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Centerstone Investors Fund

Centerstone International Fund

each a series of the Centerstone Investors Trust (the “Trust”)

 

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Table of contents

Summary Section
1 Centerstone Investors Fund
10 Centerstone International Fund
Investment Strategies, Related Risks
and Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings
19 Centerstone Investors Fund
19 Investment Objective
19 Principal Investment Strategies
21 Principal Risks of Investing in the Centerstone Investors Fund
29 Centerstone International Fund
29 Investment Objective
29 Principal Investment Strategies
31 Principal Risks of Investing in the Centerstone International Fund
38 Portfolio Holdings Information
Management of the Funds
39 The Adviser
40 Portfolio Manager
Shareholder Information
41 Share Price
42 Choosing a Share Class
43 More About Class A Shares
46 More About Class C Shares
47 More About Class I Shares
48 How to Purchase Shares
50 How to Redeem Shares
54 Redemption Fee
55 Tools to Combat Frequent Transactions
57 Distribution of Fund Shares
Distributions and Taxes
58 Tax Status, Dividends and Distributions
Financial Highlights
60 Centerstone Investors Fund
62 Centerstone International Fund
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

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Investment Objective. The investment objective of the Centerstone Investors Fund (the “Investors Fund”) is to seek long-term growth of capital.

 

Fees and Expenses of the Investors Fund. This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Investors Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on Class A shares if you invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $25,000 in the Investors Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – More About Class A Shares” beginning on page 43 of this Prospectus.

 

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A Class C Class I
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases
(as a percentage of offering price)
5.00% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) 1.00%(1) 1.00%(2) None
Redemption Fee
(as a percentage of amounts redeemed within 30 days of purchase)
2.00% 2.00% 2.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Management Fees 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
Distribution and Service (Rule 12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% None
Other Expenses 0.44% 0.44% 0.44%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses(3) 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.61% 2.36% 1.36%
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (0.24)% (0.24)% (0.24)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement(4)

1.37% 2.12% 1.12%
(1)A maximum contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to certain redemptions of Class A shares made within the first 18 months of their purchase when an initial sales charge was not paid on the purchase.
(2)If you redeem Class C shares within 12 months after purchase, you will be charged a CDSC of up to 1.00%. The charge will apply to the lesser of the original cost of the Class C shares being redeemed or the proceeds of your redemption and will be calculated without regard to any redemption fee. When you redeem Class C shares, the redemption order is processed so that the lowest CDSC is charged. Class C shares that are not subject to a CDSC are redeemed first. In addition, you will not be charged a CDSC when you redeem shares that you acquired through reinvestment of Investors Fund dividends or capital gains. Any CDSC paid on the redemptions of Class C shares expressed as a percentage of the applicable redemption amount may be higher or lower than the charge described due to rounding.
(3)This number represents the combined total fees and operating expenses of the acquired funds owned by the Investors Fund and is not a direct expense incurred by the Investors Fund or deducted from the Investors Fund assets. Since this number does not represent a direct operating expense of the Investors Fund, the operating expenses set forth in the Investors Fund’s financial highlights do not include this figure.
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(4)Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between Centerstone Investors, LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Centerstone Investors Trust (the “Trust”), the Adviser has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the Investors Fund to ensure that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding any front-end or contingent deferred loads, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), taxes and extraordinary expenses such as litigation) for the Investors Fund do not exceed 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10%, of the Investors Fund’s average net assets, for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, through July 31, 2020. This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated only by, or with the consent of, the Board of Trustees. The Adviser is permitted to receive reimbursement from the Investors Fund for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid, subject to the limitation that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable within three years from the date the fees and expenses were initially waived or reimbursed; and (2) the reimbursement may not be made if it would cause the expense limitation in effect at the time of the waiver or currently in effect, whichever is lower, to be exceeded.

 

Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Investors Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Investors Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Investors Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. The fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangement discussed in the table above is reflected only through July 31, 2020. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

  One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years
Class A $633 $936 $1,287 $2,272
Class C Shares held $215 Shares sold $315 $689 $1,214 $2,653
Class I $114 $382 $696 $1,589

 

Portfolio Turnover. The Investors Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Investors Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the Investors Fund’s performance. During the fiscal period ended March 31, 2018, the Investors Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 20.55% of the average value of its portfolio.

 

Principal Investment Strategies. To achieve its objective of long-term capital growth, the Investors Fund will normally invest at least 60% of its net assets in equity and equity related securities and up to 40% of its total assets in fixed income instruments (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity). The Investors Fund may also invest in cash and cash equivalents. The Investors Fund primarily invests its assets in common stocks (and securities convertible

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into common stocks) of U.S. and foreign companies. The Investors Fund may also invest in foreign and domestic preferred equity securities and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”). The Investors Fund may generally invest in the following fixed income securities: notes, bills and debentures, bank debt obligations, high-yield debt securities rated below investment grade, convertible securities, Rule 144A securities (Rule 144A securities are restricted securities that can be resold to qualified institutional buyers but not to the general public); and securities issued by supranational organizations and sovereign debt securities. The Investors Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in lower-rated or defaulted debt securities (including so-called “junk bonds”), corporate debt, comparable unrated debt securities, or other indebtedness (or participations in the indebtedness) of such companies. The Investors Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in precious metals such as gold or silver, or in instruments related to such precious metals such as commodity contracts, options on such contracts, structured notes and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”). The Investors Fund may invest in the foregoing securities or assets directly or gain exposure to such securities or assets indirectly by investing in ETFs or other investment companies.

 

The Investors Fund particularly seeks companies that have financial strength and stability, strong management and fundamental value. The Adviser will follow a global, bottom-up oriented long-term investment philosophy. The Investors Fund will focus its investments in areas where the Adviser finds the most compelling opportunities at any given moment and on situations that, in the Adviser’s opinion, have the potential for capital appreciation. The investment philosophy and strategy of the Investors Fund seeks a “margin of safety” in investments with the goal being to avoid permanent impairment of capital (as opposed to temporary losses in share value relating to shifting investor sentiment or other normal share price volatility). In particular, a discount to “intrinsic value” is sought even for the best of businesses, with a deeper discount demanded for companies that the Adviser views as under business model, balance sheet, management or other stresses.

 

Investment decisions for the Investors Fund are made without regard to the capitalization (size) of the companies in which it invests. The Investors Fund may invest in any size company, including large, medium and smaller companies. Under normal circumstances, the Investors Fund anticipates it will allocate a significant amount of its net assets to foreign investments. That generally means that at least 15% of the Investors Fund’s net assets will be allocated to foreign investments (the Investors Fund expects at least 30% of its equity investments will normally be in foreign equities).

 

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The Adviser may invest the Investors Fund’s assets in any region of the world. It may invest in companies based in emerging markets, typically in the Far East, Latin America and Eastern Europe, however, the emphasis will be in companies operating in developed countries, such as those of the U.S., Canada, Japan and Western Europe.

 

The Investors Fund may invest a portion of its assets in derivative instruments. These include forward contracts and futures contracts. The Investors Fund may invest in derivatives primarily to seek to hedge exposure to certain markets and securities and/or for speculative (i.e., non-hedging) purposes. The Investors Fund may seek to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies, typically through the use of foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward contracts and may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies or to generate income or gains.

 

The Adviser will consider selling a security when it determines that such security no longer offers fundamental value or financial strength and stability.

 

Principal Risks. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your investment goals, you could lose money by investing in the Investors Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Investors Fund are:

wGeneral Risks. Economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events are among the factors affecting the securities markets in which the Investors Fund invests. There is risk that these and other factors may adversely affect the Investors Fund’s performance. You could lose money by investing in the Investors Fund.

w  Management Risk. The risk that the investment process used by the Investors Fund’s portfolio manager could fail to achieve the Investors Fund’s investment goal and cause an investment in the Investors Fund to lose value.

wMarket Risk. The value of the Investors Fund’s portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets in which the Investors Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad.
wValue Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify companies selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Value investing is subject to the risk that a company’s intrinsic value may never be fully realized by the market or that a company judged by the Adviser to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced Additionally, securities that exhibit value characteristics tend to perform differently and shift into and out of favor with investors depending on changes in market and economic sentiment and conditions.
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wEquity Securities Risk. The Investors Fund primarily invests in common stock (and securities convertible into common stocks) and may also invest in preferred stocks and ADRs, which subjects the Investors Fund and its shareholders to the risks associated with common stock investing. Overall stock market risks may affect the value of the Investors Fund. Factors such as domestic economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events affect the securities markets.
wLarge-Cap Company Risk. The risk that larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors.
wMid-Cap Company Risk. The risk that the mid-cap companies in which the Investors Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, these mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies.
wSmall-Cap Company Risk. The risk that the securities of small-cap companies may be more volatile and less liquid than the securities of companies with larger market capitalizations. These small-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large or mid-cap companies, therefore, their securities tend to be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies.
wFixed Income Risk. When the Investors Fund invests in fixed income securities (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity), the value of your investment in the Investors Fund may fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments).
wJunk Bond Risk. The risk that lower-rated or defaulted debt securities may fluctuate more in price, and are less liquid than higher-rated securities because issuers of such lower-rated debt securities are not as strong financially, and are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the economy.
wForeign Investment Risk. Foreign securities can involve additional risks relating to political, economic or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets.
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wCurrency Risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of what the Investors Fund owns and the Investors Fund’s share price. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Devaluation of a currency by a country’s government or banking authority also will have a significant impact on the value of any investments denominated in that currency. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets.
wGold and Precious Metals Risk. The Investors Fund may invest directly and indirectly in precious metals. Gold and other precious metals prices can be influenced by a variety of economic, financial and political factors, especially inflation, which may have an impact on the Investors Fund’s performance.
wETF Risk. Investment in an ETF carries risks associated with the ETF’s underlying securities and market risk. Also, if the area of the market representing the underlying index or benchmark does not perform as expected for any reason, the value of the investment in the ETF may decline. In addition, due to transactions via market prices rather than at net asset value, the performance of an ETF may not completely replicate the performance of the underlying index. ETFs are also subject to investment adviser fees and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Investors Fund.
wHedging Risk. Hedging, including foreign currency hedging, is a strategy in which the Investors Fund uses a derivative to offset the risks associated with other Fund holdings. There can be no assurance that the Investors Fund’s hedging strategy will reduce risk or that hedging transactions will be either available or cost effective. The Investors Fund is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so.
wADR Risk. ADRs are receipts issued by U.S. banks evidencing ownership in securities of foreign issuers. Securities of foreign issuers, and consequently ADRs, may decrease in value due to changes in currency exchange rates, the economic climate in the issuer’s home country or for a variety of other reasons.
wEmerging Markets Risk. A magnification of the risks that apply to foreign investments. These risks are greater for securities of companies in emerging market countries because the countries may have less stable governments, more volatile currencies and less established markets.
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wDerivatives Risk. The risks of investments in derivatives, including options, forward contracts, futures contracts and foreign currency derivatives, include the risk that derivatives may result in losses that are potentially unlimited and that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions. The use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. The risks associated with investments in derivatives also include liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the market value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested. In addition, if a derivative is being used for hedging purposes there can be no assurance given that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency against which it is being hedged, or that a particular derivative position will be available when sought by the portfolio manager.
wCredit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Investors Fund’s investment in that issuer. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by the Investors Fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. Longer-duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations.
wRegulatory Risk. Changes in the laws or regulations of the United States or other countries, including any changes to applicable tax laws and regulations, could impair the ability of the Investors Fund to achieve its investment objective and could increase the operating expenses of the Investors Fund.
wCyber Security Risk. Cybersecurity breaches may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to Fund assets, customer data, or proprietary information, or cause the Investors Fund and/or its service providers to suffer data corruption or lose operational functionality.
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Performance. The bar chart and performance table below show the variability of the Investors Fund’s returns, which may be an indication of the risks of investing in the Investors Fund. The bar chart shows performance of the Investors Fund’s Class I shares for each full calendar year since the Investors Fund’s inception. Returns for Class A and Class C shares, which are not presented, will vary from the returns of Class I shares. The performance table compares the performance of the Investors Fund’s Class I shares over time to the performance of a broad-based securities market index. You should be aware that the Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) may not be an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. Shareholder reports containing financial and performance information are mailed to shareholders semi-annually. Updated performance information will be available at no cost by calling the Fund toll-free at 877.314.9006.

 

Performance Bar Chart

Calendar Year Ended December 31

Best Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2017 4.42%

Worst Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2017 2.25%

 

The year-to-date return as of the most recent fiscal quarter, which ended June 30, 2018, was (1.12)%.

 

Performance Table

Average Annualized Total Returns

For periods ended December 31, 2017

  One Year

Since Inception of
the Investors Fund

(05-03-2016)

Class I Return before taxes 13.93% 10.48%
Class I Return after taxes on distributions 13.58% 10.16%
Class Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
8.10% 7.98%
Class A Return before taxes 7.83% 6.77%
Class C Return before taxes 12.71% 9.63%
MSCI AC World Index 23.97% 18.50%
MSCI World Index 22.40% 17.59%
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After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rate and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your Fund shares in tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts (“IRA”).

 

Investment Adviser. Centerstone Investors, LLC serves as the Investors Fund’s Adviser.

 

Portfolio Manager. The following individual serves as the Investors Fund’s portfolio manager:

 

Portfolio Manager Primary Title With the Investors Fund since
Abhay Deshpande, CFA Founder & CIO of the Adviser Inception-May 2016

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares. You may conduct transactions by mail (Centerstone Investors Fund, c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 17605 Wright Street, Omaha NE 68130), or by telephone at 877.314.9006. Investors who wish to purchase or redeem Investors Fund shares through a financial intermediary should contact the financial intermediary directly. The minimum initial investment for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRAs and other retirement plans). The minimum subsequent investment amount is $100 for each Class (also $100 for IRAs and other retirement plans). There is no minimum initial or subsequent investment requirement for qualified retirement plans or other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans that invest in the Investors Funs through omnibus arrangements. These limits are applied on a per transaction basis or, in the case of the maximum investment amount, on aggregate purchases by an investor on a single trading day. The Investors Fund may waive or reduce its minimum or maximum investment amount from time to time in the sole discretion of the Adviser.

 

Tax Information. The Investors Fund’s distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. If you purchase Investors Fund shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Investors Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Investors Fund shares and related services. These payments may create conflicts of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Investors Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

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Investment Objective. The investment objective of the Centerstone International Fund (the “International Fund”) is to seek long-term growth of capital.

 

Fees and Expenses of the International Fund. This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the International Fund. You may qualify for sales charge discounts on Class A shares if you invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $25,000 in the International Fund. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial professional and under “Shareholder Information – More About Class A Shares” beginning on page 43 of this Prospectus.

 

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

Class A Class C Class I

Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on Purchases

(as a percentage of offering price)

5.00% None None
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load) 1.00%(1) 1.00%(2) None

Redemption Fee

(as a percentage of amounts redeemed within 30 days of purchase)

2.00% 2.00% 2.00%

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)

Management Fees 0.90% 0.90% 0.90%
Distribution and Service (Rule 12b-1) Fees 0.25% 1.00% None
Other Expenses 0.60% 0.60% 0.60%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses(3) 0.02% 0.02% 0.02%
Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses 1.77% 2.52% 1.52%
Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement (0.40)% (0.40)% (0.40)%

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

After Fee Waiver/Expense Reimbursement(4)

1.37% 2.12% 1.12%

(1)      A maximum contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% may apply to certain redemptions of Class A shares made within the first 18 months of their purchase when an initial sales charge was not paid on the purchase.

(2)If you redeem Class C shares within 12 months after purchase, you will be charged a CDSC of up to 1.00%. The charge will apply to the lesser of the original cost of the Class C shares being redeemed or the proceeds of your redemption and will be calculated without regard to any redemption fee. When you redeem Class C shares, the redemption order is processed so that the lowest CDSC is charged. Class C shares that are not subject to a CDSC are redeemed first. In addition, you will not be charged a CDSC when you redeem shares that you acquired through reinvestment of International Fund dividends or capital gains. Any CDSC paid on the redemptions of Class C shares expressed as a percentage of the applicable redemption amount may be higher or lower than the charge described due to rounding.
(3)This number represents the combined total fees and operating expenses of the acquired funds owned by the International Fund and is not a direct expense incurred by the International Fund or deducted from the International Fund’s assets. Since this number does not represent a direct operating expense of the International Fund, the operating expenses set forth in the International Fund’s financial highlights do not include this figure.
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(4)Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between Centerstone Investors, LLC (the “Adviser”) and the Trust, the Adviser has agreed to waive its fees and/or absorb expenses of the International Fund to ensure that Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding any front-end or contingent deferred loads, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), taxes and extraordinary expenses such as litigation) for the International Fund do not exceed 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10%, of theInternational Fund’s average net assets, for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, through July 31, 2020. This operating expense limitation agreement can be terminated only by, or with the consent of, the Board of Trustees. The Adviser is permitted to receive reimbursement from the International Fund for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid, subject to the limitation that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable within three years from the date the fees and expenses were initially waived or reimbursed; and (2) the reimbursement may not be made if it would cause the expense limitation in effect at the time of the waiver or currently in effect, whichever is lower, to be exceeded.

 

Example. This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the International Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the International Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the International Fund’s operating expenses remain the same. The fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangement discussed in the table above is reflected only through July 31, 2020. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

  One Year Three Years Five Years Ten Years
Class A $633 $952 $1,336 $2,408
Class C

Shares held $215

Shares sold $315

$705 $1,263 $2,784
Class I $114 $399 $749 $1,736

 

Portfolio Turnover. The International Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or “turns over” its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when International Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses or in the Example, affect the International Fund’s performance. During the fiscal period ended March 31, 2018, the International Fund’s portfolio turnover rate was 20.86% of the average value of its portfolio.

 

Principal Investment Strategies. To achieve its objective of long-term capital growth, normally, the International Fund invests at least 60% of its net assets in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities. Equity securities are selected based on their price versus value, business quality and balance sheet strength, among other factors. The International Fund also may invest up to 40% of its total assets in debt instruments (including those of foreign issuers). The

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International Fund may also invest in cash and cash equivalents. The International Fund may generally invest in the following fixed income securities: notes, bills and debentures, bank debt obligations, high-yield debt securities rated below investment grade, convertible securities, Rule 144A securities (Rule 144A securities are restricted securities that can be resold to qualified institutional buyers but not to the general public); and securities issued by supranational organizations and sovereign debt securities. The International Fund may invest in debt securities generally without regard to their credit rating or time to maturity. The International Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in lower-rated or defaulted debt securities (including so-called “junk bonds”), corporate debt, comparable unrated debt securities, or other indebtedness (or participations in the indebtedness) of such companies. In selecting debt securities to achieve the International Fund’s investment objective, the Adviser will consider the likelihood of default and the potential for capital appreciation. The International Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in precious metals such as gold or silver, or in instruments related to such precious metals such as commodity contracts, options on such contracts, structured notes and ETFs. The International Fund may invest in the foregoing securities or assets directly or gain exposure to such securities or assets indirectly by investing in ETFs or other investment companies.

 

The International Fund particularly seeks companies that have financial strength and stability, strong management and fundamental value. The Adviser will follow a bottom-up oriented long-term investment philosophy. The International Fund identifies investment opportunities through intensive research of individual companies and generally does not focus or rely on current stock market conditions and other macro factors when assessing potential investment opportunities. The International Fund will focus its investments in areas where the Adviser finds the most compelling opportunities at any given moment and on situations that, in the Adviser’s opinion, have the potential for capital appreciation. The investment philosophy and strategy of the International Fund seeks a “margin of safety” in investments with the goal being to avoid permanent impairment of capital (as opposed to temporary losses in share value relating to shifting investor sentiment or other normal share price volatility). In particular, a discount to “intrinsic value” is sought even for the best of businesses, with a deeper discount demanded for companies that the Adviser views as under business model, balance sheet, management or other stresses. For these reasons, the International Fund may seek investments in the equity securities of companies in industries that are believed to be temporarily depressed.

 

Investment decisions for the International Fund are made without regard to the capitalization (size) of the companies in which it invests. The International Fund may invest in any size company, including large, medium and smaller companies.

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The International Fund will invest primarily in equity securities of companies traded in mature markets (markets that already have a number of established companies, for example, Japan, Germany and France) and may invest in countries whose economies are still developing (sometimes called “emerging markets”). The International Fund intends to invest its assets in investments that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world. Under normal circumstances, the Fund will invest in issuers located in at least three different countries (not including the U.S. although the Fund may also invest in U.S. issuers).

 

The Adviser will consider selling a security when it determines that such security no longer offers fundamental value or financial strength and stability.

 

The International Fund may invest a portion of its assets in derivative instruments. These include forward contracts and futures contracts. The International Fund may invest in derivatives primarily to seek to hedge exposure to certain markets and securities and/or for speculative (i.e., non-hedging) purposes. The International Fund may seek to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies, typically through the use of foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward contracts and may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies or to generate income or gains.

 

Principal Risks. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your investment goals, you could lose money by investing in the International Fund. The principal risks of investing in the International Fund are:

wGeneral Risks. Economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events are among the factors affecting the securities markets in which the International Fund invests. There is risk that these and other factors may adversely affect the International Fund’s performance. You could lose money by investing in the International Fund.
wManagement Risk. The risk that the investment process used by the International Fund’s portfolio manager could fail to achieve the International Fund’s investment goal and cause an investment in the International Fund to lose value.
wMarket Risk. The value of the International Fund’s portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets in which the International Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad.
wValue Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify companies selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Value investing is subject to the risk that a company’s intrinsic value may never be fully realized by the market or that a company judged by the Adviser to be undervalued may actually be
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 appropriately priced. Additionally, securities that exhibit value characteristics tend to perform differently and shift into and out of favor with investors depending on changes in market and economic sentiment and conditions.
wForeign Investment Risk. Foreign securities can involve additional risks relating to political, economic or regulatory conditions in foreign countries. These risks include fluctuations in foreign currencies; withholding or other taxes; trading, settlement, custodial, and other operational risks; and the less stringent investor protection and disclosure standards of some foreign markets.
wCurrency Risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of what the International Fund owns and the International Fund’s share price. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Devaluation of a currency by a country’s government or banking authority also will have a significant impact on the value of any investments denominated in that currency. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets.
wGold and Precious Metals Risk. The International Fund may invest directly and indirectly in precious metals. Gold and other precious metals prices can be influenced by a variety of economic, financial and political factors, especially inflation, which may have an impact on the International Fund’s performance.
wETF Risk. Investment in an ETF carries risks associated with the ETF’s underlying securities and market risk. Also, if the area of the market representing the underlying index or benchmark does not perform as expected for any reason, the value of the investment in the ETF may decline. In addition, due to transactions via market prices rather than at net asset value, the performance of an ETF may not completely replicate the performance of the underlying index. ETFs are also subject to investment adviser fees and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the International Fund.
wHedging Risk. Hedging, including foreign currency hedging, is a strategy in which the International Fund uses a derivative to offset the risks associated with other Fund holdings. There can be no assurance that the International Fund’s hedging strategy will reduce risk or that hedging transactions will be either available or cost effective. The International Fund is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so.
wEmerging Markets Risk. A magnification of the risks that apply to foreign investments. These risks are greater for securities of companies in emerging market countries because the countries may have less stable governments, more volatile currencies and less established markets.
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wEquity Securities Risk. The International Fund invests in common stock (and securities convertible into common stocks) which subjects the International Fund and its shareholders to the risks associated with common stock investing. Overall stock market risks may affect the value of the International Fund. Factors such as domestic economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events affect the securities markets. When the value of the International Fund’s investments goes down, your investment in the International Fund decreases in value and you could lose money.
wLarge-Cap Company Risk. The risk that larger, more established companies may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges such as changes in consumer tastes or innovative smaller competitors.
wMid-Cap Company Risk. The risk that the mid-cap companies in which the International Fund may invest may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. In particular, these mid-sized companies may pose additional risks, including liquidity risk, because these companies tend to have limited product lines, markets and financial resources, and may depend upon a relatively small management group. Therefore, mid-cap stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies.
wSmall-Cap Company Risk. The risk that the securities of small-cap companies may be more volatile and less liquid than the securities of companies with larger market capitalizations. These small-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large-or mid-cap companies, therefore, their securities tend to be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies.
wFixed Income Risk. When the International Fund invests in fixed income securities (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity), the value of your investment in the International Fund may fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments).
wJunk Bond Risk. The risk that lower-rated or defaulted debt securities may fluctuate more in price, and are less liquid than higher-rated securities because issuers of such lower-rated debt securities are not as strong financially, and are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the economy.
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wDerivatives Risk. The risks of investments in derivatives, including options, forward contracts, futures contracts and foreign currency derivatives, include the risk that derivatives may result in losses that are potentially unlimited and that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions. The use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments. These risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. The risks associated with investments in derivatives also include liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks, mispricing or improper valuation. Changes in the market value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested. In addition, if a derivative is being used for hedging purposes there can be no assurance given that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency against which it is being hedged, or that a particular derivative position will be available when sought by the portfolio manager.
wCredit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the International Fund’s investment in that issuer. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by the International Fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. Longer-duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations.
wRegulatory Risk. Changes in the laws or regulations of the United States or other countries, including any changes to applicable tax laws and regulations, could impair the ability of the International Fund to achieve its investment objective and could increase the operating expenses of the International Fund.
wCyber Security Risk. Cybersecurity breaches may allow an unauthorized party to gain access to Fund assets, customer data, or proprietary information, or cause the International Fund and/or its service providers to suffer data corruption or lose operational functionality.

 

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Performance. The bar chart and performance table below show the variability of the International Fund’s returns, which may be an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund. The bar chart shows performance of the International Fund’s Class I shares for each full calendar year since the International Fund’s inception. Returns for Class A and Class C shares, which are not presented, will vary from the returns of Class I shares. The performance table compares the performance of the International Fund’s Class I shares over time to the performance of a broad-based securities market index. You should be aware that the International Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) may not be an indication of how the Fund will perform in the future. In the future, performance information will be presented in this section of this Prospectus. Also, shareholder reports containing financial and performance information are mailed to shareholders semi-annually. Updated performance information will be available at no cost by calling the International Fund toll-free at 877.314.9006.

 

Performance Bar Chart

Calendar Year Ended December 31

Best Quarter: 2nd Quarter 2017 7.16%

Worst Quarter: 3rd Quarter 2017 2.79%

 

The year-to-date return as of the most recent fiscal quarter, which ended June 30, 2018, was (4.58)%.

 

Performance Table

Average Annualized Total Returns

For periods ended December 31, 2017

  One Year

Since Inception of
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(05-03-2016)

Class I Return before taxes 19.61% 13.29%
Class I Return after taxes on distributions 18.99% 12.76%
Class Return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund shares
11.33% 10.07%
Class A Return before taxes 13.21% 9.63%
Class C Return before taxes 18.43% 12.55%
MSCI ACWI ex-US Index 27.19% 18.29%
MSCI EAFE Index 25.03% 16.18%
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After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rate and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on a shareholder’s tax situation and may differ from those shown. The after-tax returns are not relevant if you hold your Fund shares in tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts (“IRA”).

 

Investment Adviser. Centerstone Investors, LLC serves as the International Fund’s Adviser.

 

Portfolio Manager. The following individual serves as the International Fund’s portfolio manager:

 

Portfolio Manager Primary Title With the International Fund since
Abhay Deshpande, CFA Founder & CIO of the Adviser Inception May 2016

 

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares. You may conduct transactions by mail (Centerstone International Fund, c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 17605 Wright Street, Omaha NE 68130), or by telephone at 877.314.9006. Investors who wish to purchase or redeem International Fund shares through a financial intermediary should contact the financial intermediary directly. The minimum initial investment for Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares is $2,500, ($1,000 for IRAs and other retirement plans). The minimum subsequent investment amount is $100 for each Class (also $100 for IRAs and other retirement plans). There is no minimum initial or subsequent investment requirement for qualified retirement plans or other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans that invest in the International Fund through omnibus arrangements. These limits are applied on a per transaction basis or, in the case of the maximum investment amount, on aggregate purchases by an investor on a single trading day. The International Fund may waive or reduce its minimum or maximum investment amount from time to time in the sole discretion of the Adviser.

 

Tax Information. The International Fund’s distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account.

 

Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries. If you purchase International Fund shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the International Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of International Fund shares and related services. These payments may create conflicts of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the International Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediary’s website for more information.

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Centerstone Investors Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the Investors Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.

 

The Investors Fund’s investment objective may be changed without the approval of the Investors Fund’s shareholders upon 60 days’ written notice to shareholders.

 

Principal Investment Strategies

To achieve its objective of long-term capital growth, the Investors Fund will normally invest at least 60% of its net assets in equity and equity related securities and up to 40% of its total assets in fixed income instruments (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity). The Investors Fund may also invest in cash and cash equivalents. The Investors Fund primarily invests its assets in common stocks (and securities convertible into common stocks) of U.S. and foreign companies. The Investors Fund may also invest in foreign and domestic preferred equity securities and ADRs. The Investors Fund may generally invest in the following fixed income securities: notes, bills and debentures, bank debt obligations, high-yield debt securities rated below investment grade, convertible securities, Rule 144A securities (Rule 144A securities are restricted securities that can be resold to qualified institutional buyers but not to the general public); and securities issued by supranational organizations and sovereign debt securities. The Investors Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in lower-rated or defaulted debt securities (including so-called “junk bonds”), corporate debt, comparable unrated debt securities, or other indebtedness (or participations in the indebtedness) of such companies. The Investors Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in precious metals such as gold or silver, or in instruments related to such precious metals such as commodity contracts, options on such contracts, structured notes and ETFs. Investors Fund may invest in the foregoing securities or assets directly or gain exposure to such securities or assets indirectly by investing in ETFs or other investment companies.

 

The Investors Fund particularly seeks companies that have financial strength and stability, strong management and fundamental value. The Adviser will follow a global, bottom-up oriented long-term investment philosophy. The investment philosophy and strategy of the Investors Fund seeks a “margin of safety” in investments with the goal being to avoid permanent impairment of capital (as opposed to temporary losses in share value relating to shifting investor sentiment or other normal share price volatility). In particular, a

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discount to “intrinsic value” is sought even for the best of businesses, with a deeper discount demanded for companies that the Adviser views as under business model, balance sheet, management or other stresses. “Intrinsic value” is based on our judgment of what a prudent and rational business buyer would pay in cash for all of the company in normal markets.

 

Equity securities are selected based on their price versus value, business quality and balance sheet strength, among other factors. Investment decisions for the Investors Fund are made without regard to the capitalization (size) of the companies in which it invests. The Investors Fund may invest in any size company, including large, medium and smaller companies. Under normal circumstances, the Investors Fund anticipates it will allocate a significant amount of its net assets to foreign investments. That generally means that at least 15% of the Investors Fund’s net assets will be allocated to foreign investments (the Investors Fund expects at least 30% of its equity investments will normally be in foreign equities).

 

The Adviser may invest the Investors Fund’s assets in any region of the world. It may invest in companies based in emerging markets, typically in the Far East, Latin America and Eastern Europe, however, the emphasis will be in companies operating in developed countries, such as those of the U.S., Canada, Japan and Western Europe.

 

The Investors Fund may invest a portion of its assets in derivative instruments. These include forward contracts and futures contracts. The Investors Fund may invest in derivatives primarily to seek to hedge exposure to certain markets and securities and/or for speculative (i.e., non-hedging) purposes. The Investors Fund may seek to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies, typically through the use of foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward contracts and may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies or to generate income or gains.

 

The Adviser will consider selling a security when it determines that such security no longer offers fundamental value or financial strength and stability.

 

The Investors Fund may take an activist role, where it will seek to influence or control management, or invest in other companies that do so when the Adviser believes the Investors Fund may benefit. The Investors Fund may invest in securities of companies that are, or are about to be, involved in reorganizations, financial restructurings or bankruptcy, which may involve the purchase of bank debt. The Investors Fund may also participate in arbitrage opportunities.

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The Investors Fund will focus its investments in areas where the Adviser finds the most compelling opportunities at any given moment and on situations that, in the Adviser’s opinion, have the potential for capital appreciation. The Adviser will examine each security separately and will not apply a predetermined formula. In order to maintain investment flexibility, the Adviser has not established guidelines as to the size of an issuer, its earnings, or the industry in which it operates in order for a security to be included or excluded for purchase by the Investors Fund.

 

Temporary Defensive Positions

The Investors Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with the Investors Fund’s principal investment strategies in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. For example, during such periods, 100% of the Investors Fund’s assets may be invested in short-term, high-quality fixed income investments, cash or cash equivalents. Temporary defensive positions may be initiated by the Adviser when market conditions make pursuing its investment strategy used for the Investors Fund inconsistent with the best interests of the Investors Fund. When the Investors Fund takes temporary defensive positions, it may not achieve its investment objective.

 

Principal Risks of Investing in the Centerstone Investors Fund

Before investing in the Investors Fund, you should carefully consider your own investment goals, the amount of time you are willing to leave your money invested and the amount of risk you are willing to take. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your investment goals, you could lose money by investing in the Investors Fund. The value of your investment in the Investors Fund will go up and down with the prices of the securities in which the Investors Fund invests. The principal risks of investing in the Investors Fund are:

 

General Risks. Economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events are among the factors affecting the securities markets of the Investors Fund’s investments. There is risk that these and other factors may adversely affect the Investors Fund’s performance. You should consider your own investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance before investing in the Investors Fund. An investment in the Investors Fund may not be appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a complete investment program. An investment in the Investors Fund is not a deposit in the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the Investors Fund.

 

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Management Risk. The risk that the investment process used by the Investors Fund’s portfolio manager could fail to achieve the Investors Fund’s investment goal and cause an investment in the Investors Fund to lose value. The Adviser’s reliance on its option-based strategy and its judgments about the potential appreciation of a particular option or security in which the Investors Fund invests may prove to be incorrect.

 

Market Risk. The value of the Investors Fund’s portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets in which the Investors Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify companies selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Value investing is subject to the risk that a company’s intrinsic value may never be fully realized by the market or that a company judged by the Adviser to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced. Additionally, securities that exhibit value characteristics tend to perform differently and shift into and out of favor with investors depending on changes in market and economic sentiment and conditions.

 

Equity Securities Risk. The Investors Fund primarily invests in common stock (and securities convertible into common stocks) and may also invest in preferred stocks and ADRs, which subjects the Investors Fund and its shareholders to the risks associated with common stock investing. These risks include the financial risk of selecting securities that do not perform as anticipated, the risk that the stock markets in which the Investors Fund invests may experience periods of turbulence and instability, and the general risk that domestic and global economies may go through periods of decline and cyclical change. The Investors Fund may also invest in preferred stock which is subject to many of the risks associated with debt securities, including interest rate risk. In addition, preferred stock may not pay a dividend, an issuer may suspend payment of dividends on preferred stock at any time, and in certain situations an issuer may call or redeem its preferred stock or convert it to common stock. Many factors affect the performance of each company, including the strength of the company’s management or the demand for its product or services. You should be aware that the value of a company’s share price may decline as a result of poor decisions made by management or lower demand for the company’s products or services. In addition, a company’s share price may also decline if its earnings or revenues fall short of expectations. There are overall stock market risks that may also affect the value of the Investors Fund. Over time, stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods when stock prices rise generally and periods when stock prices decline generally. The value of the Investors Fund’s investments may increase or decrease more than stock markets in general. The Investors Fund is subject to these same risks to the extent that it invests directly in common stocks.

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Large-Capitalization Securities Risk. While large cap companies may be less volatile than those of mid- and small-cap companies, they still involve risk. Large-capitalization companies usually cannot respond as quickly as smaller companies to competitive challenges, and their growth rates tend to lag the growth rates of well-managed smaller companies during strong economic periods. Further, the Investors Fund may underperform funds that invest primarily in stocks of smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies are in favor.

 

Mid-Cap Company Risk. Generally, mid-cap companies may have more potential for growth than large-cap companies. Investing in mid-cap companies, however, may involve greater risk than investing in large-cap companies. Mid-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large-cap companies and, therefore, their securities may be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies, making them less liquid than other securities. Mid-cap company stocks may also be bought and sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks. Because of this, if the Investors Fund wants to sell a large quantity of a mid-cap company’s stock, it may have to sell at a lower price than the Adviser might prefer, or it may have to sell in smaller than desired quantities over a period of time.

 

Small-Cap Company Risk. Generally, small-cap, and less seasoned companies, have more potential for rapid growth. They also often involve greater risk than large- or mid-cap companies, and these risks are passed on to the Investors Fund. These smaller-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large- or mid-cap companies, and, therefore, their securities tend to be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies, making them less liquid than other securities. Small-cap company stocks tend to be bought and sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks. Because of this, if the Investors Fund wants to sell a large quantity of a smaller-cap company’s stock, it may have to sell at a lower price than the Adviser might prefer, or it may have to sell in smaller than desired quantities over a period of time. An investment in the Investors Fund that is subject to these risks may be more suitable for long-term investors who are willing to bear the risk of these fluctuations.

 

Fixed Income Risk. When the Investors Fund invests in fixed income securities (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity), the value of your investment in the Investors Fund may fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed income

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securities owned by the Investors Fund. In general, the market price of fixed income securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments).

 

Lower-Rated and Unrated Debt Securities. Securities rated below investment grade, sometimes called “junk bonds,” and the type of unrated debt securities purchased by the Investors Fund, generally are considered to have more risk than higher-rated securities. They may also fluctuate more in price, and are less liquid than higher-rated securities. Their prices are especially sensitive to developments affecting the company’s business and to ratings changes, and typically rise and fall in response to factors that affect the company’s stock prices. Issuers of such lower-rated debt securities are not as strong financially, and are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the economy, such as a recession or a sustained period of rising interest rates. The risk that the Investors Fund may lose its entire investment in defaulted bonds is greater in comparison to investing in non-defaulted bonds.

 

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments which may affect the value of foreign securities, including adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, less liquidity, greater volatility, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. Investing in emerging markets imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in foreign developed countries. A portion of the derivatives trades may take place on foreign markets. Neither existing SEC regulations nor regulations of any other U.S. governmental agency apply to transactions on foreign markets. The securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. The costs associated with portfolio transactions are often higher in foreign countries than the United States. Additionally, investments in securities of foreign issuers, even those publicly traded in the United States, may involve risks which are in addition to those inherent in domestic investments. Foreign companies may not be subject to the same regulatory requirements of U.S. companies, and as a consequence, there may be less publicly available information about such companies. Also, foreign companies may not be subject to uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. Foreign governments and foreign economies, particularly in emerging markets, may be less stable than the U.S. government and the U.S. economy.

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Currency Risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of what the Investors Fund owns and the Investors Fund’s share price. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Devaluation of a currency by a country’s government or banking authority also will have a significant impact on the value of any investments denominated in that currency. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets.

 

Gold and Precious Metals Risk. The Investors Fund may invest directly and indirectly in precious metals. Gold and other precious metals prices can be influenced by a variety of economic, financial and political factors, especially inflation: when inflation is low or expected to fall, prices tend to be weak. Any market price movements, regulatory or technological changes, or economic conditions affecting gold-related investments may have an impact on the Investors Fund’s performance. Additionally, there are certain considerations related to gold and other direct precious metal investments, including custody and transaction costs that may be higher than those involving securities.

 

ETF Risk. Investment in an ETF carries security specific risk and market risk. Also, if the area of the market representing the underlying index or benchmark does not perform as expected for any reason, the value of the investment in the ETF may decline. In addition, due to transactions via market prices rather than at net asset value, the performance of an ETF may not completely replicate the performance of the underlying index. The Investors Fund will indirectly pay its proportionate share of any fees and expenses paid by the ETF in which it invests in addition to the fees and expenses paid directly by the Investors Fund. The Investors Fund also will incur brokerage costs when it purchases ETFs. As a result, the cost of investing in the Investors Fund generally will be higher than the cost of investing directly in ETFs.

 

Hedging Risk. Hedging, including foreign currency hedging, is a strategy in which the Investors Fund uses a derivative to offset the risks associated with other Fund holdings. While hedging can reduce losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains or cause losses if the market moves in a manner adverse to the portfolio construction employed by the Investors Fund or if the cost of the derivative outweighs the benefit of the hedge. Hedging also involves the risk that changes in the value of the derivative will not match those of the holdings being hedged as expected by the Investors Fund, in which case any losses on the holdings being hedged may not be reduced and may be increased. There can be no assurance that the Investors Fund’s hedging strategy will reduce risk or that hedging transactions will be either available or cost effective. The Investors Fund is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so.

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ADRs Risk. The Investors Fund may invest in U.S. dollar denominated ADRs of foreign companies. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or trust company evidencing its ownership of the underlying foreign securities. Securities of foreign issuers, and consequently ADRs, may decrease in value due to changes in currency exchange rates, the economic climate in the issuer’s home country or for a variety of other reasons. ADRs may be “sponsored” or “unsponsored.” Sponsored ADRs are those in which the non-U.S. company enters into an agreement directly with the U.S. depositary bank to arrange for recordkeeping, forwarding of shareholder communications, payment of dividends, and other services. An unsponsored ADR is set up without the cooperation of the non-U.S. company and may be initiated by a broker-dealer wishing to establish a U.S. trading market. The risks of ADRs include many of the risks associated with investing directly in foreign securities such as those listed above.

 

Emerging Markets Risk. The risks of investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in emerging markets. Emerging markets are countries generally considered to be relatively less developed or industrialized. Emerging markets often face economic problems that could subject the Investors Fund to increased volatility or substantial declines in value. Deficiencies in regulatory oversight, market infrastructure, shareholder protections and company laws could expose the Investors Fund to risks beyond those generally encountered in developed countries. In addition, profound social changes and business practices that depart from norms in developed countries’ economies have hindered the orderly growth of emerging economies and their markets in the past and have caused instability. High levels of debt tend to make emerging economies heavily reliant on foreign capital and vulnerable to capital flight. Countries in emerging markets are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. For these and other reasons, investments in emerging markets are often considered speculative.

 

Derivatives Risk. The Investors Fund may use derivatives (including options, futures, forward contracts and foreign currency derivatives) to enhance returns or hedge against market declines. The Investors Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments, including the risk that derivatives may result in losses that are potentially unlimited and that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions. Other risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Changes in the market value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying

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asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. Such prices are influenced by numerous factors that affect the markets, including, but not limited to: changing supply and demand relationships; government programs and policies; national and international political and economic events, changes in interest rates, inflation and deflation and changes in supply and demand relationships. Trading derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities. Derivative contracts ordinarily have leverage inherent in their terms. Leverage involves the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as margin, in an attempt to increase the return of an investment. The low margin deposits normally required in trading derivatives, including futures contracts, permit a high degree of leverage. Accordingly, a relatively small price movement may result in an immediate and substantial loss to the Investors Fund. The use of leverage may also cause the Investors Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations or to meet collateral segregation requirements. The use of leveraged derivatives can magnify the Investors Fund’s potential for gain or loss and, therefore, amplify the effects of market volatility on the Investors Fund’s share price. Because option premiums paid or received are small in relation to the market value of the investments underlying the options, buying and selling put and call options can be more speculative than investing directly in securities. The risks associated with investments in derivatives also include liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks. In addition, if a derivative is being used for hedging purposes there can be no assurance given that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency against which it is being hedged, or that a particular derivative position will be available when sought by the portfolio manager.

 

Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Investors Fund’s investment in that issuer. The value of the debt securities held by the Investors Fund fluctuates with the credit quality of the issuers of those securities. The Investors Fund could lose money if the issuer of a security is unable to meet its financial obligations or goes bankrupt. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by the Investors Fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. Longer-duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations.

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Investor Activism Risk. This is the risk that if the Adviser actively seeks to influence the management of a portfolio company in which it is invested, the investment results may be disappointing if the portfolio company resists the Adviser’s efforts, or alternatively, if the portfolio company adopts the Adviser’s proposed strategy, which may prove to be misguided. There also may be instances where the Investors Fund will be restricted in transacting in a particular investment as a result of the Adviser’s activist strategy. It is also possible that the Investors Fund may become involved in litigation, which entails expense and the possibility of claims for damages against the Investors Fund.

 

Risk Arbitrage Securities and Distressed Companies. A merger, other restructuring, tender, or exchange offer proposed at the time the Investors Fund invests in risk arbitrage securities may not be completed on the terms or within the time frame contemplated, resulting in losses to the Investors Fund. Debt obligations of distressed companies typically are unrated, lower-rated, in default or close to default. Also, securities of distressed companies are generally more likely to become worthless than the securities of more financially stable companies.

 

Regulatory Risk. Changes in the laws or regulations of the United States or other countries, including any changes to applicable tax laws and regulations, could impair the ability of the Investors Fund to achieve its investment objective and could increase the operating expenses of the Investors Fund. For example, new (or revised) laws or regulations may be imposed by the SEC, the CFTC, the IRS, the U.S. Federal Reserve or other governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that could adversely affect the Investors Fund. The Investors Fund also may be adversely affected by changes in the enforcement or interpretation of existing statutes and rules by governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations. Regulators around the globe have increasingly taken measures to seek to increase the stability of the financial markets, including by proposing rules that may curtail the Investors Fund’s ability to use derivative and other instruments. The Adviser continues to evaluate these measures, and there can be no assurance that they will not adversely affect the Investors Fund and its performance.

 

Cyber Security Risk. As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the Investors Fund has become more susceptible to operational, financial and information security risks resulting from cyber-attacks and/or technological malfunctions. Cyber-attacks include, among other things, the attempted theft, loss, misuse, improper release, corruption or destruction of, or unauthorized access to, confidential or highly restricted data relating to the Investors Fund and its shareholders; and attempted compromises or failures to systems, networks, devices and applications relating to the operations of the Investors Fund and its service providers. Cyber security breaches may result from unauthorized access to digital systems (e.g., through “hacking” or malicious software coding) or from outside attacks, such as denial-of-service attacks on websites (i.e., efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users).

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Centerstone International Fund

 

Investment Objective

The investment objective of the International Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital.

 

The International Fund’s investment objective may be changed without the approval of the International Fund’s shareholders upon 60 days’ written notice to shareholders.

 

Principal Investment Strategies

To achieve its objective of long-term capital growth, normally, the International Fund invests at least 60% of its net assets in foreign (non-U.S.) equity securities. Equity securities are selected based on their price versus value, business quality and balance sheet strength, among other factors. The International Fund also may invest up to 40% of its total assets in debt instruments (including those of foreign issuers). The International Fund may also invest in cash and cash equivalents. The International Fund may generally invest in the following fixed income securities: notes, bills and debentures, bank debt obligations, high-yield debt securities rated below investment grade, convertible securities, Rule 144A securities (Rule 144A securities are restricted securities that can be resold to qualified institutional buyers but not to the general public); and securities issued by supranational organizations and sovereign debt securities. The International Fund may invest in debt securities generally without regard to their credit rating or time to maturity. The International Fund may invest up to 20% of its total assets in lower-rated or defaulted debt securities (including so-called “junk bonds”), corporate debt, comparable unrated debt securities, or other indebtedness (or participations in the indebtedness) of such companies. In selecting debt securities to achieve the International Fund’s investment objective, the Adviser will consider the likelihood of default and the potential for capital appreciation. The International Fund may also invest up to 10% of its total assets in precious metals such as gold or silver, or in instruments related to such precious metals such as commodity contracts, options on such contracts, structured notes and ETFs. The International Fund may invest in the foregoing securities or assets directly or gain exposure to such securities or assets indirectly by investing in ETFs or other investment companies.

 

The International Fund particularly seeks companies that have financial strength and stability, strong management and fundamental value. The Adviser will follow a bottom-up oriented long-term investment philosophy. The International Fund identifies investment opportunities through intensive research of individual companies and generally does not focus or rely on

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current stock market conditions and other macro factors when assessing potential investment opportunities. The investment philosophy and strategy of the International Fund seeks a “margin of safety” in investments with the goal being to avoid permanent impairment of capital (as opposed to temporary losses in share value relating to shifting investor sentiment or other normal share price volatility). In particular, a discount to “intrinsic value” is sought even for the best of businesses, with a deeper discount demanded for companies that the Adviser views as under business model, balance sheet, management or other stresses. “Intrinsic value” is based on our judgment of what a prudent and rational business buyer would pay in cash for all of the company in normal markets. For these reasons, the International Fund may seek investments in the equity securities of companies in industries that are believed to be temporarily depressed. The International Fund determines an issuer’s economic ties to a particular country based on the location where such issuer is headquartered or incorporated, and the location from where the issuer derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits, if such location is other than the location where such issuer is headquartered or incorporated.

 

Investment decisions for the International Fund are made without regard to the capitalization (size) of the companies in which it invests. The International Fund may invest in any size company, including large, medium and smaller companies.

 

The International Fund will invest primarily in equity securities of companies traded in mature markets (markets that already have a number of established companies, for example, Japan, Germany and France) and may invest in countries whose economies are still developing (sometimes called “emerging markets”). The International Fund intends to invest its assets in investments that are tied economically to a number of countries throughout the world. Under normal circumstances, the International Fund will invest in issuers located in at least three different countries (not including the U.S. although the International Fund may also invest in U.S. issuers).

 

The Adviser will consider selling a security when it determines that such security no longer offers fundamental value or financial strength and stability.

 

The International Fund may invest a portion of its assets in derivative instruments. These include forward contracts and futures contracts. The International Fund may invest in derivatives primarily to seek to hedge exposure to certain markets and securities and/or for speculative (i.e., non-hedging) purposes. The International Fund may seek to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies, typically through the use of foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward contracts and may engage in currency transactions with counterparties to gain or reduce exposure to certain currencies or to generate income or gains.

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The International Fund may take an activist role, where it will seek to influence or control management, or invest in other companies that do so when the Adviser believes the International Fund may benefit. The International Fund may invest in securities of companies that are, or are about to be, involved in reorganizations, financial restructurings or bankruptcy, which may involve the purchase of bank debt. The International Fund may also participate in arbitrage opportunities.

 

The International Fund will focus its investments in areas where the Adviser finds the most compelling opportunities at any given moment and on situations that, in the Adviser’s opinion, have the potential for capital appreciation. The Adviser will examine each security separately and will not apply a predetermined formula. In order to maintain investment flexibility, the Adviser has not established guidelines as to the size of an issuer, its earnings, or the industry in which it operates in order for a security to be included or excluded for purchase by the International Fund.

 

Temporary Defensive Positions

The International Fund may, from time to time, take temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with the International Fund’s principal investment strategies in attempting to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. For example, during such periods, 100% of the International Fund’s assets may be invested in short-term, high-quality fixed income investments, cash or cash equivalents. Temporary defensive positions may be initiated by the Adviser when market conditions make pursuing its investment strategy used for the International Fund inconsistent with the best interests of the International Fund. When the International Fund takes temporary defensive positions, it may not achieve its investment objective.

 

Principal Risks of Investing in the Centerstone International Fund

Before investing in the International Fund, you should carefully consider your own investment goals, the amount of time you are willing to leave your money invested and the amount of risk you are willing to take. Remember that in addition to possibly not achieving your investment goals, you could lose money by investing in the International Fund. The value of your investment in the International Fund will go up and down with the prices of the securities in which the International Fund invests. The principal risks of investing in the International Fund are:

 

General Risks. Economic growth and market conditions, interest rate levels, and political events are among the factors affecting the securities markets of the International Fund’s investments. There is risk that these and other factors may adversely affect the International Fund’s performance. You should consider your own investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance before investing in the International Fund. An investment in the International Fund may not be appropriate for all investors and is not intended to be a

 

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complete investment program. An investment in the International Fund is not a deposit in the bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. You may lose money by investing in the International Fund.

 

Management Risk. The risk that the investment process used by the International Fund’s portfolio manager could fail to achieve the International Fund’s investment goal and cause an investment in the International Fund to lose value. The Adviser’s reliance on its strategy and its judgments about the potential appreciation of a particular option or security in which the International Fund invests may prove to be incorrect.

 

Market Risk. The value of the International Fund’s portfolio holdings may fluctuate in response to events specific to the companies or markets in which the International Fund invests, as well as economic, political, or social events in the United States or abroad.

 

Value Investing Risk. Value investing attempts to identify companies selling at a discount to their intrinsic value. Value investing is subject to the risk that a company’s intrinsic value may never be fully realized by the market or that a company judged by the Adviser to be undervalued may actually be appropriately priced. Additionally, securities that exhibit value characteristics tend to perform differently and shift into and out of favor with investors depending on changes in market and economic sentiment and conditions.

 

Foreign Investment Risk. Foreign investing involves risks not typically associated with U.S. investments which may affect the value of foreign securities, including adverse fluctuations in foreign currency values, adverse political, social and economic developments, less liquidity, greater volatility, less developed or less efficient trading markets, political instability and differing auditing and legal standards. Investing in emerging markets imposes risks different from, or greater than, risks of investing in foreign developed countries. A portion of the derivatives trades may take place on foreign markets. Neither existing SEC regulations nor regulations of any other U.S. governmental agency apply to transactions on foreign markets. The securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. issuers. The costs associated with portfolio transactions are often higher in foreign countries than the United States. Additionally, investments in securities of foreign issuers, even those publicly traded in the United States, may involve risks which are in addition to those inherent in domestic investments. Foreign companies may not be subject to the same regulatory requirements of U.S. companies, and as a consequence, there may be less publicly available information about such companies. Also, foreign companies may not be subject to uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards and requirements comparable to those applicable to U.S. companies. Foreign governments and foreign economies, particularly in emerging markets, may be less stable than the U.S. government and the U.S. economy.

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Currency Risk. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates will affect the value of what the International Fund owns and the International Fund’s share price. Generally, when the U.S. dollar rises in value against a foreign currency, an investment in that country loses value because that currency is worth fewer U.S. dollars. Devaluation of a currency by a country’s government or banking authority also will have a significant impact on the value of any investments denominated in that currency. Currency markets generally are not as regulated as securities markets.

 

Gold and Precious Metals Risk. The International Fund may invest directly and indirectly in precious metals. Gold and other precious metals prices can be influenced by a variety of economic, financial and political factors, especially inflation: when inflation is low or expected to fall, prices tend to be weak. Any market price movements, regulatory or technological changes, or economic conditions affecting gold-related investments may have an impact on the International Fund’s performance. Additionally, there are certain considerations related to gold and other direct precious metal investments, including custody and transaction costs that may be higher than those involving securities.

 

Hedging Risk. Hedging, including foreign currency hedging, is a strategy in which the International Fund uses a derivative to offset the risks associated with other Fund holdings. While hedging can reduce losses, it can also reduce or eliminate gains or cause losses if the market moves in a manner adverse to the portfolio construction employed by the International Fund or if the cost of the derivative outweighs the benefit of the hedge. Hedging also involves the risk that changes in the value of the derivative will not match those of the holdings being hedged as expected by the International Fund, in which case any losses on the holdings being hedged may not be reduced and may be increased. There can be no assurance that the International Fund’s hedging strategy will reduce risk or that hedging transactions will be either available or cost effective. The International Fund is not required to use hedging and may choose not to do so.

 

Emerging Markets Risk. The risks of investing in foreign securities are increased in connection with investments in emerging markets. Emerging markets are countries generally considered to be relatively less developed or industrialized. Emerging markets often face economic problems that could subject the International Fund to increased volatility or substantial declines in value. Deficiencies in regulatory oversight, market infrastructure, shareholder protections and company laws could expose the International Fund to risks beyond those generally encountered in developed countries. In addition, profound social changes and business practices that depart from norms in developed countries’ economies have hindered the orderly growth of emerging economies and their markets in the past and have caused instability. High levels

 

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of debt tend to make emerging economies heavily reliant on foreign capital and vulnerable to capital flight. Countries in emerging markets are also more likely to experience high levels of inflation, deflation or currency devaluation, which could also hurt their economies and securities markets. For these and other reasons, investments in emerging markets are often considered speculative.

 

Equity Securities Risk. The International Fund invests primarily in common stock which subjects the International Fund and its shareholders to the risks associated with common stock investing. The International Fund invests in common stock, which subjects the International Fund and its shareholders to the risks associated with common stock investing. These risks include the financial risk of selecting securities that do not perform as anticipated, the risk that the stock markets in which the International Fund invests may experience periods of turbulence and instability, and the general risk that domestic and global economies may go through periods of decline and cyclical change. The International Fund may also invest in preferred stock which is subject to many of the risks associated with debt securities, including interest rate risk. In addition, preferred stock may not pay a dividend, an issuer may suspend payment of dividends on preferred stock at any time, and in certain situations an issuer may call or redeem its preferred stock or convert it to common stock. Many factors affect the performance of each company, including the strength of the company’s management or the demand for its product or services. You should be aware that the value of a company’s share price may decline as a result of poor decisions made by management or lower demand for the company’s products or services. In addition, a company’s share price may also decline if its earnings or revenues fall short of expectations. There are overall stock market risks that may also affect the value of the International Fund. Over time, stock markets tend to move in cycles, with periods when stock prices rise generally and periods when stock prices decline generally. The value of the International Fund’s investments may increase or decrease more than stock markets in general. The International Fund is subject to these same risks to the extent that it invests directly in common stocks.

 

Large-Capitalization Securities Risk. While large cap companies may be less volatile than those of mid- and small-cap companies, they still involve risk. Large-capitalization companies usually cannot respond as quickly as smaller companies to competitive challenges, and their growth rates tend to lag the growth rates of well-managed smaller companies during strong economic periods. Further, the International Fund may underperform funds that invest primarily in stocks of smaller capitalization companies during periods when the stocks of such companies are in favor.

 

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Mid-Cap Company Risk. Generally, mid-cap companies may have more potential for growth than large-cap companies. Investing in mid-cap companies, however, may involve greater risk than investing in large-cap companies. Mid-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large-cap companies and, therefore, their securities may be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies, making them less liquid than other securities. Mid-cap company stocks may also be bought and sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks. Because of this, if the International Fund wants to sell a large quantity of a mid-cap company’s stock, it may have to sell at a lower price than the Adviser might prefer, or it may have to sell in smaller than desired quantities over a period of time.

 

Small-Cap Company Risk. Generally, small-cap, and less seasoned companies, have more potential for rapid growth. They also often involve greater risk than large- or mid-cap companies, and these risks are passed on to the International Fund. These smaller-cap companies may not have the management experience, financial resources, product diversification and competitive strengths of large- or mid-cap companies, and, therefore, their securities tend to be more volatile than the securities of larger, more established companies, making them less liquid than other securities. Small-cap company stocks tend to be bought and sold less often and in smaller amounts than larger company stocks. Because of this, if the Fund wants to sell a large quantity of a smaller-cap company’s stock, it may have to sell at a lower price than the Adviser might prefer, or it may have to sell in smaller than desired quantities over a period of time. An investment in the International Fund that is subject to these risks may be more suitable for long-term investors who are willing to bear the risk of these fluctuations.

 

Fixed Income Risk. When the International Fund invests in fixed income securities (without regard to credit rating or time to maturity), the value of your investment in the International Fund will fluctuate with changes in interest rates. Typically, a rise in interest rates causes a decline in the value of fixed income securities owned by the International Fund. In general, the market price of fixed income securities with longer maturities will increase or decrease more in response to changes in interest rates than shorter-term securities. Other risk factors include credit risk (the debtor may default) and prepayment risk (the debtor may pay its obligation early, reducing the amount of interest payments). These risks could affect the value of a particular investment by the International Fund, possibly causing the International Fund’s share price and total return to be reduced and fluctuate more than other types of investments.

 

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Lower-Rated and Unrated Debt Securities. Securities rated below investment grade, sometimes called “junk bonds,” and the type of unrated debt securities purchased by the International Fund, generally are considered to have more risk than higher-rated securities. They may also fluctuate more in price, and are less liquid than higher-rated securities. Their prices are especially sensitive to developments affecting the company’s business and to ratings changes, and typically rise and fall in response to factors that affect the company’s stock prices. Issuers of such lower-rated debt securities are not as strong financially, and are more likely to encounter financial difficulties and be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the economy, such as a recession or a sustained period of rising interest rates. The risk that the International Fund may lose its entire investment in defaulted bonds is greater in comparison to investing in non-defaulted bonds.

 

Derivatives Risk. The International Fund may use derivatives (including options, futures, forward contracts and foreign currency derivatives) to enhance returns or hedge against market declines. The International Fund’s use of derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities and other traditional investments including the risk that derivatives may result in losses that are potentially unlimited and that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions. Other risks include (i) the risk that the counterparty to a derivative transaction may not fulfill its contractual obligations; (ii) risk of mispricing or improper valuation; and (iii) the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index. Changes in the market value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the underlying asset, rate or index, and the Fund could lose more than the principal amount invested. Derivative prices are highly volatile and may fluctuate substantially during a short period of time. Such prices are influenced by numerous factors that affect the markets, including, but not limited to: changing supply and demand relationships; government programs and policies; national and international political and economic events, changes in interest rates, inflation and deflation and changes in supply and demand relationships. Trading derivative instruments involves risks different from, or possibly greater than, the risks associated with investing directly in securities. Derivative contracts ordinarily have leverage inherent in their terms. Leverage involves the use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital, such as margin, in an attempt to increase the return of an investment. The low margin deposits normally required in trading derivatives, including futures contracts, permit a high degree of leverage. Accordingly, a relatively small price movement may result in an immediate and substantial loss to the International Fund. The use of leverage may also cause the International Fund to liquidate portfolio positions when it would not be advantageous to do so in order to satisfy its obligations or to meet collateral segregation requirements. The use of leveraged derivatives can

 

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magnify the International Fund’s potential for gain or loss and, therefore, amplify the effects of market volatility on the International Fund’s share price. Because option premiums paid or received are small in relation to the market value of the investments underlying the options, buying and selling put and call options can be more speculative than investing directly in securities. The risks associated with investments in derivatives also include liquidity, interest rate, market, credit and management risks. In addition, if a derivative is being used for hedging purposes there can be no assurance given that each derivative position will achieve a perfect correlation with the security or currency against which it is being hedged, or that a particular derivative position will be available when sought by the portfolio manager.

 

Credit Risk. Credit risk is the risk that the issuer of a bond or other instrument will not be able to make payments of interest and principal when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the International Fund’s investment in that issuer. The value of the debt securities held by the International Fund fluctuates with the credit quality of the issuers of those securities. The International Fund could lose money if the issuer of a security is unable to meet its financial obligations or goes bankrupt. In addition, fluctuations in interest rates can affect the value of debt instruments held by the International Fund. An increase in interest rates tends to reduce the market value of debt instruments, while a decline in interest rates tends to increase their values. Longer-duration instruments tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes than those with shorter durations.

 

Risk Arbitrage Securities and Distressed Companies. A merger, other restructuring, tender, or exchange offer proposed at the time the International Fund invests in risk arbitrage securities may not be completed on the terms or within the time frame contemplated, resulting in losses to the International Fund. Debt obligations of distressed companies typically are unrated, lower-rated, in default or close to default. Also, securities of distressed companies are generally more likely to become worthless than the securities of more financially stable companies.

 

Investor Activism Risk. This is the risk that if the Adviser actively seeks to influence the management of a portfolio company in which it is invested, the investment results may be disappointing if the portfolio company resists the Adviser’s efforts, or alternatively, if the portfolio company adopts the Adviser’s proposed strategy, which may prove to be misguided. There also may be instances where the International Fund will be restricted in transacting in a particular investment as a result of the Adviser’s activist strategy. It is also possible that the International Fund may become involved in litigation, which entails expense and the possibility of claims for damages against the International Fund.

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Regulatory Risk. Changes in the laws or regulations of the United States or other countries, including any changes to applicable tax laws and regulations, could impair the ability of the International Fund to achieve its investment objective and could increase the operating expenses of the International Fund. For example, new (or revised) laws or regulations may be imposed by the SEC, the CFTC, the IRS, the U.S. Federal Reserve or other governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations that could adversely affect the International Fund. The International Fund also may be adversely affected by changes in the enforcement or interpretation of existing statutes and rules by governmental regulatory authorities or self-regulatory organizations. Regulators around the globe have increasingly taken measures to seek to increase the stability of the financial markets, including by proposing rules that may curtail the International Fund’s ability to use derivative and other instruments. The Adviser continues to evaluate these measures, and there can be no assurance that they will not adversely affect the International Fund and its performance.

 

Cyber Security Risk. As the use of technology has become more prevalent in the course of business, the International Fund has become more susceptible to operational, financial and information security risks resulting from cyber-attacks and/or technological malfunctions. Cyber-attacks include, among other things, the attempted theft, loss, misuse, improper release, corruption or destruction of, or unauthorized access to, confidential or highly restricted data relating to the International Fund and its shareholders; and attempted compromises or failures to systems, networks, devices and applications relating to the operations of the International Fund and its service providers. Cyber security breaches may result from unauthorized access to digital systems (e.g., through “hacking” or malicious software coding) or from outside attacks, such as denial-of-service attacks on websites (i.e., efforts to make network services unavailable to intended users).

 

Portfolio Holdings Information

A description of the policies and procedures with respect to the disclosure of a Fund’s portfolio holdings for the Investors Fund and International Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”) is available in the Funds’ SAI. Currently, disclosure of the Funds’ holdings is required to be made quarterly within 60 days of the end of each fiscal quarter in the annual and semi-annual reports to Fund shareholders and in the quarterly holdings report on Form N-Q. The annual and semi-annual reports for the Funds are available by contacting the Funds, c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC, 17605 Wright Street, Omaha, NE 68130 or calling 877.314.9006.

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The Adviser

The Centerstone Investors Trust (the “Trust”), on behalf of the Funds has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (“Advisory Agreement”) with Centerstone Investors, LLC, located at 135 5th Avenue, Suite 3, New York, New York 10010, under which the Adviser manages each Fund’s investments subject to the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Under the Advisory Agreement, the Investors Fund compensates the Adviser for its investment advisory services at the annual rate of 0.90% of the Investors Fund’s average daily net assets, payable on a monthly basis and the International Fund compensates the Adviser for its investment advisory services at the annual rate of 0.90% of the International Fund’s average daily net assets, payable on a monthly basis. As of June 30, 2018, the Adviser had approximately $516 million in assets under management. For the most recent fiscal period ended March 31, 2018, the Adviser received an advisory fee equal to 0.66% and 0.69% of the Centerstone Investor’s Fund and the Centerstone International Fund, average daily net assets, respectively.

 

Subject to the general supervision of the Board of Trustees, the Adviser is responsible for managing the Funds in accordance with its investment objective and policies using the approach discussed in the “Summary Sections” and “Investment Strategies, Related Risks and Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings” section of this Prospectus. The Adviser also maintains related records for the Funds.

 

Fund Expenses. Each Fund is responsible for its own operating expenses. Pursuant to an operating expense limitation agreement between the Adviser and each Fund, the Adviser has agreed to reduce its management fees and/or pay expenses of the Funds to ensure that the total amount of Fund operating expenses (excluding any front-end or contingent deferred loads, brokerage fees and commissions, acquired fund fees and expenses, borrowing costs (such as interest and dividend expense on securities sold short), taxes and extraordinary expenses such as litigation) do not exceed 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10% of the Investors Fund’s average net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, and 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10% of the International Fund’s average net assets for Class A, Class C and Class I shares respectively, through July 31, 2020 subject thereafter to annual re-approval of the agreement by the Board of Trustees. The Adviser is permitted to receive reimbursement from each Fund for fees it waived and Fund expenses it paid, subject to the limitation that: (1) the reimbursement for fees and expenses will be made only if payable within three years from the date the fees and expenses were initially waived or reimbursed; and (2) the reimbursement may not be made if it would cause the expense limitation in effect at the time of the waiver or currently in effect, whichever is lower, to be exceeded. This Operating Expense Limitation Agreement can be terminated only by, or with the consent, of the Board of Trustees. A discussion regarding the basis for the Board of Trustee’s approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement is available in the Fund’s annual shareholder report dated March 31, 2018.

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Management of the Funds

 

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Portfolio Manager

Abhay Deshpande, CFA. Mr. Deshpande is the Founder & CIO of the Adviser. He has more than 25 years of market experience. Prior to founding the Adviser in 2015, Mr. Deshpande was a part of First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, which he joined in 2000 and served as a senior member of the First Eagle Global Value analyst team and as a portfolio manager for a number of accounts before assuming management responsibilities for several funds in September 2007. Prior to 2000, Mr. Deshpande spent three years as a research analyst with Harris Associates, investment adviser to the Oakmark Funds.

 

The SAI provides additional information about the Portfolio Manager’s compensation, other accounts managed by the Portfolio Manager and the Portfolio Manager’s ownership of securities in the Funds.

 

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Share Price

The net asset value (“NAV”) and offering price (NAV plus any applicable sales charges) of each class of shares is calculated as of the close of regular trading (generally 4:00 pm, Eastern time) on each day that the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) is open for business. NAV is computed by determining, on a per class basis, the aggregate market value of all assets of a Fund, less its liabilities, divided by the total number of shares outstanding ((assets-liabilities)/number of shares = NAV). The NYSE is closed on weekends and New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The NAV takes into account, on a per class basis, the expenses and fees of a Fund, including management, administration, and distribution fees, which are accrued daily. The determination of NAV for a share class for a particular day is applicable to all applications for the purchase of shares, as well as all requests for the redemption of shares, received by a Fund (or an authorized broker or agent, or its authorized designee) before the close of trading on the NYSE on that day.

 

Generally, the Funds’ securities are valued each day at the last quoted sales price on each security’s primary exchange. Securities traded or dealt in upon one or more securities exchanges (whether domestic or foreign) for which market quotations are readily available and not subject to restrictions against resale shall be valued at the last quoted sales price on the primary exchange or, in the absence of a sale on the primary exchange, at the mean between the current bid and ask prices on such primary exchange. Securities primarily traded in the National Association of Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) for which market quotations are readily available shall be valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price. Securities that are not traded or dealt in any securities exchange (whether domestic or foreign) and for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available generally shall be valued at the last sale price or, in the absence of a sale, at the mean between the current bid and ask price on such over-the-counter market. Debt securities, whether listed on an exchange or traded in the over the counter market for which market quotations are readily available, are generally priced at the current bid price. Debt securities not traded on an exchange may be valued at prices supplied by a pricing agent(s) based on broker or dealer supplied valuations or matrix pricing, a method of valuing securities by reference to the value of other securities with similar characteristics, such as rating, interest rate and maturity. If market quotations are not readily available, securities will be valued at their fair market value as determined in good faith by a Fair Value Committee consisting of representatives of the Adviser and the Funds’ administrator, subject to the oversight of the Board of Trustees. Such determinations shall be made in accordance with procedures approved by the Board of Trustees and evaluated by the Board of Trustees as to the reliability of the fair value method used. In these cases, the Funds’ NAV will reflect certain

 

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portfolio securities’ fair value rather than their market price. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and it is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different than the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security. The fair value prices can differ from market prices when they become available or when a price becomes available.

 

The Funds may use independent pricing services to assist in calculating the value of the Funds’ securities. In addition, market prices for foreign securities are not determined at the same time of day as the NAV for the Funds. In computing the NAV, the Funds value foreign securities held by the Funds at the latest closing price on the exchange in which they are traded immediately prior to closing of the NYSE. Prices of foreign securities quoted in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at current rates. If events materially affecting the value of a security in a Fund’s portfolio, particularly foreign securities, occur after the close of trading on a foreign market but before a Fund prices its shares, the security will be valued at fair value. For example, if trading in a portfolio security is halted and does not resume before a Fund calculates its NAV, the Adviser may need to price the security using the Funds’ fair value pricing guidelines. Additionally, the Funds use fair value prices provided by an independent pricing vendor for foreign securities on days when the domestic market moves by a pre-determined threshold and certain other criteria are met. Without a fair value price, short-term traders could take advantage of the arbitrage opportunity and dilute the NAV of long-term investors. Fair valuation of a Fund’s portfolio securities can serve to reduce arbitrage opportunities available to short-term traders, but there is no assurance that fair value pricing policies will prevent dilution of a Fund’s NAV by short-term traders. The determination of fair value involves subjective judgments. As a result, using fair value to price a security may result in a price materially different from the prices used by other mutual funds to determine net asset value, or from the price that may be realized upon the actual sale of the security.

 

Choosing a Share Class

The Trust has adopted a multiple class plan that allows a Fund to offer one or more classes of shares. Each Fund has registered three classes of shares—Class A shares, Class C shares and Class I shares. The different classes of shares represent investments in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes are subject to different expenses and may have different share prices as outlined below: Not all share classes may be available for purchase in all states.

wClass A shares are charged a front-end sales load. The Class A shares are also charged a 0.25% Rule 12b-1 distribution and servicing fee. Class A shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms, including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms.
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wClass C shares are sold without an initial sales charge, but are subject to a 1.00% Rule 12b-1 distribution and servicing fee. Class C shares are generally offered through financial intermediary platforms, including, but not limited to, traditional brokerage platforms.
wClass I shares are sold at NAV without an initial sales charge. This means that 100% of your initial investment is placed into shares of the Fund.

 

More About Class A Shares

Class A shares are offered at their public offering price, which is NAV plus the applicable sales charge and is subject to 12b-1 distribution fees of up to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Class A shares. The minimum initial investment for Class A shares in each Fund is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRAs and other retirement plans). The minimum subsequent investment amount for each Fund is $100 (also $100 for IRAs and other retirement plans). The sales charge varies, depending on how much you invest. There is no minimum initial or subsequent investment requirement for or other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans that invest in Class A shares of the Funds through omnibus arrangements. The sales charge varies, depending on how much you invest. There are no sales charges on reinvested distributions. The Funds may waive or reduce its minimum or maximum investment amount from time to time in the sole discretion of the Adviser. The following sales charges apply to your purchases of Class A shares of a Fund:

 

Amount of Transaction Sales Charge
as a % of Public Offering Price(1)
Sales Charge
as a % of Net Amount Invested
Dealer Reallowance
as a % of Public Offering Price
Less than $25,000 5.00% 5.26% 4.50%
$25,000 but less than $50,000 4.50% 4.71% 4.25%
$50,000 but less than $100,000 4.00% 4.17% 3.75%
$100,000 but less than $250,000 3.25% 3.36% 3.00%
$250,000 but less than $500,000 2.50% 2.56% 2.25%
$500,000 but less than $1,000,000 1.50% 1.52% 1.25%
$1,000,000 or more 0.00%(2) 0.00% 0.00 %(3)
(1)Offering price includes the front-end sales load. The sales charge you pay may differ slightly from the amount set forth above because of rounding that occurs in the calculation used to determine your sales charge.
(2)Investors that purchase $1,000,000 or more of a Fund’s Class A shares will not pay any initial sales charge on the purchase. However, purchases of $1,000,000 or more of Class A shares may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) on shares redeemed during the first 18 months after their purchase in the amount of the commissions paid on the shares redeemed.
(3)A selling broker may receive commissions on purchases of Class A shares of $1 million or more calculated as follows: 1.00% on purchases between $1 million and $3 million, 0.50% on amounts between $3 million and $5 million, 0.25% on amounts between $5 million and $7 million, and 0.10% on amounts over $7 million. The commission rate is determined based on the purchase amount combined with the current market value of existing investments in Class A shares.
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Reducing Your Sales Charge

You may be eligible to purchase Class A shares at a reduced sales charge. To qualify for these reductions, you must notify the Fund’s distributor, Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), in writing and supply your account number at the time of purchase. You may combine your purchase with those of your “immediate family,” which include parents, step-parents, spouse (or legal equivalent under state law), siblings, children, step-children (with respect to current union only), dependents, parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren and grandparents for purposes of determining eligibility. If applicable, you will need to provide the account numbers of your immediate family members.

 

Letter of Intent. Under a Letter of Intent (“LOI”), you commit to purchase a specified dollar amount of Class A shares of a Fund, with a minimum of $25,000, during a 13-month period. At your written request, Class A shares purchases made during the previous 90 days may be included. The amount you agree to purchase determines the initial sales charge you pay. If the full-face amount of the LOI is not invested by the end of the 13-month period, your account will be adjusted to the higher initial sales charge level for the amount actually invested. You are not legally bound by the terms of your LOI to purchase the amount of your shares stated in the LOI. The LOI does, however, authorize the Fund to hold in escrow 5% of the total amount you intend to purchase. If you do not complete the total intended purchase at the end of the 13 month period, the Fund’s transfer agent will redeem the necessary portion of the escrowed shares to make up the difference between the reduced rate sales charge (based on the amount you intended to purchase) and the sales charge that would normally apply (based on the actual amount you purchased).

 

Rights of Accumulation. To qualify for the lower sales charge rates that apply to larger purchases of Class A shares, you may combine your new purchases of Class A shares with Class A shares of a Fund that you already own. The applicable initial sales charge for the new purchase is based on the total of your current purchase and the current value of all other Class A shares that you own. The reduced sales charge will apply only to current purchases and must be requested in writing when you buy your shares.

 

Shares of each Fund held as follows cannot be combined with your current purchase for purposes of reduced sales charges:

wShares held indirectly through financial intermediaries other than your current purchase broker-dealer (for example, a different broker-dealer, a bank, a separate insurance company account or an investment adviser);
wShares held through an administrator or trustee/custodian of an Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (for example, a 401(k) plan) other than employer-sponsored IRAs;
wShares held directly in a Fund account on which the broker-dealer (financial adviser) of record is different than your current purchase broker-dealer.
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Waiving Your Class A Sales Charge

The sales charge on purchases of Class A shares is waived for certain types of investors, including:

wCurrent and retired trustees and officers of Funds sponsored by the Adviser or any of its subsidiaries, legal counsel to the Funds and any purchases referred through the Adviser.
wEmployees of the Adviser, or any full-time employee or registered representative of the Distributor or of broker-dealers having dealer agreements with the Distributor (a “Selling Broker”)
wEmployees of designated asset management firms, other service providers and their affiliates
wAny full-time employee of a bank, savings and loan, credit union or other financial institution that utilizes a Selling Broker to clear purchases of the fund’s shares.
wImmediate family members of all such persons listed above or any trust, pension, profit sharing or other benefit plan for the benefit of such persons.
wParticipants in certain “wrap-fee” or asset allocation programs or other fee-based arrangements sponsored by broker-dealers and other financial institutions that have entered into agreements with the Distributor.
wClients of financial intermediaries that have entered into arrangements with the Distributor providing for the shares to be used in particular investment products made available to such clients and for which such registered investment advisers may charge a separate fee.
wInstitutional investors (which may include bank trust departments and registered investment advisers).
wAny accounts established on behalf of registered investment advisers or their clients by broker-dealers that charge a transaction fee and that have entered into agreements with the Distributor.
wSeparate accounts used to fund certain unregistered variable annuity contracts or Section 403(b) or 401(a) or (k) accounts.
wEmployer-sponsored retirement or benefit plans with total plan assets in excess of $5 million where the plan’s investments in a Fund are part of an omnibus account. A minimum initial investment of $1 million in a Fund is required. The Distributor or the Adviser, in its sole discretion may waive these minimum dollar requirements.
wInvestors purchasing Class A shares during certain promotional periods and events.
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wCustomers of financial intermediaries that have a contractual arrangement with the Distributor or Adviser where such contract provides for the waiver of the front-end sales charge. Each such contractual arrangement with a financial intermediary is described in Appendix A to the Funds’ prospectus (Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts).

 

The Funds do not waive sales charges for the reinvestment of proceeds from the sale of shares of a different fund where those shares were subject to a front-end sales charge (sometimes called an “NAV transfer”).

 

The Funds also reserve the right to enter into agreements that reduce or eliminate sales charges for groups or classes of shareholders, or for Fund shares included in other investment plans such as “wrap accounts.” If you own Fund shares as part of another account or package, such as an IRA or a sweep account, you should read the terms and conditions that apply for that account. Those terms and conditions may supersede the terms and conditions discussed here. Contact your selling agent for further information.

 

More About Class C Shares

Class C shares of the Funds are sold at NAV without an initial sales charge. This means that 100% of your initial investment is placed into shares of a Fund. Class C shares pay up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets as reimbursement or compensation for distribution-related activities with respect to the Fund and/or shareholder services. Over time, fees paid under this distribution and service plan will increase the cost of a Class C shareholder’s investment and may cost more than other types of sales charges.

 

The Adviser will advance to Selling Brokers, or other financial intermediaries that have entered into distribution agreements with the Distributor, 1.00% of the purchase price of Class C shares from the Adviser’s own resources, at the time of purchase. In connection with this advance, for the first year following purchase, the Funds’ Distributor will receive the distribution and/or shareholder service fees pertaining to such Class C shares and will utilize these amounts received to pay Fund related expenses that the Adviser would otherwise have to pay. For Class C shares held for over a year, the Funds’ Distributor will pay the Class C shares distribution and/or shareholder service fees to Selling Brokers, or other financial intermediaries that have entered into distribution agreements with the Distributor.

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If you redeem Class C shares within one year after purchase, you will be charged a CDSC of up to 1.00%. The charge will apply to the lesser of the original cost of the Class C shares being redeemed or the proceeds of your redemption and will be calculated without regard to any redemption fee. When you redeem Class C shares, the redemption order is processed so that the lowest CDSC is charged. Class C shares that are not subject to a CDSC are redeemed first. In addition, you will not be charged a CDSC when you redeem shares that you acquired through reinvestment of Fund dividends or capital gains. Any CDSC paid on the redemptions of Class C shares expressed as a percentage of the applicable redemption amount may be higher or lower than the charge described due to rounding.

 

The minimum initial investment in Class C shares of the Funds is $2,500 ($1,000 for IRAs and other retirement plans). The minimum subsequent investment in Class C shares of the Funds is $100 (also $100 for IRAs and other retirement plans). There is no minimum initial or subsequent investment requirement for qualified retirement plans or other defined contribution plans and defined benefit plans that invest in Class C shares of the Funds through omnibus arrangements. The Fund may waive or reduce its minimum initial or subsequent investment amount from time to time in the sole discretion of the Adviser.

 

More About Class I Shares

Class I shares may be purchased without the imposition of any sales charges. Each Fund offers Class I shares primarily for direct investment by investors such as pension and profit-sharing plans, employee benefit trusts, endowments, foundations, corporations and high net worth individuals. Class I shares may also be offered through certain financial intermediaries (including broker-dealers) and their agents in fee based and other programs. In these programs financial intermediaries have made arrangements with the Funds and are authorized to buy and sell shares of the Funds that charge their customers transaction or other distribution or service fees with respect to their customers’ investments in the Funds. Class I shares are sold at NAV without an initial sales charge, and are not subject to 12b-1 distribution fees. The minimum initial investment for Class I shares is $2,500 for each Fund. The minimum subsequent investment amount for each Fund is $100. The Fund may waive or reduce its minimum or maximum investment amount from time to time in the sole discretion of the Adviser.

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How to Purchase Shares

Each Fund offers three share classes so that you can choose the class that best suits your investment needs: Class A, Class C and Class I shares. The main differences between the classes are the ongoing fees. In choosing which class of shares to purchase, you should consider which will be most beneficial to you given your investment goals, the amount of your purchase and the length of time you expect to hold the shares. Each class of shares in a Fund represents an interest in the same portfolio of investments in the Fund. Not all share classes may be available for purchase in all states.

 

Purchase by Mail. To purchase a Fund’s shares by mail, simply complete and sign the Account Application and mail it, along with a check made payable to “Centerstone Investors Fund” or the “Centerstone International Fund,” as applicable to:

 

via regular mail: via overnight mail:
Centerstone Investors Fund Centerstone Investors Fund
c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 541150 17605 Wright Street, Suite 2
Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68130
   
or  
   
via regular mail: via overnight mail:
Centerstone International Fund Centerstone International Fund
c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 541150 17605 Wright Street, Suite 2
Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68130

 

Purchase through Brokers. You may invest in the Funds through brokers or agents who have entered into selling agreements with the Funds’ Distributor. The brokers and agents are authorized to receive purchase and redemption orders on behalf of the Funds. A Fund will be deemed to have received a purchase or redemption order when an authorized broker or its designee receives the order. The broker or agent may set their own initial and subsequent investment minimums. You may be charged a fee if you use a broker or agent to buy or redeem shares of a Fund. Finally, various servicing agents use procedures and impose restrictions that may be in addition to, or different from those applicable to investors purchasing shares directly from a Fund. You should carefully read the program materials provided to you by your servicing agent.

 

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Purchase by Wire. If you wish to wire money to make an investment in a Fund, please call the Fund at 877.314.9006 for wiring instructions and to notify the Fund that a wire transfer is coming. Any commercial bank can transfer same-day funds via wire. The Funds will normally accept wired funds for investment on the day received if they are received by the Funds’ designated bank before the close of regular trading on the NYSE. Your bank may charge you a fee for wiring same-day funds.

 

Automatic Investment Plan. You may participate in the Funds’ Automatic Investment Plan, an investment plan that automatically moves money from your bank account and invests it in a Fund through the use of electronic funds transfers or automatic bank drafts. You may elect to make subsequent investments by transfers of a minimum of $100 on specified days of each month into your established Fund account. Please contact the Funds at 877.314.9006 for more information about the Funds’ Automatic Investment Plan. Minimum initial investment requirements may be waived for Automatic Investment Plan investors, at a Fund’s discretion.

 

Each Fund, however, reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any application to purchase shares. Applications will not be accepted unless they are accompanied by a check drawn on a U.S. bank, thrift institutions, or credit union in U.S. funds for the full amount of the shares to be purchased. After you open an account, you may purchase additional shares by sending a check together with written instructions stating the name(s) on the account and the account number, to the above address. Make all checks payable to “Centerstone Investors Fund” or “Centerstone International Fund.” The Funds will not accept payment in cashier’s checks or money orders. To prevent check fraud, the Funds will not accept third party checks, U.S. Treasury checks, credit card checks or starter checks for the purchase of shares.

 

Note: Gemini Fund Services, LLC, the Funds’ transfer agent, will charge a $25 fee against a shareholder’s account, in addition to any loss sustained by a Fund, for any check returned to the transfer agent for insufficient funds.

 

Anti-Money Laundering Program. The USA PATRIOT Act requires financial institutions, including the Funds, to adopt certain policies and programs to prevent money-laundering activities, including procedures to verify the identity of customers opening new accounts. As requested on the application, you should supply your full name, date of birth, social security number and permanent street address. Mailing addresses containing a P.O. Box will not be accepted. This information will assist a Fund in verifying your identity. Until such verification is made, a Fund may temporarily limit additional share purchases. In addition, a Fund may limit additional share purchases or close an account if it is unable to verify a shareholder’s identity. As required by law,

 

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a Fund may employ various procedures, such as comparing the information to fraud databases or requesting additional information or documentation from you, to ensure that the information supplied by you is correct.

 

In order to ensure compliance with these laws, the Account Application asks for, among other things, the following information for all “customers” seeking to open an “account” (as those terms are defined in rules adopted pursuant to the USA PATRIOT Act):

wfull name;
wdate of birth (individuals only);
wSocial Security or taxpayer identification number; and
wpermanent street address (P.O. Box only is not acceptable).

 

Accounts opened by entities, such as corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships or trusts, will require additional documentation.

 

Please note that if any information listed above is missing, your Account Application will be returned and your account will not be opened. In compliance with the USA PATRIOT Act and other applicable anti-money laundering laws and regulations, the Transfer Agent will verify the information on your application as part of the Program. The Funds reserve the right to request additional clarifying information and may close your account if such clarifying information is not received by a Fund within a reasonable time of the request or if a Fund cannot form a reasonable belief as to the true identity of a customer. If you require additional assistance when completing your Account Application, please contact the Transfer Agent at 877.314.9006.

 

How to Redeem Shares

Each Fund typically expects that it will take up to 7 days following the receipt of your redemption request to pay out redemptions from cash, cash equivalents, proceeds from the sale of Fund shares, any line of credit, and then from the sale of portfolio securities. These redemption payment methods will be used in regular and stressed market conditions.

 

You may redeem all or any portion of the shares credited to your account by submitting a written request for redemption to:

 

via regular mail: via overnight mail:
Centerstone Investors Fund Centerstone Investors Fund
c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 541150 17605 Wright Street, Suite 2
Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68130
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or  
   
via regular mail: via overnight mail:
Centerstone International Fund Centerstone International Fund
c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 541150 17605 Wright Street, Suite 2
Omaha, NE 68154 Omaha, NE 68130

 

Redemptions by Telephone: The telephone redemption privilege is automatically available to all new accounts except retirement accounts. If you do not want the telephone redemption privilege, you must indicate this in the appropriate area on your account application or you must write to a Fund and instruct it to remove this privilege from your account.

 

The proceeds will be sent by mail to the address designated on your account or wired directly to your existing account in a bank or brokerage firm in the United States as designated on your application. To redeem by telephone, call 877.314.9006. The redemption proceeds normally will be sent by mail or by wire within three business days after receipt of your telephone instructions. IRA accounts are not redeemable by telephone.

 

The Funds reserve the right to suspend the telephone redemption privileges with respect to your account if the name(s) or the address on the account has been changed within the previous 30 days. Neither the Funds, the transfer agent nor their respective affiliates will be liable for complying with telephone instructions they reasonably believe to be genuine or for any loss, damage, cost or expenses in acting on such telephone instructions and you will be required to bear the risk of any such loss. The Funds or the transfer agent, or both, will employ reasonable procedures to determine that telephone instructions are genuine. If the Funds and/or the transfer agent do not employ these procedures, they may be liable to you for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent instructions. These procedures may include, among others, requiring forms of personal identification prior to acting upon telephone instructions, providing written confirmation of the transactions and/or tape recording telephone instructions.

 

Redemptions through Broker: If shares of a Fund are held by a broker-dealer, financial institution or other servicing agent, you must contact that servicing agent to redeem shares of a Fund. The servicing agent may charge a fee for this service.

 

Redemptions by Wire: You may request that your redemption proceeds be wired directly to your bank account. The Funds’ transfer agent imposes a $15 fee for each wire redemption and deducts the fee directly from your account. Your bank may also impose a fee for the incoming wire.

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Automatic Withdrawal Plan: If your individual accounts, IRA or other qualified plan account have a current account value of at least $10,000, you may participate in the Funds’ Automatic Withdrawal Plan, an investment plan that automatically moves money to your bank account from a Fund through the use of electronic funds transfers. You may elect to make subsequent withdrawals by transfers of a minimum of $100 on specified days of each month into your established bank account. Please contact the Funds at 877.314.9006 for more information about the Funds’ Automatic Withdrawal Plan.

 

How Redemptions are Paid: The Funds generally pay redemption proceeds in cash (although the Funds reserve the right to redeem in-kind as discussed below). The Funds typically expect to satisfy redemption requests by selling portfolio assets or by using holdings of cash or cash equivalents. On a less regular basis, the Funds may also satisfy redemption requests by drawing on a line of credit.

 

Redemptions in Kind: The Funds reserve the right to honor requests for redemption or repurchase orders made by a shareholder during any 90-day period by making payment in whole or in part in portfolio securities (“redemption in kind”) if the amount of such a request is large enough to affect operations (if the request is greater than the lesser of $250,000 or 1% of a Fund’s net assets at the beginning of the 90-day period). The securities will be chosen by a Fund and valued using the same procedures as used in calculating the Fund’s NAV. A shareholder may incur transaction expenses in converting these securities to cash and the shareholder will bear market risk until the securities are converted to cash.

 

When Redemptions are Sent: Once a Fund receives your redemption request in “good order” as described below, it will issue a check based on the next determined NAV following your redemption request. The redemption proceeds normally will be sent by mail or by wire within three business days after receipt of a request in “good order.” If you purchase shares using a check and soon after request a redemption, your redemption proceeds will not be sent until the check used for your purchase has cleared your bank.

 

Good Order: Your redemption request will be processed if it is in “good order.” To be in good order, the following conditions must be satisfied:

w  The request should be in writing, unless redeeming by telephone, indicating the number of shares or dollar amount to be redeemed;

w  The request must identify your account number;

w  The request should be signed by you and any other person listed on the account, exactly as the shares are registered; and

 

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w  If you request that the redemption proceeds be sent to a person, bank or an address other than that of record or paid to someone other than the record owner(s), or if the address was changed within the last 30 days, or if the proceeds of a requested redemption exceed $50,000, the signature(s) on the request must be medallion signature guaranteed by an eligible signature guarantor.

 

When You Need Medallion Signature Guarantees: If you wish to change the bank or brokerage account that you have designated on your account, you may do so at any time by writing to a Fund with your signature guaranteed. A medallion signature guarantee assures that a signature is genuine and protects you from unauthorized account transfers. You will need your signature guaranteed if:

wyou request a redemption to be made payable to a person not on record with a Fund;
wyou request that a redemption be mailed to an address other than that on record with a Fund;
wthe proceeds of a requested redemption exceed $50,000;
wany redemption is transmitted by federal wire transfer to a bank other than the bank of record; or
wyour address was changed within 30 days of your redemption request.

 

Signatures may be guaranteed by any eligible guarantor institution (including banks, brokers and dealers, credit unions, national securities exchanges, registered securities associations, clearing agencies and savings associations). Further documentation will be required to change the designated account if shares are held by a corporation, fiduciary or other organization. A notary public cannot guarantee signatures.

 

Retirement Plans: If you own an IRA or other retirement plan, you must indicate on your redemption request whether a Fund should withhold federal income tax. Unless you elect in your redemption request that you do not want to have federal tax withheld, the redemption will be subject to withholding.

 

Low Balances: If at any time your account balance falls below $1,250 for Class A, Class C and Class I shares, a Fund may notify you that, unless the account is brought up to at least $1,250 for Class A, Class C shares and Class I shares within 60 days of the notice; your account could be closed. After the notice period, a Fund may redeem all of your shares and close your account by sending you a check to the address of record. Your account will not be closed if the account balance drops below the required minimum due to a decline in NAV.

 

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Redemption Fee

Sales or exchanges of shares within 30 days of purchase are subject to a 2.00% redemption fee on the gross redemption proceeds. The fee is determined using the “first-in-first-out” calculation methodology, comparing the date of redemption with the earliest purchase date of shares. Redemption fees will be deducted from the redemption proceeds. The redemption fee is credited to the applicable Fund. Shares held for 30 days or more are not subject to the 2.00% fee.

 

The purpose of the redemption fees is to deter excessive, short-term trading and other abusive trading practices, and to help offset the costs associated with the sale of portfolio securities to satisfy redemption and exchange requests made by “market timers” and other short-term

shareholders, thereby insulating longer-term shareholders from such costs. There is no assurance that the use of redemption fees will be successful in this regard.

 

Waivers of Redemption Fees: Each Fund has elected not to impose the redemption fee for:

wRedemptions and exchanges of Fund shares acquired through the reinvestment of dividends and distributions;
wCertain types of redemptions and exchanges of Fund shares owned through participant-directed retirement plans;
wRedemptions or exchanges in discretionary asset allocation, fee based or wrap programs (“wrap programs”) that are initiated by the sponsor/financial adviser as part of a periodic rebalancing;
wRedemptions or exchanges in a fee based or wrap program that are made as a result of a full withdrawal from the wrap program or as part of a systematic withdrawal plan;
wInvoluntary redemptions, such as those resulting from a shareholder’s failure to maintain a minimum investment in the Fund, or to pay shareholder fees; or
wRedemptions or exchanges due to the death or disability of a shareholder, pursuant to a qualified domestic relations order or divorce decree, or similar situations where the Fund, in its discretion, believes it is appropriate in the circumstances.

 

The Funds may also waive or reverse the redemption fee for qualified retirement plans, systematic redemption programs, wrap programs and certain omnibus accounts. The Funds generally will depend on the relevant intermediary (for example, the wrap program sponsor or omnibus account holder) to monitor trading frequency and apply redemption fees to shareholders who hold shares through these programs or accounts. Financial

 

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intermediaries who hold Fund shares through omnibus and other accounts may not provide shareholder information and enforce restrictions on purchases, redemptions and exchanges or may fail to assess or collect the redemption fee in a manner fully consistent with this Prospectus.

 

Each Fund reserves the right to modify or eliminate the redemption fees or waivers at any time and will give shareholders 30 days’ prior written notice of any material changes, unless otherwise provided by law. The redemption fee policy may be modified or amended in the future to reflect, among other factors, regulatory requirements mandated by the SEC.

 

Tools to Combat Frequent Transactions

The Funds discourage and do not accommodate market timing. Frequent trading into and out of a Fund can harm all Fund shareholders by disrupting the Fund’s investment strategies, increasing Fund expenses, decreasing tax efficiency and diluting the value of shares held by long-term shareholders. The Funds are designed for long-term investors and are not intended for market timing or other disruptive trading activities. Accordingly, the Funds’ Board of Trustees has approved policies that seek to curb these disruptive activities while recognizing that shareholders may have a legitimate need to adjust their Fund investments as their financial needs or circumstances change. The Funds currently use several methods to reduce the risk of market timing. These methods include:

wCommitting staff to review, on a continuing basis, recent trading activity in order to identify trading activity that may be contrary to the Funds’ “Market Timing Trading Policy;”
wRejecting or limiting specific purchase requests; and
wCharging a 2.00% redemption charge if shares are held less than 30 days.

 

Though these methods involve judgments that are inherently subjective and involve some selectivity in their application, a Fund seeks to make judgments and applications that are consistent with the interests of the Fund’s shareholders.

 

The redemption fee, which is uniformly imposed, is intended to discourage short-term trading and is paid to a Fund to help offset any cost associated with such short-term trading. Each Fund will monitor the assessment of redemption fees against your account. Based on the frequency of redemption fees assessed against your account, the Adviser or Transfer Agent may in its sole discretion determine that your trading activity is detrimental to a Fund as described in the Funds’ Market Timing Trading Policy and elect to (i) reject or limit the amount, number, frequency or method for requesting future purchases into a Fund and/or (ii) reject or limit the amount, number, frequency or method for requesting future exchanges or redemptions out of a Fund.

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The Funds reserve the right to reject or restrict purchase or exchange requests for any reason, particularly when the shareholder’s trading activity suggests that the shareholder may be engaged in market timing or other disruptive trading activities. Neither the Funds nor the Adviser will be liable for any losses resulting from rejected purchase or exchange orders. The Adviser may also bar an investor who has violated these policies (and the investor’s financial adviser) from opening new accounts with the Funds.

 

Although the Funds attempt to limit disruptive trading activities, some investors use a variety of strategies to hide their identities and their trading practices. There can be no guarantee that the Funds will be able to identify or limit these activities. Omnibus account arrangements are common forms of holding shares of the Fund. While the Funds will encourage financial intermediaries to apply the Funds’ Market Timing Trading Policy to their customers who invest indirectly in a Fund, the Funds are limited in their ability to monitor the trading activity or enforce the Funds’ Market Timing Trading Policy with respect to customers of financial intermediaries. For example, should it occur, a Fund may not be able to detect market timing that may be facilitated by financial intermediaries or made difficult to identify in the omnibus accounts used by those intermediaries for aggregated purchases, exchanges and redemptions on behalf of all their customers. More specifically, unless the financial intermediaries have the ability to apply the Funds’ Market Timing Trading Policy to their customers through such methods as implementing short-term trading limitations or restrictions, assessing the Funds’ redemption fee and monitoring trading activity for what might be market timing, a Fund may not be able to determine whether trading by customers of financial intermediaries is contrary to the Funds’ Market Timing Trading Policy. Brokers maintaining omnibus accounts with the Funds have agreed to provide shareholder transaction information to the extent known to the broker to the Funds upon request. If the Funds or their transfer agent or shareholder servicing agent suspects there is market timing activity in the account, the Funds will seek full cooperation from the service provider maintaining the account to identify the underlying participant. At the request of the Adviser, the service providers may take immediate action to stop any further short-term trading by such participants.

 

Householding. To reduce expenses, the Funds mail only one copy of the Prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call the Funds at 877.314.9006 on days the Funds are open for business or contact your financial institution. The Funds will begin sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

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Distribution of Fund Shares

The Distributor

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC is located at 17605 Wright Street, Omaha, NE 68130, and serves as distributor and principal underwriter to the Funds. The Distributor is a registered broker-dealer and member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). Shares of the Funds are offered on a continuous basis.

 

Distribution and Shareholder Servicing (12b-1) Plan

Each Fund has adopted a Distribution and Shareholder Servicing Plan pursuant to Rule 12b-1 (the “Plan”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, for Class A shares and Class C shares. Under the Plan, Class A shares and Class C shares of the Funds are authorized to pay the Distributor, or such other entities as approved by the Board of Trustees, a fee for the promotion and distribution of each Fund and the provision of personal services to shareholders. The maximum amount of the fee authorized is 0.25% of each Fund’s average daily net assets annually for the Class A shares and 1.00% of each Fund’s average daily net assets annually for the Class C shares. The Distributor may pay any or all amounts received under the Plan to other persons, including the Adviser, for any distribution or service activity. Because these fees are paid out of each Fund’s assets on an on-going basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment in a Fund and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges.

 

In addition to the fees paid under the Plan, each Fund may pay service fees to intermediaries such as banks, broker-dealers, financial advisers or other financial institutions, including the Adviser and affiliates of the Adviser, for sub-administration, sub-transfer agency and other shareholder services associated with shareholders whose shares are held of record in omnibus, other group accounts or accounts traded through registered securities clearing agents.

 

Additional Compensation to Financial Intermediaries

The Distributor, its affiliates and the Adviser, out of its own resources, and without additional cost to the Funds or its shareholders, may provide additional cash payments or non-cash compensation to intermediaries who sell shares of the Funds. Such payments and compensation are in addition to service fees paid by the Funds, if any. These additional cash payments are generally made to intermediaries that provide shareholder servicing, marketing support and/or access to sales meetings, sales representatives and management representatives of the intermediary. Cash compensation may also be paid to intermediaries for inclusion of the Funds on a sales list, including a preferred or select sales list, in other sales programs or as an expense reimbursement in cases where the intermediary provides shareholder services to the Fund’s shareholders. The Adviser may also pay cash compensation in the form of finder’s fees that vary depending on the dollar amount of the shares sold.

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Tax Status, Dividends and Distributions

Any sale or exchange of a Fund’s shares may generate tax liability (unless you are a tax-exempt investor or your investment is in a qualified retirement account). When you redeem your shares you may realize a taxable gain or loss. This is measured by the difference between the proceeds of the sale and the tax basis for the shares you sold. (To aid in computing your tax basis, you generally should retain your account statements for the period that you hold shares in a Fund.)

 

Each Fund intends to distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net capital gains annually. The distributions will be reinvested in shares of the respective Fund unless you elect to receive cash. Dividends from net investment income (including any excess of net short-term capital gain over net long-term capital loss) are taxable to investors as ordinary income, while distributions of net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over net short-term capital loss) are generally taxable as long-term capital gain, regardless of your holding period for the shares. Any dividends or capital gain distributions you receive from a Fund will normally be taxable to you when made, regardless of whether you reinvest dividends or capital gain distributions or receive them in cash. Certain dividends or distributions declared in October, November or December of the current calendar year will be taxed to shareholders as if received on December 31 of the current calendar year if they are paid in January of the following calendar year. Each year the Funds will inform you of the amount and type of your distributions. IRAs and other qualified retirement plans are exempt from federal income taxation until retirement proceeds are paid out to the participant.

 

Your redemptions, including exchanges, may result in a capital gain or loss for federal income tax purposes. A capital gain or loss on your investment is the difference between the cost of your shares, including any sales charges, and the amount you receive when you sell them.

 

On the account application, you will be asked to certify that your social security number or taxpayer identification number is correct and that you are not subject to backup withholding for failing to report income to the IRS. If you are subject to backup withholding or you did not certify your social security number or taxpayer identification number, the IRS requires the Funds to withhold a percentage of any dividend, redemption or exchange proceeds. Each Fund reserves the right to reject any application that does not include a certified social security or taxpayer identification number. If you do not have a social security number or taxpayer identification number, you should indicate on the purchase form that your application to obtain a number is pending. Each Fund is required to withhold taxes if a number is not delivered to a Fund within seven days.

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This summary is not intended to be and should not be construed to be legal or tax advice. This summary is general in nature and should not be regarded as an exhaustive presentation of all possible tax ramifications. The tax considerations relevant to a specific shareholder depend upon its specific circumstances, and this summary does not attempt to discuss all potential tax considerations that could be relevant to a prospective shareholder with respect to a Fund or its investments. This general summary is based on the Code, the Federal Income Tax Regulations promulgated thereunder, and administrative and judicial interpretations thereof as of the date hereof, all of which are subject to change (potentially on a retroactive basis). You should consult your own independent tax advisers to determine the tax consequences of owning a Fund’s shares.

 

Other Reporting and Withholding Requirements. Payments to a shareholder that is either a foreign financial institution (“FFI”) or a non-financial foreign entity (“NFFE”) within the meaning of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (“FATCA”) may be subject to a 30% withholding tax on: (a) income and dividends paid by a Fund, and (b) certain capital gain distributions and the gross proceeds arising from the sale of Fund shares paid by a Fund after December 31, 2018. FATCA withholding tax generally can be avoided: (a) by an FFI, subject to any applicable intergovernmental agreement or other exemption, if it either enters into a valid agreement with the IRS or otherwise complies with the specific requirements and provisions of an applicable intergovernmental agreement, in each case to, among other requirements, collect and report required information about certain direct and indirect ownership of foreign financial accounts held by U.S. persons with the FFI and (b) by an NFFE, if it: (i) certifies that it has no substantial U.S. persons as owners or (ii) if it does have such owners, reports information relating to them. A Fund may disclose the information that it receives from its shareholders to the IRS, non-U.S. taxing authorities or other parties as necessary to comply with FATCA. Withholding also may be required if a foreign entity that is a shareholder of a Fund fails to provide the Fund with appropriate certifications or other documentation concerning its status under FATCA.

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The financial highlight tables below are intended to help you understand the financial performance of each Fund. Certain information reflects financial results for a single Fund share. The total returns in the tables represent the rate that an investor would have earned (or lost) on an investment in a Fund (assuming reinvestment of all dividends and distributions). The financial highlights are from the Funds’ financial statements, which have been audited by Cohen & Company, Ltd., the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm, whose report, along with the Funds’ financial statements, is included in the annual report for the fiscal period March 31, 2018. These financial highlights, along with other information concerning the Funds, are included in the Funds’ annual report, which is available without charge upon request.

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Centerstone Investors Fund

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding in each period:

    Year Ended     Period Ended  
    March 31, 2018     March 31, 2017*  
    Class I     Class A     Class C     Class I     Class A     Class C  
Net asset value,
beginning of period
  $ 10.64     $ 10.62     $ 10.59     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00  
Income from investment operations:                                                
Net investment income**     0.10       0.07       (0.03 )     0.07       0.04       0.01  
Net realized and unrealized gain     0.94       0.94       0.96       0.63       0.64       0.64  
Total income from investment operations     1.04       1.01       0.93       0.70       0.68       0.65  
Less distributions:                                                
From net investment income     (0.05 )     (0.04 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.05 )     (0.05 )
From net realized gains     (0.08 )     (0.08 )     (0.08 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Total distributions     (0.13 )     (0.12 )     (0.09 )     (0.06 )     (0.06 )     (0.06 )
                                                 
Net asset value,
end of period
  $ 11.55     $ 11.51     $ 11.43     $ 10.64     $ 10.62     $ 10.59  
Total return†     9.82 %     9.49 %     8.74 %     7.02 %(1)     6.77 %(1)     6.50 %(1)
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)   $ 264,705     $ 28,609     $ 8,164     $ 90,803     $ 8,910     $ 621  
Ratios of expenses to average net assets                                                
Before fee waivers     1.34 %     1.59 %     2.34 %     2.42 %^     2.55 %^     3.86 %^
After fee waivers     1.10 %     1.35 %     2.10 %     1.10 %^     1.35 %^     2.10 %^
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets
                                               
Before fee waivers     0.65 %     0.41 %     (0.57 )%     (0.57 )%^     (0.77 )%^     (1.68 )%^
After fee waivers     0.88 %     0.65 %     (0.30 )%     0.75 %^     0.44 %^     0.08 %^
Portfolio turnover rate     20.55 %     20.55 %     20.55 %     33.34 %(1)     33.34 %(1)     33.34 %(1)
*The Fund’s inception date is May 3, 2016.
**The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(1)Not annualized.
†Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect any sales charges, if any, or the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
 ^Annualized for periods less than one year.
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Centerstone International Fund

The table sets forth financial data for one share of beneficial interest outstanding in each period:

    Year Ended     Period Ended  
    March 31, 2018     March 31, 2017*  
    Class I     Class A     Class C     Class I     Class A     Class C  
Net asset value,
beginning of period
  $ 10.75     $ 10.75     $ 10.73     $ 10.00     $ 10.00     $ 10.00  
Income from investment operations:                                                
Net investment income**     0.09       0.06       (0.04 )     0.03       0.06       — (1)
Net realized and
unrealized gain
    1.18       1.18       1.19       0.79       0.75       0.79  
Total income from investment operations     1.27       1.24       1.15       0.82       0.81       0.79  
Less distributions:                                                
From net investment income     (0.03 )     (0.01 )     —       (0.06 )     (0.06 )     (0.05 )
From net realized gains     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.17 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )     (0.01 )
Total distributions     (0.20 )     (0.18 )     (0.17 )     (0.07 )     (0.07 )     (0.06 )
                                                 
Net asset value,
end of period
  $ 11.82     $ 11.81     $ 11.71     $ 10.75     $ 10.75     $ 10.73  
Total return†     11.90 %     11.53 %     10.70 %     8.32 %(2)     8.27 %(2)     8.02 %(2)
                                                 
Ratios/Supplemental Data:                                                
Net assets, end of period (in 000s)   $ 135,303     $ 22,772     $ 5,810     $ 40,395     $ 6,510     $ 1,208  
Ratios of expenses to
average net assets
                                               
Before fee waivers     1.50 %     1.75 %     2.50 %     2.91 %^     3.17 %^     3.90 %^
After fee waivers     1.10 %     1.35 %     2.10 %     1.10 %^     1.35 %^     2.10 %^
Ratios of net investment income (loss) to
average net assets
                                               
Before fee waivers     0.33 %     0.13 %     (0.74 )%     (1.46 )%^     (1.18 )%^     (1.78 )%^
After fee waivers     0.73 %     0.54 %     (0.34 )%     0.35 %^     0.65 %^     0.02 %^
Portfolio turnover rate     20.86 %     20.86 %     20.86 %     19.46 %(2)     19.46 %(2)     19.46 %(2)
*The Fund’s inception date is May 3, 2016.
**The net investment income per share data was determined using the average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(1)Amount is less than $0.005 per share.
(2)Not annualized.
†Assumes reinvestment of all dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect any sales charges, if any, or the deductions of taxes that a shareholder would pay on distributions or on the redemption of shares.
 ^Annualized for periods less than one year.
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privacy notice
FEBRUARY 2016

 

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FACTS WHAT DOES CENTERSTONE INVESTORS TRUST
DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Why? Financial companies choose how they share your personal information.  Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some, but not all sharing.  Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information.  Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do.
What?

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

w       Social Security number and wire transfer instructions

w       account transactions and transaction history

w       investment experience and purchase history

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

How? All financial companies need to share customers’ personal information to run their everyday business.  In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share their customers’ personal information; the reasons CENTERSTONE INVESTORS TRUST chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing.
Reasons we can share
your personal information
Does Centerstone Investors Trust
share information?
Can you limit
this sharing?
For our everyday business purposes —
such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus.
YES NO
For our marketing purposes — to offer our products and services to you. NO We don’t share
For joint marketing with other financial companies. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your transactions and records. NO We don’t share
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your credit worthiness. NO We don’t share
For nonaffiliates to market to you NO We don’t share
Questions? Call 402.493.4603
         

 

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What we do
How does
Centerstone Investors Trust protect my personal information?

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

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

How does
Centerstone Investors Trust collect my personal information?

We collect your personal information, for example, when you

w       open an account or deposit money.

w       direct us to buy securities or direct us to sell your securities.

w       seek advice about your investments.

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

Why can’t I
limit all sharing?

Federal law gives you the right to limit only:

w       sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness.

w       affiliates from using your information to market to you.

w       sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you.

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

 

Definitions
Affiliates

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

w       CENTERSTONE INVESTORS TRUST has no affiliates.

Nonaffiliates

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

w       CENTERSTONE INVESTORS TRUST does not share with nonaffiliates so they can market to you.

Joint marketing

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

w       CENTERSTONE INVESTORS TRUST does not jointly market.

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CENTERSTONE INVESTORS

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Investment Adviser

Centerstone Investors, LLC

135 Fifth Avenue

Suite 3

New York, NY 10010

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Cohen & Company, Ltd.

1350 Euclid Avenue

Suite 800

Cleveland, OH 44115

 

Legal Counsel

Alston & Bird, LLP

950 F Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20004

 

Custodian

State Street Bank and Trust Company

One Lincoln Street

Boston, MA 02111

 

Transfer Agent, Fund Accountant and Fund Administrator

Gemini Fund Services, LLC

17605 Wright Street

Suite 2

Omaha, NE 68130

 

Distributor

Northern Lights Distributors, LLC

17605 Wright Street

Omaha, NE 68130

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Intermediary-Specific Sales Charge Waivers and Discounts

The availability of initial and contingent deferred sales charge waivers and discounts may depend on the particular financial intermediary or type of account through which you purchase or hold Fund shares. Financial intermediaries may have different policies and procedures regarding the waivers and discounts set forth in this Appendix. These sales charge waivers and/or discounts are implemented and administered by the applicable financial intermediary.

 

In all instances, it is an investor’s responsibility to notify the financial intermediary of any facts that may qualify the investor for sales charge waivers or discounts. These waivers or discounts (and their terms and availability) may vary from those disclosed elsewhere in the Prospectus and are subject to change at any time. You may wish to contact your financial intermediary for more information regarding the sales charge waivers and discounts available to you and the intermediary’s related policies and procedures, including with respect to eligibility requirements, and to ensure that you have the most current information regarding waivers and discounts available to you.

 

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary stated elsewhere in this prospectus, shareholders purchasing Fund shares through Capital Management Securities, Inc. will be eligible for the load waivers (front-end sales charge waivers and contingent deferred, or backend, sales charge waivers) and discounts noted below, in addition to those disclosed elsewhere in this prospectus or the SAI for the Funds.

 

Additional Class A Sales Charge Waivers Available at Capital Management Securities Inc.

wInvestors purchasing Class A shares using redemption proceeds from a mutual fund not affiliated with the Funds, provided the redemption occurred within 60 days of the Fund share purchase and the redeemed shares were subject to a sales charge.

 

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Centerstone Investors Fund

Centerstone International Fund

each a series of the Centerstone Investors Trust (the “Trust”)

 

For More Information

You can find more information about the Funds in the following documents:

 

Statement of Additional Information

The SAI provides additional details about the investments and techniques of the Funds and certain other additional information. A current SAI is on file with the SEC and is incorporated into this Prospectus by reference. This means that the SAI is legally considered a part of this Prospectus even though it is not physically within this Prospectus.

 

Annual and Semi-Annual Reports

The Funds’ annual and semi-annual reports provide the most recent financial reports and portfolio listings. The annual report contains a discussion of the market conditions and investment strategies that affected the Funds’ performance during the Funds’ last fiscal year.

 

You can obtain a free copy of these documents, request other information, or make general inquiries about the Funds by calling the Funds (toll-free) at 877.314.9006, on the Funds’ website, www.centerstoneinv.com, or by writing to:

 

Centerstone Investors Fund or

Centerstone International Fund

c/o Gemini Fund Services, LLC

17605 Wright Street, Suite 2

Omaha, NE 68130

 

You can review and copy information, including the Funds’ reports and SAI, at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. You can obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling 202.551.8090. Reports and other information about the Fund are also available:

wfree of charge from the SEC’s EDGAR database on the SEC’s Internet website at www.sec.gov;
wfor a fee, by writing to the SEC’s Public Reference Room, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549-1520; or
wfor a fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov.

 

(The Trust’s SEC Investment Company Act file number is 811-23128)

 

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