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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)

 

Diane J. Drake

Mutual Fund Administration, LLC

2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226

Glendora, CA 91740
(Name and address of agent for service)

 

(626) 385-5777

Registrant's telephone number, including area code

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: December 31, 2022

   

 

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:

 

 

 

 

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCMRX
Institutional Class Shares – WCMIX

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCQGX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMCX

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund
Investor Class Shares – WFEMX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMEX

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCMUX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMDX

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

Investor Class Shares – WFGGX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMGX

 

WCM International Equity Fund

Investor Class Shares – WESGX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMMX

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund
Institutional Class Shares – WCMSX

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

Investor Class Shares – WLIVX
Institutional Class Shares – WCMVX

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCMNX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMLX

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCFOX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMOX

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Small Cap Fund)

Investor Class Shares – WCMJX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMFX

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Mid Cap Fund)

Investor Class Shares – WMIDX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMAX

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund

Investor Class Shares – WCFEX

Institutional Class Shares – WCMWX

 

 

ANNUAL REPORT

DECEMBER 31, 2022

   

 

WCM Funds

Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust

 

Table of Contents

 

Shareholder Letter 1
Fund Performance 9
Schedules of Investments 33
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 82
Statements of Operations 87
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 100
Financial Highlights 113
Notes to Financial Statements 138
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 164
Supplemental Information 166
Expense Examples 181

 

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

 

www.wcminvestfunds.com

   

 

 

 

  Dear Fellow Shareholders,
281 Brooks Street

Laguna Beach

California 92651 

  We believe that understanding (and periodically reviewing) the “how” and the “why” behind our investment approach serves the valuable function of guarding our temperament in the face of all the noise and volatility that “the market” throws at us over time. To that end, and as is our habit, we are again starting this annual report by laying out some broad principles that aim to give you the basics of our philosophy, goals, strategies, and limitations.

949.380.0200

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  It starts with our philosophical underpinnings. First and foremost is the idea that to achieve a different result than the benchmark (and everyone else), you absolutely have to do something different. This may seem obvious, but surprisingly few are willing to take the career risk to go there.
    Second, we observe that the best investors in history (among whom we aspire to be counted) think long term and partner with great businesses. Long-term thinking also means paying attention to where the world is going, recognizing that great people are critical to long-term success, and minimizing portfolio turnover.
    Third, we are convinced that success—whether great investments, great businesses, or otherwise—is most often the result of recognizing and capitalizing on the few big ideas that primarily drive the opportunity. Said negatively, more and more data does not always lead to better investment decisions. As evidence, ask yourself if the giant Wall Street firms with their armies of analysts are counted among the best investors in history.
    Fourth, managing to wealth preservation—losing less in the down periods (not every time, but over time)—is perhaps the surest path to long-term outperformance. Our shorthand is “winning by not losing.”
    So, how does all that play out in the portfolios?
    First is how it impacts portfolio construction. Philosophical underpinning #1—thinking differently about building our global growth portfolios—drives us to a focused, best ideas approach. If you believe you have a stock selection edge (see below), it makes no sense to dilute the portfolio with lower-conviction holdings.
    Philosophical underpinning #2 is what drives us to partner with great businesses for the long run. And in that partnering is philosophical underpinning #3—keep it simple—that motivates our “bottom-up” quest to find “our” type of company, those that satisfy three simple requirements: a) they are on the threshold of a long growth runway, b) they exhibit a strengthening competitive advantage, and c) they possess and nurture a healthy culture that is aligned with, and propels, that competitive advantage. Consequently, our portfolios, almost by definition, display two distinctions. First, our holdings tend to be high quality, historically profitable businesses. Second, the portfolios have a bias toward healthcare, technology, consumer, and niche industrials, simply because there are many more of “our” types of companies among those sectors.
    These two ideas, a focused portfolio and quality businesses in growth sectors, translate to a portfolio construction difference that, in our opinion, explains a good portion of our funds’ historical excess return.

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    In fact, we refer to this as our “structural advantage.” It’s based on our belief that growing global consumer prosperity – which advances in fits and starts – means that these growth sectors have become and will continue to become larger weights in those global benchmarks. It’s simply the idea that wealthier consumers will do just what you’d think: spend more on consumer goods, technology, and healthcare. That’s where the growth is most likely to be, and that trend provides a natural, long-term tailwind (advantage) to our portfolio strategies.
    Most importantly, all four of our philosophical underpinnings support and inform our primary distinction: stock selection. The essential elements here are principally two: 1) competitive advantage (“moat”) dynamics (improving? deteriorating?), and 2) the role corporate culture plays in sustaining and strengthening that moat.
    Finally, and with due respect to valuation, a portfolio of these competitively advantaged businesses is built using thoughtful, multi-factor diversification. We believe this process gives us the best chance of achieving our objective: long-term capital appreciation.
   

 

With that foundation laid, here is some context for the period of 1 May through 31 December 2022.

    In 2022, we matched our fiscal year end, which was 30 April in prior years, to the 31 December calendar year. This letter discusses the full year, but attribution that follows will represent the abbreviated period of 30 April 2022 through 31 December 2022.
    The year began with Central Banks squarely focused on addressing rapid and severe inflation tearing through economies. The US Federal Reserve led the way initiating a rapid and steep increase in interest rates hoping to walk a fine line of halting inflation without sending the economy into a recession, or worse.
    Geopolitical events shared center stage influencing global markets in 2022. To the surprise of many, Russia invaded Ukraine putting millions in harms way, destabilizing the region, and creating a commodity price spike that exacerbated already elevated prices. China’s zero-COVID policy continued to disrupt global supply chains and fueled a trend of de-globalization across many industries. Businesses sought out ways to bring manufacturing and operations closer to home in a broad onshoring trend. Most of these uncertainties continue to influence markets as we turn the calendar page and enter 2023.
    The challenges listed above led to broad market losses across all asset classes frustrating investors by providing no safe harbor and nowhere to hide. Returns were particularly disappointing in the first six months of 2022 but improved somewhat for equities heading into year end. Using the MSCI All Country World Index as a proxy for equities, only the Energy sector managed a positive result, and losses were made in every geographic region for the year.
    While the cocktail of issues last year impacting markets was unique, it is typical to see markets react (overreact?) swiftly and significantly in response to change. In these periods of volatility, we find it helpful to focus on a steady temperament, maintain a long-term perspective, and rely on the actions and activities that have served us well in past periods of market turmoil.  Portfolio activity in 2022 took advantage of dramatic price changes, across all sectors, to position the portfolios in high quality businesses, with growing competitive advantages and long-term tailwinds.

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    As for outlook on the market in the near-term, we’d be disingenuous if we said anything very specific – nobody really knows what’s next, least of all us. Uncertainty persists, and predictions about inflation, central bank policies, currency moves, geopolitics, etc. are low return on time exercises. Little wonder we choose to keep our focus on individual businesses – businesses that are adapting and finding ways to grow their competitive advantages. While we have no idea what they will do next quarter, we believe they will generate compelling returns over the long run.
    As always, we remain optimistic and steadfast in our commitment to owning businesses with expanding moats and complimentary cultures, which we believe will reward long-term investors.
   

 

Now to the specifics of our funds.

    The WCM Focused International Growth Fund (“FIG”; Institutional Class symbol WCMIX; Investor Class symbol WCMRX) returned -4.65% / -4.75%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FIG’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, returned -5.22% over the same 8-month period.
    From a sector allocation perspective, Communication Services (no weight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Real Estate (no weight) and Consumer Discretionary (overweight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Energy (no weight) and Financials (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Health Care was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Financials and Information Technology. On the flipside, Materials was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples.
 
   

The WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund (“FEM”; Institutional Class symbol WCMEX; Investor Class symbol WFEMX) returned -8.62% / -8.78%, respectively, and performed very close to its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FEM’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned -9.04% over the same 8-month period.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Consumer Staples (overweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Industrials (overweight) and Health Care (overweight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Energy (no weight) and Consumer Discretionary (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Information Technology was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Financials and Materials. On the flipside, Health Care was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Communication Services and Consumer Discretionary.
   

 

The WCM Focused Global Growth Fund (“FGG”; Institutional Class symbol WCMGX; Investor Class symbol WFGGX) returned -7.55% / -7.71%, respectively, and underperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FGG’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI Index, returned -6.23% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our underperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

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    From a sector allocation perspective, Health Care (overweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Communication Services (no weight) and Industrials (overweight). On the other hand, Energy (no weight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Information Technology (overweight) and Consumer Staples (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Financials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark. On the flipside, Information Technology was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Materials and Industrials.
   

 

The WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund (“SIG”; Institutional Class symbol WCMSX) returned  -18.45% and underperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. SIG’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index, returned -8.49% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our underperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Real Estate (no weight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Materials (no weight) and Consumer Staples (overweight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Energy (underweight) and Health Care (overweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Consumer Staples was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Communication Services. On the flipside, Health Care was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Information Technology and Industrials.
   

 

The WCM Small Cap Growth Fund (“SCG”; Institutional Class Symbol WCMLX, Investor Class symbol WCMNX) returned -3.72% / -3.92%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. SCG’s benchmark, the Russell 2000 Growth, returned  -3.93% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Communication Services (underweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Real Estate (underweight) and Financials (underweight). On the other hand, Energy (underweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Information Technology (overweight) and Consumer Discretionary (overweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Industrials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. On the flipside, Health Care was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Communication Services and Materials.
   

 

The WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (“FSDC”; Institutional Class Symbol WCMFX, Investor Class Symbol WCMJX) returned -2.50% / -2.71%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FSC’s benchmark, the Russell 2500 Value Index, returned -5.34% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

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    From a sector allocation perspective, Real Estate (underweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Industrials (overweight) and Communication Services (no weight). On the other hand, Energy (no weight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Financials (underweight) and Utilities (no weight).
    Looking at stock selection, Industrials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Consumer Staples and Health Care. On the flipside, Consumer Discretionary was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
   

 

The WCM China Quality Growth Fund (“CQG”; Institutional Class symbol WCMCX, Investor Class symbol WCQGX) returned +0.57% / +0.42%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark during the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. CQG’s benchmark, the MSCI China All Shares Index, returned -4.94% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Industrials (overweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Consumer Staples (overweight) and Materials (underweight). On the other hand, Energy (no weight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Communication Services (underweight) and Consumer Discretionary (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Industrials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Financials and Information Technology. On the flipside, Health Care was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary.
   

 

The WCM Developing World Equity Fund (“DW”; Institutional Class Symbol WCMDX, Investor Class symbol WCMUX) returned -4.22% / -4.42%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. DW’s benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, returned -9.04% over the same the 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Information Technology (underweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Health Care (overweight) and Industrials (overweight). On the other hand, Energy (underweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Communication Services (overweight) and Consumer Discretionary (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Financials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Information Technology and Energy. On the flipside, Health Care was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Industrials and Materials.
   

 

The WCM International Equity Fund (“IE”; Institutional Class symbol WCMMX, Investor Class symbol WESGX) returned –2.90% / -3.07%, respectively, and outperformed its benchmark over the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. IE’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, returned  -5.22% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to sector allocation.

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    From a sector allocation perspective, Information Technology (overweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Health Care (overweight) and Consumer Discretionary (underweight). On the other hand, Energy (underweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Materials (underweight) and Consumer Staples (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Financials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Health Care. On the flipside, Consumer Discretionary was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Materials and Communication Services.
   

 

The WCM Focused International Value Fund (“FIV”; Institutional Class symbol WCMVX, Investor Class symbol WLIVX) returned -5.28% / -5.43%, respectively, and underperformed its benchmark over the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FIV’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, returned -5.22% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our underperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Consumer Discretionary (underweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Real Estate (no weight) and Communication Services (overweight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Energy (overweight) and Financials (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Information Technology was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Financials and Communication Services. On the flipside, Industrials was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Consumer Staples and Consumer Discretionary.
   

 

The WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund (“FIO”; Institutional Class symbol WCMOX, Investor Class symbol WCFOX) returned -8.26% / -8.52%, respectively, and underperformed its benchmark for the 8 months from 30 April through 31 December 2022. FIO’s benchmark, the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index, returned -5.22% over the same 8-month period. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our underperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Communication Services (underweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Consumer Discretionary (overweight) and Industrials (overweight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Financials (underweight) and Energy (underweight).
    Looking at stock selection, Consumer Staples was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Information Technology and Financials. On the flipside, Industrials was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Health Care and Communication Services.
   

 

The WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund (“MCQV”; Institutional Class symbol WCMAX, Investor Class symbol WMIDX), which launched 28 July 2022, returned -7.22% / -7.30%, respectively through 31 December 2022, and underperformed its benchmark over that period.  The Russell Midcap Value Index returned -0.90% during those 5 months ended 31 December 2022. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our underperformance can be attributed to stock selection.

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    From a sector allocation perspective, Industrials (overweight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Real Estate (underweight) and Communication Services (no weight). On the other hand, Information Technology (overweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Energy (no weight) and Utilities (no weight).
    Looking at stock selection, Materials was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark. On the flipside, Consumer Discretionary was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Industrials and Financials.
   

 

The WCM Focused Emerging Market ex-China Fund (“FEM”; Institutional Class symbol WCMWX, Investor Class symbol WCFEX), which launched 29 December 2022, returned -0.90% / -0.90%, respectively through 31 December 2022, and underperformed its benchmark over that period.  The MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index returned -0.21% during those 3 days ending 31 December 2022. Attribution analysis reveals that the majority of our outperformance can be attributed to sector allocation.

    From a sector allocation perspective, Materials (no weight) was the largest positive contributor to our relative performance, followed by Information Technology (underweight) and Industrials (underweight). On the other hand, Financials (underweight) detracted from our relative performance, as did Utilities (no weight) and Energy (no weight).
    Looking at stock selection, Information Technology (Globant SA, EPAM Systems, Inc., Freshworks, Inc.) was the best performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Financials (Nu Holdings Ltd., Credicorp Ltd.) and Consumer Discretionary (Coupang, Inc.). On the flipside, Industrials (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV, Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV) was the worst performing sector relative to the benchmark, followed by Consumer Staples (Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV, Gruma SAB de CV) and Health Care (Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA).
   

 

Thank you for your confidence and trust,

    WCM Investment Management, LLC
    1 February 2023
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    IMPORTANT INFORMATION
    Performance data quoted represents net of fee past performance and is no guarantee of future results and includes the reinvestment of all dividends and income.
    Foreign investments present risks due to currency fluctuations, economic and political factors, government regulations, differences in accounting standards and other factors. The WCM China Quality Growth Fund and WCM Developing World Equity Fund are non-diversified and may hold fewer securities than a diversified fund. Holding fewer securities increases the risk that the value of the Fund could go down because of the poor performance of a single investment.
    The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 24 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. The MSCI ACWI Index captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across Developed Markets countries (including the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large-cap and mid-cap representation across 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 1,398 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free-float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index captures small-cap representation across 22 of 23 large Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.). One cannot invest directly in an index. The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is unmanaged and represents total returns including reinvestment of dividends. The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of the approximately 2,000 smallest-cap American companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the largest U.S. stocks. It is a market-cap weighted index. The MSCI China All Shares Index captures large to mid-cap representation across China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, Red-chips, P-chips and foreign listings. The index aims to reflect the opportunity set of China share classes listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and outside of China. The MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index captures large and mid-cap representation across 23 of the 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries excluding China. With 661 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. The index seeks to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap value market. The Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest-cap American companies in the Russell 3000 Index. It is a market-cap weighted index.
    The views in this report were those of the Fund managers as of the date this report was written and may not reflect their views on the date this report is first published or anytime thereafter. These views are intended to assist the shareholders of the Fund in understanding their investments in the Fund and do not constitute investment advice. This report may contain discussions about investments that may or may not be held by the Fund as of the date of this report. All current and future holdings are subject to risk and to change.

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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (MSCI ACWI ex USA). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year 5 Years 10 years
Investor Class shares -4.75% -29.06% 6.48% 8.66%
Institutional Class shares -4.65% -28.90% 6.73% 8.91%
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index -5.22% -16.00% 0.88% 3.80%

* For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Expense ratios for the Investor Class and Institutional Class shares were 1.31% and 1.06%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report.

 

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 the Fund shares.

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WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MSCI EM). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI EM Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance of the emerging markets. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year 5 Years

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -8.78% -30.86% 2.05% 3.49% 6/28/13
Institutional Class shares -8.62% -30.69% 2.24% 3.64% 6/28/13
MSCI EM Index -9.04% -20.09% -1.40% 2.59% 6/28/13
* For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 1.59% and 1.50%, respectively, and for the Institutional Class shares were 1.34% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2023, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

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WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

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WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country World Index (MSCI ACWI). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI All Country World Index captures large to mid-cap representation across Developed Markets countries (including the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year 5 Years

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -7.71% -30.76% 7.29% 9.79% 6/28/13
Institutional Class shares -7.55% -30.57% 7.58%  10.04% 6/28/13
MSCI ACWI Index -6.23% -18.36% 5.23%    7.74% 6/28/13
*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 1.40% and 1.30%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 1.15% and 1.05%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.30% and 1.05% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2023, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 12 

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 13 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country World ex USA Small Cap Index (MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap). Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index captures small cap representation across 22 of 23 large Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.). The index covers approximately 14% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022

 

8 Months*

 

1 Year

 

5 Years

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Institutional Class shares -18.45% -42.12% 6.60% 10.11% 11/30/15
MSCI ACWI ex USA Small Cap Index    -8.49%   -19.97% 0.67%    5.03% 11/30/15
*Forthe period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Institutional Class shares were 1.34% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2023 and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 14 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 15 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It is unmanaged and represents total returns including reinvestment of dividends. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year 3 Years

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -3.92% -23.47% 3.70% 4.95% 10/30/19
Institutional Class shares -3.72% -23.26% 3.98% 5.21% 10/30/19
Russell 2000 Growth Index -3.93% -26.36% 0.65% 2.99% 10/30/19

*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 1.84% and 1.24%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 1.59% and 0.99%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, or extraordinary expenses such as (litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.24% and 0.99% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Prior to July 1, 2022, the Fund’s annual operating expense limits were 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 16 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 17 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the Russell 2500 Value Index and Russell 2000 Value Index. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The Russell 2500 Value Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of the approximately 2,000 smallest-cap American companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which is made up of 3,000 of the largest U.S. stocks. It is a market-cap weighted index. These indices do not reflect expenses, fees, or sales charge, which would lower performance. These indices are unmanaged and they are not available for investment.

 

Average Annual Total Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year Since Inception Inception Date
Investor Class shares -2.71% -13.91% 2.12% 10/30/19
Institutional Class shares -2.50% -13.65% 2.42% 10/30/19
Russell 2500 Value Index ** -5.34% -13.08% 6.50% 10/30/19
Russell 2000 Value Index -3.93% -14.48% 12.09% 10/30/19
*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.
**Effective November 30, 2022, the Fund changed its primary performance benchmark from the Russell 2000® Value Index to the Russell 2500® Value Index. WCM Investment Management, LLC, the Fund’s advisor, believes the Russell 2500® Value Index represents a better benchmark with which to compare performance of the Fund in light of the Fund’s investment strategy change as of November 30, 2022.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 1.62% and 1.10%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 1.37% and 0.85%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated November 30, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.10% and 0.85% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Prior to November 30, 2022, the Fund’s annual operating expense limits were 1.25% and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2033, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 18 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

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 the Fund shares.

 19 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI China All Shares Index (MSCI CASI). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI CASI Index captures large to mid-cap representation across China A-shares, B-shares, H-shares, Red-chips, P-chips and foreign listings. The index aims to reflect the opportunity set of China share classes listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen and outside of China. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022

 

 

8 Months*

 

 

1 Year

 

Since

Inception

 

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares 0.42% -26.79% 8.38% 3/31/20
Institutional Class shares 0.57% -26.62% 8.63% 3/31/20
MSCI China All Shares Index -4.94% -23.61% -0.55% 3/31/20
*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 3.92% and 1.50%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 3.67% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 20 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 21 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index (MSCI EMI). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an index used to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets and captures mid to large cap across more than two dozen emerging markets. The index covers approximately 13% of the global market capitalization. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -4.42% -13.82% 10.16% 3/31/20
Institutional Class shares -4.22% -13.61% 10.44% 3/31/20
MSCI Emerging Markets Index -9.04% -20.09% 7.04% 3/31/20

*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 13.25% and 1.50%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 13.00% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower. 

 22 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 23 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (MSCI ACWI ex USA). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large to mid-cap representation across Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022  8 Months* 1 Year

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -3.07% -13.48% 12.37% 3/31/20
Institutional Class shares -2.90% -13.25% 12.67% 3/31/20
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index -5.22% -16.00% 10.23% 3/31/20

*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 7.92% and 1.35%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 7.67% and 1.10%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022, as supplemented December 29, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.35% and 1.10% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. Prior to December 31, 2022, the Fund’s annual operating expense limits were 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower. 

 24 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 25 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index (MSCI ACWI ex USA). The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares; Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -5.43% -26.40% 5.33% 6/29/20
Institutional Class shares -5.28% -26.21% 5.57% 6/29/20
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index -5.22% -16.00% 4.98% 6/29/20

*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 4.36% and 1.50%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 4.11% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 26 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 27 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares. Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index captures large and mid cap representation across Developed Markets countries (excluding the U.S.) and 21 Emerging Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the U.S. This 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 Returns as of December 31, 2022 8 Months* 1 Year

Since

Inception

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -8.52% -35.42% -14.28% 3/30/21
Institutional Class shares -8.26% -35.25% -14.03% 3/30/21
MSCI ACWI ex USA Index -5.22% -16.00%    -7.45% 3/30/21

*For the period May 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Not annualized.

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 5.20% and 1.50%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 4.95% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current one year expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 28 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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 the Fund shares.

 29 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares; Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. This index does not reflect expenses, fees, or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Total Returns as of December 31, 2022 3 Months

Since

Inception

(Cumulative)

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares 6.92% -7.30% 7/28/22
Institutional Class shares 6.88% -7.22% 7/28/22
Russell Midcap Value Index 10.45% -2.31% 7/28/22

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 3.24% and 1.25%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 2.99% and 1.00%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated September 1, 2022. For the Fund’s current period ended December 31, 2022 expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.25% and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2031, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

 

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

 30 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

This graph compares a hypothetical $100,000 investment in the Fund’s Institutional Class shares, made at its inception, with a similar investment in the MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index. The performance graph above is shown for the Fund’s Institutional Class shares; Investor Class shares performance may vary. Results include the reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.

 

The MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index captures large and mid-cap representation across 23 of the 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries excluding China. With 663 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. This index does not reflect expenses, fees, or sales charge, which would lower performance. The index is unmanaged and it is not available for investment.

 

Total Returns as of December 31, 2022

Since

Inception

(Cumulative)

Inception

Date

Investor Class shares -0.90% 12/29/22
Institutional Class shares -0.90% 12/29/22
MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index -0.21% 12/29/22

 

The performance data quoted here represents past performance and past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance information quoted. The most recent month end performance may be obtained by calling (888) 988-9801.

 

Gross and net expense ratios for the Investor Class shares were 3.70% and 1.50%, respectively, and the Institutional Class shares were 3.45% and 1.25%, respectively, which were stated in the current prospectus dated November 2, 2022. For the Fund’s current period ended December 31, 2022 expense ratios, please refer to the Financial Highlights section of this report. 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 (excluding, as applicable, 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, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) do not exceed 1.50% and 1.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively. This agreement is in effect until August 31, 2032, and it may be terminated before that date only by the Trust’s Board of Trustees. In the absence of such waivers, the Fund’s returns would be lower.

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WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund

FUND PERFORMANCE at December 31, 2022 (Unaudited) - Continued

 

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

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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 98.1%    
    AUSTRALIA — 5.6%    
 3,090,634   Atlassian Corp. - Class A*  $397,702,783 
 2,557,653   CSL Ltd.   501,082,671 
         898,785,454 
     CANADA — 10.9%     
 10,480,244   Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.   781,721,400 
 1,025,409   Lululemon Athletica, Inc.*   328,520,535 
 2,934,740   Thomson Reuters Corp.   334,785,776 
 2,292,930   Waste Connections, Inc.   303,950,801 
         1,748,978,512 
     CHINA — 2.0%     
 37,142,124   Li Ning Co., Ltd.   322,385,357 
           
     DENMARK — 6.0%     
 1,467,775   DSV A/S   231,677,217 
 5,390,764   Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B   727,894,373 
         959,571,590 
     FRANCE — 8.3%     
 641,942   LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.   467,197,994 
 1,889,150   Pernod Ricard S.A.   371,581,366 
 3,590,055   Schneider Electric S.E.   502,346,382 
         1,341,125,742 
           
     HONG KONG — 2.5%     
 36,598,215   AIA Group Ltd.   406,985,467 
           
     INDIA — 2.7%     
 19,420,465   ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR   425,113,979 
           
     IRELAND — 15.9%     
 2,003,497   Accenture PLC - Class A   534,613,139 
 2,053,921   Aon PLC - Class A   616,463,849 
 15,919,922   Experian PLC   541,377,425 
 2,331,606   ICON PLC*   452,914,465 
 2,201,601   STERIS PLC   406,613,689 
         2,551,982,567 
           
     ITALY — 3.5%     
 2,610,027   Ferrari N.V.   559,331,412 
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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    JAPAN — 4.7%    
 1,096,554   Keyence Corp.  $429,631,261 
 1,975,220   Lasertec Corp.   327,271,860 
         756,903,121 
           
     NETHERLANDS — 7.0%     
 304,724   Adyen N.V.*   420,259,475 
 1,173,851   ASM International N.V.   296,101,465 
 753,346   ASML Holding N.V.   411,628,254 
         1,127,989,194 
           
     SWEDEN — 4.3%     
 21,451,951   Atlas Copco A.B. - A Shares   253,067,606 
 4,568,309   Evolution A.B.   444,533,341 
         697,600,947 
           
     SWITZERLAND — 12.8%     
 7,266,342   Alcon, Inc.   496,471,815 
 478,857   Lonza Group A.G.   234,638,376 
 261,495   Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*   377,977,948 
 4,196,769   Nestle S.A.   486,256,981 
 1,955,276   Sika A.G.   468,784,135 
         2,064,129,255 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 7.3%     
 3,876,300   AstraZeneca PLC   525,681,013 
 2,527,077   Ferguson PLC   318,939,602 
 1,007,140   Linde PLC   329,298,772 
         1,173,919,387 
           
     UNITED STATES — 4.6%     
 1,353,387   EPAM Systems, Inc.*   443,559,055 
 1,422,742   ResMed, Inc.   296,115,293 
         739,674,348 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $13,130,714,661)   15,774,476,332 
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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Principal Amount      Value 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.9%    
$309,504,025   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1  $309,504,025 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $309,504,025)   309,504,025 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0%     
     (Cost $13,440,218,686)   16,083,980,357 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.0%   1,904,755 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $16,085,885,112 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Health Care   25.0%
Technology   23.1%
Industrials   17.5%
Consumer Discretionary   13.2%
Financials   9.0%
Consumer Staples   5.3%
Materials   5.0%
Total Common Stocks   98.1%
Short-Term Investments   1.9%
Total Investments   100.0%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   0.0%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 94.9%    
    ARGENTINA — 1.8%    
 153,725   Globant S.A.*  $25,850,396 
           
     BRAZIL — 1.7%     
 24,751,791   Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S.A.*   23,815,125 
           
     CHINA — 27.6%     
 5,022,361   Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. - Class A   32,669,874 
 11,248,330   China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.*   51,014,141 
 20,305,000   China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.   21,149,145 
 840,806   Eastroc Beverage Group Co., Ltd. - Class A   21,516,951 
 86,700   Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. - Class A   21,538,746 
 6,794,000   Li Ning Co., Ltd.   58,970,405 
 1,445,249   Qingdao Haier Biomedical Co., Ltd. - Class A   13,159,984 
 6,237,395   Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co., Ltd. - Class A   13,081,868 
 4,113,620   Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.   46,271,967 
 3,484,402   WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. - Class H   36,805,963 
 1,299,224   Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. - Class A   29,880,452 
 8,376,000   Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.   14,014,549 
 1,329,140   ZTO Express Cayman, Inc. - ADR   35,713,992 
         395,788,037 
           
     CYPRUS — 0.0%     
 358,615   TCS Group Holding PLC - GDR*,1    
           
     HONG KONG — 10.6%     
 7,508,246   AIA Group Ltd.   83,494,427 
 613,417   Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.   26,499,803 
 3,847,885   Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.   42,937,773 
         152,932,003 
           
     INDIA — 17.5%     
 965,593   Divi's Laboratories Ltd.   39,837,568 
 2,083,897   HDFC Bank Ltd.   41,011,688 
 2,461,150   Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.   54,359,197 
 536,792   PI Industries Ltd.   22,189,955 
 1,571,043   Star Health & Allied Insurance Co., Ltd.*   10,754,039 
 703,293   Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.   27,685,414 
 686,161   WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR*   54,886,018 
         250,723,879 
           
     INDONESIA — 2.4%     
 63,730,575   Bank Central Asia Tbk P.T.   35,002,179 
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WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    MEXICO — 8.0%    
 2,545,103   Arca Continental SAB de C.V.  $20,667,493 
 3,028,213   Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de C.V.   23,320,962 
 160,019   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V. - ADR   37,282,826 
 9,744,889   Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de C.V.   34,300,769 
         115,572,050 
           
     NETHERLANDS — 1.4%     
 339,960   BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.   20,582,464 
           
     POLAND — 2.9%     
 479,558   Dino Polska S.A.*   41,077,764 
           
     RUSSIA — 0.0%     
 15,336,645   Moscow Exchange MICEX-RTS PJSC*,1    
 801,002   Yandex N.V. - Class A*,1    
          
           
     SOUTH AFRICA — 2.0%     
 259,948   Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.   28,434,055 
           
     SOUTH KOREA — 1.7%     
 729,434   Coupang, Inc.*   10,729,974 
 310,241   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.   13,617,484 
         24,347,458 
           
     TAIWAN — 11.1%     
 831,629   Airtac International Group   25,190,630 
 1,182,860   Silergy Corp.   16,798,763 
 8,006,000   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   116,825,527 
         158,814,920 
           
     THAILAND — 2.0%     
 222,341   Fabrinet*   28,508,563 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 1.7%     
 136,466   Endava PLC - ADR*   10,439,649 
 633,680   Wizz Air Holdings PLC*   14,589,501 
         25,029,150 
           
     UNITED STATES — 2.5%     
 85,966   EPAM Systems, Inc.*   28,174,497 
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WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    UNITED STATES (Continued)    
 484,507   Freshworks, Inc. - Class A*  $7,127,098 
         35,301,595 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $1,605,030,916)   1,361,779,638 

 

Principal Amount        
     SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.2%     
$74,334,302   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%2   74,334,302 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $74,334,302)   74,334,302 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%     
     (Cost $1,679,365,218)   1,436,113,940 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%   (1,197,247)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $1,434,916,693 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
GDR – Global Depository Receipt
PJSC – Public Joint Stock Company
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of Total Net Assets.  The total value of these securities is $0.
2 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 39 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Technology   27.4%
Financials   19.5%
Consumer Staples   15.5%
Industrials   12.5%
Consumer Discretionary   9.1%
Health Care   7.9%
Materials   1.5%
Real Estate   1.5%
Communications   0.0%
Total Common Stocks   94.9%
Short-Term Investments   5.2%
Total Investments   100.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (0.1)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 96.3%    
    AUSTRALIA — 2.0%    
 44,240   Atlassian Corp. - Class A*  $5,692,803 
           
     CANADA — 5.3%     
 81,570   Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.   6,084,306 
 71,200   Waste Connections, Inc.   9,438,272 
         15,522,578 
           
     DENMARK — 3.8%     
 81,630   Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B   11,022,189 
           
     FRANCE — 5.6%     
 12,890   LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton S.E.   9,381,193 
 34,860   Pernod Ricard S.A.   6,856,696 
         16,237,889 
           
     INDIA — 2.0%     
 263,220   ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR   5,761,886 
           
     ITALY — 2.2%     
 30,620   Ferrari N.V.   6,561,897 
           
     NETHERLANDS — 1.7%     
 3,550   Adyen N.V.*   4,895,975 
           
     SWEDEN — 3.9%     
 537,950   Atlas Copco A.B. - A Shares   6,346,170 
 50,420   Evolution A.B.   4,906,273 
         11,252,443 
           
     SWITZERLAND — 3.1%     
 6,180   Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.*   8,932,881 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 3.0%     
 26,940   Linde PLC   8,808,417 
           
     UNITED STATES — 63.7%     
 68,320   Amazon.com, Inc.*   5,738,880 
 163,150   Amphenol Corp. - Class A   12,422,241 
 53,910   Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.   10,164,191 
 30,260   Bill.com Holdings, Inc.*   3,297,130 
 53,300   Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.   5,570,916 
 88,790   Corteva, Inc.   5,219,076 
 11,030   Costco Wholesale Corp.   5,035,195 
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WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    UNITED STATES (Continued)    
 93,220   Datadog, Inc.*  $6,851,670 
 64,390   Entegris, Inc.   4,223,340 
 93,000   Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. - Class A*   6,475,590 
 55,870   HEICO Corp. - Class A   6,696,019 
 17,910   Lam Research Corp.   7,527,573 
 49,180   LPL Financial Holdings, Inc.   10,631,240 
 18,780   McKesson Corp.   7,044,754 
 29,330   Microsoft Corp.   7,033,921 
 16,720   MSCI, Inc.   7,777,642 
 21,840   Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.   6,197,755 
 16,200   Procore Technologies, Inc.*   764,316 
 29,670   Repligen Corp.*   5,023,428 
 9,645   ServiceNow, Inc.*   3,744,864 
 30,120   Snowflake, Inc. - Class A*   4,323,425 
 41,040   Stryker Corp.   10,033,870 
 25,770   Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.   14,191,281 
 24,300   Union Pacific Corp.   5,031,801 
 24,960   UnitedHealth Group, Inc.   13,233,293 
 51,800   Visa, Inc. - Class A   10,761,968 
         185,015,379 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $287,463,226)   279,704,337 

 

Principal
Amount

 
        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.6%    
$4,553,976   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   4,553,976 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $4,553,976)   4,553,976 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.9%     
     (Cost $292,017,202)   284,258,313 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.1%   6,122,204 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $290,380,517 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Technology   25.0%
Health Care   23.9%
Industrials   18.0%
Consumer Discretionary   11.4%
Financials   9.1%
Materials   4.8%
Consumer Staples   4.1%
Total Common Stocks   96.3%
Short-Term Investments   1.6%
Total Investments   97.9%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   2.1%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 43 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 98.4%    
    ARGENTINA — 1.8%    
 30,553   Globant S.A.*  $5,137,792 
           
     AUSTRALIA — 4.0%     
 360,184   HUB24 Ltd.   6,520,488 
 323,707   Lovisa Holdings Ltd.   5,093,184 
         11,613,672 
           
     BELGIUM — 1.8%     
 27,319   D'ieteren Group   5,240,382 
           
     BRAZIL — 3.5%     
 485,999   CI&T, Inc. - Class A*   3,158,994 
 1,469,010   Grupo SBF S.A.   3,555,807 
 1,479,510   Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos S.A.   3,541,991 
         10,256,792 
           
     CANADA — 4.6%     
 45,095   Cargojet, Inc.   3,875,039 
 46,115   Descartes Systems Group, Inc.*   3,214,767 
 400,172   PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.   6,413,392 
         13,503,198 
           
     CHINA — 1.2%     
 159,170   Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. - Class A   3,660,702 
           
     DENMARK — 3.7%     
 281,920   ALK-Abello A/S*   3,897,970 
 99,013   Royal Unibrew A/S   7,059,529 
         10,957,499 
           
     FAROE ISLANDS — 2.3%     
 105,843   Bakkafrost P/F   6,655,162 
           
     FRANCE — 4.2%     
 50,398   Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A.   5,383,986 
 42,451   SOITEC*   6,945,660 
         12,329,646 
           
     GERMANY — 7.6%     
 109,004   Eckert & Ziegler Strahlen- und Medizintechnik A.G.   5,414,029 
 24,432   Hypoport S.E.*   2,547,289 
 152,957   Puma S.E.   9,283,517 
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WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    GERMANY (Continued)    
 97,773   Scout24 S.E.  $4,911,675 
         22,156,510 
           
     INDIA — 2.3%     
 510,003   Syngene International Ltd.   3,609,721 
 41,003   WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR*   3,279,830 
         6,889,551 
           
     ISRAEL — 0.8%     
 246,682   Maytronics Ltd.   2,456,223 
           
     ITALY — 5.1%     
 514,504   Ariston Holding N.V.   5,298,146 
 213,469   Stevanato Group S.p.A.   3,836,038 
 796,418   Technoprobe S.p.A.*   5,711,840 
         14,846,024 
           
     JAPAN — 17.4%     
 231,400   BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.   7,255,494 
 52,500   GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.   4,368,333 
 309,460   Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co., Ltd.   3,900,083 
 138,300   Jeol Ltd.   3,783,122 
 169,440   Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.   4,893,155 
 353,800   Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc.   4,391,498 
 371,000   Rakus Co., Ltd.   4,477,781 
 43,500   SHIFT, Inc.*   7,736,132 
 161,100   TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.   4,327,015 
 89,700   Visional, Inc.*   5,959,951 
         51,092,564 
           
     MEXICO — 3.1%     
 631,626   Controladora Vuela Cia de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. - ADR*   5,280,393 
 853,800   Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de C.V.   3,764,581 
         9,044,974 
           
     NORWAY — 2.3%     
 3,723,438   AutoStore Holdings Ltd.*   6,812,697 
           
     POLAND — 1.4%     
 48,752   Dino Polska S.A.*   4,175,977 
           
     RUSSIA — 0.0%     
 781,116   Cian PLC - ADR*,1    
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WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    RUSSIA (Continued)    
 125,247   HeadHunter Group PLC - ADR1  $ 
          
     SWEDEN — 8.6%     
 168,506   Avanza Bank Holding A.B.   3,610,762 
 324,740   Hemnet Group A.B.   3,908,743 
 402,209   Nordnet A.B. publ   5,818,307 
 135,848   Sdiptech A.B. - Class B*   2,942,208 
 868,710   SwedenCare A.B.   2,559,951 
 146,617   Thule Group A.B.   3,058,824 
 83,281   Vitec Software Group A.B.   3,337,657 
         25,236,452 
     SWITZERLAND — 7.5%     
 67,530   Bachem Holding A.G.   5,831,373 
 688,013   Global Blue Group Holding A.G.*   3,185,500 
 307,735   Medmix A.G.2   5,857,182 
 111,627   PolyPeptide Group A.G.*,2   3,056,554 
 6,061   Siegfried Holding A.G.*   4,021,221 
         21,951,830 
     TAIWAN — 4.7%     
 45,000   ASPEED Technology, Inc.   2,467,017 
 698,000   E Ink Holdings, Inc.   3,656,293 
 270,000   Silergy Corp.   3,834,491 
 441,000   Sinbon Electronics Co., Ltd.   3,945,763 
         13,903,564 
     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.3%     
 1,020,465   Network International Holdings PLC*   3,676,240 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 7.4%     
 2,660,246   Baltic Classifieds Group PLC   4,528,078 
 126,990   Diploma PLC   4,261,657 
 74,359   Endava PLC - ADR*   5,688,464 
 37,680   Games Workshop Group PLC   3,901,465 
 147,079   Wizz Air Holdings PLC*   3,386,266 
         21,765,930 
     VIETNAM — 1.8%     
 1,576,500   FPT Corp.   5,142,433 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $340,164,900)   288,505,814 
 46 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Principal Amount      Value 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.6%    
$1,708,394   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%3  $1,708,394 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $1,708,394)   1,708,394 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.0%     
     (Cost $341,873,294)   290,214,208 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.0%   3,035,461 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $293,249,669 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of Total Net Assets.  The total value of these securities is $0.
2 Restricted security - Investments in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, excluding 144A securities. At December 31, 2022, the value of these restricted securities amounted to $8,913,736 or 3.04% of net assets. These restricted securities have not been deemed illiquid.
3 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 47 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
 
Common Stocks     
Technology   37.5%
Health Care   13.4%
Industrials   13.1%
Consumer Discretionary   12.0%
Consumer Staples   7.8%
Financials   6.0%
Communications   4.6%
Energy   4.0%
Total Common Stocks   98.4%
Short-Term Investments   0.6%
Total Investments   99.0%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   1.0%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 48 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 100.6%    
    COMMUNICATIONS — 1.6%    
 11,876   IAC, Inc.*  $527,294 
     CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 14.0%     
 9,182   Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.*   574,059 
 13,496   Caesars Entertainment, Inc.*   561,434 
 30,493   Clarus Corp.   239,065 
 6,195   Fox Factory Holding Corp.*   565,170 
 10,749   Planet Fitness, Inc. - Class A*   847,021 
 6,631   Texas Roadhouse, Inc.   603,089 
 28,199   Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*   556,930 
 4,914   Wingstop, Inc.   676,265 
         4,623,033 
     CONSUMER STAPLES — 6.5%     
 3,029   Casey's General Stores, Inc.   679,556 
 3,744   Five Below, Inc.*   662,201 
 13,720   Performance Food Group Co.*   801,111 
         2,142,868 
     ENERGY — 3.1%     
 11,301   Matador Resources Co.   646,869 
 38,915   Permian Resources Corp.   365,801 
         1,012,670 
     FINANCIALS — 4.0%     
 7,870   Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc.   577,658 
 5,280   Primerica, Inc.   748,810 
         1,326,468 
     HEALTH CARE — 21.1%     
 31,196   AdaptHealth Corp.*   599,587 
 8,468   Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*   343,462 
 9,526   AtriCure, Inc.*   422,764 
 4,731   Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.*   364,902 
 10,029   Azenta, Inc.*   583,888 
 18,238   Bridgebio Pharma, Inc.*   138,974 
 9,749   Fate Therapeutics, Inc.*   98,367 
 14,066   Insmed, Inc.*   281,039 
 4,129   Keros Therapeutics, Inc.*   198,275 
 24,280   NanoString Technologies, Inc.*   193,512 
 6,846   Natera, Inc.*   275,004 
 12,588   NuVasive, Inc.*   519,129 
 3,131   Penumbra, Inc.*   696,522 
 2,555   Repligen Corp.*   432,587 
 49 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   HEALTH CARE (Continued)   
 13,091   Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*  $256,191 
 2,415   Shockwave Medical, Inc.*   496,548 
 18,413   Surgery Partners, Inc.*   512,986 
 7,611   Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.*   342,114 
 4,575   Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.*   211,960 
         6,967,811 
     INDUSTRIALS — 14.3%     
 3,758   Axon Enterprise, Inc.*   623,565 
 14,182   CryoPort, Inc.*   246,057 
 5,701   John Bean Technologies Corp.   520,672 
 12,866   Mercury Systems, Inc.*   575,625 
 3,213   Saia, Inc.*   673,702 
 5,109   Tetra Tech, Inc.   741,776 
 8,640   Timken Co.   610,589 
 16,029   WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.*   724,030 
         4,716,016 
     MATERIALS — 7.3%     
 16,626   Avient Corp.   561,294 
 8,648   Ingevity Corp.*   609,165 
 13,585   Trex Co., Inc.*   575,053 
 8,492   UFP Industries, Inc.   672,991 
         2,418,503 
     REAL ESTATE — 1.8%     
 10,679   Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. - REIT   583,501 
           
     TECHNOLOGY — 26.9%     
 22,373   ACI Worldwide, Inc.*   514,579 
 5,409   Bill.com Holdings, Inc.*   589,365 
 5,828   Euronet Worldwide, Inc.*   550,047 
 12,479   Five9, Inc.*   846,825 
 29,774   Health Catalyst, Inc.*   316,498 
 10,156   MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.*   639,625 
 6,779   Power Integrations, Inc.   486,190 
 10,247   Procore Technologies, Inc.*   483,453 
 5,002   Science Applications International Corp.   554,872 
 11,927   Shift4 Payments, Inc. - Class A*   667,077 
 17,868   Smartsheet, Inc. - Class A*   703,284 
 9,192   Sprout Social, Inc. - Class A*   518,980 
 5,114   SPS Commerce, Inc.*   656,791 
 4,630   WEX, Inc.*   757,699 
 50 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   TECHNOLOGY (Continued)   
 7,635   WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR*  $610,724 
         8,896,009 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $34,025,496)   33,214,173 

 

Principal Amount      
   SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.7%   
$555,455   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   555,455 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $555,455)   555,455 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.3%     
     (Cost $34,580,951)   33,769,628 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.3)%   (759,279)
     Net Assets — 100.0%  $33,010,349 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 51 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022 

Security Type/Sector 

Percent of   

Total

Net Assets

Common Stocks     
Technology   26.9%
Health Care   21.1%
Industrials   14.3%
Consumer Discretionary   14.0%
Materials   7.3%
Consumer Staples   6.5%
Financials   4.0%
Energy   3.1%
Real Estate   1.8%
Communications   1.6%
Total Common Stocks   100.6%
Short-Term Investments   1.7%
Total Investments   102.3%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (2.3)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 52 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 98.5%    
    COMMUNICATIONS — 3.8%    
 60,300   GoDaddy, Inc. - Class A*  $4,511,646 
           
     CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 17.9%     
 91,202   AZEK Co., Inc.*   1,853,225 
 62,619   Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.*   3,305,657 
 32,243   CarMax, Inc.*   1,963,276 
 24,037   Dorman Products, Inc.*   1,943,872 
 260,765   Leslie's, Inc.*   3,183,941 
 56,234   Masco Corp.   2,624,441 
 38,592   Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.   2,751,995 
 85,290   YETI Holdings, Inc.*   3,523,330 
         21,149,737 
     CONSUMER STAPLES — 10.4%     
 110,769   Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.*   3,233,347 
 35,487   Inter Parfums, Inc.   3,425,205 
 13,924   Lancaster Colony Corp.   2,747,205 
 60,642   Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*   2,840,472 
         12,246,229 
     FINANCIALS — 10.5%     
 77,287   Brown & Brown, Inc.   4,403,040 
 14,644   Enstar Group Ltd.*   3,383,350 
 122,770   Focus Financial Partners, Inc. - Class A*   4,575,638 
         12,362,028 
     HEALTH CARE — 5.9%     
 34,449   Addus HomeCare Corp.*   3,427,331 
 22,577   ICU Medical, Inc.*   3,555,426 
         6,982,757 
     INDUSTRIALS — 24.7%     
 24,009   EMCOR Group, Inc.   3,555,973 
 47,230   Graco, Inc.   3,176,690 
 113,101   Hayward Holdings, Inc.*   1,063,149 
 23,161   Landstar System, Inc.   3,772,927 
 24,139   Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.   3,487,844 
 474,212   R1 RCM, Inc.*   5,192,621 
 20,111   SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.*   2,359,423 
 18,884   UniFirst Corp.   3,644,423 
 11,779   Watsco, Inc.   2,937,683 
         29,190,733 
 53 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    MATERIALS — 5.5%    
 20,522   Ashland, Inc.  $2,206,730 
 238,552   Element Solutions, Inc.   4,339,261 
         6,545,991 
     REAL ESTATE — 4.3%     
 168,550   Cushman & Wakefield PLC*   2,100,133 
 18,520   Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*   2,951,532 
         5,051,665 
     TECHNOLOGY — 15.5%     
 30,959   Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.   3,235,835 
 384,001   E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.*   2,254,086 
 45,259   Entegris, Inc.   2,968,538 
 35,682   MKS Instruments, Inc.   3,023,336 
 25,707   PTC, Inc.*   3,085,868 
 50,400   Thoughtworks Holding, Inc.*   513,576 
 233,387   Verra Mobility Corp.*   3,227,742 
         18,308,981 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $112,929,811)   116,349,767 

 

Principal Amount        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 7.2%    
$8,506,846   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   8,506,846 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $8,506,846)   8,506,846 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 105.7%     
     (Cost $121,436,657)   124,856,613 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (5.7)%   (6,686,904)
     Net Assets — 100.0%  $118,169,709 

 

PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 54 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector 

Percent of Total

Net Assets

 
Common Stocks     
Industrials   24.7%
Consumer Discretionary   17.9%
Technology   15.5%
Financials   10.5%
Consumer Staples   10.4%
Health Care   5.9%
Materials   5.5%
Real Estate   4.3%
Communications   3.8%
Total Common Stocks   98.5%
Short-Term Investments   7.2%
Total Investments   105.7%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (5.7)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 55 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 99.2%    
     CHINA — 76.5%     
 4,800   Acrobiosystems Co., Ltd. - Class A  $70,905 
 43,300   Angel Yeast Co., Ltd. - Class A   281,661 
 13,480   Asymchem Laboratories Tianjin Co., Ltd. - Class H   198,258 
 5,600   Changzhou Xingyu Automotive Lighting Systems Co., Ltd. - Class A   102,604 
 92,500   China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.*   419,512 
 275,000   China Overseas Property Holdings Ltd.   286,433 
 3,600   Eastroc Beverage Group Co., Ltd. - Class A   92,127 
 22,340   Hongfa Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A   107,366 
 14,567   Huali Industrial Group Co., Ltd. - Class A   119,672 
 21,344   Hundsun Technologies, Inc. - Class A   124,226 
 1,100   Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd. - Class A   273,271 
 41,500   Li Ning Co., Ltd.   360,211 
 2,379   Pinduoduo, Inc. - ADR*   194,007 
 34,200   Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. - Class H   226,306 
 17,009   Qingdao Haier Biomedical Co., Ltd. - Class A   154,879 
 23,684   Qingdao Hiron Commercial Cold Chain Co., Ltd. - Class A   108,068 
 10,700   Rianlon Corp. - Class A   83,994 
 22,200   Shandong Sinocera Functional Material Co., Ltd. - Class A   88,044 
 54,300   Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co., Ltd. - Class A   113,885 
 5,393   Shenzhen Xinyichang Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A   73,606 
 29,900   Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.   336,330 
 12,150   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   519,903 
 20,964   WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. - Class H   221,444 
 6,700   Xiamen Faratronic Co., Ltd. - Class A   154,091 
 4,300   Xi'an Sinofuse Electric Co., Ltd. - Class A   100,818 
 52,000   Yadea Group Holdings Ltd.   87,005 
 40,100   Zhejiang Jiemei Electronic & Technology Co., Ltd. - Class A   162,841 
 10,949   ZTO Express Cayman, Inc. - ADR   294,200 
         5,355,667 
     HONG KONG — 15.7%     
 48,351   AIA Group Ltd.   537,681 
 3,800   Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.   164,161 
 118,400   Man Wah Holdings Ltd.   117,861 
 25,200   Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.   281,202 
         1,100,905 
     TAIWAN — 7.0%     
 5,104   Airtac International Group   154,604 
 4,880   Silergy Corp.   69,305 
 56 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    TAIWAN (Continued)    
 30,000   Sinbon Electronics Co., Ltd.  $268,419 
         492,328 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $7,552,062)   6,948,900 

 

Principal Amount        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.2%    
$152,541   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   152,541 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $152,541)   152,541 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 101.4%     
     (Cost $7,704,603)   7,101,441 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.4)%   (95,180)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $7,006,261 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 57 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks     
Consumer Discretionary   18.8%
Consumer Staples   15.2%
Industrials   14.9%
Financials   13.3%
Technology   11.5%
Health Care   9.2%
Communications   7.4%
Materials   4.8%
Real Estate   4.1%
Total Common Stocks   99.2%
Short-Term Investments   2.2%
Total Investments   101.4%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (1.4)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 58 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 94.1%    
    ARGENTINA — 2.2%    
 57   MercadoLibre, Inc.*  $48,236 
           
     BRAZIL — 3.1%     
 46,400   Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S.A.*   44,644 
 4,500   TOTVS S.A.   23,541 
         68,185 
     CANADA — 1.4%     
 3,886   Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. - Class A*   30,709 
           
     CHINA — 13.7%     
 3,900   Glodon Co., Ltd. - Class A   33,633 
 1,645   JD.com, Inc. - Class A   46,407 
 700   Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. - Class A   31,816 
 6,400   Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.   71,990 
 2,200   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   94,139 
 2,400   WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. - Class H   25,351 
         303,336 
     HONG KONG — 10.1%     
 13,214   AIA Group Ltd.   146,944 
 1,800   Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.   77,761 
         224,705 
     INDIA — 9.3%     
 1,378   HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR   94,269 
 2,670   ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR   58,446 
 1,348   Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.   53,065 
         205,780 
     INDONESIA — 4.4%     
 17,830   Bank Central Asia Tbk P.T.   9,793 
 367,132   Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk P.T.   88,437 
         98,230 
     MALAYSIA — 1.4%     
 22,700   IHH Healthcare Bhd   32,053 
           
     MEXICO — 5.8%     
 4,590   Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. - Class B   65,753 
 23,396   Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de C.V.   62,169 
         127,922 
 59 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    NETHERLANDS — 1.9%    
 30   Adyen N.V.*  $41,374 
           
     PERU — 3.3%     
 547   Credicorp Ltd.   74,206 
           
     SINGAPORE — 4.7%     
 4,577   United Overseas Bank Ltd.   104,908 
           
     SOUTH AFRICA — 3.2%     
 3,635   Bid Corp. Ltd.   70,566 
           
     SOUTH KOREA — 1.4%     
 2,125   Coupang, Inc.*   31,259 
           
     SWEDEN — 4.2%     
 5,106   Sandvik A.B.   92,188 
           
     TAIWAN — 8.0%     
 7,000   Feng TAY Enterprise Co., Ltd.   47,030 
 1,736   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - ADR   129,315 
         176,345 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 6.3%     
 499   AstraZeneca PLC   67,672 
 576   Endava PLC - ADR*   44,064 
 1,251   Wizz Air Holdings PLC*   28,802 
         140,538 
     UNITED STATES — 6.7%     
 133   American Tower Corp. - REIT   28,177 
 2,545   Baker Hughes Co.   75,154 
 131   Mastercard, Inc. - Class A   45,553 
         148,884 
     VIETNAM — 3.0%     
 20,774   Vietnam Dairy Products JSC   67,058 
           
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $2,126,580)   2,086,482 
 60 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

Principal Amount      Value 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.7%    
$81,065   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1  $81,065 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $81,065)   81,065 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 97.8%     
     (Cost $2,207,645)   2,167,547 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.2%   49,363 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $2,216,910 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
JSC – Joint Stock Company
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 61 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total Net Assets 
Common Stocks    
Financials   25.5%
Technology   16.7%
Consumer Discretionary   11.1%
Communications   11.0%
Health Care   9.1%
Industrials   8.4%
Consumer Staples   6.2%
Energy   3.4%
Materials   1.4%
Real Estate   1.3%
Total Common Stocks   94.1%
Short-Term Investments   3.7%
Total Investments   97.8%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   2.2%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 62 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 94.5%    
    ARGENTINA — 0.8%    
 560   MercadoLibre, Inc.*  $473,894 
           
     CANADA — 5.7%     
 14,742   Canadian National Railway Co.   1,751,184 
 4,830   Intact Financial Corp.   695,285 
 68,936   Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. - Class A*   544,767 
 11,070   Shopify, Inc. - Class A*   384,240 
         3,375,476 
     DENMARK — 5.2%     
 17,860   Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B   2,411,568 
 23,490   Vestas Wind Systems A/S   683,383 
         3,094,951 
     FRANCE — 2.3%     
 11,610   Airbus S.E.   1,379,728 
           
     GERMANY — 2.7%     
 7,200   adidas A.G.   982,350 
 36,800   Evotec S.E.*   601,122 
         1,583,472 
     HONG KONG — 4.3%     
 232,080   AIA Group Ltd.   2,580,814 
           
     INDIA — 3.9%     
 34,290   HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR   2,345,779 
           
     INDONESIA — 2.2%     
 5,533,700   Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk P.T.   1,332,993 
           
     IRELAND — 7.2%     
 5,600   Accenture PLC - Class A   1,494,304 
 9,390   Aon PLC - Class A   2,818,315 
         4,312,619 
     JAPAN — 3.6%     
 8,734   Cosmos Pharmaceutical Corp.   887,775 
 8,120   Daikin Industries Ltd.   1,249,802 
         2,137,577 
     MEXICO — 3.2%     
 61,890   Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. - Class B   886,593 
 63 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    MEXICO (Continued)    
 392,580   Megacable Holdings S.A.B. de C.V.  $1,043,173 
         1,929,766 
     NETHERLANDS — 2.7%     
 850   Adyen N.V.*   1,172,276 
 750   ASML Holding N.V.   409,800 
         1,582,076 
     PERU — 2.9%     
 12,530   Credicorp Ltd.   1,699,820 
           
     SINGAPORE — 4.8%     
 125,513   United Overseas Bank Ltd.   2,876,847 
           
     SOUTH KOREA — 1.0%     
 42,180   Coupang, Inc.*   620,468 
           
     SPAIN — 4.5%     
 230,080   Iberdrola S.A.   2,691,902 
           
     SWEDEN — 4.1%     
 134,770   Sandvik A.B.   2,433,245 
           
     SWITZERLAND — 2.4%     
 20,756   Alcon, Inc.   1,422,824 
           
     TAIWAN — 3.9%     
 158,000   Feng TAY Enterprise Co., Ltd.   1,061,541 
 16,960   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - ADR   1,263,351 
         2,324,892 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 15.2%     
 40,150   AstraZeneca PLC - ADR   2,722,170 
 93,824   Compass Group PLC   2,174,898 
 15,660   Endava PLC - ADR*   1,197,990 
 16,010   London Stock Exchange Group PLC   1,381,133 
 79,035   Persimmon PLC   1,162,785 
 8,970   Unilever PLC - ADR   451,640 
         9,090,616 
     UNITED STATES — 11.9%     
 4,331   American Tower Corp. - REIT   917,565 
 72,562   Baker Hughes Co.   2,142,756 
 64 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    UNITED STATES (Continued)    
 16,850   International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.  $1,766,554 
 6,630   Mastercard, Inc. - Class A   2,305,450 
         7,132,325 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $53,398,620)   56,422,084 

 

Principal Amount        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.6%    
$3,363,671   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   3,363,671 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $3,363,671)   3,363,671 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1%     
     (Cost $56,762,291)   59,785,755 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1)%   (37,425)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $59,748,330 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 65 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total Net Assets
Common Stocks   
Financials   24.1%
Industrials   16.5%
Technology   13.8%
Health Care   12.0%
Consumer Discretionary   7.2%
Energy   4.7%
Utilities   4.5%
Communications   4.0%
Materials   3.9%
Consumer Staples   2.3%
Real Estate   1.5%
Total Common Stocks   94.5%
Short-Term Investments   5.6%
Total Investments   100.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (0.1)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 66 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS — 99.2%   
   BELGIUM — 7.4%   
 4,850   D'ieteren Group  $930,336 
 4,100   KBC Group N.V.   263,678 
         1,194,014 
     CANADA — 7.0%     
 8,001   Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. - Class A*   229,374 
 7,350   Brookfield Corp.   231,231 
 5,770   Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.   320,408 
 4,020   CGI, Inc.*   346,243 
         1,127,256 
     CHINA — 3.6%     
 1,600   Baidu, Inc. - ADR*   183,008 
 87,000   China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.*   394,568 
         577,576 
     FRANCE — 1.8%     
 1,700   Capgemini S.E.   283,788 
           
     GERMANY — 5.2%     
 15,840   Deutsche Telekom A.G.   316,020 
 2,700   Merck KGaA   522,832 
         838,852 
     HONG KONG — 4.0%     
 28,170   AIA Group Ltd.   313,261 
 29,940   Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.   334,094 
         647,355 
     INDIA — 6.6%     
 30,600   ICICI Bank Ltd. - ADR   669,834 
 6,330   Reliance Industries Ltd. - GDR   389,295 
         1,059,129 
     IRELAND — 5.9%     
 2,840   ICON PLC*   551,670 
 2,360   Trane Technologies PLC   396,692 
         948,362 
     ISRAEL — 3.5%     
 60,980   Israel Discount Bank Ltd. - Class A   320,591 
 1,280   Nice Ltd. - ADR*   246,144 
         566,735 
 67 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   JAPAN — 19.2%   
 4,100   Advantest Corp.  $264,919 
 6,900   Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc.   437,112 
 10,300   FUJIFILM Holdings Corp.   519,945 
 9,600   Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.   305,541 
 6,050   Sony Group Corp. - ADR   461,494 
 11,400   Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.   532,475 
 12,000   TechnoPro Holdings, Inc.   322,310 
 800   Tokyo Electron Ltd.   237,001 
         3,080,797 
     MEXICO — 3.7%     
 20,200   Controladora Vuela Cia de Aviacion S.A.B. de C.V. - ADR*   168,872 
 58,710   Grupo Financiero Banorte S.A.B. de C.V. - Class O   421,529 
         590,401 
     NORWAY — 2.2%     
 20,230   Mowi A.S.A.   345,261 
     RUSSIA — 0.0%     
 8,120   HeadHunter Group PLC - ADR1    
 34,600   Sberbank of Russia PJSC - ADR*,1    
          
     SWEDEN — 5.0%     
 22,590   Atlas Copco A.B. - A Shares   266,493 
 12,760   Getinge A.B. - B Shares   264,496 
 14,940   Sandvik A.B.   269,739 
         800,728 
     SWITZERLAND — 9.5%     
 2,080   Chubb Ltd.   458,848 
 83,700   Glencore PLC*   558,944 
 850   Roche Holding A.G.   267,033 
 2,170   TE Connectivity Ltd.   249,116 
         1,533,941 
     TAIWAN — 1.5%     
 3,310   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. - ADR   246,562 
           
     THAILAND — 2.9%     
 3,590   Fabrinet*   460,310 
           
     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 2.9%     
 130,460   Network International Holdings PLC*   469,984 
 68 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   UNITED KINGDOM — 4.8%   
  5,250    AstraZeneca PLC - ADR   $ 355,950  
 15,130   RELX PLC - ADR   419,404 
         775,354 
     UNITED STATES — 2.5%     
 7,610   Schlumberger Ltd.   406,831 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $18,140,775)   15,953,236 

 

Principal Amount      
   SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.5%   
$232,558   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%2   232,558 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $232,558)   232,558 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.7%     
     (Cost $18,373,333)   16,185,794 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.7)%   (108,166)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $16,077,628 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
GDR – Global Depository Receipt
PJSC – Public Joint Stock Company
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of Total Net Assets.  The total value of these securities is $0.
2 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 69 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total Net Assets
Common Stocks   
Technology   26.6%
Financials   18.1%
Industrials   12.4%
Health Care   12.2%
Communications   9.1%
Energy   6.9%
Consumer Discretionary   5.8%
Consumer Staples   4.6%
Materials   3.5%
Total Common Stocks   99.2%
Short-Term Investments   1.5%
Total Investments   100.7%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (0.7)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 70 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS — 92.4%   
   ARGENTINA — 2.4%   
 3,530   Globant S.A.*  $593,605 
           
     BELGIUM — 3.7%     
 4,626   D'ieteren Group   887,368 
           
     BRAZIL — 1.3%     
 320,300   Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S.A.*   308,179 
           
     CANADA — 4.0%     
 330   Constellation Software, Inc.   515,219 
 28,910   PrairieSky Royalty Ltd.   463,329 
         978,548 
     CHINA — 5.7%     
 72,000   Li Ning Co., Ltd.   624,944 
 68,800   Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.   773,895 
         1,398,839 
     CYPRUS — 0.0%     
 3,700   TCS Group Holding PLC - GDR*,1    
           
     FAROE ISLANDS — 2.3%     
 8,690   Bakkafrost P/F   546,407 
           
     FRANCE — 5.2%     
 12,290   Edenred   669,359 
 5,550   Gaztransport Et Technigaz S.A.   592,903 
         1,262,262 
     GERMANY — 7.2%     
 2,370   MTU Aero Engines A.G.   512,967 
 11,315   Puma S.E.   686,749 
 11,140   Scout24 S.E.   559,623 
         1,759,339 
     HONG KONG — 1.8%     
 39,850   Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd.   444,678 
           
     INDIA — 1.5%     
 8,860   Divi's Laboratories Ltd.   365,538 
           
     IRELAND — 8.4%     
 3,540   Flutter Entertainment PLC*   483,155 
 71 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   IRELAND (Continued)   
 1,920   ICON PLC*  $372,960 
 6,090   Ryanair Holdings PLC - ADR*   455,288 
 4,030   STERIS PLC   744,301 
         2,055,704 
     ITALY — 8.1%     
 12,430   Amplifon S.p.A.   370,159 
 49,700   Davide Campari-Milano N.V.   504,555 
 12,070   Moncler S.p.A.   639,547 
 25,870   Stevanato Group S.p.A.   464,884 
         1,979,145 
     JAPAN — 15.0%     
 20,070   BayCurrent Consulting, Inc.   629,290 
 2,028   Disco Corp.   583,336 
 6,828   GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.   568,133 
 22,500   Kobe Bussan Co., Ltd.   649,764 
 3,240   Lasertec Corp.   536,831 
 16,900   MonotaRO Co., Ltd.   239,129 
 35,300   Nihon M&A Center Holdings, Inc.   438,157 
         3,644,640 
     NETHERLANDS — 6.3%     
 2,140   ASM International N.V.   539,811 
 10,080   Elastic N.V.*   519,120 
 6,370   Euronext N.V.   471,579 
         1,530,510 
     NORWAY — 1.7%     
 221,160   AutoStore Holdings Ltd.*   404,652 
           
     POLAND — 2.2%     
 6,190   Dino Polska S.A.*   530,220 
           
     RUSSIA — 0.0%     
 9,200   Yandex N.V. - Class A*,1    
           
     SPAIN — 1.9%     
 8,850   Amadeus IT Group S.A.*   459,931 
           
     SWEDEN — 5.9%     
 7,940   Evolution A.B.   772,626 
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WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS (Continued)   
   SWEDEN (Continued)   
 71,560   Nibe Industrier A.B. - B Shares  $665,888 
         1,438,514 
     SWITZERLAND — 4.0%     
 6,510   Bachem Holding A.G.   562,154 
 3,680   Straumann Holding A.G.   420,253 
         982,407 
     UNITED KINGDOM — 3.8%     
 18,930   Halma PLC   451,739 
 70,180   Howden Joinery Group PLC   476,464 
         928,203 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $23,359,956)   22,498,689 

 

Principal Amount

 
      
   SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 6.0%   
$1,465,918   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%2   1,465,918 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $1,465,918)   1,465,918 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 98.4%     
     (Cost $24,825,874)   23,964,607 
           
     Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.6%   398,229 
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $24,362,836 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
GDR – Global Depository Receipt
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 Level 3 securities fair valued under procedures established by the Board of Trustees, represents 0.00% of Total Net Assets.  The total value of these securities is $0.
2 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 73 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total
Net Assets
Common Stocks   
Consumer Discretionary   22.9%
Technology   19.6%
Industrials   15.5%
Health Care   14.8%
Consumer Staples   9.2%
Energy   4.4%
Financials   3.7%
Communications   2.3%
Total Common Stocks   92.4%
Short-Term Investments   6.0%
Total Investments   98.4%
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities   1.6%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 74 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     Value
   COMMON STOCKS — 100.4%   
   COMMUNICATIONS — 4.4%   
 338   GoDaddy, Inc. - Class A*  $25,289 
           
     CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY — 13.9%     
 296   CarMax, Inc.*   18,023 
 389   Masco Corp.   18,154 
 39   Pool Corp.   11,791 
 170   Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.   12,123 
 493   YETI Holdings, Inc.*   20,366 
         80,457 
     CONSUMER STAPLES — 2.4%     
 301   Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.*   14,099 
           
     FINANCIALS — 11.9%     
 483   Brown & Brown, Inc.   27,517 
 627   Focus Financial Partners, Inc. - Class A*   23,368 
 14   Markel Corp.*   18,445 
         69,330 
     HEALTH CARE — 8.2%     
 35   Chemed Corp.   17,865 
 35   Molina Healthcare, Inc.*   11,558 
 141   Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.   17,977 
         47,400 
     INDUSTRIALS — 20.3%     
 267   Graco, Inc.   17,958 
 45   IDEX Corp.   10,275 
 131   Landstar System, Inc.   21,340 
 103   Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.   14,882 
 2,383   R1 RCM, Inc.*   26,094 
 102   SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.*   11,967 
 62   Watsco, Inc.   15,463 
         117,979 
     MATERIALS — 12.4%     
 139   Ashland, Inc.   14,947 
 83   Carlisle Cos., Inc.   19,559 
 1,242   Element Solutions, Inc.   22,592 
 353   Trex Co., Inc.*   14,942 
         72,040 
     REAL ESTATE — 6.2%     
 203   CBRE Group, Inc. - Class A*   15,623 
 75 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    REAL ESTATE (Continued)    
 129   Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc.*  $20,559 
         36,182 
     TECHNOLOGY — 20.7%     
 207   Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.   21,636 
 150   CDW Corp.   26,787 
 276   Entegris, Inc.   18,103 
 184   MKS Instruments, Inc.   15,590 
 162   PTC, Inc.*   19,446 
 72   Zebra Technologies Corp. - Class A*   18,462 
         120,024 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $600,467)   582,800 

 

Principal Amount        
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 2.2%    
$13,024   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1   13,024 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $13,024)   13,024 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 102.6%     
     (Cost $613,491)   595,824 
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (2.6)%   (15,380)
     Net Assets — 100.0%  $580,444 

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 76 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector 

Percent of Total

Net Assets

 
Common Stocks    
Technology   20.7%
Industrials   20.3%
Consumer Discretionary   13.9%
Materials   12.4%
Financials   11.9%
Health Care   8.2%
Real Estate   6.2%
Communications   4.4%
Consumer Staples   2.4%
Total Common Stocks   100.4%
Short-Term Investments   2.2%
Total Investments   102.6%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (2.6)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 77 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund

SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares      Value 
    COMMON STOCKS — 85.7%    
    ARGENTINA — 1.7%    
 50   Globant S.A.*  $8,408 
           
     BRAZIL — 4.6%     
 8,100   Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos S.A.*   7,793 
 2,076   NU Holdings Ltd. - Class A*   8,449 
 1,300   TOTVS S.A.   6,801 
         23,043 
     INDIA — 21.5%     
 315   Divi's Laboratories Ltd.   12,996 
 683   HDFC Bank Ltd.   13,442 
 897   ICICI Bank Ltd.   9,659 
 751   Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.   16,587 
 572   Muthoot Finance Ltd.   7,350 
 259   PI Industries Ltd.   10,707 
 561   Star Health & Allied Insurance Co., Ltd.*   3,840 
 260   Tata Consultancy Services Ltd.   10,235 
 742   Tata Consumer Products Ltd.*   6,879 
 183   WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR*   14,638 
         106,333 
     INDONESIA — 3.0%     
 27,300   Bank Central Asia Tbk P.T.   14,994 
           
     MEXICO — 11.1%     
 700   Arca Continental SAB de C.V.   5,684 
 2,600   Becle SAB de C.V.   5,653 
 450   Gruma SAB de C.V. - Series B   6,021 
 1,100   Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de C.V.   8,472 
 355   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de C.V. - Series B   8,283 
 1,300   Regional SAB de C.V.   9,346 
 3,300   Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de C.V.   11,616 
         55,075 
     NETHERLANDS — 2.0%     
 162   BE Semiconductor Industries N.V.   9,808 
           
     PERU — 1.1%     
 39   Credicorp Ltd.   5,291 
           
     POLAND — 3.7%     
 216   Dino Polska S.A.*   18,502 
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Number of Shares     

Value

 
    COMMON STOCKS (Continued)    
    SOUTH AFRICA — 4.9%    
 305   Bid Corp. Ltd.  $5,921 
 125   Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.   13,673 
 296   Clicks Group Ltd.   4,705 
         24,299 
     SOUTH KOREA — 1.7%     
 586   Coupang, Inc.*   8,620 
           
     TAIWAN — 20.4%     
 499   Advantech Co., Ltd.   5,374 
 498   Airtac International Group   15,085 
 114   ASPEED Technology, Inc.   6,250 
 498   King Slide Works Co., Ltd.   6,222 
 279   momo.com, Inc.   5,827 
 1,000   Nien Made Enterprise Co., Ltd.   9,582 
 496   Silergy Corp.   7,044 
 1,000   Sinbon Electronics Co., Ltd.   8,947 
 2,487   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   36,291 
 27   Universal Vision Biotechnology Co., Ltd.   262 
         100,884 
     THAILAND — 2.6%     
 101   Fabrinet*   12,950 
           
     UNITED ARAB EMIRATES — 1.6%     
 2,226   Network International Holdings PLC*   8,019 
           
     UNITED KINGDOM — 2.6%     
 3,349   Baltic Classifieds Group PLC   5,700 
 92   Endava PLC - ADR*   7,038 
         12,738 
     UNITED STATES — 3.2%     
 32   EPAM Systems, Inc.*   10,488 
 350   Freshworks, Inc. - Class A*   5,148 
         15,636 
     TOTAL COMMON STOCKS     
     (Cost $428,645)   424,600 
           
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 5.4%     
 711   iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF   26,819 
           
     EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS     
     (Cost $27,138)   26,819 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS – Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Principal Amount

     

Value

 
    SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.0%    
$490,135   UMB Bank Demand Deposit, 3.95%1  $490,135 
     TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS     
     (Cost $490,135)   490,135 
           
     TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 190.1%     
     (Cost $945,918)   941,554 
           
     Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (90.1)%   (446,173)
     TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0%  $495,381 

 

ADR – American Depository Receipt
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
PLC – Public Limited Company

 

* Non-income producing security.
1 The rate is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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SUMMARY OF INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

Security Type/Sector  Percent of Total Net Assets 
Common Stocks    
Technology   31.8%
Financials   20.7%
Consumer Staples   13.1%
Industrials   7.7%
Consumer Discretionary   4.8%
Health Care   4.2%
Materials   2.2%
Communications   1.2%
Total Common Stocks   85.7%
Exchange-Traded Funds   5.4%
Short-Term Investments   99.0%
Total Investments   190.1%
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets   (90.1)%
Total Net Assets   100.0%

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As of December 31, 2022

  

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

  

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

  

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

 
Assets:            
Investments, at cost  $13,440,218,686   $1,679,365,218   $292,017,202 
Foreign currency, at cost   -    1,656,894    - 
Investments, at value  $16,083,980,357   $1,436,113,940   $284,258,313 
Foreign currency, at value   -    1,694,027    - 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold   27,614,895    -    6,668,544 
Fund shares sold   9,108,651    2,598,243    359,325 
Reclaims receivable   25,748,260    -    119,834 
Dividends and interest   4,672,332    864,041    168,742 
Due from Advisor   -    -    - 
Offering costs   -    -    - 
Prepaid expenses   10,426    49,359    28,575 
Total assets   16,151,134,921    1,441,319,610    291,603,333 
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased   20,987,879    -    - 
Fund shares redeemed   28,154,794    3,592,441    806,330 
Advisory fees   12,039,038    1,191,935    195,126 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   451,395    621,201    38,591 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   155,338    26,400    2,950 
Fund administration fees   1,216,644    154,715    47,498 
Fund accounting fees   527,311    69,697    36,546 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   224,901    66,347    17,948 
Custody fees   773,000    552,478    29,828 
Shareholder reporting fees   361,279    51,051    2,374 
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3)   107,986    13,951    8,628 
Auditing fees   19,093    19,093    19,093 
Trustees' fees and expenses   15,694    3,264    2,094 
Legal fees   6,475    8,208    3,903 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   1,134    834    2,473 
Offering costs - Advisor   -    -    - 
Non-U.S. Taxes   -    -    - 
Offering costs - Related Parties   -    -    - 
Accrued other expenses   207,848    31,302    9,434 
Total liabilities   65,249,809    6,402,917    1,222,816 
Net Assets  $16,085,885,112   $1,434,916,693   $290,380,517 
Components of Net Assets:               
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)   13,767,051,631    2,052,550,440    324,087,870 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   2,318,833,481    (617,633,747)   (33,707,353)
Net Assets  $16,085,885,112   $1,434,916,693   $290,380,517 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:               
Investor Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $695,035,914   $125,641,183   $12,942,866 

Shares of beneficial interest issued and

outstanding

   35,761,960    9,869,462    766,770 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $19.44   $12.73   $16.88 
Institutional Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $15,390,849,198   $1,309,275,510   $277,437,651 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and
outstanding
   782,855,201    101,644,643    16,056,833 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $19.66   $12.88   $17.28 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

   WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund   WCM Small Cap Growth Fund   WCM SMID Quality Value Fund 
Assets:            
Investments, at cost  $341,873,294   $34,580,951   $121,436,657 
Foreign currency, at cost   318,488    -    - 
Investments, at value  $290,214,208   $33,769,628   $124,856,613 
Foreign currency, at value   322,120    -    - 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold   3,707,992    -    - 
Fund shares sold   28,995    937    568,240 
Reclaims receivable   318,856    -    - 
Dividends and interest   253,624    10,069    34,940 
Due from Advisor   -    1,554    - 
Offering costs   -    -    - 
Prepaid expenses   90    21,042    11,254 
Total assets   294,845,885    33,803,230    125,471,047 
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased   -    -    7,128,832 
Fund shares redeemed   881,427    721,820    58,683 
Advisory fees   228,658    -    41,642 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   175,753    6,236    4,567 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   -    20    42 
Fund administration fees   62,542    10,049    13,320 
Fund accounting fees   24,866    8,677    2,935 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   24,582    5,610    5,394 
Custody fees   102,039    3,756    4,068 
Shareholder reporting fees   38,075    2,620    745 
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3)   9,008    3,528    3,784 
Auditing fees   19,089    19,089    19,092 
Trustees' fees and expenses   1,708    2,357    2,887 
Legal fees   3,416    3,316    5,201 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   155    136    636 
Offering costs - Advisor   -    -    - 
Non-U.S. Taxes   2,888    -    - 
Offering costs - Related Parties   -    -    - 
Accrued other expenses   22,010    5,667    9,510 
Total liabilities   1,596,216    792,881    7,301,338 
Net Assets  $293,249,669   $33,010,349   $118,169,709 
Components of Net Assets:               
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares  authorized)   477,045,931    38,484,617    114,229,882 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (183,796,262)   (5,474,268)   3,939,827 
Net Assets  $293,249,669   $33,010,349   $118,169,709 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:               
Investor Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $-   $94,478   $195,744 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   -    8,952    19,891 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $-   $10.55   $9.84 
Institutional Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $293,249,669   $32,915,871   $117,973,965 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   17,785,672    3,094,198    11,872,346 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $16.49   $10.64   $9.94 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

   WCM China Quality Growth Fund  

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

   WCM International Equity Fund 
Assets:            
Investments, at cost  $7,704,603   $2,207,645   $56,762,291 
Foreign currency, at cost   5,869    321    11,320 
Investments, at value  $7,101,441   $2,167,547   $59,785,755 
Foreign currency, at value   5,885    338    11,283 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold   -    -    - 
Fund shares sold   -    78,267    1,000 
Reclaims receivable   -    -    718 
Dividends and interest   279    2,305    38,959 
Due from Advisor   15,902    25,276    - 
Offering costs   -    -    - 
Prepaid expenses   2,724    21,092    16,026 
Total assets   7,126,231    2,294,825    59,853,741 
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased   -    66    - 
Fund shares redeemed   -    -    - 
Advisory fees   -    -    29,785 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   9,658    407    2,938 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   32    45    66 
Fund administration fees   12,473    11,339    6,887 
Fund accounting fees   16,483    14,027    11,286 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   10,338    7,502    5,981 
Custody fees   22,959    3,609    8,843 
Shareholder reporting fees   7,018    1,771    4,983 
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3)   2,638    2,604    2,616 
Auditing fees   19,092    19,092    19,093 
Trustees' fees and expenses   2,192    3,507    3,428 
Legal fees   10,106    8,484    5,271 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   1,570    2,378    1,568 
Offering costs - Advisor   -    -    - 
Non-U.S. Taxes   -    -    - 
Offering costs - Related Parties   -    -    - 
Accrued other expenses   5,411    3,084    2,666 
Total liabilities   119,970    77,915    105,411 
Net Assets  $7,006,261   $2,216,910   $59,748,330 
Components of Net Assets:               
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares  authorized)   11,221,741    2,495,116    56,966,698 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (4,215,480)   (278,206)   2,781,632 
Net Assets  $7,006,261   $2,216,910   $59,748,330 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:               
Investor Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $156,970   $321,169   $323,373 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   13,995    26,497    24,499 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $11.22   $12.12   $13.20 
Institutional Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $6,849,291   $1,895,741   $59,424,957 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   607,180    155,628    4,482,048 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $11.28   $12.18   $13.26 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

   WCM Focused International Value Fund   WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund   WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund 
Assets:            
Investments, at cost  $18,373,333   $24,825,874   $613,491 
Foreign currency, at cost   -    244,153    - 
Investments, at value  $16,185,794   $23,964,607   $595,824 
Foreign currency, at value   -    244,927    - 
Receivables:               
Investment securities sold   103,326    -    - 
Fund shares sold   12,005    662,811    - 
Reclaims receivable   17,904    10,836    - 
Dividends and interest   10,453    17,035    235 
Due from Advisor   7,821    3,133    25,310 
Offering costs   -    -    6,577 
Prepaid expenses   12,429    3,131    24,277 
Total assets   16,349,732    24,906,480    652,223 
Liabilities:               
Payables:               
Investment securities purchased   138,422    421,156    - 
Fund shares redeemed   50,618    -    - 
Advisory fees   -    -    - 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   5,004    12,624    120 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   10    18    2 
Fund administration fees   6,777    12,253    3,026 
Fund accounting fees   12,632    16,767    2,949 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   7,235    8,557    619 
Custody fees   9,663    22,979    565 
Shareholder reporting fees   3,435    6,410    1,143 
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3)   2,428    2,054    587 
Auditing fees   19,093    19,176    14,963 
Trustees' fees and expenses   2,079    3,764    1,438 
Legal fees   6,902    9,392    1,811 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   1,367    3,279    376 
Offering costs - Advisor   -    -    43,691 
Non-U.S. Taxes   -    -    - 
Offering costs - Related Parties   -    -    - 
Accrued other expenses   6,439    5,215    489 
Total liabilities   272,104    543,644    71,779 
Net Assets  $16,077,628   $24,362,836   $580,444 
Components of Net Assets:               
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares  authorized)   20,359,595    33,898,943    599,586 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (4,281,967)   (9,536,107)   (19,142)
Net Assets  $16,077,628   $24,362,836   $580,444 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:               
Investor Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $47,708   $87,102   $9,270 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   4,204    11,425    1,000 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $11.35   $7.62   $9.27 
Institutional Class:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $16,029,920   $24,275,734   $571,174 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and  outstanding   1,408,630    3,168,565    61,599 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $11.38   $7.66   $9.27 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES - Continued 

As of December 31, 2022

 

 

   WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund 
Assets:    
Investments, at cost  $945,918 
Foreign currency, at cost   9,865 
Investments, at value  $941,554 
Foreign currency, at value   9,898 
Receivables:     
Investment securities sold   - 
Fund shares sold   - 
Reclaims receivable   - 
Dividends and interest   - 
Due from Advisor   16,930 
Offering costs   9,739 
Prepaid expenses   45,034 
Total assets   1,023,155 
Liabilities:     
Payables:     
Investment securities purchased   456,019 
Fund shares redeemed   - 
Advisory fees   - 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   4 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   - 
Fund administration fees   219 
Fund accounting fees   340 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   171 
Custody fees   57 
Shareholder reporting fees   26 
Trustees' deferred compensation (Note 3)   - 
Auditing fees   15,500 
Trustees' fees and expenses   55 
Legal fees   55 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   26 
Offering costs - Advisor   45,246 
Non-U.S. Taxes   - 
Offering costs - Related Parties   9,793 
Accrued other expenses   263 
Total liabilities   527,774 
Net Assets  $495,381 
Components of Net Assets:     
Paid-in capital (par value of $0.01 per share with an unlimited number of shares authorized)   499,948 
Total distributable earnings (accumulated deficit)   (4,567)
Net Assets  $495,381 
Maximum Offering Price per Share:     
Investor Class:     
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $9,908 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   1,000 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $9.91 
Institutional Class:     
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding  $485,473 
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding   49,000 
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share  $9.91 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

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WCM Focused International Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

  

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $9,483,217 and $16,477,385, respectively)  $105,959,205   $163,891,884 
Interest   4,739,243    168,863 
Total investment income   110,698,448    164,060,747 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   98,580,762    221,498,750 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   11,568,803    28,167,749 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   1,414,294    4,138,062 
Fund administration fees   5,892,018    12,778,439 
Fund accounting fees   1,364,634    2,791,032 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   712,952    2,114,311 
Custody fees   1,717,019    5,108,532 
Shareholder reporting fees   423,567    1,225,488 
Miscellaneous   203,332    463,680 
Registration fees   179,478    616,210 
Trustees' fees and expenses   124,364    190,091 
Legal fees   42,370    61,393 
Insurance fees   30,569    40,735 
Auditing fees   19,092    19,000 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,557    6,468 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   122,276,811    279,219,940 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   -    - 
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   122,276,811    279,219,940 
Net investment income (loss)   (11,578,363)   (115,159,193)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (308,865,603)   587,341,290 
Foreign currency transactions   (917,033)   6,645,434 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (309,782,636)   593,986,724 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   (673,092,399)   (5,069,808,086)
Foreign currency translations   1,310,659    (1,964,281)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (671,781,740)   (5,071,772,367)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (981,564,376)   (4,477,785,643)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(993,142,739)  $(4,592,944,836)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 87 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $1,852,658 and $1,930,723, respectively)  $15,682,386   $20,465,581 
Interest   1,131,826    34,208 
Total investment income   16,814,212    20,499,789 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   10,427,232    23,313,666 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   1,343,720    3,174,739 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   183,691    206,243 
Fund administration fees   636,716    1,379,287 
Fund accounting fees   189,107    356,416 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   168,886    330,055 
Custody fees   1,178,775    2,171,789 
Shareholder reporting fees   92,219    200,220 
Miscellaneous   41,592    157,391 
Registration fees   97,683    184,559 
Trustees' fees and expenses   16,040    20,882 
Legal fees   14,596    16,932 
Insurance fees   4,792    6,166 
Auditing fees   19,093    19,001 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,556    5,950 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   14,417,698    31,543,296 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (1,199,965)   (2,194,968)
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   13,217,733    29,348,328 
Net investment income (loss)   3,596,479    (8,848,539)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (267,643,280)   (94,063,207)
Foreign currency transactions   (757,913)   (909,093)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   (1,838,954)   (796,575)
Net realized gain (loss)   (270,240,147)   (95,768,875)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   110,179,871    (572,016,460)
Foreign currency translations   58,006    (19,797)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   1,571,355    1,147,629 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   111,809,232    (570,888,628)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (158,430,915)   (666,657,503)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(154,834,436)  $(675,506,042)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 88 

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $88,562 and $182,167, respectively)  $1,944,557   $2,794,180 
Interest   218,808    5,211 
Total investment income   2,163,365    2,799,391 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   1,960,909    4,594,743 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   241,681    634,523 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   24,896    54,083 
Fund administration fees   208,328    408,859 
Fund accounting fees   95,116    139,171 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   46,824    89,325 
Custody fees   61,291    114,297 
Shareholder reporting fees   16,201    36,055 
Miscellaneous   10,218    23,068 
Registration fees   70,797    100,542 
Trustees' fees and expenses   6,847    10,052 
Legal fees   7,440    9,435 
Insurance fees   2,900    3,528 
Auditing fees   19,093    19,000 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   5,556    5,450 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   2,778,097    6,242,131 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (330,902)   (512,187)
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   2,447,195    5,729,944 
Net investment income (loss)   (283,830)   (2,930,553)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (24,009,799)   28,755,356 
Foreign currency transactions   (3,489)   (13,453)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (24,013,288)   28,741,903 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   (7,370,137)   (126,828,734)
Foreign currency translations   5,014    (8,032)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (7,365,123)   (126,836,766)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (31,378,411)   (98,094,863)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(31,662,241)  $(101,025,416)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 89 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  

For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022

 
 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $319,145 and $658,722, respectively)  $2,423,875   $5,061,332 
Interest   165,628    4,918 
Total investment income   2,589,503    5,066,250 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   2,490,418    8,271,001 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   335,288    1,046,462 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   -    - 
Fund administration fees   223,067    564,538 
Fund accounting fees   105,256    173,690 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   49,167    103,164 
Custody fees   334,672    625,773 
Shareholder reporting fees   41,633    75,031 
Miscellaneous   14,524    65,415 
Registration fees   56,286    117,505 
Trustees' fees and expenses   7,175    11,068 
Legal fees   9,242    10,886 
Insurance fees   3,163    4,234 
Auditing fees   19,290    18,699 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,554    4,950 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   3,692,735    11,092,416 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (579,715)   (753,667)
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   3,113,020    10,338,749 
Net investment income (loss)   (523,517)   (5,272,499)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (107,133,977)   26,810,696 
Foreign currency transactions   (15,775)   (127,413)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   (800,670)   (2,125,109)
Net realized gain (loss)   (107,950,422)   24,558,174 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   18,648,277    (190,043,452)
Foreign currency translations   32,475    (33,136)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   1,041,526    388,787 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   19,722,278    (189,687,801)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (88,228,144)   (165,129,627)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(88,751,661)  $(170,402,126)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 90 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

   For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Investment Income:          
Dividends  $88,326   $198,858 
Interest   17,685    624 
Total investment income   106,011    199,482 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   234,582    531,966 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   29,108    46,464 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   135    229 
Fund administration fees   39,693    75,542 
Fund accounting fees   39,085    65,257 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   22,827    40,762 
Custody fees   12,518    12,409 
Shareholder reporting fees   8,602    2,030 
Miscellaneous   5,755    6,500 
Registration fees   29,629    35,140 
Trustees' fees and expenses   5,413    5,632 
Legal fees   6,928    5,114 
Insurance fees   2,351    2,950 
Auditing fees   19,310    18,679 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,554    4,950 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   459,490    853,624 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (210,046)   (188,353)
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   249,444    665,271 
Net investment income (loss)   (143,433)   (465,789)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (4,471,823)   2,964,759 
Foreign currency transactions   -    - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (4,471,823)   2,964,759 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   2,654,126    (15,542,258)
Foreign currency translations   -    - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   2,654,126    (15,542,258)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1,817,697)   (12,577,499)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(1,961,130)  $(13,043,288)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 91 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund 

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

   For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Investment Income:        
Dividends  $348,911   $525,910 
Interest   93,546    1,775 
Total investment income   442,457    527,685 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   660,849    1,033,940 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   63,529    113,394 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   285    424 
Fund administration fees   76,170    128,022 
Fund accounting fees   40,718    73,644 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   26,492    42,724 
Custody fees   9,521    16,111 
Shareholder reporting fees   2,965    6,214 
Miscellaneous   4,670    16,380 
Registration fees   19,679    88,442 
Trustees' fees and expenses   4,703    8,112 
Legal fees   3,370    12,337 
Insurance fees   2,415    2,965 
Auditing fees   19,093    18,900 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,556    5,950 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   938,015    1,567,559 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (276,881)   (533,195)
Other expenses absorbed   -    - 
Net expenses   661,134    1,034,364 
Net investment income (loss)   (218,677)   (506,679)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   1,598,172    6,151,683 
Foreign currency transactions   -    - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   1,598,172    6,151,683 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   (3,955,382)   (15,414,433)
Foreign currency translations   -    - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (3,955,382)   (15,414,433)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (2,357,210)   (9,262,750)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(2,575,887)  $(9,769,429)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 92 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

  

For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^

  

For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022

 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $7,285 and $4,912, respectively)  $111,621   $119,605 
Interest   4,442    189 
Total investment income   116,063    119,794 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   64,012    144,514 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   9,619    21,694 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   234    467 
Fund administration fees   34,812    57,504 
Fund accounting fees   44,364    63,388 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   27,555    35,512 
Custody fees   21,604    90,668 
Shareholder reporting fees   4,778    5,979 
Miscellaneous   3,627    5,601 
Registration fees   27,517    55,869 
Trustees' fees and expenses   4,270    6,848 
Legal fees   6,032    15,514 
Insurance fees   2,319    2,270 
Auditing fees   19,092    18,900 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   3,556    5,992 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   273,391    530,720 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (64,012)   (144,514)
Other expenses absorbed   (129,129)   (205,067)
Net expenses   80,250    181,139 
Net investment income (loss)   35,813    (61,345)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (2,377,950)   (912,972)
Foreign currency transactions   (2,222)   (759)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (2,380,172)   (913,731)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   1,997,664    (4,353,971)
Foreign currency translations   413    (392)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   1,998,077    (4,354,363)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (382,095)   (5,268,094)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(346,282)  $(5,329,439)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 93 

 

 WCM Developing World Equity Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

  

For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^

  

For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022

 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $2,915 and $2,920, respectively)  $39,131   $41,439 
Interest   1,482    47 
Total investment income   40,613    41,486 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   16,708    25,138 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   2,041    2,113 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   173    74 
Fund administration fees   39,462    52,549 
Fund accounting fees   41,821    52,317 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   24,524    35,486 
Custody fees   17,408    57,530 
Shareholder reporting fees   5,201    6,979 
Miscellaneous   3,249    3,421 
Registration fees   31,412    47,638 
Trustees' fees and expenses   6,912    4,326 
Legal fees   14,447    13,803 
Insurance fees   1,926    1,956 
Auditing fees   19,092    18,900 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   5,555    4,801 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   229,931    327,031 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (16,708)   (25,138)
Other expenses absorbed   (192,168)   (270,398)
Net expenses   21,055    31,495 
Net investment income (loss)   19,558    9,991 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (200,016)   246 
Foreign currency transactions   (850)   (296)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   (82)   (1,776)
Net realized gain (loss)   (200,948)   (1,826)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   85,041    (379,544)
Foreign currency translations   248    (233)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   273    (273)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   85,562    (380,050)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (115,386)   (381,876)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(95,828)  $(371,885)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 94 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  

For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^

  

For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022

 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $8,164 and $4,094, respectively)  $118,222   $68,674 
Interest   31,951    58 
Total investment income   150,173    68,732 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   99,193    33,473 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   11,323    3,408 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   211    70 
Fund administration fees   35,330    52,484 
Fund accounting fees   39,479    52,310 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   23,525    34,487 
Custody fees   22,558    38,994 
Shareholder reporting fees   8,492    6,795 
Miscellaneous   3,356    2,804 
Registration fees   31,219    33,232 
Trustees' fees and expenses   6,897    4,326 
Legal fees   10,798    13,787 
Insurance fees   2,302    1,956 
Auditing fees   19,093    18,900 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   4,554    4,992 
Offering costs   -    - 
Total expenses   318,330    302,018 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (99,193)   (33,473)
Other expenses absorbed   (73,033)   (219,250)
Net expenses   146,104    49,295 
Net investment income (loss)   4,069    19,437 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (218,210)   70,341 
Foreign currency transactions   (2,499)   (356)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (220,709)   69,985 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   3,104,443    (384,361)
Foreign currency translations   153    (64)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   3,104,596    (384,425)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   2,883,887    (314,440)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $2,887,956   $(295,003)

 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 95 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $28,196 and $17,483, respectively)  $243,729   $137,149 
Interest   5,957    114 
Total investment income   249,686    137,263 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   99,920    77,490 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   12,138    12,334 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   95    153 
Fund administration fees   33,403    47,059 
Fund accounting fees   43,211    63,486 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   24,534    35,573 
Custody fees   20,215    34,393 
Shareholder reporting fees   3,872    5,512 
Miscellaneous   4,933    7,002 
Registration fees   30,249    44,853 
Trustees' fees and expenses   4,198    5,616 
Legal fees   6,797    12,870 
Insurance fees   2,314    2,454 
Auditing fees   19,093    18,900 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   4,556    4,992 
Offering costs   -    2,469 
Total expenses   309,528    375,156 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (99,920)   (77,490)
Other expenses absorbed   (62,572)   (183,561)
Net expenses   147,036    114,105 
Net investment income (loss)   102,650    23,158 
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (1,965,902)   (146,191)
Foreign currency transactions   (1,641)   (380)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (1,967,543)   (146,571)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   809,300    (3,451,959)
Foreign currency translations   1,596    (1,516)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   810,896    (3,453,475)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1,156,647)   (3,600,046)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(1,053,997)  $(3,576,888)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 96 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

   For the
Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31, 2022^
   For the
Year Ended
April 30, 2022
 
Investment Income:        
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $20,798 and $4,926, respectively)  $176,549   $42,783 
Interest   19,718    438 
Total investment income   196,267    43,221 
Expenses:          
Advisory fees   175,173    101,256 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   25,055    15,114 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   155    187 
Fund administration fees   39,695    53,346 
Fund accounting fees   51,060    64,402 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   25,276    37,697 
Custody fees   57,275    89,399 
Shareholder reporting fees   9,582    4,336 
Miscellaneous   5,769    6,124 
Registration fees   32,118    61,336 
Trustees' fees and expenses   6,042    6,501 
Legal fees   13,713    15,001 
Insurance fees   806    1,151 
Auditing fees   6,093    31,082 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   6,192    5,501 
Offering costs   -    8,773 
Total expenses   454,004    501,206 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (175,173)   (101,256)
Other expenses absorbed   (59,712)   (273,190)
Net expenses   219,119    126,760 
Net investment income (loss)   (22,852)   (83,539)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):          
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   (7,210,370)   (1,407,831)
Foreign currency transactions   2,154    87 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (7,208,216)   (1,407,744)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   4,685,750    (5,593,396)
Foreign currency translations   1,737    (1,822)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   -    - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   4,687,487    (5,595,218)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (2,520,729)   (7,002,962)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(2,543,581)  $(7,086,501)

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 97 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 

  

  

For the
Period
July 28, 2022*
through
December 31, 2022^

 
Investment Income:    
Dividends  $1,423 
Interest   500 
Total investment income   1,923 
Expenses:     
Advisory fees   1,713 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   300 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   10 
Fund administration fees   18,038 
Fund accounting fees   14,795 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   10,857 
Custody fees   2,450 
Shareholder reporting fees   4,025 
Miscellaneous   2,772 
Registration fees   18,068 
Trustees' fees and expenses   3,827 
Legal fees   13,140 
Insurance fees   513 
Auditing fees   14,963 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   2,351 
Offering costs   5,248 
Total expenses   113,070 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (1,713)
Other expenses absorbed   (109,331)
Net expenses   2,026 
Net investment income (loss)   (103)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):     
Net realized gain (loss) on:     
Investments   (1,293)
Foreign currency transactions   - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (1,293)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:     
Investments   (17,667)
Foreign currency translations   - 
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (17,667)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (18,960)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(19,063)

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 98 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

 

 

  

For the
Period
December 29, 2022*
through
December 31, 2022

 
Investment Income:    
Dividends  $- 
Interest   - 
Total investment income   - 
Expenses:     
Advisory fees   41 
Shareholder servicing fees (Note 7)   4 
Distribution fees (Note 8)   - 
Fund administration fees   219 
Fund accounting fees   340 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   171 
Custody fees   56 
Shareholder reporting fees   26 
Miscellaneous   262 
Registration fees   205 
Trustees' fees and expenses   55 
Legal fees   55 
Insurance fees   7 
Auditing fees   15,500 
Chief Compliance Officer fees   26 
Offering costs   54 
Total expenses   17,021 
Advisory fees (waived) recovered   (41)
Other expenses absorbed   (16,929)
Net expenses   51 
Net investment income (loss)   (51)
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss):     
Net realized gain (loss) on:     
Foreign currency transactions   (1)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   - 
Net realized gain (loss)   (1)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:     
Investments   (4,364)
Foreign currency translations   (203)
Deferred non-U.S. taxes   - 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation)   (4,567)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (4,568)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(4,619)

 

* Commencement of operations.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 99 

 

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(11,578,363)  $(115,159,193)  $(73,284,889)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (309,782,636)   593,986,724    1,177,031,196 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   (671,781,740)   (5,071,772,367)   6,531,863,446 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (993,142,739)   (4,592,944,836)   7,635,609,753 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (792,458)   (82,734,321)   (19,617,552)
Institutional Class   (16,408,459)   (1,198,249,547)   (281,277,964)
Total distributions to shareholders   (17,200,917)   (1,280,983,868)   (300,895,516)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   27,358,771    518,278,322    1,179,261,264 
Institutional Class   1,609,897,154    5,873,297,782    7,384,907,392 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   790,531    82,592,645    19,585,649 
Institutional Class   14,876,353    1,094,411,720    246,783,016 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (379,789,348)   (665,394,020)   (380,102,408)
Institutional Class   (4,366,488,358)   (5,269,046,333)   (3,716,329,694)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (3,093,354,897)   1,634,140,116    4,734,105,219 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (4,103,698,553)   (4,239,788,588)   12,068,819,456 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   20,189,583,665    24,429,372,253    12,360,552,797 
End of period  $16,085,885,112   $20,189,583,665   $24,429,372,253 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   1,436,244    19,728,497    58,831,985 
Institutional Class   83,127,015    222,042,533    329,786,999 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   39,448    3,033,149    828,490 
Institutional Class   734,273    39,840,252    10,373,393 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (19,852,887)   (27,769,262)   (16,405,010)
Institutional Class   (225,753,828)   (211,447,870)   (169,880,208)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (160,269,735)   45,427,299    213,535,649 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 100 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $3,596,479   $(8,848,539)  $(9,163,039)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and deferred non-U.S. taxes   (270,240,147)   (95,768,875)   112,959,904 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred non-U.S. taxes   111,809,232    (570,888,628)   216,157,114 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (154,834,436)   (675,506,042)   319,953,979 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (401,049)   (2,826,823)   (448,851)
Institutional Class   (6,139,190)   (100,035,505)   (10,353,698)
Total distributions to shareholders   (6,540,239)   (102,862,328)   (10,802,549)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   227,079,228    260,506,831    40,053,512 
Institutional Class   535,438,659    1,469,353,271    1,749,846,602 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   383,681    2,578,231    412,235 
Institutional Class   4,852,399    82,871,311    9,107,886 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (236,672,893)   (145,368,858)   (28,499,287)
Institutional Class   (793,473,817)   (1,204,460,353)   (250,951,139)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (262,392,743)   465,480,433    1,519,969,809 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (423,767,418)   (312,887,937)   1,829,121,239 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   1,858,684,111    2,171,572,048    342,450,809 
End of period  $1,434,916,693   $1,858,684,111   $2,171,572,048 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   18,212,188    16,099,076    2,189,209 
Institutional Class   41,082,828    78,903,465    93,931,052 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   29,952    138,095    21,892 
Institutional Class   374,414    4,391,696    480,121 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (18,486,564)   (8,907,137)   (1,519,158)
Institutional Class   (61,068,269)   (67,542,974)   (13,619,443)

Total increase (decrease) in capital

share transactions

   (19,855,451)   23,082,221    81,483,673 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 101 

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(283,830)  $(2,930,553)  $(1,685,000)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (24,013,288)   28,741,903    57,026,839 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   (7,365,123)   (126,836,766)   98,677,603 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (31,662,241)   (101,025,416)   154,019,442 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (472,100)   (2,212,086)   (590,354)
Institutional Class   (10,182,529)   (53,428,250)   (14,845,357)
Total distributions to shareholders   (10,654,629)   (55,640,336)   (15,435,711)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   2,112,178    6,366,794    10,590,501 
Institutional Class   95,208,490    280,075,915    318,693,384 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   471,972    2,212,087    589,479 
Institutional Class   10,162,459    53,350,711    14,718,151 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (4,373,731)   (7,873,611)   (3,600,478)
Institutional Class   (225,296,291)   (212,504,626)   (244,090,392)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (121,714,923)   121,627,270    96,900,645 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (164,031,793)   (35,038,482)   235,484,376 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   454,412,310    489,450,792    253,966,416 
End of period  $290,380,517   $454,412,310   $489,450,792 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   117,851    257,604    465,647 
Institutional Class   5,227,604    11,465,445    14,131,084 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   27,297    87,469    25,343 
Institutional Class   574,475    2,067,857    623,122 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (244,461)   (324,608)   (155,040)
Institutional Class   (12,403,606)   (9,086,122)   (10,445,366)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (6,700,840)   4,467,645    4,644,790 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 102 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(523,517)  $(5,272,499)  $(2,801,037)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and deferred non-U.S. taxes   (107,950,422)   24,558,174    48,034,098 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred non-U.S. taxes   19,722,278    (189,687,801)   112,539,356 
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3)   -    -    2,951 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (88,751,661)   (170,402,126)   157,775,368 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Distributions   -    (85,948,627)   (11,529,953)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (85,948,627)   (11,529,953)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Institutional class   47,611,724    254,552,436    578,933,817 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Institutional class   -    85,596,317    11,387,132 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Institutional class   (198,878,717)   (319,026,110)   (54,574,413)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (151,266,993)   21,122,643    535,746,536 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (240,018,654)   (235,228,110)   681,991,951 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   533,268,323    768,496,433    86,504,482 
End of period  $293,249,669   $533,268,323   $768,496,433 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Institutional class   2,856,246    8,844,760    23,370,076 
Shares reinvested:               
Institutional class   -    3,022,469    457,498 
Shares redeemed:               
Institutional class   (11,443,636)   (12,334,192)   (2,137,327)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (8,587,390)   (466,963)   21,690,247 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 103 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(143,433)  $(465,789)  $(309,773)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   (4,471,823)   2,964,759    3,050,310 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   2,654,126    (15,542,258)   12,066,248 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (1,961,130)   (13,043,288)   14,806,785 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (169)   (8,947)   (645)
Institutional Class   (59,625)   (4,642,991)   (409,027)
Total distributions to shareholders   (59,794)   (4,651,938)   (409,672)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   20,200    39,675    28,250 
Institutional Class   13,564,948    16,781,334    38,739,588 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   169    8,947    645 
Institutional Class   59,607    4,642,991    409,027 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (1,825)   (14,170)   (6,501)
Institutional Class   (19,128,791)   (21,489,079)   (349,037)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (5,485,692)   (30,302)   38,821,972 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (7,506,616)   (17,725,528)   53,219,085 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   40,516,965    58,242,493    5,023,408 
End of period  $33,010,349   $40,516,965   $58,242,493 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   1,899    2,576    2,033 
Institutional Class   1,268,547    1,276,872    3,147,577 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   16    640    47 
Institutional Class   5,504    330,227    29,704 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (174)   (993)   (426)
Institutional Class   (1,832,463)   (1,643,613)   (26,208)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (556,671)   (34,291)   3,152,727 

 

^Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 104 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(218,677)  $(506,679)  $(269,468)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   1,598,172    6,151,683    2,359,180 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (3,955,382)   (15,414,433)   23,583,776 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (2,575,887)   (9,769,429)   25,673,488 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (3,547)   (11,632)   - 
Institutional Class   (1,978,746)   (6,732,771)   - 
Total distributions to shareholders   (1,982,293)   (6,744,403)   - 
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   41,801    41,311    277,900 
Institutional Class   30,891,842    20,185,465    73,097,851 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   3,547    11,632    - 
Institutional Class   1,578,375    5,850,536    - 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (12,679)   (17,470)   (175,385)
Institutional Class   (8,986,247)   (9,774,983)   (4,188,601)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   23,516,639    16,296,491    69,011,765 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   18,958,459    (217,341)   94,685,253 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   99,211,250    99,428,591    4,743,338 
End of period  $118,169,709   $99,211,250   $99,428,591 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   4,378    3,554    24,987 
Institutional Class   3,052,176    1,740,069    7,956,284 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   358    1,022    - 
Institutional Class   157,837    510,518    - 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (1,256)   (1,492)   (15,172)
Institutional Class   (882,030)   (865,414)   (407,594)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   2,331,463    1,388,257    7,558,505 

 

 

^Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 105 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $35,813   $(61,345)  $(51,976)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (2,380,172)   (913,731)   1,199,318 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   1,998,077    (4,354,363)   1,598,713 
Net increase from payment by affiliates (Note 3)   -    -    1,692 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (346,282)   (5,329,439)   2,747,747 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (224)   (15,604)   (1,826)
Institutional Class   (20,988)   (1,232,777)   (171,359)
Total distributions to shareholders   (21,212)   (1,248,381)   (173,185)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   23,591    117,302    158,731 
Institutional Class   521,178    6,652,617    9,817,499 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   223    15,604    1,826 
Institutional Class   20,988    1,232,777    171,230 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (4,680)   (85,426)   (15,197)
Institutional Class   (3,954,160)   (4,369,953)   (1,328,954)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (3,392,860)   3,562,921    8,805,135 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (3,760,354)   (3,014,899)   11,379,697 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   10,766,615    13,781,514    2,401,817 
End of period  $7,006,261   $10,766,615   $13,781,514 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   2,095    7,274    9,573 
Institutional Class   46,094    396,078    593,466 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   21    994    120 
Institutional Class   1,910    78,172    11,221 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (448)   (5,743)   (891)
Institutional Class   (385,449)   (281,405)   (77,391)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (335,777)   195,370    536,098 

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 106 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $19,558   $9,991   $42 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency transactions and deferred non-U.S. taxes   (200,948)   (1,826)   82,469 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred non-U.S. taxes   85,562    (380,050)   204,066 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (95,828)   (371,885)   286,577 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (1,741)   (1,061)   (529)
Institutional Class   (23,193)   (95,777)   (32,633)
Total distributions to shareholders   (24,934)   (96,838)   (33,162)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   284,586    15,600    7,500 
Institutional Class   145,906    1,961,578    674,463 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   1,741    1,061    528 
Institutional Class   23,194    95,777    32,634 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (5,109)   (162)   - 
Institutional Class   (914,794)   (321,057)   (32,411)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   (464,476)   1,752,797    682,714 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (585,238)   1,284,074    936,129 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   2,802,148    1,518,074    581,945 
End of period  $2,216,910   $2,802,148   $1,518,074 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   24,038    1,118    523 
Institutional Class   12,110    132,677    46,608 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   144    75    36 
Institutional Class   1,906    6,769    2,216 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (426)   (11)   - 
Institutional Class   (73,227)   (23,235)   (2,127)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   (35,455)   117,393    47,256 

 

^Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 107 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended
April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $4,069   $19,437   $782 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (220,709)   69,985    37,015 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   3,104,596    (384,425)   254,786 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   2,887,956    (295,003)   292,583 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (51)   (620)   (220)
Institutional Class   (17,350)   (117,649)   (17,476)
Total distributions to shareholders   (17,401)   (118,269)   (17,696)
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   299,115    35,420    1,500 
Institutional Class   52,042,884    2,282,401    1,873,430 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   52    620    220 
Institutional Class   17,350    117,649    17,476 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (10,000)   (26,166)   - 
Institutional Class   (226,294)   (10,000)   (6,681)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   52,123,107    2,399,924    1,885,945 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   54,993,662    1,986,652    2,160,832 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   4,754,668    2,768,016    607,184 
End of period  $59,748,330   $4,754,668   $2,768,016 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   23,549    2,350    107 
Institutional Class   4,151,994    154,992    128,966 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   3    41    16 
Institutional Class   1,302    7,812    1,263 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (759)   (1,808)   - 
Institutional Class   (17,741)   (669)   (478)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   4,158,348    162,718    129,874 

 

^Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 108 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31, 2022^

 
 

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Period

June 29, 2020* through

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $102,650   $23,158   $(827)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (1,967,543)   (146,571)   2,613 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   810,896    (3,453,475)   455,097 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (1,053,997)   (3,576,888)   456,883 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   (154)   (17)   - 
Institutional Class   (105,574)   (3,047)   - 
Total distributions to shareholders   (105,728)   (3,064)   - 
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   500    42,870    42,792 
Institutional Class   6,365,442    19,032,345    4,157,960 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   143    16    - 
Institutional Class   105,487    3,047    - 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (25,806)   (405)   - 
Institutional Class   (6,061,766)   (1,887,646)   (1,414,557)

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   384,000    17,190,227    2,786,195 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (775,725)   13,610,275    3,243,078 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   16,853,353    3,243,078    - 
End of period  $16,077,628   $16,853,353   $3,243,078 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   47    3,119    3,419 
Institutional Class   540,336    1,306,519    330,218 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   12    1    - 
Institutional Class   9,141    197    - 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (2,367)   (27)   - 
Institutional Class   (528,223)   (143,658)   (105,900)

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   18,946    1,166,151    227,737 

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 109 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

May 1, 2022 through

December 31, 2022^

 
  

For the

Year Ended

April 30, 2022

 
  

For the

Period

March 30, 2021* through

April 30, 2021

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:            
Operations:            
Net investment income (loss)  $(22,852)  $(83,539)  $160 
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions   (7,208,216)   (1,407,744)   461 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   4,687,487    (5,595,218)   46,378 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

   (2,543,581)   (7,086,501)   46,999 
Distributions to Shareholders:               
Investor Class   -    (89)   - 
Institutional Class   -    (18,947)   - 
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (19,036)   - 
Capital Transactions:               
Net proceeds from shares sold:               
Investor Class   80,250    202,021    10,000 
Institutional Class   21,883,721    30,809,705    720,000 
Reinvestment of distributions:               
Investor Class   -    89    - 
Institutional Class   -    18,947    - 
Cost of shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (75,015)   (71,875)   - 
Institutional Class   (16,112,711)   (3,500,177)   - 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions

   5,776,245    27,458,710    730,000 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   3,232,664    20,353,173    776,999 
Net Assets:               
Beginning of period   21,130,172    776,999    - 
End of period  $24,362,836   $21,130,172   $776,999 
Capital Share Transactions:               
Shares sold:               
Investor Class   10,409    17,139    1,000 
Institutional Class   2,895,718    2,817,914    70,579 
Shares reinvested:               
Investor Class   -    7    - 
Institutional Class   -    1,606    - 
Shares redeemed:               
Investor Class   (10,088)   (7,042)   - 
Institutional Class   (2,246,732)   (370,520)   - 

Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions

   649,307    2,459,104    71,579 

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 110 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

July 28, 2022*

through

December 31, 2022^

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:    
Operations:    
Net investment income (loss)  $(103)
Net realized gain (loss) on investments   (1,293)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (17,667)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (19,063)
Distributions to Shareholders:     
Institutional Class   (470)
Total distributions to shareholders   (470)
Capital Transactions:     
Net proceeds from shares sold:     
Investor Class   10,000 
Institutional Class   589,506 
Reinvestment of distributions:     
Institutional Class   471 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions   599,977 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   580,444 
Net Assets:     
Beginning of period   - 
End of period  $580,444 
Capital Share Transactions:     
Shares sold:     
Investor Class   1,000 
Institutional Class   61,549 
Shares reinvested:     
Institutional Class   50 
Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   62,599 

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 111 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

 

  

For the

Period

December 29, 2022*

through

December 31, 2022

 
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from:    
Operations:    
Net investment income (loss)  $(51)
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions   (1)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translations   (4,567)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (4,619)
Capital Transactions:     
Net proceeds from shares sold:     
Investor Class   10,000 
Institutional Class   490,000 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions   500,000 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   495,381 
Net Assets:     
Beginning of period   - 
End of period  $495,381 
Capital Share Transactions:     
Shares sold:     
Investor Class   1,000 
Institutional Class   49,000 
Total increase (decrease) in capital share transactions   50,000 

 

*Commencement of operations.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 112 

 

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $20.43   $26.00   $17.10   $16.51   $15.87   $13.84 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.04)   (0.18)   (0.14)   -    0.03    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.93)   (4.12)   9.39    0.60    1.15    2.04 
Total from investment operations   (0.97)   (4.30)   9.25    0.60    1.18    2.07 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.01)   (0.04)
From net realized gain   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.34)   -    (0.53)   -2
Total distributions   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.35)   (0.01)   (0.54)   (0.04)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $19.44   $20.43   $26.00   $17.10   $16.51   $15.87 
Total return3   (4.75)%4   (17.75)%   54.28%   3.64%   7.99%   14.98%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $695,036   $1,106,334   $1,537,934   $271,693   $200,100   $162,025 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   1.29%5   1.31%   1.30%   1.26%   1.24%   1.30%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.34)%5   (0.68)%   (0.62)%   (0.01)%   0.17%   0.21%
Portfolio turnover rate   17%4   23%   25%   20%   21%   26%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 113 

 

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $20.64   $26.18   $17.17   $16.58   $15.94   $13.89 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.01)   (0.11)   (0.08)   0.04    0.06    0.07 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.95)   (4.16)   9.44    0.59    1.16    2.05 
Total from investment operations   (0.96)   (4.27)   9.36    0.63    1.22    2.12 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    (0.01)   (0.04)   (0.05)   (0.07)
From net realized gain   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.34)   -    (0.53)   -2
Total distributions   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.35)   (0.04)   (0.58)   (0.07)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $19.66   $20.64   $26.18   $17.17   $16.58   $15.94 
Total return3   (4.65)%4   (17.51)%   54.73%   3.79%   8.25%   15.30%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $15,390,849   $19,083,250   $22,891,438   $12,088,860   $7,420,808   $5,576,795 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets   1.04%5   1.06%   1.05%   1.04%   1.03%   1.05%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets   (0.09)%5   (0.43)%   (0.37)%   0.21%   0.38%   0.46%
Portfolio turnover rate   17%4   23%   25%   20%   21%   26%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 114 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.00   $19.89   $12.71   $12.91   $12.43   $10.28 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   0.01    (0.11)   (0.19)   (0.05)   0.14    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.24)   (4.96)   7.54    (0.10)   0.42    2.11 
Net increase from payments by affiliates   -    -    -    -    -2   - 
Total from investment operations   (1.23)   (5.07)   7.35    (0.15)   0.56    2.24 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   (0.04)   -    -    (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.09)
From net realized gain   -    (0.82)   (0.17)   (0.02)   -    - 
Total distributions   (0.04)   (0.82)   (0.17)   (0.05)   (0.08)   (0.09)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $12.73   $14.00   $19.89   $12.71   $12.91   $12.43 
Total return3   (8.78)%4   (26.54)%   57.93%   (1.17)%   4.64%5   21.87%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $125,641   $141,593   $55,369   $26,583   $6,540   $8,950 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.62%6   1.59%   1.53%   1.69%   2.05%   2.26%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%6   1.50%   1.50%   1.49%7   0.00%   0.00%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.00%6   (0.71)%   (1.07)%   (0.59)%   (0.88)%   (1.17)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.12%6   (0.62)%   (1.04)%   (0.39)%   1.17%   1.09%
Portfolio turnover rate   18%4   39%   35%   23%   48%   47%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $327 for losses from a trade error. Payments had no impact to the total return.
6 Annualized.
7 Effective May 1, 2019, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.50%. Prior to May 1, 2019, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.65%, but also voluntarily waived all of its fees, and payed all of the operating expenses.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 115 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.16   $20.06   $12.78   $12.96   $12.47   $10.32 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   0.03    (0.07)   (0.15)   (0.02)   0.14    0.13 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.25)   (5.01)   7.60    (0.11)   0.43    2.11 
Net increase from payments by affiliates   -    -    -    -    -2   - 
Total from investment operations   (1.22)   (5.08)   7.45    (0.13)   0.57    2.24 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   (0.06)   -    -    (0.03)   (0.08)   (0.09)
From net realized gain   -    (0.82)   (0.17)   (0.02)   -    - 
Total distributions   (0.06)   (0.82)   (0.17)   (0.05)   (0.08)   (0.09)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $12.88   $14.16   $20.06   $12.78   $12.96   $12.47 
Total return3   (8.62)%4   (26.36)%   58.39%   (1.01)%   4.70%5   21.79%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $1,309,276   $1,717,091   $2,116,203   $315,868   $50,850   $22,251 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.37%6   1.34%   1.28%   1.45%   1.80%   2.01%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%6   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%7   0.00%   0.00%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.25%6   (0.46)%   (0.82)%   (0.35)%   (0.63)%   (0.92)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.37%6   (0.37)%   (0.79)%   (0.15)%   1.17%   1.09%
Portfolio turnover rate   18%4   39%   35%   23%   48%   47%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $327 for losses from a trade error. Payments had no impact to the total return.
6 Annualized.
7 Effective May 1, 2019, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.25%. Prior to May 1, 2019, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.40%, but also voluntarily waived all of its fees, and payed all of the operating expenses.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 116 

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $18.93   $25.28   $17.39   $16.68   $14.96   $13.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.04)   (0.19)   (0.15)   (0.05)   (0.08)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.41)   (3.52)   8.87    1.08    2.21    2.22 
Total from investment operations   (1.45)   (3.71)   8.72    1.03    2.13    2.18 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    -    -    -    (0.04)
From net realized gain   (0.60)   (2.64)   (0.83)   (0.32)   (0.41)   (0.18)
Total distributions   (0.60)   (2.64)   (0.83)   (0.32)   (0.41)   (0.22)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $16.88   $18.93   $25.28   $17.39   $16.68   $14.96 
Total return3   (7.71)%4   (17.30)%   50.55%   6.15%   14.59%   16.81%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $12,943   $16,396   $21,378   $8,865   $4,541   $3,540 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.44%5   1.40%   1.44%   1.50%   1.73%   2.29%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.30%5   1.30%   1.30%   1.28%6   1.40%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.51)%5   (0.88)%   (0.80)%   (0.52)%   (0.83)%   (1.13)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.37)%5   (0.78)%   (0.66)%   (0.30)%   (0.50)%   (0.24)%
Portfolio turnover rate   36%4   44%   56%   37%   48%   38%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Effective May 1, 2019, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.30%. Prior to May 1, 2019, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.40%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 117 

 

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $19.33   $25.70   $17.63   $16.87   $15.06   $13.05 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.01)   (0.13)   (0.09)   (0.01)   (0.04)   -2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (1.44)   (3.60)   8.99    1.09    2.25    2.23 
Total from investment operations   (1.45)   (3.73)   8.90    1.08    2.21    2.23 
Less Distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    -    -    -    (0.04)
From net realized gain   (0.60)   (2.64)   (0.83)   (0.32)   (0.41)   (0.18)
Total distributions   (0.60)   (2.64)   (0.83)   (0.32)   (0.41)   (0.22)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    0.01    -2
Net asset value, end of period  $17.28   $19.33   $25.70   $17.63   $16.87   $15.06 
Total return3   (7.55)%4   (17.09)%   50.89%   6.38%   15.09%   17.13%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $277,438   $438,016   $468,073   $245,101   $93,974   $32,124 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.19%5   1.15%   1.19%   1.27%   1.48%   2.04%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.05%5   1.05%   1.05%   1.05%6   1.15%   1.15%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.26)%5   (0.63)%   (0.55)%   (0.29)%   (0.58)%   (0.88)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.12)%5   (0.53)%   (0.41)%   (0.07)%   (0.25)%   0.01%
Portfolio turnover rate   36%4   44%   56%   37%   48%   38%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Effective May 1, 2019, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.05%. Prior to May 1, 2019, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.15%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 118 

 

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period May 1, 2022 through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
  

2019

 
  

2018

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $20.22   $28.63   $16.80   $15.57   $14.79   $11.58 
Income from Investment Operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.02)   (0.18)   (0.19)   (0.10)   (0.09)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (3.71)   (5.30)   12.76    1.33    1.37    3.41 
Net increase from payments by affiliates   -    -    -2   -    -    - 
Total from investment operations   (3.73)   (5.48)   12.57    1.23    1.28    3.36 
Less Distributions:                              
From net realized gain   -    (2.93)   (0.74)   -    (0.50)   (0.15)
Total distributions   -    (2.93)   (0.74)   -    (0.50)   (0.15)
Redemption fee proceeds1   -    -    -    -    -2   -2
Net asset value, end of period  $16.49   $20.22   $28.63   $16.80   $15.57   $14.79 
Total return3   (18.45)%4   (22.04)%   75.46%5   7.90%   9.29%   29.18%
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                              
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $293,250   $533,268   $768,496   $86,504   $11,922   $2,705 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.48%6   1.34%   1.34%   1.79%   4.34%   11.35%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%6   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%7   1.40%   1.40%
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.44)%6   (0.73)%   (0.84)%   (1.17)%   (3.55)%   (10.33)%
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.21)%6   (0.64)%   (0.75)%   (0.63)%   (0.61)%   (0.38)%
Portfolio turnover rate   56%4   87%   82%   67%   81%   58%

 

^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $2,951 for losses from a trade error. Payment had no impact to the total return.
6 Annualized.
7 Effective May 1, 2019, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.25%. Prior to May 1, 2019, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.40%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 119 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
  

For the Period

October 30, 2019*

through

April 30,

 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.00   $15.71   $9.27   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.06)   (0.16)   (0.16)   (0.05)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.37)   (3.28)   6.75    (0.68)
Total from investment operations   (0.43)   (3.44)   6.59    (0.73)
Less Distributions:                    
From net realized gain   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.15)   - 
Total distributions   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.15)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $10.55   $11.00   $15.71   $9.27 
Total return2   (3.92)%3   (23.65)%   71.37%   (7.30)%3
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $94   $79   $78   $31 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.19%4   1.85%   2.33%   10.10%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.30%4,5   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.74)%4   (1.48)%   (2.08)%   (9.69)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.85)%4   (1.13)%   (1.25)%   (1.09)%4
Portfolio turnover rate   45%3   57%   51%   51%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Effective July 1, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 1.24%. Prior to July 1, 2022, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.50%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 120 

 

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
  

For the Period

October 30, 2019*

through

April 30,

 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.07   $15.77   $9.28   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.04)   (0.12)   (0.14)   (0.04)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.37)   (3.31)   6.78    (0.68)
Total from investment operations   (0.41)   (3.43)   6.64    (0.72)
Less Distributions:                    
From net realized gain   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.15)   - 
Total distributions   (0.02)   (1.27)   (0.15)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $10.64   $11.07   $15.77   $9.28 
Total return2   (3.72)%3   (23.49)%   71.84%   (7.20)%3
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $32,916   $40,438   $58,164   $4,993 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.94%4   1.60%   2.08%   9.85%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.05%4,5   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.49)%4   (1.23)%   (1.83)%   (9.43)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.60)%4   (0.88)%   (1.00)%   (0.83)%4
Portfolio turnover rate   45%3   57%   51%   51%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Effective July 1, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 0.99%. Prior to July 1, 2022, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.25%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 121 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
  

For the Period

October 30, 2019*

through

April 30,

 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.30   $12.11   $7.71   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.04)   (0.08)   (0.07)   (0.02)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.24)   (0.97)   4.47    (2.27)
Total from investment operations   (0.28)   (1.05)   4.40    (2.29)
Less Distributions:                    
From net realized gain   (0.18)   (0.76)   -    - 
Total distributions   (0.18)   (0.76)   -    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.84   $10.30   $12.11   $7.71 
Total return2   (2.71)%3   (9.29)%   57.07%   (22.90)%3
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $196   $169   $161   $27 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.64%4   1.77%   1.97%   15.49%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.23%4,5   1.25%   1.25%6   1.50%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.98)%4   (1.26)%   (1.43)%   (14.51)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.57)%4   (0.74)%   (0.71)%   (0.52)%4
Portfolio turnover rate   53%3   32%   32%   5%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Effective November 30, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 1.10%. Prior to November 30, 2022, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.25%.
6 Effective July 1, 2020, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 1.25%. Prior to July 1, 2020, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.50%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 122 

 

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period

May 1, 2022

through

December 31,

  

For the Year Ended April 30,

 
  

For the Period

October 30, 2019*

through

April 30,

 
  

2022^

 
  

2022

 
  

2021

 
  

2020

 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.38   $12.17   $7.73   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.02)   (0.06)   (0.05)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.24)   (0.97)   4.49    (2.26)
Total from investment operations   (0.26)   (1.03)   4.44    (2.27)
Less Distributions:                    
From net realized gain   (0.18)   (0.76)   -    - 
Total distributions   (0.18)   (0.76)   -    - 
Net asset value, end of period  $9.94   $10.38   $12.17   $7.73 
Total return2   (2.50)%3   (9.08)%   57.44%   (22.70)%3
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $117,974   $99,042   $99,267   $4,716 
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.39%4   1.52%   1.72%   15.24%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.98%4,5   1.00%   1.00%6   1.25%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.73)%4   (1.01)%   (1.18)%   (14.26)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.32)%4   (0.49)%   (0.46)%   (0.27)%4
Portfolio turnover rate   53%3   32%   32%   5%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.
5 Effective November 30, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 0.85%. Prior to November 30, 2022, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.00%.
6 Effective July 1, 2020, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual fund operating expenses to 1.00%. Prior to July 1, 2020, the annual fund operating expense limitation was 1.25%.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 123 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
  

For the Year Ended April 30,

  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.19   $18.05   $10.65   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   0.02    (0.11)   (0.17)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.03    (5.44)   7.95    0.66 
Net increase from payments by affiliates   -    -    -2   - 
Total from investment operations   0.05    (5.55)   7.78    0.65 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   (0.02)   -    -    - 
From net realized gain   -    (1.31)   (0.38)   - 
Total distributions   (0.02)   (1.31)   (0.38)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $11.22   $11.19   $18.05   $10.65 
                     
Total return3   0.42%4   (32.83)%   73.73%5   6.50%4
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $157   $138   $177   $11 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   4.52%6   3.92%   6.21%   18.03%6
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%6   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%6
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (2.70)%6   (3.09)%   (5.72)%   (17.69)%6
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.32%6   (0.67)%   (1.01)%   (1.16)%6
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   26%4   56%   57%   -%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $1,692 for losses from a trade error. This reimbursement had a positive 0.10% impact on the total return.
6 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 124 

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
   For the Year Ended April 30,  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

   2022  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.25   $18.10   $10.65   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   0.04    (0.07)   (0.12)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   0.02    (5.47)   7.95    0.66 
Net increase from payments by affiliates   -    -    -2   - 
Total from investment operations   0.06    (5.54)   7.83    0.65 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   (0.03)   -    -    - 
From net realized gain   -    (1.31)   (0.38)   - 
Total distributions   (0.03)   (1.31)   (0.38)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $11.28   $11.25   $18.10   $10.65 
                     
Total return3   0.57%4   (32.68)%   74.20%5   6.50%4
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $6,849   $10,629   $13,605   $2,391 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   4.27%6   3.67%   5.96%   17.78%6
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%6   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%6
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (2.45)%6   (2.84)%   (5.47)%   (17.42)%6
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.57%6   (0.42)%   (0.76)%   (0.89)%6
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   26%4   56%   57%   -%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $1,692 for losses from a trade error. This reimbursement had a positive 0.10% impact on the total return.
6 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 125 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
  

For the Year Ended April 30,

  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.83   $15.11   $10.99   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   0.07    0.02    (0.03)   0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.64)   (1.83)   4.59    0.96 
Total from investment operations   (0.57)   (1.81)   4.56    0.99 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   (0.14)   -    (0.03)   - 
From net realized gain   -    (0.47)   (0.41)   - 
Total distributions   (0.14)   (0.47)   (0.44)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $12.12   $12.83   $15.11   $10.99 
                     
Total return2   (4.42)%3   (12.24)%   41.48%   10.00%3
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $321   $35   $24   $11 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   14.00%4   13.25%   32.13%   71.14%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%4   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (11.57)%4   (11.60)%   (30.87)%   (66.39)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.93%4   0.15%   (0.24)%   3.25%4
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   30%3   67%   41%   6%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 126 

 

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
  

For the Year Ended April 30,

  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.88   $15.15   $10.99   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   0.09    0.06    -    0.03 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.63)   (1.85)   4.60    0.96 
Total from investment operations   (0.54)   (1.79)   4.60    0.99 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   (0.16)   (0.01)   (0.03)   - 
From net realized gain   -    (0.47)   (0.41)   - 
Total distributions   (0.16)   (0.48)   (0.44)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $12.18   $12.88   $15.15   $10.99 
                     
Total return2   (4.22)%3   (12.06)%   41.73%   10.10%3
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $1,896   $2,767   $1,495   $571 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   13.75%4   13.00%   31.88%   70.89%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%4   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (11.32)%4   (11.35)%   (30.62)%   (66.08)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.18%4   0.40%   0.01%   3.56%4
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   30%3   67%   41%   6%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 127 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
  

For the Year Ended April 30,

  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $13.62   $14.90   $10.92   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.02)   0.04    (0.02)   0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.40)   (0.90)   4.22    0.91 
Total from investment operations   (0.42)   (0.86)   4.20    0.92 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   -2   (0.01)   -    - 
From net realized gain   -2   (0.41)   (0.22)   - 
Total distributions   -    (0.42)   (0.22)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $13.20   $13.62   $14.90   $10.92 
                     
Total return3   (3.07)%4   (6.04)%   38.49%   9.30%4
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $323   $23   $17   $11 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.98%5   7.92%   29.79%   69.30%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%5,6   1.50%   1.50%   1.50%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.69)%5   (6.17)%   (28.46)%   (66.82)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.21)%5   0.25%   (0.17)%   0.98%5
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   20%4   59%   19%   9%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Effective December 31, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.35%. Prior to December 31, 2022, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.50%. 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 128 

 

WCM International Equity Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
  

For the Year Ended April 30, 

  

For the Period
March 31,

2020*
through
April 30,

 
  

2022^

  

2022

  

2021

  

2020

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $13.66   $14.92   $10.92   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:                    
Net investment income (loss)1   -    0.07    0.01    0.01 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.40)   (0.89)   4.23    0.91 
Total from investment operations   (0.40)   (0.82)   4.24    0.92 
                     
Less Distributions:                    
From net investment income   -2   (0.03)   (0.02)   - 
From net realized gain   -2   (0.41)   (0.22)   - 
Total distributions   -    (0.44)   (0.24)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $13.26   $13.66   $14.92   $10.92 
                     
Total return3   (2.90)%4   (5.74)%   38.83%   9.30%4
                     
Ratios and Supplemental Data:                    
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $59,425   $4,731   $2,751   $596 
                     
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.73%5   7.67%   29.54%   69.05%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%5,6   1.25%   1.25%   1.25%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                    
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.44)%5   (5.92)%   (28.21)%   (66.62)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.04%5   0.50%   0.08%   1.18%5
                     
Portfolio turnover rate   20%4   59%   19%   9%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.
6 Effective December 31, 2022, the Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.10%. Prior to December 31, 2022, the Advisor had contractually agreed to limit the annual operating expenses to 1.25%. 

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 129 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 
 
 
 
For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
2022^
 
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
April 30,

2022
 
 
 
 
For the Period
June 29,
2020*
through
April 30,

2021
 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.04   $14.22   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)1   0.05    -2   (0.03)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.70)   (2.18)   4.25 
Total from investment operations   (0.65)   (2.18)   4.22 
                
Less Distributions:               
From net investment income   (0.04)   -    - 
From net realized gain   -    -2   - 
Total distributions   (0.04)   -2   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $11.35   $12.04   $14.22 
                
Total return3   (5.43)%4   (15.31)%   42.20%4
                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:               
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $48   $78   $49 
                
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.88%5   4.36%   18.35%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%5   1.50%   1.50%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.76)%5   (2.86)%   (17.16)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.62%5   0.00%   (0.31)%5
                
Portfolio turnover rate   43%4   23%   12%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 130 

 

WCM Focused International Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 
 
 
 
For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
2022^
 
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
April 30,

2022
 
 
 
 
For the Period
June 29,
2020*
through
April 30,

2021
 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.09   $14.24   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)1   0.07    0.04    (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.71)   (2.19)   4.25 
Total from investment operations   (0.64)   (2.15)   4.24 
                
Less Distributions:               
From net investment income   (0.07)   -2   - 
From net realized gain   -    -2   - 
Total distributions   (0.07)   -2   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $11.38   $12.09   $14.24 
                
Total return3   (5.28)%4   (15.07)%   42.40%4
                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:               
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $16,030   $16,775   $3,194 
                
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.63%5   4.11%   18.10%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%5   1.25%   1.25%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.51)%5   (2.61)%   (16.91)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   0.87%5   0.25%   (0.06)%5
                
Portfolio turnover rate   43%4   23%   12%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 131 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 
 
 
 
For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
2022^
 
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
April 30,

2022
 
 
 
 
For the Period
March 30,
2021*
through
April 30,

2021
 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.33   $10.85   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.02)   (0.11)   -2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.69)   (2.40)   0.85 
Total from investment operations   (0.71)   (2.51)   0.85 
Less Distributions:               
From net realized gain   -    (0.01)   - 
Total distributions   -    (0.01)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $7.62   $8.33   $10.85 
                
Total return3   (8.52)%4   (23.14)%   8.50%4
                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:               
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $87   $92   $11 
                
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.84%5   5.20%   60.78%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%5   1.50%   1.50%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.72)%5   (4.77)%   (59.25)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.38)%5   (1.07)%   0.03%5
                
Portfolio turnover rate   74%4   59%   3%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns shown include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 132 

 

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

 
 
 
 
For the Period
May 1, 2022
through
December 31,
2022^
 
 
 
 
For the Year Ended
April 30,

2022
 
 
 
 
For the Period
March 30,
2021*
through
April 30,

2021
 
 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $8.35   $10.86   $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:               
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.01)   (0.09)   -2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.68)   (2.41)   0.86 
Total from investment operations   (0.69)   (2.50)   0.86 
                
Less Distributions:               
From net realized gain   -    (0.01)   - 
Total distributions   -    (0.01)   - 
Net asset value, end of period  $7.66   $8.35   $10.86 
                
Total return3   (8.26)%4   (23.02)%   8.60%4
                
Ratios and Supplemental Data:               
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $24,276   $21,038   $766 
                
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   2.59%5   4.95%   60.53%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%5   1.25%   1.25%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:               
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.47)%5   (4.52)%   (59.00)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.13)%5   (0.82)%   0.28%5
                
Portfolio turnover rate   74%4   59%   3%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 133 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
July 28, 2022*
through
December 31,
 
  

2022^

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:     
Net investment income (loss)1   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.72)
Total from investment operations   (0.73)
Net asset value, end of period  $9.27 
      
Total return2   (7.30)%3
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $9 
      
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   56.33%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (55.37)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.29)%4
      
Portfolio turnover rate   13%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated 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 include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 134 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   For the Period
July 28, 2022*
through
December 31,
 
  

2022^

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:     
Net investment income (loss)1   -2
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.72)
Total from investment operations   (0.72)
Less Distributions:     
From net investment income   (0.01)
Total distributions   (0.01)
Net asset value, end of period  $9.27 
      
Total return3   (7.22)%4
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $571 
      
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   56.08%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.00%5
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (55.12)%5
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (0.04)%5
      
Portfolio turnover rate   13%4

 

* Commencement of operations.
^ Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.
1 Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period.
2 Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
3 Total returns would have been lower had expenses not been waived or absorbed by the Advisor. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
4 Not annualized.
5 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 135 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Investor Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period
December 29,

2022*
through
December 31,

 
  

2022

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:     
Net investment income (loss)1   - 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)
Total from investment operations   (0.09)
Net asset value, end of period  $9.91 
      
Total return2   (0.90)%3
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $10 
      
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   416.99%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.50%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (416.99)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.50)%4
      
Portfolio turnover rate   -%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Calculated 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 include Rule 12b-1 fees of up to 0.25% and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 136 

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Institutional Class

Per share operating performance.

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

  

For the Period
December 29,

2022*
through
December 31,

 
  

2022

 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $10.00 
Income from Investment Operations:     
Net investment income (loss)1   - 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)   (0.09)
Total from investment operations   (0.09)
Net asset value, end of period  $9.91 
      
Total return2   (0.90)%3
      
Ratios and Supplemental Data:     
Net assets, end of period (in thousands)  $485 
      
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   416.74%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   1.25%4
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:     
Before fees waived and expenses absorbed   (416.74)%4
After fees waived and expenses absorbed   (1.25)%4
      
Portfolio turnover rate   -%3

 

* Commencement of operations.
1 Calculated 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 do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.
3 Not annualized.
4 Annualized.

 

See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.

 137 

 

WCM Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2022

 

Note 1 – Organization

WCM Focused International Growth Fund (‘‘International Growth” or “International Growth Fund”), WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund (“Emerging Markets” or “Emerging Markets Fund”), WCM Focused Global Growth Fund (“Global Growth” or “Global Growth Fund”), WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund (the ‘‘International Small Cap Growth” or “International Small Cap Growth Fund”), WCM Small Cap Growth Fund (“Small Cap Growth” or “Small Cap Growth Fund”), WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (“SMID Quality Value” or “SMID Quality Value Fund”), WCM China Quality Growth Fund (“China Quality Growth” or “China Quality Growth Fund”), WCM Developing World Equity Fund (”Developing World Equity” or “Developing World Equity Fund”), WCM International Equity Fund (”International Equity” or “International Equity Fund”), WCM Focused International Value Fund (“International Value” or “International Value Fund”), WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund (“International Opportunities” or “International Opportunities Fund”), WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund (“Mid Cap Quality Value” or “Mid Cap Quality Value Fund”) and WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund (“Emerging Markets ex China” or “Emerging Markets ex China Fund”) (each a “Fund” and collectively the ‘‘Funds’’) are organized as a series of Investment Managers Series Trust, a Delaware statutory trust (the “Trust”) which is registered as an open-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The International Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, Global Growth Fund, International Small Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, SMID Quality Value Fund, International Equity Fund, International Value Fund, International Opportunities Fund, Mid Cap Quality Value Fund and Emerging Markets ex China Fund are diversified Funds. The China Quality Growth Fund and Developing World Equity Fund are non-diversified Funds.

 

The Funds’ investment objectives and dates each share class commenced operations are as follows:

 

    Commencement of Operations
Fund Name Investment Objective Institutional Class

Investor

Class

International Growth Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 5/31/2011 8/31/2011
Emerging Markets Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 6/28/2013 6/28/2013
Global Growth Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 6/28/2013 6/28/2013
International Small Cap Growth Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 11/30/2015 -
Small Cap Growth Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 10/30/2019 10/30/2019
SMID Quality Value Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 10/30/2019 10/30/2019
China Quality Growth Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 3/31/2020 3/31/2020
Developing World Equity Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 3/31/2020 3/31/2020
International Equity Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 3/31/2020 3/31/2020
International Value Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 6/29/2020 6/29/2020
International Opportunities Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 3/30/2021 3/30/2021
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 7/28/2022 7/28/2022
Emerging Markets ex China Fund Provide long-term capital appreciation 12/29/2022 12/29/2022

 

The shares of each class of each Fund represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of each particular 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 net assets. 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.

 138 

 

WCM Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

December 31, 2022

 

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

Each Fund values 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 the last-quoted sales price is not readily available, the securities will be valued at the last bid or the mean between the last available bid and ask price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). Participation certificates are valued at the last sale price of the underlying security as of the close of the primary exchange. Investments in open-end investment companies are valued at the daily closing net asset value of the respective investment company. Debt securities are valued by utilizing a price supplied by independent pricing service providers. The independent pricing service providers may use various valuation methodologies including matrix pricing and other analytical pricing models as well as market transactions and dealer quotations. These models generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. If a price 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). The Board of Trustees has designated the Advisor as the Funds’ valuation designee (the “Valuation Designee”) to make all fair value determinations with respect to the Funds’ portfolio investments, subject to the Board’s oversight. As the Valuation Designee, the Advisor has adopted and implemented policies and procedures to be followed when each Fund must utilize fair value pricing. Prior to September 8, 2022, securities were valued at fair value 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 were subsequently reviewed by the Board at its next regularly scheduled board meeting. The Valuation Committee met as needed. The Valuation Committee was comprised of all the Trustees, but action may have been taken by any one of the Trustees.

 

(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, if applicable, 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 on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Premiums for callable debt securities are amortized to the earliest call date, if the call price was less than the purchase price. If the call price was not at par and the security was not called, the security is amortized to the next call price and date. Income and expenses of the Funds are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class of shares relative net assets. 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.

 139 

 

WCM Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

December 31, 2022

 

The Mid Cap Quality Value Fund incurred offering costs of approximately $11,826, which are being amortized over a one-year period from July 28, 2022 (commencement of operations).

 

The Emerging Markets ex China Fund incurred offering costs of approximately $9,793, which are being amortized over a one-year period from December 29, 2022 (commencement of operations).

 

(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) Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”)

ETFs typically trade on securities exchanges and their shares may, at times, trade at a premium or discount to their net asset values. In addition, an ETF may not replicate exactly the performance of the benchmark index it seeks to track for a number of reasons, including transaction costs incurred by the ETF, the temporary unavailability of certain index securities in the secondary market or discrepancies between the ETF and the index with respect to the weighting of securities or the number of securities held. Investing in ETFs, which are investment companies, may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly bear their proportionate share of these acquired expenses. Therefore, the cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs and may be higher than other mutual funds that invest directly in securities.

 

Each ETF in which the Fund invests is subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the ETF. Each ETF is subject to the risks associated with direct ownership of the securities comprising the index on which the ETF is based. These risks could include liquidity risk, sector risk as well as risks associated with fixed-income securities.

 140 

 

WCM Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

December 31, 2022

 

(e) 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 Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements 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 Fund’s current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of December 31, 2022, and during the prior three open tax years, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and are not aware of any tax positions for which they are reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

 

(f) Distributions to Shareholders

The Funds will make distributions of net investment income and net capital gains, if any, at least annually. Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amount and timing of distributions are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.

 

The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from the characterization for federal income tax purposes due to differences in the recognition of income, expense and gain (loss) items for financial statement and tax purposes. Where appropriate, reclassifications between net asset accounts are made for such differences that are permanent in nature. Certain funds may utilize earnings and profits on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction.

 

(g) Illiquid Securities.

Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that the Funds limit their illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. An illiquid investment is any security which may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Advisor, at any time, determines that the value of illiquid securities held by a Fund exceeds 15% of its net asset value, the Advisor will take such steps as it considers appropriate to reduce them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with the Funds’ written LRMP.

 141 

 

WCM Funds

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued

December 31, 2022

 

(h) Short-Term Investments

The Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund invests a significant amount (99.0% as of December 31, 2022) in the UMB Bank Demand Deposit (“SMMFIDU”). SMMFIDU acts as a bank deposit for the Fund, providing an interest-bearing account for short-term investment purposes. This investment vehicle is not publicly traded on open markets. The Fund’s investment in the SMMFIDU is in excess of federally insured limits.   Accounting Standards Codification Topic 825, Financial Instruments identifies this situation as a concentration of credit risk requiring disclosure, regardless of degree of risk.   The risk is managed by monitoring the financial institution in which the deposits are made.

 

Note 3 – Investment Advisory and Other Agreements

The Trust, on behalf of the Funds, entered into Investment Advisory Agreements (the “Agreements”) with WCM Investment Management (the “Advisor”). Under the terms of the Agreements, Funds pay a monthly investment advisory fee to the Advisor. The annual rates are listed by Fund in the table below. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the International Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, Global Growth Fund, International Small Cap Growth Fund, China Quality Growth Fund, Developing World Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Value Fund, and International Opportunities Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend expenses on short sales, acquired fund fees and expenses as determined in accordance with Form N-1A, professional fees related to services for the collection of foreign tax reclaims, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) in order to limit total annual operating expenses of each fund. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or pay for operating expenses of the Small Cap Growth Fund, SMID Quality Value Fund, Mid Cap Quality Value Fund and Emerging Markets ex China Fund to ensure that total annual fund operating expenses (excluding taxes, leverage interest, brokerage commissions, dividend 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, or extraordinary expenses such as litigation expenses) in order to limit total annual operating expenses of each fund.

 

These agreements are in effect until August 31, 2023 for the International Growth Fund, Emerging Markets Fund, Global Growth Fund, International Small Cap Growth Fund, August 31, 2031 for the Mid Cap Quality Value Fund, and August 31, 2032 for the Small Cap Growth Fund, China Quality Growth Fund, Developing World Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Value Fund, International Opportunities Fund, Emerging Markets ex China Fund and August 31, 2033 for SMID Quality Value Fund and they may be terminated before that date only by the Trust's Board of Trustees. The table below contains the expense cap by Fund and by Class:

 

  Investment Advisory Fees Total Limit on Annual Operating Expenses Investor Class† Total Limit on Annual Operating Expenses Institutional Class†
International Growth Fund 0.85% 1.50% 1.25%
Emerging Markets Fund 1.00% 1.50% 1.25%
Global Growth Fund 0.85% 1.30% 1.05%
International Small Cap Growth Fund 1.00% - 1.25%
Small Cap Growth Fund* 0.99% 1.24% 0.99%
SMID Quality Value Fund** 0.85% 1.10% 0.85%
China Quality Growth Fund 1.00% 1.50% 1.25%
Developing World Equity Fund 1.00% 1.50% 1.25%
International Equity Fund*** 0.85% 1.35% 1.10%
International Value Fund 0.85% 1.50% 1.25%
International Opportunities Fund 1.00% 1.50% 1.25%
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund 0.85% 1.25% 1.00%
Emerging Markets ex China Fund 1.00% 1.50% 1.25%
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The total limit on annual operating expenses is calculated based on each Fund’s average daily net assets.
*Effective July 1, 2022, the Advisor agreed to lower its management fee from 1.00% to 0.99% as well as reduce the expense caps from 1.50% and 1.25% to 1.24% and 0.99% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively.
**Effective November 30, 2022, the Advisor agreed to lower its management fee from 1.00% to 0.85% as well as reduce the expense caps from 1.25% and 1.00% to 1.10% and 0.85% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively.
***Effective December 31, 2022, the Advisor agreed to reduce the expense caps from 1.50% and 1.25% to 1.35% and 1.10% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class shares, respectively.

 

The table below contains the advisory fees waived and absorbed other expenses for the periods ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022:

 

  

Period Ended  

December 31, 2022

   Period Ended April 30, 2022 
International Growth Fund  $-   $- 
Emerging Markets Fund   1,199,965    2,194,968 
Global Growth Fund   330,902    512,187 
International Small Cap Growth Fund   579,715    753,667 
Small Cap Growth Fund   210,046    188,353 
SMID Quality Value Fund   276,881    533,195 
China Quality Growth Fund   193,141    349,581 
Developing World Equity Fund   208,876    295,536 
International Equity Fund   172,226    252,723 
International Value Fund   162,492    261,051 
International Opportunities Fund   234,885    374,446 
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund   111,044    - 
Emerging Markets ex China Fund   16,970    - 

 

The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Funds, 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 with respect to the Emerging Markets, Global Growth and International Small Cap Growth. The Advisor is permitted to seek reimbursement from the Funds, subject to certain limitations, of fees waived or payments made to the Fund for a period ending three full years after the date of the waiver or payment with respect to the Small Cap Growth, SMID Quality Value, China Quality Growth, Developing World Equity, International Equity, International Value, International Opportunities, Mid Cap Quality Value and Emerging Markets ex China Funds. This reimbursement may be requested from the Fund if the reimbursement will not cause the Fund’s annual expense ratio to exceed the lesser of (a) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time such fees were waived or payments made, or (b) the expense limitation amount in effect at the time of the reimbursement.

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The Advisor may recapture all or a portion of these amounts no later than the dates stated below. The total is the amount of these potentially recoverable expenses as of December 31, 2022.

 

    Emerging Markets Fund   Global Growth Fund   International Small Cap Growth Fund 
 4/30/2023   $225,653   $313,198   $192,336 
 4/30/2024    376,409    560,831    325,930 
 4/30/2025    2,194,968    512,187    753,667 
 12/31/2025    1,199,965    330,902    579,715 
 Total   $3,996,995   $1,717,118   $1,851,648 

 

    Small Cap Growth Fund   SMID Quality Value Fund   China Quality Growth Fund 
 4/30/2023   $122,609   $123,415   $32,031 
 4/30/2024    254,994    421,601    322,890 
 4/30/2025    188,353    533,195    349,581 
 12/31/2025    210,046    276,881    193,141 
 Total   $776,002   $1,355,092   $897,643 

 

    Developing World Equity Fund   International Equity Fund   International Value Fund 
 4/30/2023   $32,187   $32,114   $- 
 4/30/2024    296,104    287,224    227,076 
 4/30/2025    295,536    252,723    261,051 
 12/31/2025    208,876    172,226    162,492 
 Total   $832,703   $744,287   $650,619 

 

    International Opportunities Fund   Mid Cap Quality Value Fund   Emerging Markets ex China Fund 
 4/30/2024   $33,627   $-   $- 
 4/30/2025    374,446    -    - 
 12/31/2025    234,885    111,044    16,970 
 Total   $642,958   $111,044   $16,970 

 

The Advisor reimbursed the China Quality Growth Fund $1,692 for losses from a trade error during the period ended April 30, 2021. This amount is reported on the Fund’s Statements of Changes and Financial Highlights under the caption “Net increase from payment by affiliates.” This reimbursement had a positive 0.10% impact to the total return. 

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The Advisor reimbursed the International Small Cap Growth Fund $2,951 for losses from a trade error during the year ended April 30, 2021. This amount is reported on the Fund’s Statements of Changes and Financial Highlights under the caption “Net increase from payment by affiliates.” This reimbursement had no impact to the total return.

 

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. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for fund accounting, fund administration, transfer agency and custody services for the periods ended December 31, 2022, and for the year ended April 30, 2022 are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

Natixis Distribution, LLC, an affiliate of the Advisor, serves as the Funds’ distributor (the “Distributor”). The Distributor does not receive compensation from the Funds for its distribution services; the Advisor pays the Distributor a fee for its distribution-related services.

 

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 periods ended December 31, 2022, and for the year ended April 30, 2022 the Funds’ allocated fees incurred to Trustees who are not affiliated with the Funds’ co-administrators are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

The Funds’ Board of Trustees has adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for the Independent Trustees that enables Trustees to elect to receive payment in cash or the option to select various Fund in the Trust in which their deferred accounts shall be deemed to be invested. If a trustee elects to defer payment, the Plan provides for the creation of a deferred payment account. The Funds’ liability for these amounts are adjusted for market value changes in the invested Fund and remains a liability to the Fund until distributed in accordance with the Plan. The Trustees Deferred compensation liability under the Plan constitutes a general unsecured obligation of the Funds and are disclosed in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Contributions made under the plan and the change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and income are included in the Trustees' fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.

 

Dziura Compliance Consulting, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Trust. The Funds’ allocated fees incurred for CCO services for the periods ended December 31, 2022, and for the year ended April 30, 2022, are reported on the Statements of Operations.

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Note 4 – Federal Income Taxes

At December 31, 2022, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

   International Growth Fund   Emerging Markets Fund   Global Growth Fund 
Cost of investments  $13,496,603,841   $1,694,505,421   $299,934,953 
                
Gross unrealized appreciation  $3,873,322,006   $132,389,177   $32,737,761 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (1,285,945,490)   (390,780,658)   (48,414,401)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $2,587,376,516   $(258,391,481)  $(15,676,640)

 

   International Small Cap Growth Fund   Small Cap Growth Fund   SMID Quality Value Fund 
Cost of investments  $359,578,977   $36,619,838   $122,046,721 
                
Gross unrealized appreciation  $24,550,715   $4,323,915   $11,767,834 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (93,915,484)   (7,174,125)   (8,957,942)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $(69,364,769)  $(2,850,210)  $2,809,892 

 

   China Quality Growth Fund   Developing World Equity Fund   International Equity Fund 
Cost of investments  $8,033,729   $2,281,698   $56,942,506 
                
Gross unrealized appreciation  $491,773   $163,774   $4,339,262 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (1,424,061)   (277,925)   (1,496,013)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $(932,288)  $(114,151)  $2,843,249 

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   International Value Fund    International Opportunities Fund   Mid Cap Quality Value Fund 
Cost of investments  $18,698,475   $26,582,695   $613,491 
                
Gross unrealized appreciation  $882,978   $1,289,852   $24,913 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (3,395,659)   (3,907,940)   (42,580)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $(2,512,681)  $(2,618,088)  $(17,667)

 

   Emerging Markets ex China Fund 
Cost of investments  $945,918 
      
Gross unrealized appreciation  $312 
Gross unrealized depreciation   (4,676)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments  $(4,364)

 

The differences between cost amounts for financial statement and federal income tax purposes are 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 the net assets or net asset value per share. For the periods ended December 31, 2022, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid-in-capital and distributable earnings/(accumulated deficit) as follows:

 

   Paid in Capital   Total Distributable Earnings/(Accumulated Deficit) 
International Growth Fund  $47,105,248   $(47,105,248)
Emerging Markets Fund   (5,537,512)   5,537,512 
Global Growth Fund   4,836,665    (4,836,665)
International Small Cap Growth Fund   (1,338,878)   1,338,878 
Small Cap Growth Fund   (142,594)   142,594 
SMID Quality Value Fund   (217,718)   217,718 
China Quality Growth Fund   -    - 
Developing World Equity Fund   (5,446)   5,446 
International Equity Fund   -    - 
International Value Fund   -    - 
International Opportunities Fund   (64,728)   64,728 
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund   (391)   391 
Emerging Markets ex China Fund   (52)   52 

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As of December 31, 2022, the components of accumulated earnings/(deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:

 

   International Growth Fund   Emerging Markets Fund   Global Growth Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $-   $-   $- 
Undistributed long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Tax accumulated earnings   -    -    - 
Accumulated capital and other losses   (268,462,293)   (359,262,621)   (18,018,920)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency   27,244    34,306    (3,166)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   2,587,376,516    (258,391,481)   (15,676,640)
Deferred compensation   (107,986)   (13,951)   (8,627)
Total accumulated earnings  $2,318,833,481   $(617,633,747)  $(33,707,353)

 

   International Small Cap Growth Fund   Small Cap Growth Fund    SMID Quality Value Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $-   $-   $- 
Undistributed long-term capital gains   -    -    1,133,719 
Tax accumulated earnings   -    -    1,133,719 
Accumulated capital and other losses   (114,417,910)   (2,620,530)   - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency   106    -    - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (69,364,769)   (2,850,210)   2,809,892 
Deferred compensation   (9,008)   (3,528)   (3,784)
Unrealized Non-U.S. Taxes   (4,681)   -    - 
Total accumulated earnings  $(183,796,262)  $(5,474,268)  $3,939,827 

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   China Quality Growth Fund   Developing World Equity Fund   International Equity Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $4,826   $-   $2,403 
Undistributed long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Tax accumulated earnings   4,826    -    2,403 
Accumulated capital and other losses   (3,285,397)   (161,475)   (61,517)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency   17    24    113 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (932,288)   (114,151)   2,843,249 
Deferred compensation   (2,638)   (2,604)   (2,616)
Unrealized Non-U.S. Taxes   -    -    - 
Total accumulated earnings  $(4,215,480)  $(278,206)  $2,781,632 

 

   International Value Fund   International Opportunities Fund   Mid Cap Quality Value Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $20,036   $-   $405 
Undistributed long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Tax accumulated earnings   20,036    -    405 
Accumulated capital and other losses   (1,786,951)   (6,915,879)   (1,293)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency   57    (86)   - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (2,512,681)   (2,618,088)   (17,667)
Deferred compensation   (2,428)   (2,054)   (587)
Total accumulated earnings  $(4,281,967)  $(9,536,107)  $(19,142)

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   Emerging Markets ex China Fund 
Undistributed ordinary income  $- 
Undistributed long-term capital gains   - 
Tax accumulated earnings   - 
Accumulated capital and other losses   - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency   (203)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments   (4,364)
Deferred compensation   - 
Total accumulated earnings  $(4,567)

 

The tax character of the distributions paid during the periods ended December 31, 2022, April 30, 2022 and April 30, 2021, for the Funds were as follows:

 

   International Growth Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $-   $-   $12,092,088 
Net long-term capital gains   17,200,917    1,280,983,868    288,803,428 
Total distributions paid  $17,200,917   $1,280,983,868   $300,895,516 

 

   Emerging Markets Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $6,540,239   $67,237,247   $1,183,044 
Net long-term capital gains   -    35,625,081    9,619,505 
Total distributions paid  $6,540,239   $102,862,328   $10,802,549 

 

   Global Growth Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $-   $6,694,647   $- 
Net long-term capital gains   10,654,629    48,945,689    15,435,711 
Total distributions paid  $10,654,629   $55,640,336   $15,435,711 
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   International Small Cap Growth Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $-   $24,827,933   $5,789,942 
Net long-term capital gains   -    61,120,694    5,740,011 
Total distributions paid  $-   $85,948,627   $11,529,953 

 

   Small Cap Growth Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $-   $1,546,154   $409,672 
Net long-term capital gains   59,794    3,105,784    - 
Total distributions paid  $59,794   $4,651,938   $409,672 

 

   SMID Quality Value Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $202,517   $3,645,341   $- 
Net long-term capital gains   1,779,776    3,099,062    - 
Total distributions paid  $1,982,293   $6,744,403   $- 

 

   China Quality Growth Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $21,212   $906,564   $173,185 
Net long-term capital gains   -    341,817    - 
Total distributions paid  $21,212   $1,248,381   $173,185 

 

   Developing World Equity Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $24,934   $50,590   $33,162 
Net long-term capital gains   -    46,248    - 
Total distributions paid  $24,934   $96,838   $33,162 

 

   International Equity Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $12,735   $29,788   $17,696 
Net long-term capital gains   4,666    88,481    - 
Total distributions paid  $17,401   $118,269   $17,696 

 

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   International Value Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $105,728   $3,064   $- 
Net long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Total distributions paid  $105,728   $3,604   $- 

 

   International Opportunities Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $-   $19,036   $- 
Net long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Total distributions paid  $-   $19,036   $- 

 

   Mid Cap Quality Value Fund 
Distributions paid from:  2022   2022   2021 
Ordinary Income  $470   $-   $- 
Net long-term capital gains   -    -    - 
Total distributions paid  $470   $-   $- 

 

At December 31, 2022, the below Funds had an accumulated capital loss carry forward as follows:

 

   Short-term Capital Loss   Long-term Capital Loss 
   Carryforward   Carryforward 
International Growth Fund  $154,238,051    114,224,242 
Emerging Markets Fund   85,224,285    274,038,336 
Global Growth Fund   18,018,920    - 
International Small Cap Growth Fund   71,519,968    42,897,942 
Small Cap Growth Fund   714,305    1,906,225 
China Quality Growth Fund   1,298,550    1,986,847 
Developing World Equity Fund   73,517    87,958 
International Equity Fund   61,517    - 
International Value Fund   1,177,975    608,976 
International Opportunities Fund   5,144,858    1,771,021 
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund   1,293    - 

 

The SMID Quality Value Fund and Emerging Markets ex China Fund did not have accumulated capital loss carryforwards. 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.

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As of December 31, 2022, the Funds did not have qualified Late-Year Losses.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the Funds did not have Post October losses.

 

Note 5 – Redemption Fee

Effective May 1, 2019, the International Growth, Emerging Markets, Global Growth, and International Small Cap Growth Funds no longer charge a redemption fee.

 

Note 6 – Investment Transactions

For the periods ended December 31, 2022, purchases and sales of investments, excluding short-term investments, futures contracts, options contracts and securities sold short, were as follows:

 

   Purchases   Sales 
International Growth Fund  $2,945,490,469   $5,914,664,567 
Emerging Markets Fund   266,911,788    523,895,671 
Global Growth Fund   119,582,386    250,488,351 
International Small Cap Growth Fund   205,018,297    349,332,912 
Small Cap Growth Fund   15,454,651    19,061,112 
SMID Quality Value Fund   74,746,772    51,044,833 
China Quality Growth Fund   2,381,254    5,519,713 
Developing World Equity Fund   717,527    1,199,981 
International Equity Fund   52,517,350    3,555,016 
International Value Fund   7,659,140    7,275,009 
International Opportunities Fund   23,958,581    18,247,592 
Mid Cap Quality Value Fund   660,673    58,913 
Emerging Markets ex China Fund   455,783    - 

 

Note 7 – Shareholder Servicing Plan

The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan to pay a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.15% of each Fund’s average daily net assets of shares serviced by shareholder servicing agents who provide administrative and support services to their customers.

 

For the periods ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022, the Funds’ shareholder servicing fees incurred are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 8 – Distribution Plan

The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, 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 Investor Class 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 Investor Class shares, payable to the Distributor. The Institutional Class shares do not pay any distribution fees.

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For the periods ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022, distribution fees incurred by each Fund’s Investor Class shares are disclosed on the Statements of Operations.

 

Note 9 – Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations which provide general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.

 

Note 10 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or 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 the Funds’ 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 Funds have 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 Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

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

 

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

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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 December 31, 2022, in valuing the Funds’ assets carried at fair value:

 

International Growth Fund   Level 1     Level 2*     Level 3**     Total  
Investments                        
Common Stock1   $ 15,774,476,332     $ -     $ -     $ 15,774,476,332  
Short-Term Investments     309,504,025       -       -       309,504,025  
Total Investments   $ 16,083,980,357     $ -     $ -     $ 16,083,980,357  

 

Emerging Markets Fund   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Investments                        
Common Stock                        
Argentina   $ 25,850,396     $ -     $ -     $ 25,850,396  
Brazil     -       23,815,125       -       23,815,125  
China     374,638,892       -       -       374,638,892  
Cyprus^     -       -       0       0  
Hong Kong     174,081,148       -       -       174,081,148  
India     250,723,879       -       -       250,723,879  
Indonesia     35,002,179       -       -       35,002,179  
Mexico     115,572,050       -       -       115,572,050  
Netherlands     20,582,464       -       -       20,582,464  
Poland     41,077,764       -       -       41,077,764  
Russia^     -       -       0       0  
South Africa     28,434,055       -       -       28,434,055  
South Korea     10,729,974       13,617,484       -       24,347,458  
Taiwan     158,814,920       -       -       158,814,920  
Thailand     28,508,563       -       -       28,508,563  
United Kingdom     25,029,150       -       -       25,029,150  
United States     35,301,595       -       -       35,301,595  
Short-Term Investments     74,334,302       -       -       74,334,302  
Total Investments   $ 1,398,681,331     $ 37,432,609     $ 0     $ 1,436,113,940  

Global Growth Fund   Level 1     Level 2*     Level 3**     Total  
Investments                        
Common Stock1   $ 279,704,337     $ -     $ -     $ 279,704,337  
Short-Term Investments     4,553,976       -       -       4,553,976  
Total Investments   $ 284,258,313     $ -     $ -     $ 284,258,313  

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International Small Cap Growth Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks                
Australia  $11,613,672   $-   $-   $11,613,672 
Belgium   5,240,382    -    -    5,240,382 
Brazil   3,158,994    7,097,798    -    10,256,792 
Canada   13,503,198    -    -    13,503,198 
China   3,660,702    -    -    3,660,702 
Denmark   10,957,499    -    -    10,957,499 
Faroe Islands   6,655,162    -    -    6,655,162 
France   12,329,646    -    -    12,329,646 
Germany   22,156,510    -    -    22,156,510 
India   6,889,551    -    -    6,889,551 
Israel   -    2,456,223    -    2,456,223 
Italy   14,846,024    -    -    14,846,024 
Japan   51,092,564    -    -    51,092,564 
Mexico   9,044,974    -    -    9,044,974 
Norway   6,812,697    -    -    6,812,697 
Poland   4,175,977    -    -    4,175,977 
Russia^   -    -    0    0 
Sweden   25,236,452    -    -    25,236,452 
Switzerland   21,951,830    -    -    21,951,830 
Taiwan   13,903,564    -    -    13,903,564 
United Arab Emirates   3,676,240    -    -    3,676,240 
United Kingdom   21,765,930    -    -    21,765,930 
Uruguay   5,137,792    -    -    5,137,792 
Vietnam   5,142,433    -    -    5,142,433 
Short-Term Investments   1,708,394    -    -    1,708,394 
Total Investments  $280,660,187   $9,554,021   $0   $290,214,208 

 

Small Cap Growth Fund  Level 1   Level 2*   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks1  $33,214,173   $-   $-   $33,214,173 
Short-Term Investments   555,455    -    -    555,455 
Total Investments  $33,769,628   $-   $-   $33,769,628 

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December 31, 2022

 

SMID Quality Value Fund  Level 1   Level 2*   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks1  $116,349,767   $-   $-   $116,349,767 
Short-Term Investments   8,506,846    -    -    8,506,846 
Total Investments  $124,856,613   $-   $-   $124,856,613 

 

China Quality Growth Fund  Level 1   Level 2*   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks1  $6,948,900   $-   $-   $6,948,900 
Short-Term Investments   152,541    -    -    152,541 
Total Investments  $7,101,441   $-   $-   $7,101,441 

 

Developing World Equity Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stock                
Argentina  $48,236   $-   $-   $48,236 
Brazil   -    68,185    -    68,185 
Canada   30,709    -    -    30,709 
China   303,336    -    -    303,336 
Hong Kong   224,705    -    -    224,705 
India   205,780    -    -    205,780 
Indonesia   98,230    -    -    98,230 
Malaysia   32,053    -    -    32,053 
Mexico   127,922    -    -    127,922 
Netherlands   41,374    -    -    41,374 
Peru   74,206    -    -    74,206 
Singapore   104,908    -    -    104,908 
South Africa   70,566    -    -    70,566 
South Korea   31,259    -    -    31,259 
Sweden   92,188    -    -    92,188 
Taiwan   176,345    -    -    176,345 
United Kingdom   140,538    -    -    140,538 
United States   148,884    -    -    148,884 
Vietnam   67,058    -    -    67,058 
Short-Term Investments   81,065    -    -    81,065 
Total Investments  $2,099,362   $68,185   $-   $2,167,547 

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International Equity Fund

  Level 1   Level 2*   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks1  $56,422,084   $-   $-   $56,422,084 
Short-Term Investments   3,363,671    -    -    3,363,671 
Total Investments  $59,785,755   $-   $-   $59,785,755 

 

International Value Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Common Stock                
Belgium  $1,194,014   $-   $-   $1,194,014 
Canada   1,127,256    -    -    1,127,256 
China   577,576    -    -    577,576 
France   283,788    -    -    283,788 
Germany   838,852    -    -    838,852 
Hong Kong   647,355    -    -    647,355 
India   1,059,129    -    -    1,059,129 
Ireland   948,362    -    -    948,362 
Israel   246,144    320,591    -    566,735 
Japan   3,080,797    -    -    3,080,797 
Mexico   590,401    -    -    590,401 
Norway   345,261    -    -    345,261 
Russia^   -    -    0    0 
Sweden   800,728    -    -    800,728 
Switzerland   1,533,941    -    -    1,533,941 
Taiwan   246,562    -    -    246,562 
Thailand   460,310    -    -    460,310 
United Arab Emirates   469,984    -    -    469,984 
United Kingdom   775,354    -    -    775,354 
United States   406,831    -    -    406,831 
Short-Term Investments   232,558    -    -    232,558 
Total Investments  $15,865,203   $320,591   $0   $16,185,794 

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International Opportunities Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments                
Common Stock                
Argentina  $593,605   $-   $-   $593,605 
Belgium   887,368    -    -    887,368 
Brazil   -    308,179    -    308,179 
Canada   978,548    -    -    978,548 
China   1,398,839    -    -    1,398,839 
Cyprus^   -    -    0    0 
Faroe Islands   546,407              546,407 
France   1,262,262    -    -    1,262,262 
Germany   1,759,339    -    -    1,759,339 
Hong Kong   444,678    -    -    444,678 
India   365,538    -    -    365,538 
Ireland   2,055,704    -    -    2,055,704 
Italy   1,979,145    -    -    1,979,145 
Japan   3,644,640    -    -    3,644,640 
Netherlands   1,530,510    -    -    1,530,510 
Norway   404,652    -    -    404,652 
Poland   530,220    -    -    530,220 
Russia^   -    -    0    0 
Spain   459,931    -    -    459,931 
Sweden   1,438,514    -    -    1,438,514 
Switzerland   982,407    -    -    982,407 
United Kingdom   928,203    -    -    928,203 
Short-Term Investments   1,465,918    -    -    1,465,918 
Total Investments  $23,656,428   $308,179   $0   $23,964,607 

 

Mid Cap Quality Value Fund  Level 1   Level 2*   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stocks1  $582,800   $-   $-   $582,800 
Short-Term Investments   13,024    -    -    13,024 
Total Investments  $595,824   $-   $-   $595,824 

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Emerging Markets ex China Fund  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3**   Total 
Investments                
Common Stock                
Brazil  $8,449   $14,594   $-   $23,043 
India   106,333    -    -    106,333 
Indonesia   14,994    -    -    14,994 
Mexico   55,075    -    -    55,075 
Netherlands   9,808    -    -    9,808 
Peru   5,291    -    -    5,291 
Poland   18,502    -    -    18,502 
South Africa   24,299    -    -    24,299 
South Korea   8,620    -    -    8,620 
Taiwan   100,884    -    -    100,884 
Thailand   12,950    -    -    12,950 
United Arab Emirates   8,019    -    -    8,019 
United Kingdom   12,738    -    -    12,738 
United States   15,636    -    -    15,636 
Uruguay   8,408    -    -    8,408 
Exchange-Traded Funds   26,819    -    -    26,819 
Short-Term Investments   490,135    -    -    490,135 
Total Investments  $926,960   $14,594   $-   $941,554 

 

^The Fund held a Level 3 security valued at zero at period end.
*The Funds did not hold any Level 2 securities at period end.
**The Funds did not hold any Level 3 securities at period end.
1All common stocks held in the Funds are Level 1 securities. For a detailed break-out of common stocks by country or sector, please refer to the Schedule of Investments.

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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 Growth Fund 
   Common Stocks   Common Stocks 
Balance as of April 30, 2022  $10,680,691   $1,311,2744, 
Transfers into Level 3(1)   -    - 
Transfers out of Level 3   -    - 
Total gains or losses for the period          
Realized loss included in earnings (or changes in net assets)   -    - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings (or changes in net assets)   (10,680,691)   (1,311,274)
Included in other comprehensive income income   -    - 
Net purchases   -    - 
Net sales   -    - 
Balance as of December 31, 2022  $0   $0 
           
Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) for assets held at the end of the reporting period  $(10,680,691)  $(1,311,274)

 

   International Value Fund   International Opportunities Fund 
   Common Stocks   Common Stocks 
Balance as of April 30, 2022  $36,236   $62,967 
Transfers into Level 3(1)   -    - 
Transfers out of Level 3   -    - 
Total gains or losses for the period        - 
Realized loss included in earnings (or changes in net assets)   -    - 
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) included in earnings (or changes in net assets)   (36,236)   (62,967)
Included in other comprehensive income income   -    - 
Net purchases   -    - 
Net sales   -    - 
Balance as of December 31, 2022  $0   $0 
           
Change in unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings (or changes in net assets) for assets held at the end of the reporting period  $(36,236)  $(62,967)

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December 31, 2022

 

The following table presents additional quantitative information about valuation methodologies and inputs used for investments that are measured at fair value and categorized within Level 3 as of December 31, 2022:

 

Fund  Asset Class  Fair Value at December 31, 2022   Valuation Technique(s)  Unobservable Input  Range of Input   Weighted Average of Input  Impact to Valuation from an Increase in Input(1)
Emerging Markets Fund  Common Stocks  $-   Market Approach  Liquidity Discount   100%  N/A  Decrease
International Small Cap Growth Fund  Common Stocks  $-   Market Approach  Liquidity Discount   100%  N/A  Decrease
International Value Fund  Common Stocks  $-   Market Approach  Liquidity Discount   100%  N/A  Decrease
International Opportunities Fund  Common Stocks  $-   Market Approach  Liquidity Discount   100%  N/A  Decrease

 

(1)This column represents the directional change in the fair value of the Level 3 investments that would result from an increase to the corresponding unobservable input. A decrease to the unobservable input would have the opposite effect.

 

Note 11 - Investments by Other Registered Investment Companies

For purposes of the 1940 Act, the Focused International Growth Fund and Focused Emerging Markets Fund are treated as a registered investment company. Section 12(d)(1) of the 1940 Act restricts investments by investment companies in the securities of other investment companies, including shares of the Fund. Rule 12d1-4 of the 1940 Act permits other investment companies to invest in the Fund beyond the limits in Section 12(d)(1), subject to certain terms and conditions, including that such investment companies enter into an agreement with the Fund.

 

Note 12 – Market Disruption and Geopolitical Risks

Certain local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, the spread of infectious illness or other public health issues, or other events could have a significant impact on a security or instrument. Since 2020, the novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) has negatively affected the worldwide economy, as well as the economies of individual countries, the financial health of individual companies and the market in general in significant and unforeseen ways. Following Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine, the President of the United States signed an Executive Order in February 2022 prohibiting U.S. persons from entering transactions with the Central Bank of Russia and Executive Orders in March 2022 prohibiting U.S. persons from importing oil and gas from Russia as well as other popular Russian exports, such as diamonds, seafood and vodka. There may also be restrictions on investments in Chinese companies. For example, the President of the United States of America signed an Executive Order in June 2021 affirming and expanding the U.S. policy prohibiting U.S. persons from purchasing or investing in publicly-traded securities of companies identified by the U.S. Government as “Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies.” The list of such companies can change from time to time, and as a result of forced selling or an inability to participate in an investment the Advisor otherwise believes is attractive, the Fund may incur losses. The duration of the coronavirus outbreak and the Russian-Ukraine conflict could adversely affect the Funds’ performance, the performance of the securities in which the Funds invests and may lead to losses on your investment. The ultimate impact of COVID-19 and Russia Invasion on the financial performance of the Funds’ investments is not reasonably estimable at this time. Management is actively monitoring these events. 

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December 31, 2022

 

Note 13 – New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 will permit fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Funds have adopted procedures in accordance with Rule 2a-5.

 

Note 14 – Events Subsequent to the Fiscal Period End

The Funds have adopted financial reporting rules regarding subsequent events which require an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Funds’ related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Funds’ financial statements.

 

There were no events or transactions that occurred during this period that materially impacted the amounts or disclosures in the Funds’ Financial Statements.

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the Board of Trustees of Investment Managers Series Trust and

Shareholders of WCM Funds

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the WCM Focused International Growth Fund, WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund, WCM Focused Global Growth Fund, WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund, WCM Small Cap Growth Fund, WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Small Cap Fund), WCM China Quality Growth Fund, WCM Developing World Equity Fund, WCM International Equity Fund, WCM Focused International Value Fund, WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund, WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Mid Cap Fund), and WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund (the “Funds”), each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust (the “Trust”), including the schedules of investments, as of December 31, 2022, the related statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Funds as of December 31, 2022, the results of their operations, the changes in their net assets, and their financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

Individual Funds Constituting WCM Funds   Statement Of Operations   Statements Of Changes In Net Assets   Financial Highlights
WCM Focused International Growth Fund, WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund, WCM Focused Global Growth Fund, and WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2022  

For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the five years in the period ended

April 30, 2022

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund and WCM SMID Quality Value Fund   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2022 and the period October 30, 2019 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020
WCM China Quality Growth Fund, WCM Developing World Equity Fund, and WCM  International Equity Fund   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for each of the two years in the period ended April 30, 2022 and the period March 31, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2020
WCM Focused International Value Fund   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022, for the year ended April 30, 2022 and for the period June 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021   For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022, for the year ended April 30, 2022 and for the period June 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

  

 

 

 

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund

 

For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022 and for the year ended April 30, 2022

 

For the period July 28, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022

 

For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022, for the year ended April 30, 2022 and for the period March 30, 2021 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021

  

 

For the period July 28, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022

 

For the eight months period ended December 31, 2022, for the year ended April 30, 2022 and for the period March 30, 2021 (commencement of operations) through April 30, 2021

  

 

For the period July 28, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Ex China Fund   For the period December 29, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022   For the period December 29, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022   For the period December 29, 2022 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2022
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Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We have served as the auditor of one or more of the funds in the Trust since 2007.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, 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.

 

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2022 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

 
  TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  
March 1, 2023  

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)

For Federal income tax purposes, the International Growth Fund, Global Growth Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, SMID Quality Value Fund and and International Equity Fund designates long-term capital gain dividends of $17,200,917, $10,654,629, $59,794, $1,779,776 and $4,666, respectively, or amounts determined to be necessary, for the year ended December 31, 2022.

 

For the period ended December 31, 2022, 100%, 77.08%, 100%, 100%, 100% and 100% of dividends paid from net investment income, including short-term capital gains from the Emerging Markets Fund, SMID Quality Value Fund, Developing World Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Value Fund and Mid Cap Quality Value Fund, respectively, are designated as qualified dividend income.

 

For the period ended December 31, 2022, 21.64%, 9.38%, 2.49% and 100% of the dividends paid from net investment income, including short-term capital gains from the Developing World Equity Fund, International Equity Fund, International Value Fund and Mid Cap Quality Value Fund, respectively, are designated as dividends received deduction available to corporate shareholders.

 

Trustees and Officers Information

Additional information about the Trustees is included in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information which is available, without charge, upon request by calling (888) 988-9801. 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 Trusteed Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trusteee
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). 13 None.

Ashley Toomey Rabun a (born 1952)

Trustee and Chairperson of the Board

Since November 2007 Retired (2016 – present). President and Founder, InvestorReach, Inc., a financial services consulting firm (1996 – 2015). 13 Select Sector SPDR Trust, a registered investment company (includes 11 portfolios).

William H. Young a

(born 1950)

Trustee

 

Since November 2007 Retired (2014 - present). Independent financial services consultant (1996 – 2014).  Interim CEO, Unified Fund Services Inc. (now Huntington Fund Services), a mutual fund service provider (2003 – 2006).  Senior Vice President, Oppenheimer Management Company (1983 – 1996).  Chairman, NICSA, an investment management trade association (1993 – 1996). 13 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 Trusteed Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trusteee

James E. Ross a

(born 1965)

Trustee

Since December 2022 Non-Executive Chairman and Director, Fusion Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (March 2021 – present); Non-Executive Chairman and Director, Fusion Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (June 2020 – September 2021); Executive Vice President, State Street Global Advisors, a global asset management firm (2012 – March 2020); Chairman and Director, SSGA Funds Management, Inc., a registered investment advisor (2005 – March 2020); Chief Executive Officer, Manager and Director, SSGA Funds Distributor, LLC, a broker-dealer (2017 – March 2020). 13 SPDR Series Trust, a registered investment company (includes 125  portfolios); Select Sector SPDR Trust, a registered investment company (includes 11 portfolios); Fusion Acquisition Corp II.
Interested Trustee:        

Maureen Quill ᵃ*

(born 1963)

Trustee and President

Since June 2019 President, Investment Managers Series Trust (June 2014 – present); EVP/Executive Director Registered Funds (January 2018 – present), Chief Operating Officer (June 2014 – January 2018), and Executive Vice President (January 2007 – June 2014), UMB Fund Services, Inc.; President, UMB Distribution Services (March 2013 – December 2020); Vice President, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2013 – June 2014). 13  None.
Officers of the Trust:        

Rita Dam b

(born 1966)

Treasurer and Assistant Secretary

Since December 2007 Co-Chief Executive Officer (2016 – present), and Vice President (2006 – 2015), Mutual Fund Administration, LLC; Co-President, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – 2022). N/A N/A

Joy Ausili b

(born 1966)

Vice President, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer

 

Since March 2016 Co-Chief Executive Officer (2016 – present), and Vice President (2006 – 2015), Mutual Fund Administration, LLC; Co-President, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – 2022); Secretary and Assistant Treasurer, Investment Managers Series Trust (December 2007 – March 2016). 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 Trusteed Other Directorships Held During the Past Five Years by Trusteee

Diane Drakeb

(born 1967)

Secretary

Since March 2016 Senior Counsel, Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (October 2015 – present); Chief Compliance Officer, Foothill Capital Management, LLC, a registered investment advisor (2018 – 2019). 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); Vice President − Compliance, Morgan Stanley Investment Management (2000 − 2009). N/A N/A

 

aAddress for certain Trustees and certain officers: 235 West Galena Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212.
bAddress for Ms. Ausili, Ms. Dam and Ms. Drake: 2220 E. Route 66, Suite 226, Glendora, California 91740.
 Address for Mr. Dziura: 309 Woodridge Lane, Media, Pennsylvania 19063.

cTrustees and officers serve until their successors have been duly elected.
dThe Trust is comprised of 52 series managed by unaffiliated investment advisors. The term “Fund Complex” applies only to the Funds managed by the same investment advisor. The Funds do not hold themselves out as related to any other series within the Trust, for purposes of investment and investor services, nor do they share the same investment advisor with any other series.
e“Other Directorships Held” includes only directorships of companies required to register or file reports with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (that is, “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.
*Ms. Quill is an “interested person” of the Trust by virtue of her position with UMB Fund Services, Inc.

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Board Consideration of Investment Advisory Agreement

At an in-person meeting held on September 13-14, 2022, 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 WCM Investment Management, LLC (the “Investment Advisor”) for an initial two-year term with respect to the WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund (the “New Fund”), a new series of the Trust.

 

At an in-person meeting held on December 12-14, 2022, the Board and the Independent Trustees also reviewed and unanimously approved the renewal of the Advisory Agreement between the Trust and the Investment Advisor for an additional one-year term from when it otherwise would expire, with respect to the following series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”):

 

·WCM China Quality Growth Fund (the “China Quality Growth Fund”),

 

·WCM Developing World Equity Fund (the “Developing World Equity Fund”),

 

·WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund (the “Focused Emerging Markets Fund”),

 

·WCM Focused Global Growth Fund (the “Focused Global Growth Fund”),

 

·WCM Focused International Growth Fund (the “Focused International Growth Fund”),

 

·WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund (the “Focused International Opportunities Fund”),

 

·WCM Focused International Value Fund (the “Focused International Value Fund”),

 

·WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (the “SMID Quality Value Fund”),

 

·WCM International Equity Fund (the “International Equity Fund”),

 

·WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund (the “International Small Cap Growth Fund”), and

 

·WCM Small Cap Growth Fund (the “Small Cap Growth Fund”).

 

In approving the Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that such approval was in the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. In renewing the Advisory Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, determined that such renewal was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.

 

WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund

 

Background

In advance of the September meeting, the Board received information about the New 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 organization and financial condition of the Investment Advisor; information regarding the background, experience, and compensation structure of relevant personnel who would be providing services to the New Fund; information about the Investment Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and policies with respect to portfolio execution and trading; information regarding the estimated profitability of the Investment Advisor’s overall relationship with the New Fund; and a report prepared by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (“Broadridge”) comparing the proposed advisory fee and estimated total expenses of the New Fund with those of a group of comparable funds selected by Broadridge (the “Peer Group”) from Morningstar, Inc.’s Diversified Emerging Markets fund universe (the “Fund Universe”). The Board also received a memorandum from legal counsel to the Trust 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 regarding other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor during the year at other Board and Board committee meetings. No representatives of the Investment Advisor were present during the Board’s consideration of the Advisory Agreement, and the Independent Trustees were represented by their legal counsel with respect to the matters considered.

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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 Trustees considered that the Investment Advisor had not previously managed any portfolios using the strategies it would use to manage the New Fund, but they noted that the performance of the Focused Emerging Markets Fund, which the Investment Advisor managed using similar strategies, was strong. The Board also noted its familiarity with the Investment Advisor as the investment advisor for other series of the Trust, and considered the services to be provided by the Investment Advisor to the New Fund. In doing so, the Board considered the Investment Advisor’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day management and oversight of the New Fund, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel who would be involved in the activities of the New Fund. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations, and the compliance structure and compliance procedures, 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 the New Fund, and that the Investment Advisor would provide the New Fund with a reasonable potential for good investment results.

 

Advisory Fee and Expense Ratio

The Board reviewed information regarding the New Fund’s proposed advisory fee and estimated total expenses. The meeting materials indicated that the New Fund’s proposed annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was the same as the Peer Group median, but higher than the Fund Universe median by 0.10%. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s assertion that in light of the Investment Advisor’s active, concentrated style of management, as well as the limited capacity of the strategy, the New Fund’s proposed advisory fee was competitive. The Trustees also noted that the New Fund’s proposed advisory fee was the same as that of the Focused Emerging Markets Fund and within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The meeting materials indicated that the estimated annual total expenses (net of fee waivers) of the New Fund were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.03% and 0.18%, respectively. The Trustees observed, however, that the estimated assets of the New Fund were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

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The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the proposed compensation payable to the Investment Advisor under the Advisory Agreement would be fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services proposed to be provided by the Investment Advisor to the New Fund.

 

Profitability and Economies of Scale

The Board next reviewed the estimated profitability to the Investment Advisor of its relationship with the New Fund in the New Fund’s first year of operations, taking into account estimated assets of $10 million. The Board observed that the Investment Advisor anticipated waiving its entire advisory fee and subsidizing certain of the operating expenses for the New Fund, and that the Investment Advisor anticipated that it would not realize a profit with respect to the New Fund in the first year of operations.

 

The Board noted that the potential benefits received by the Investment Advisor as a result of its relationship with the New Fund, other than the receipt of its advisory fee, would include the usual types of “fall out” benefits received by advisors to the Trust, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the New Fund, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of the Investment Advisor’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of its association with the New Fund generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the New Fund’s performance. The Board also noted that although the Advisory Agreement does not provide for any advisory fee breakpoints, the New Fund’s asset level would likely be too low to achieve significant economies of scale during the initial startup period, and that any such economies would be considered in the future as the New Fund’s assets grow.

 

Conclusion

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

 

WCM China Quality Growth Fund, WCM Developing World Equity Fund, WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund, WCM Focused Global Growth Fund, WCM Focused International Growth Fund, WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund, WCM Focused International Value Fund, WCM SMID Quality Value Fund, WCM International Equity Fund, WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund, and WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

 

Background

In advance of the December meeting, the Board received information about the Funds 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, experience, and compensation structure of relevant personnel providing services to the Funds; information about the Investment Advisor’s compliance policies and procedures, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and policies with respect to portfolio execution and trading; information regarding the profitability of the Investment Advisor’s overall relationship with the Funds; reports comparing the performance of each Fund with returns of its benchmark index and its Peer Group selected by Broadridge from Morningstar, Inc.’s relevant Fund Universe for various periods ended September 30, 2022; and reports comparing the investment advisory fee and total expenses of each Fund with those of its Peer Group and Fund Universe. The Board also received a memorandum from legal counsel to the Trust discussing the legal standards under the 1940 Act and other applicable law for their consideration of the proposed renewal of the Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Board considered information reviewed by the Board during the year at other Board and Board committee meetings. No representatives of the Investment Advisor were present during the Board’s consideration of the Advisory Agreement, and the Independent Trustees were represented by their legal counsel with respect to the matters considered.

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In renewing 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 meeting materials regarding the performance of each Fund. The materials they reviewed indicated the following:

 

·The China Quality Growth Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the MSCI China Index return, the China Region Fund Universe and Peer Group median returns, and the MSCI China All Shares Index return by 2.92%, 3.94%, 5.31%, and 6.57%, respectively. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s volatility of returns, as measured by its standard deviation, and its downside volatility, as measured by its Morningstar risk score, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the one-year period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund had been operating for a relatively short period, and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful.

 

·The Developing World Equity Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Peer Group and Diversified Emerging Markets Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index return.

 

·The Focused Emerging Markets Fund’s annualized total returns for the three- and five-year periods were above the Peer Group and Diversified Emerging Markets Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index returns. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI Index return by 4.64%, 9.45%, and 11.16%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s assertion that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group over the one-year period was mainly due to stock selection in the financials, consumer discretionary, and communication services sectors.

 

·The Focused Global Growth Fund’s annualized total returns for the three- and five-year periods were above the Peer Group and Global Large-Stock Growth Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI All Country World Index returns. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was the same as the Peer Group median return, but below the Fund Universe median return and the MSCI Index return by 0.41% and 9.38%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s explanation that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the MSCI Index for the one-year period was due to stock selection in the information technology and healthcare sectors, and due to the Fund’s avoidance of the energy sector, which was the best performing sector in the MSCI Index during the period.

 

·The Focused International Growth Fund’s annualized total returns for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods were above the returns of the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index and the median returns of the Peer Group and Foreign Large Growth Fund Universe. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Fund Universe median return, but below the Peer Group median return and the MSCI Index return by 4.50% and 8.58%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s assertion that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group for the one-year period was due to the Fund’s overweight allocation to (and stock selection within) the information technology sector, and due to the Fund’s avoidance of the energy sector, which was the best performing sector during the period. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s risk-adjusted returns, as measured by its Sharpe ratio, and its risk-adjusted returns relative to the benchmark, as measured by its information ratio, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods.
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·The Focused International Opportunities Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Peer Group and Foreign Small/Mid Blend Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index return by 11.88%, 13.51%, and 19.67%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s explanation that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the MSCI Index for the one-year period was primarily due to stock selection in the industrials, health care, and consumer discretionary sectors, and also due to the Fund’s avoidance of the energy sector, which was the best performing sector in the MSCI Index during the period. The Trustees also considered that the Fund had been operating for a relatively short period, and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful.

 

·The Focused International Value Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Peer Group and Foreign Large Blend Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index return by 3.74%, 6.03%, and 7.28%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s assertion that the Fund’s underperformance compared to the Peer Group over the one-year period was mainly attributable to stock selection within the industrials, financials, and consumer staples sectors, as well as the Fund’s overweight allocation to the information technology sector. The Trustees also considered that the Fund had been operating for a relatively short period, and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful.

 

·The SMID Quality Value Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Small Value Fund Universe median return and the Russell 2000 Value Index return, but below the Peer Group median return by 0.11%. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s belief that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group for the one-year period was mainly due to the Fund’s avoidance of the energy sector, which was the best performing sector during the period, as well as the Fund’s underweight allocation to the financials sector. The Trustees also considered that the Fund had been operating for a relatively short period, and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful.

 

·The International Equity Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Peer Group and Foreign Large Growth Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Index return.

 

·The International Small Cap Growth Fund’s annualized total returns for the three- and five-year periods were above the Peer Group and Foreign Small/Mid Growth Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI All Country World Ex-USA Small Cap Index returns. The Fund’s total return for the one-year period was below the Peer Group and Fund Universe median returns and the MSCI Index return by 7.53%, 9.93%, and 18.60%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s explanation that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group for the one-year period was mainly due to stock selection in the industrials, information technology, and consumer discretionary sectors, as well as the Fund’s overweight allocation to (and stock selection within) the health care sector. The Trustees observed that the Fund’s risk-adjusted returns, as measured by its Sharpe ratio, and its risk-adjusted returns relative to the benchmark, as measured by its information ratio, ranked it in the first quartile of the funds (which is the most favorable) in the Peer Group and Fund Universe for the three- and five-year periods.

 

·The Small Cap Growth Fund’s total return for the one-year period was above the Small Growth Fund Universe median return and the Russell 2000 Growth Index return, but below the Peer Group median return by 1.70%. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s belief that the Fund’s underperformance relative to the Peer Group was largely due to stock selection in health care sector. The Trustees also noted that the Fund had been operating for a relatively short period, and that performance over longer periods would be more meaningful.

 

The Board considered the overall quality of services provided by the Investment Advisor to the Funds. In doing so, the Board considered the Investment Advisor’s specific responsibilities in day-to-day management and oversight of the Funds, as well as the qualifications, experience, and responsibilities of the personnel involved in the activities of the Funds. The Board also considered the overall quality of the organization and operations of the Investment Advisor, as well as its compliance structure. The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the various factors they had reviewed, the nature, overall quality, and extent of the management and oversight services provided by the Investment Advisor to each Fund were satisfactory.

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Advisory Fees and Expense Ratios

With respect to the advisory fees and expenses paid by the Funds, the meeting materials indicated the following:

 

·The China Quality Growth Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and China Region Fund Universe medians by 0.05% and 0.14%, respectively. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.10% and 0.15%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Investment Advisor’s observation that some of the funds in the Peer Group are part of larger fund complexes and therefore could have lower expenses or support lower expense caps. The Trustees also noted that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

 

·The Developing World Equity Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was slightly higher than the Peer Group median by 0.01%, and higher than the Diversified Emerging Markets Fund Universe median by 0.10%. The Trustees considered that the Investment Advisor does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as the Fund, and therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing the Fund’s advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of the Investment Advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.11% and 0.20%, respectively. The Trustees noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were quite low and were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

 

·The Focused Emerging Markets Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Diversified Emerging Markets Fund Universe medians by 0.0375% and 0.1175%, respectively. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to manage private funds using the same strategy as the Fund, but higher than the fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private funds that the Investment Advisor manages, that the demands on the Investment Advisor’s personnel and trading infrastructure are greater for the Fund as a result of the daily cash inflows and outflows, that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor, and that the Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total operating expenses. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

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The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.16% and 0.20%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Investment Advisor’s observation that some of the funds in the Peer Group are part of larger fund complexes and therefore could have lower expenses or support lower expense caps.

 

·The Focused Global Growth Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Global Large-Stock Growth Fund Universe medians by 0.05% and 0.075%, respectively. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to manage private funds using the same strategy as the Fund, but higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private funds that the Investment Advisor manages, that the demands on the Investment Advisor’s personnel and trading infrastructure are greater for the Fund as a result of the daily cash inflows and outflows, that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor, and that the Investment Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the Fund’s total expenses. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.08% and 0.16%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Investment Advisor’s observation that some of the funds in the Peer Group are part of larger fund complexes and therefore could have lower expenses or support lower expense caps.

 

·The Focused International Growth Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Foreign Large Growth Fund Universe medians by 0.1387% and 0.1667%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s belief that the Fund’s advisory fee is reasonable given the active style of management and the limited capacity of the strategy. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to manage private funds using the same strategy as the Fund, but higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private funds that the Investment Advisor manages, that the demands on the Investment Advisor’s personnel and trading infrastructure are greater for the Fund as a result of the daily cash inflows and outflows, and that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.14% and 0.21%, respectively. The Trustees noted the Investment Advisor’s observation that some of the funds in the Peer Group are part of larger fund complexes and therefore could have lower expenses or support lower expense caps.

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·The Focused International Opportunities Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than both the Peer Group and Foreign Small/Mid Blend Fund Universe medians by 0.10%. The Trustees considered that the Investment Advisor does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as the Fund, and therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing the Fund’s advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of the Investment Advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Fund Universe and Peer Group medians by 0.21% and 0.26%, respectively. The Trustees noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

 

·The Focused International Value Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Foreign Large Blend Fund Universe medians by 0.05% and 0.10%, respectively. The Trustees noted that the Investment Advisor does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as the Fund, and therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing the Fund’s advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of the Investment Advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.25% and 0.41%, respectively. The Trustees noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

 

·The SMID Quality Value Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was the same as the Peer Group median, but higher than the Small Value Fund Universe median by 0.05%. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were lower than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians.

 

·The International Equity Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Peer Group and Foreign Large Growth Fund Universe medians by 0.05% and 0.10%, respectively. The Trustees noted that the Investment Advisor does not manage any other accounts with the same objectives and policies as the Fund, and therefore they did not have a good basis for comparing the Fund’s advisory fee with those of other similar client accounts of the Investment Advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.34% and 0.40%, respectively. The Trustees noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were quite low and were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

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·The International Small Cap Growth Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was the same as the Peer Group median, but higher than the Foreign Small/Mid Growth Fund Universe median by 0.075%. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to manage private funds using the same strategy as the Fund, but higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that management of mutual fund assets requires compliance with certain requirements under the 1940 Act that do not apply to the private funds that the Investment Advisor manages, that the demands on the Investment Advisor’s personnel and trading infrastructure are greater for the Fund as a result of the daily cash inflows and outflows, and that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were higher than the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.14% and 0.18%, respectively. The Trustees considered that the Fund’s total expenses were not in the highest quartile of those funds in the Peer Group.

 

·The Small Cap Growth Fund’s annual investment advisory fee (gross of fee waivers) was higher than the Small Growth Fund Universe and Peer Group medians by 0.18% and 0.19%, respectively. The Trustees considered the Investment Advisor’s belief that the Fund’s advisory fee is reasonable given the active, concentrated style of management and the limited capacity of the strategy. The Trustees noted that the Fund’s advisory fee was higher than the sub-advisory fees that the Investment Advisor charges to sub-advise mutual funds using the same strategy as the Fund. The Trustees observed, however, that the Investment Advisor provides more services to the Fund than it does to funds for which it serves as sub-advisor. The Trustees also considered that the Fund’s advisory fee was within the range of advisory fees paid by other series of the Trust managed by the Investment Advisor.

 

The annual total expenses paid by the Fund (net of fee waivers) for the Fund’s most recent fiscal year were slightly higher than both the Peer Group and Fund Universe medians by 0.02%. The Trustees noted, however, that the average net assets of the Fund’s class considered by Broadridge were significantly lower than the average net assets of corresponding classes of funds in the Peer Group and Fund Universe, and that certain of those other funds also had significant assets in other classes.

 

The Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that based on the factors they had reviewed, the compensation payable to the Investment Advisor under the Advisory Agreement was fair and reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services the Investment Advisor provides to the Funds.

 

Profitability and Economies of Scale

The Board next considered information prepared by the Investment Advisor relating to its costs and profits with respect to each Fund for the year ended September 30, 2022, noting that the Investment Advisor had waived its entire advisory fee and subsidized certain of the operating expenses for the China Quality Growth Fund, Developing World Equity Fund, Focused International Opportunities Fund, Focused International Value Fund, and International Equity Fund; had waived a significant portion of its advisory fee for the SMID Quality Value Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund; had waived a portion of its advisory fee for the Focused Emerging Markets Fund, Focused Global Growth Fund, and International Small Cap Growth Fund; and had not realized a profit with respect to the China Quality Growth Fund, Developing World Equity Fund, Focused International Opportunities Fund, Focused International Value Fund, and International Equity Fund. Recognizing the difficulty in evaluating an investment advisor’s profitability with respect to the funds it manages in the context of an advisor with multiple lines of business, and noting that other profitability methodologies might also be reasonable, the Board and the Independent Trustees concluded that the profits of the Investment Advisor from its relationships with the Focused Emerging Markets Fund, Focused Global Growth Fund, Focused International Growth Fund, SMID Quality Value Fund, International Small Cap Growth Fund, and Small Cap Growth Fund were reasonable.

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The Board also considered the benefits received by the Investment Advisor as a result of the Investment Advisor’s relationship with the Funds, other than the receipt of its investment advisory fees, including any research received from broker-dealers providing execution services to the Funds, the beneficial effects from the review by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer of the Investment Advisor’s compliance program, the intangible benefits of the Investment Advisor’s association with the Funds generally, and any favorable publicity arising in connection with the Funds’ performance. The Board noted that although there were no advisory fee breakpoints, the asset levels of the Funds, other than the Focused International Growth Fund and Focused Emerging Markets Fund, were not currently likely to lead to significant economies of scale, and that any such economies would be considered in the future as the assets of the Funds grow. With respect to the Focused International Growth Fund and Focused Emerging Markets Fund, the Board noted that the Investment Advisor was sharing some benefits of economies of scale with the Funds’ shareholders by making additional investments with respect to personnel, compliance and regulatory monitoring and reporting, network infrastructure and cybersecurity, and updates to the office space to accommodate those investments, in order to ensure the level and quality of service to the Funds.

 

Conclusion

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

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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (Unaudited) – Continued

 

Statement Regarding Liquidity Risk Management Program

The Securities and Exchange Commission adopted Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry, thereby reducing the risk that funds will be unable to meet their redemption obligations and mitigating dilution of the interests of fund shareholders. 

 

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Investment Managers Series Trust (the “Trust”) met on December 13-14, 2022 (the “Meeting”), to review the liquidity risk management program (the “Fund Program”) applicable to the following series of the Trust (each, a “Fund” and together, the “Funds”) pursuant to the Liquidity Rule:

 

Reporting Period – October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022

WCM China Quality Growth Fund

WCM Developing World Equity Fund

WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund

WCM Focused Global Growth Fund

WCM Focused International Growth Fund

WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund

WCM Focused International Value Fund

WCM International Equity Fund

WCM International Long-Term Growth Fund1

WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund

WCM Small Cap Growth Fund

WCM SMID Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Small Cap Fund)

 

Reporting Period – July 28, 2022 through September 30, 2022

WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund (formerly, WCM Focused Mid Cap Fund)2

 

The Board has appointed WCM Investment Management, LLC, the investment adviser to the Funds, as the program administrator (“Program Administrator”) for the Fund Program. Under the Trust’s liquidity risk management program (the “Trust Program”), the Board has delegated oversight of the Trust Program to the Liquidity Oversight Committee (the “Oversight Committee”). At the Meeting, the Oversight Committee, on behalf of Program Administrator and the Funds, provided the Board with a written report (the “Report”) that addressed the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of implementation of the Fund Program, and any material changes to it for the periods detailed above (the “Program Reporting Periods”).

 

In assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of implementation of the Fund Program, the Report discussed the following, among other things:

·The Fund Program’s liquidity classification methodology for categorizing each Fund’s investments;
·An overview of market liquidity for each Fund during the Program Reporting Periods;
·Each Fund’s ability to meet redemption requests;
·Each Fund’s cash management;
·Each Fund’s borrowing activity, if any, in order to meet redemption requests;
·Each Fund’s compliance with the 15% limit of illiquid investments; and
·Each Fund’s status as a primarily highly liquid fund (“PHLF”), the effectiveness of the implementation of the PHLF standard, and whether it would be appropriate for each Fund to adopt a highly liquid investment minimum (“HLIM”).

 

 

1Fund liquidation date – January 20, 2023.
2Fund inception date – July 28, 2022.
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The Report stated that the Funds primarily hold assets that are defined under the Liquidity Rule as "highly liquid investments," and therefore each Fund is not required to establish an HLIM. Highly liquid investments are defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment. The Report also stated that there were no material changes made to the Fund Program during the Program Reporting Periods.

 

In the Report, the Program Administrator concluded that: (i) the Fund Program, as adopted and implemented, remains reasonably designed to assess and manage each Fund’s liquidity risk; (ii) each Fund continues to qualify as a PHLF and therefore is not required to adopt an HLIM; (iii) during the Program Reporting Periods, each Fund was able to meet redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining investors’ interests; and (iv) there were no weaknesses in the design or implementation of the Fund Program during the Program Reporting Periods.

 

There can be no assurance that the Fund Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to the Funds’ prospectus for more information regarding each Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in the Funds may be subject.

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WCM Funds

EXPENSE EXAMPLES

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

Expense Examples

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

 

The Actual examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022^, except for the Mid Cap Quality Value Fund, which is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire since inception period from July 28, 2022 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2022 and the Emerging Markets Ex China Fund, which is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire since inception period from December 29, 2022 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2022.

 

The Hypothetical examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.

 

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 for your share class, in 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 Fund’s actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund 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 (loads) or redemption fees. 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.

 

^Fiscal year end changed to December 31, effective December 14, 2022.

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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

International Growth Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,040.60 $6.58
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.75 6.51
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,041.80 5.27
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,020.04 5.22

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.28% and 1.02% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Emerging Markets Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $979.40 $7.49
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017,64 7.63
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 980.30 6.23
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018,91 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Global Growth Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,011.60 $6.59
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.66 6.61
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,013.10 5.32
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,019.92 5.34

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.30% and 1.05% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

International Small Cap Growth Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Institutional Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $975.20 $6.22
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.91 6.35

 

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

 

Small Cap Growth Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,068.60 $6.45
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.97 6.29
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,070.10 5.16
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,020.22 5.04

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.24% and 0.99% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

SMID Quality Value Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,012.20 $6.18
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,019.06 6.20
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,014.10 4.93
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,020.31 4.94

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.22% and 0.97% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

China Quality Growth Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $941.10 $7.34
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017.65 7.63
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 941.30 6.12
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.90 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

Developing World Equity Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,038.40 $7.69
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017.66 7.61
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,039.30 6.42
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.91 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

International Equity Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,042.80 $7.72
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017.65 7.63
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,044.40 6.44
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.90 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

International Value Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,035,10 $7.70
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017.63 7.64
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,036.30 6.42
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.90 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

 

International Opportunities Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period*
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance $1,000.00 $1,052.50 $7.75
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,017.65 7.62
Institutional Class Actual Performance 1,000.00 1,055.10 6.47
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses) 1,000.00 1,018.91 6.36

 

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

Mid Cap Quality Value Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period
    7/28/22» 12/31/22 7/28/22» – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance* $1,000.00 $927.00 $5.20
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** 1,000.00 1,018.88 6.38
Institutional Class Actual Performance* 1,000.00 927.80 4.14
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** 1,000.00 1,020.17 5.09

 

»Commencement of operations.
*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.25% and 1.00% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 157/365 (to reflect the since inception period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
**Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.25% and 1.00% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLES - Continued

For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2022 (Unaudited)

 

 

Emerging Markets Ex China Fund Beginning Account Value Ending Account Value Expenses Paid During Period
    12/29/22» 12/31/22 12/29/22» – 12/31/22
Investor Class Actual Performance* $1,000.00 $991.00 $0.12
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** 1,000.00 1,017.68 7.60
Institutional Class Actual Performance* 1,000.00 991.00 0.10
    7/1/22 12/31/22 7/1/22 – 12/31/22
  Hypothetical (5% annual return before expenses)** 1,000.00 1,018.91 6.35

 

»Commencement of operations.
*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 3/365 (to reflect the since inception period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.
**Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.50% and 1.25% for Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/365 (to reflect the six month period). The expense ratio reflects an expense waiver and expenses absorbed. Assumes all dividends and distributions were reinvested.

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WCM Funds

Each a series of Investment Managers Series Trust

 

Investment Advisor

WCM Investment Management, LLC

281 Brooks Street

Laguna Beach, California 92651

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Tait, Weller & Baker LLP

Two Liberty Place

50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102

 

Custodian

UMB Bank, n.a.

928 Grand Boulevard, 5th Floor

Kansas City, Missouri 64106

 

Fund Co-Administrator

Mutual Fund Administration, LLC

2220 East Route 66, Suite 226

Glendora, California 91740

 

Fund Co-Administrator, Transfer Agent and Fund Accountant

UMB Fund Services, Inc.

235 West Galena Street

Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212

 

Distributor

Natixis Distribution, LLC

888 Boylston Street, Suite 800

Boston, Massachusetts 02199-8197

  

 

FUND INFORMATION

 

  TICKER CUSIP
WCM Focused International Growth Fund - Investor Class WCMRX 461418 386
WCM Focused International Growth Fund - Institutional Class WCMIX 461418 444
WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund - Investor Class WFEMX 46141P 842
WCM Focused Emerging Markets Fund - Institutional Class WCMEX 46141P 834
WCM Focused Global Growth  Fund - Investor Class WFGGX 46141P 826
WCM Focused Global Growth Fund - Institutional Class WCMGX 46141P 818
WCM International Small Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class WCMSX 46141Q 683
WCM Small Cap Growth Fund - Investor Class WCMNX 46143U 104
WCM Small Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class WCMLX 46143U 203
WCM SMID Quality Value Fund - Investor Class WCMJX 46143U 302
WCM SMID Quality Value Fund - Institutional Class WCMFX 46143U 401
WCM China Quality Growth Fund - Investor Class WCQGX 46143U 708
WCM China Quality Growth Fund - Institutional Class WCMCX 46143U 807
WCM Developing World Equity Fund - Investor Class WCMUX 46143U 864
WCM Developing World Equity Fund - Institutional Class WCMDX 46143U 856
WCM International Equity Fund - Investor Class WESGX 46143U 880
WCM International Equity Fund - Institutional Class WCMMX 46143U 872
WCM Focused International Value Fund - Investor Class WLIVX 46143U 831
WCM Focused International Value Fund - Institutional Class WCMVX 46143U 823
WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund - Investor Class WCFOX 46143U 690
WCM Focused International Opportunities Fund - Institutional Class WCMOX 46143U 682
WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund - Investor Class WMIDX 46143U 658
WCM Mid Cap Quality Value Fund - Institutional Class WCMAX 46143U 666
WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund - Investor Class WCFEX 46143U 641
WCM Focused Emerging Markets ex China Fund - Institutional Class WCMWX 46143U 633

 

Privacy Principles of the WCM 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 WCM 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

The Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures, as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies for portfolio securities, if applicable, during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30, are available, without charge and upon request by calling (888) 988-9801 or on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Fund Portfolio Holdings

The Funds file a complete schedule of their portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT within 60 days of the end of such fiscal quarter. Shareholders may obtain the Funds’ Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

 

Prior to the use of Form N-PORT, the Funds filed their complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC on Form N-Q, which is available online at www.sec.gov.

 

Householding

The Funds will mail only one copy of shareholder documents, including prospectuses, notice of annual and semi-annual reports availability and proxy statements, to shareholders with multiple accounts at the same address. This practice is commonly called “householding” and is intended to reduce expenses and eliminate duplicate mailings of shareholder documents. Mailings of your shareholder documents may be householded indefinitely unless you instruct us otherwise. If you do not want the mailing of these documents to be combined with those for other members of your household, please call the Funds at (888) 988-9801.

 

WCM Funds

P.O. Box 2175

Milwaukee, WI 53201

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Item 1. Report to Stockholders (Continued).

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

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

 

The registrant undertakes to provide to any person without charge, upon request, a copy of its code of ethics by mail when they call the registrant at 1-888-988-9801

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that there is at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.  William H. Young is the “audit committee financial expert” and is considered to be “independent” as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.

 

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 12/31/2022 FYE 04/30/2022
Audit Fees $208,550 $189,400  
Audit-Related Fees N/A N/A
Tax Fees $36,400 $33,600
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 12/31/2022 FYE 04/30/2022
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 12/31/2022 FYE 04/30/2022
Registrant N/A N/A
Registrant’s Investment Advisor N/A N/A

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

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

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

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/Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer 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 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. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. 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 June 8, 2018.

 

(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.

 

(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.

 

(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/Chief Executive Officer  
     
Date   3/10/2023  

 

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/Chief Executive Officer  
     
Date   3/10/2023  
     
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Rita Dam  
  Rita Dam, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer  
     
Date   3/10/2023