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Board considered information reviewed by the Board during the year with respect to the Investment Advisor at other Board and Board committee meetings. No representatives of the Investment Advisor were present during the Board’s consideration of the Advisory Agreement.

In approving the 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.

Nature, Extent and Quality of Services
 
The Board considered information included in the materials regarding the performance of each Predecessor Fund. The materials they reviewed indicated the following:

· The total return of the proposed predecessor to the SBH Emerging Markets Fund for the one-year period was lower than the median return of funds in the Diversified Emerging Markets Performance Universe by 3.52%, the median return of funds in the Performance Peer Group by 2.62%, and the returns of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index by 1.86%; and the annualized total return of the proposed predecessor to the Fund for the three-year period was above the return of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index but below the median returns of funds in the Performance Universe (by 0.74%) and Performance Peer Group (by 0.03%).  In reviewing the proposed Predecessor Fund’s performance, the Board noted Morningstar’s observation that despite a slow start in the third quarter of 2011, annual returns have been competitive within the Performance Universe since then, with the exception of 2014, when an overweight to energy stocks hindered performance.
 
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund and Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
 
· The annualized total return of the proposed predecessor to the SBH Small Cap Fund for the three-year period was above the median returns of funds in the Performance Peer Group and Foreign Small/Mid Core Performance Universe and the returns of the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index; and the total return of the proposed Predecessor Fund for the one-year period was above the median returns of funds in the Performance Peer Group and Performance Universe but below the return of the MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index (by 0.50%).

The Board noted its familiarity with the Investment Advisor as the investment advisor of two other series of the Trust, and considered the services to be provided by the Investment Advisor to each Fund.  The Board also considered the qualifications, experience and responsibilities of the personnel of the Investment Advisor who would be involved in the activities of the Funds. In addition the Board considered the overall quality of the organization and operations, and the compliance structure, of the Investment Advisor.  The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed the Investment Advisor would have the capabilities, resources and personnel necessary to manage each Fund and that the Investment Advisor would provide the Fund with a reasonable potential for good investment results.

Advisory Fee and Expense Ratio
 
The Board reviewed the Funds’ proposed advisory fees and total expenses. With respect to the proposed fees and expenses for the Funds, the meeting materials indicated as follows:

· The advisory fee proposed to be paid by the SBH Emerging Markets Fund (gross of fee waivers) was below the median advisory fees of the funds in its Expense Peer Group and the Diversified Emerging Markets Expense Universe. The Board noted that the proposed advisory fee was the same as the Investment Advisor’s standard fee to manage separate accounts using its Emerging Markets strategy for assets up to $50 million, and above that asset level, the Investment Advisor’s standard fee was lower than that of the Fund.  The Board noted, however, that managing the SBH Emerging Markets Fund would require the Investment Advisor to oversee the Fund’s compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the Investment Advisor’s other clients that are not registered under the 1940 Act.  The proposed total expenses (net of fee waivers) were below the median total expenses of the funds in the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe.

· The advisory fee proposed to be paid by the SBH Small Cap Fund (gross of fee waivers) was below the median advisory fees of the funds in its Expense Peer Group and the Foreign Small/Mid Value Expense Universe. The Board observed that the proposed advisory fee was the same as the Investment Advisor’s standard fee to manage separate accounts using its International Small Cap strategy for assets up to $100 million, and above that asset level, the Investment Advisor’s standard fee was lower than that of the Fund.  The Board noted, however, that managing the SBH Small Cap Fund would require the Investment Advisor to oversee the Fund’s compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the Investment Advisor’s other clients that are not registered under the 1940 Act.  The proposed total expenses (net of fee waivers) were below the median total expenses of the funds in the Expense Peer Group and Expense Universe.
 
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) - Continued
 
The Board also considered that the current annual advisory fee rate paid by each class of shares of the proposed predecessor to each of the SBH Emerging Markets Fund and the SBH Small Cap Fund was expected to increase by 0.25% and 0.30%, respectively, in connection with the Reorganizations, and that these increased fees are consistent with the advisory fees charged by the Investment Advisor for its management of the other similar fund portfolios for which it is responsible.  The Board also considered that while the fees and expenses of each class of shares of the SBH Emerging Markets Fund and the SBH Small Cap Fund are expected to differ from, and, in the aggregate, to be higher than, those of the corresponding class of its proposed Predecessor Fund following the Reorganizations, the fees and expenses of each Fund would be capped at levels that are equal to or less than the current fee and expense cap levels of the corresponding Predecessor Fund for a period of at least two years from the date of the Reorganization.

The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the compensation payable to the Investment Advisor under the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Fund was fair and reasonable in light of the services proposed to be provided by the Investment Advisor to the Fund.

Profitability and Economies of Scale
 
The Board reviewed the estimated profitability to the Investment Advisor of its relationship with each Fund in its first year of operations taking into account estimated assets of $10 million for the SBH Emerging Markets Fund and $35 million for the SBH Small Cap Fund.  The Board noted that the Investment Advisor anticipated waiving almost its entire advisory fee with respect to the SBH Small Cap Fund and subsidizing certain operating expenses of the SBH Emerging Markets Fund, in addition to waiving its entire advisory fee, and that in each case the Investment Advisor did not anticipate it would realize any profits in the first year. The Board also noted that the potential benefits received by the Investment Advisor as a result of its relationship with each Fund (other than the payment of advisory fees) would include research made available to the Investment Advisor by broker-dealers providing execution services to the Fund, the intangible benefits of its association with the Fund generally and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Fund’s performance.  The Board also noted that although the advisory agreement does not provide for fee breakpoints, the Predecessor Funds’ asset levels were currently too low to achieve significant economies of scale and that any such economies would be considered in the future as the Funds’ assets grow.

Conclusion
 
Based on these and other factors, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that approval of the Advisory Agreement would be in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders and, accordingly, approved the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Fund.
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Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
EXPENSE EXAMPLES
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees 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 May 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015.

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.

Emerging Markets Fund
 
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid
During Period*
5/1/15
10/31/15
5/1/15 – 10/31/15
Class A
Actual Performance
$1,000.00
$812.30
$6.76
 
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
1,000.00
1,017.74
7.53
Class I
Actual Performance
1,000.00
814.50
5.71
 
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
1,000.00
1,018.92
6.35

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.48% and 1.25% 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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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued
For the Six Months Ended October 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
International Small Cap Fund
 
Beginning
Account Value
Ending
Account Value
Expenses Paid
During Period*
5/1/15
10/31/15
5/1/15 – 10/31/15
Class A
Actual Performance
$1,000.00
$964.90
$6.39
 
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
1,000.00
1,018.70
6.56
Class I
Actual Performance
1,000.00
965.40
5.86
 
Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)
1,000.00
1,019.24
6.02

* Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.29% and 1.18% 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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Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund
Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust

Investment Advisor
Segall Bryant & Hamill
540 West Madison Street, Suite 1900
Chicago, Illinois 60661

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, LLC
2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226
Glendora, California  91740

Fund Co-Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235 W. Galena Street
Milwaukee, Wisconsin  53212

Distributor
IMST Distributors, LLC
Three Canal Plaza, Suite 100
Portland, Maine  04101
www.foreside.com

FUND INFORMATION
 
 
TICKER
CUSIP
Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund - Class A
SBHEX
46141Q 675
Segall Bryant & Hamill Emerging Markets Fund - Class I
SBEMX
46141Q 667
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund - Class A
SBHSX
46141Q 659
Segall Bryant & Hamill International Small Cap Fund  - Class I
SBSIX
46141Q 642

Privacy Principles of the Segall Bryant & Hamill 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 Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds 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 is available without charge, upon request, by calling the Funds at (866) 490-4999, 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 (866) 490-4999 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 schedule 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 Funds at (866) 490-4999. 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 Section may be obtained by calling (800) SEC-0330.

Segall Bryant & Hamill Funds
P.O. Box 2175
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Toll Free: (866) 490-4999


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 1-866-490-4999.

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 10/31/2015
FYE 10/31/2014
Audit Fees
$30,000
N/A
Audit-Related Fees
N/A
N/A
Tax Fees
$5,000
N/A
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, & Weller LLP applicable to non-audit services pursuant to waiver of pre-approval requirement were as follows:

      
FYE 10/31/2015
FYE 10/31/2014
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 adviser (and any other controlling entity, etc.—not sub-adviser) 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 adviser 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 10/31/2015
FYE 10/31/2014
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.  Furnished 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/ Maureen Quill
 
 
Maureen Quill, President
 
     
Date:
1/08/16
 

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/ Maureen Quill
 
 
Maureen Quill, President
 
     
Date:
1/08/16
 
     
By (Signature and Title)
/s/ Rita Dam
 
 
Rita Dam, Treasurer
 
     
Date:
1/08/16