N-CSRS 1 a12-14557_3ncsrs.htm N-CSRS

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM N-CSR

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number

811-01829

 

Columbia Acorn Trust

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

225 Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts

 

02110

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

 

Scott R. Plummer

5228 Ameriprise Financial Center

Minneapolis, MN 55474

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:

1-612-671-1947

 

 

Date of fiscal year end:

December 31

 

 

Date of reporting period:

June 30, 2012

 

 

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Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.

 



Q2 2012

Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Class Z Shares

Managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC

Semiannual Report

June 30, 2012

n  Columbia
Acorn® Fund

n  Columbia
Acorn International®

n  Columbia
Acorn USA®

n  Columbia
Acorn International SelectSM

n  Columbia
Acorn SelectSM

n  Columbia
Thermostat FundSM

n  Columbia
Acorn Emerging Markets FundSM

n  Columbia
Acorn European FundSM

Not FDIC insuredNo bank guaranteeMay lose value



Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Descriptions of Indexes Included in this Report

  50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Fund's investment manager, is an equally weighted custom composite of Columbia Thermostat Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, respectively. The percentage of the Fund's assets allocated to underlying stock and bond portfolio funds will vary, and accordingly the composition of the Fund's portfolio will not always reflect the composition of the 50/50 Blended Benchmark.

  Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

  HSBC Smaller European Companies (inc UK) Index is a weighted combination of two indexes: the HSBC Smaller Europe (ex UK) Index and the HSBC Smaller UK Index. The index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis.

  Lipper Indexes include the largest funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. in the named category. Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index, 30 largest mid-cap growth funds, including Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Acorn Select; Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index, 10 largest non-U.S. small/mid growth funds, including Columbia Acorn International; Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index, 30 largest small-cap growth funds, including Columbia Acorn USA; Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index, an equal-weighted index of the 30 largest mutual funds within the Flexible Portfolio fund classification, as defined by Lipper. Lipper Emerging Markets Index, 30 largest emerging markets funds; Lipper European Region Index, 10 largest European funds.

  MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index (Net) is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the total return of common stocks in 22 developed-market countries within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The returns of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net) are presented net of the withholding tax rate applicable to foreign non-resident institutional investors in the foreign companies included in the index who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.

  MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, a widely recognized international benchmark, is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure small-cap emerging market equity performance. The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index currently consists of the following 21 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

  Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

  Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 17% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

  Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

  Standard & Poor's (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.

  S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid-cap developed market, excluding the United States.

  S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index represents the institutionally investable capital of emerging market countries with market caps ranging between $500 million to $5 billion, as selected by S&P. The index currently consists of the following 21 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

  S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index represents the institutionally investable capital of European countries with market caps ranging between $500 million to $5 billion, as selected by S&P. The index currently consists of the following 17 developed market country indexes: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

  S&P Global Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index consists of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging countries, excluding the United States.

  S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between $500M and $5B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid- and small-cap developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.

Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

The views expressed in the "Chattering Squirrels" and "In a Nutshell" commentaries reflect the current views of the respective authors. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective authors disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund. References to specific company's securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice and there can be no assurance that as of the date of publication of this report, the securities mentioned in each Fund's portfolio are still held or that the securities sold have not been repurchased.

Acorn®, Acorn USA® and Acorn International® are service marks owned and registered by Columbia Acorn Trust. ColumbiaSM, Columbia Management®, and the Columbia Management Logo® are service marks owned and/or registered by Ameriprise Financial, Inc.




You are invited to the 2012 Columbia Acorn Funds Shareholder Information Meeting

Join us to hear presentations by Columbia Acorn Fund's lead portfolio manager Chuck McQuaid and other members of the Columbia Wanger Asset Management investment team.

Where: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
12 p.m. CST

A buffet lunch will be served beginning at 11:30.

RSVP: 800.922.6769 by September 14, 2012

Webcast Replay: Available at columbiamanagement.com in October.

Public Transportation

For directions using public transportation, call 312.836.7000 or visit the Chicago Transit Authority website at transitchicago.com. Metra information is also available by calling this number or can be found at metrarail.com.

Parking Information

Two parking options are located on Lake Street in the same block as the meeting location, which is between N. Wacker Drive and N. Franklin Street. Lake Street runs one way east after crossing N. Wacker Drive. Hourly parking rates apply at both locations. The first, with signage stating "Public Parking" (phone: 312.267.6867), provides direct access to the building in which the meeting will be held. The second option is a "Self Park" garage (phone: 312.201.1795) located next to the first but without direct access to the building.

Driving Directions

From the south:
Take 1-57 to the Dan Ryan Expressway. Follow the signs for the Kennedy Expressway West. Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the north:
Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) south to Chicago. Exit in the city using the W. Randolph Street exit (Exit 51B). Turn right onto W. Randolph Street. Proceed west on Randolph Street until you reach N. Halsted Street. Turn right onto N. Halsted Street. Travel on Halsted to W. Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the west:
Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) from the west. Follow the signs for the Kennedy Expressway West. Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the southwest:
Take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Exit to the Kennedy Expressway (North-Wisconsin). Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

Wacker Drive Construction

Please keep Chicago's Wacker Drive construction project in mind when planning your route. Current information on the project can be found at wackerdrive.org.




Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Table of Contents

Performance At A Glance     1    
Chattering Squirrels: Columbia Thermostat
Fund Turns 10
    2    
Understanding Your Expenses     6    
Columbia Acorn Fund  
In a Nutshell     8    
At a Glance     9    
Major Portfolio Changes     24    
Statement of Investments     26    
Columbia Acorn International  
In a Nutshell     10    
At a Glance     11    
Major Portfolio Changes     39    
Statement of Investments     41    
Portfolio Diversification     50    
Columbia Acorn USA  
In a Nutshell     12    
At a Glance     13    
Major Portfolio Changes     51    
Statement of Investments     52    
Columbia Acorn International Select  
In a Nutshell     14    
At a Glance     15    
Major Portfolio Changes     59    
Statement of Investments     60    
Portfolio Diversification     64    

 

Columbia Acorn Select  
In a Nutshell     16    
At a Glance     17    
Major Portfolio Changes     65    
Statement of Investments     66    
Columbia Thermostat Fund  
In a Nutshell     18    
At a Glance     19    
Statement of Investments     72    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund  
In a Nutshell     20    
At a Glance     21    
Major Portfolio Changes     73    
Statement of Investments     75    
Portfolio Diversification     79    
Columbia Acorn European Fund  
In a Nutshell     22    
At a Glance     23    
Major Portfolio Changes     80    
Statement of Investments     81    
Portfolio Diversification     85    
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     86    
Statements of Operations     88    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     90    
Financial Highlights     96    
Notes to Financial Statements     100    
Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement     109    
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds Information     113    

 

2012 Mid-Year Distributions

The following table lists the mid-year distributions for the Columbia Acorn Funds. The record date was June 5, 2012, and the ex-dividend date and the payable date was June 6, 2012.

    Short-term
Capital
Gains
  Long-term
Capital
Gains
  Ordinary
Income
  Reinvestment
Price
 
Columbia Acorn Fund     None     $ 0.35688       None     $ 29.09    
Columbia Acorn International     None       None     $ 0.19568     $ 35.88    
Columbia Acorn USA     None     $ 0.05114       None     $ 28.96    
Columbia Acorn International Select     None     $ 0.11963       None     $ 26.29    
Columbia Acorn Select     None     $ 0.53050       None     $ 24.82    
Columbia Thermostat Fund     None       None     $ 0.01739     $ 13.26    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     None       None     $ 0.00432     $ 9.83    
Columbia Acorn European Fund   $ 0.00458       None     $ 0.01203     $ 10.15    

 

        



Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Performance At A Glance Class Z Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/12

    NAV on
6/30/12
  2nd
quarter*
  Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years   Life
of Fund
 
Columbia Acorn Fund (ACRNX) (6/10/70)   $ 29.74       -5.42 %     9.23 %     -2.78 %     1.70 %     9.59 %     14.55 %  
Russell 2500 Index         -4.14 %     8.31 %     -2.29 %     1.18 %     8.01 %     NA    
S&P 500 Index**         -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %     5.33 %     10.54 %  
Russell 2000 Index         -3.47 %     8.53 %     -2.08 %     0.54 %     7.00 %     NA    
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index         -6.32 %     7.72 %     -5.16 %     1.61 %     7.29 %     NA    
Columbia Acorn International (ACINX) (9/23/92)   $ 37.10       -5.52 %     8.72 %     -9.31 %     -0.84 %     11.07 %     10.81 %  
S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between $500M and $5B Index         -8.03 %     4.82 %     -15.17 %     -2.48 %     10.95 %     7.95 %  
S&P Global Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index         -8.62 %     4.96 %     -16.34 %     -3.88 %     10.06 %     7.18 %  
MSCI EAFE Index         -7.13 %     2.96 %     -13.83 %     -6.10 %     5.14 %     5.22 %  
Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index         -6.03 %     7.68 %     -10.22 %     -2.99 %     9.65 %     NA    
Columbia Acorn USA (AUSAX) (9/4/96)   $ 29.72       -5.18 %     10.35 %     -3.90 %     0.97 %     7.85 %     9.86 %  
Russell 2000 Index         -3.47 %     8.53 %     -2.08 %     0.54 %     7.00 %     7.08 %  
Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index         -4.56 %     8.95 %     -3.50 %     0.76 %     6.23 %     5.61 %  
Columbia Acorn Int'l Select (ACFFX) (11/23/98)   $ 26.88       -0.87 %     10.39 %     -3.98 %     0.16 %     10.52 %     9.12 %  
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index         -7.60 %     3.47 %     -14.48 %     -4.59 %     8.19 %     6.49 %  
MSCI EAFE Index         -7.13 %     2.96 %     -13.83 %     -6.10 %     5.14 %     2.76 %  
Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index         -6.03 %     7.68 %     -10.22 %     -2.99 %     9.65 %     9.40 %  
Columbia Acorn Select (ACTWX) (11/23/98)   $ 24.92       -8.44 %     7.76 %     -9.90 %     -2.64 %     7.39 %     9.02 %  
S&P MidCap 400 Index         -4.93 %     7.90 %     -2.33 %     2.55 %     8.21 %     8.85 %  
S&P 500 Index**         -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %     5.33 %     3.01 %  
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index         -6.32 %     7.72 %     -5.16 %     1.61 %     7.29 %     5.92 %  
Columbia Thermostat Fund (COTZX) (9/25/02)†   $ 13.51       -1.40 %     6.77 %     6.97 %     4.68 %           7.84 %  
S&P 500 Index         -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %           7.48 %  
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index         2.06 %     2.37 %     7.47 %     6.79 %           5.31 %  
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index         -2.89 %     5.75 %     -0.55 %     1.82 %           7.34 %  
50/50 Blended Benchmark         -0.29 %     6.02 %     6.92 %     3.94 %           6.73 %  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund
(CEFZX) (8/19/11)
  $ 10.19       -6.90 %     9.85 %                       1.94 %*  
S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index         -8.09 %     8.88 %                       -5.77 %*  
MSCI Emering Markets Small Cap Index         -8.02 %     7.27 %                       -10.59 %*  
Lipper Emerging Markets Index         -7.84 %     5.57 %                       -1.62 %*  
Columbia Acorn European Fund (CAEZX) (8/19/11)   $ 10.52       -5.16 %     11.62 %                       6.29 %*  
S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index         -8.62 %     7.65 %                       -0.07 %*  
HSBC Smaller European Companies Index         -10.14 %     5.53 %                       -4.53 %*  
Lipper European Region Index         -7.82 %     5.05 %                       3.75 %*  

 

*Not annualized.

**Although the Fund typically invests in small- and mid-sized companies, the comparison to the S&P 500 Index is presented to show performance against a widely recognized market index over the life of the Fund.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager (Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC ("CWAM")) and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC). If they were included, returns would have been lower. Class Z shares are sold only at NAV with no distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees. Only eligible investors may purchase Class Z shares of the Funds, directly or by exchange. Please see each Fund's prospectus for eligibility and other details. Class Z shares have limited eligibility and the investment minimum requirement may vary.

Annual operating expense ratios are stated as of each Fund's prospectus dated May 1, 2012, and differences in expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report may result from including fee waivers and expense reimbursements as well as different time periods used in calculating the ratios for Class Z shares. Columbia Acorn Fund: 0.77%. Columbia Acorn International: 0.98%. Columbia Acorn USA: 1.05%. Columbia Acorn International Select: 1.25%. Columbia Acorn Select: 1.00%. Columbia Thermostat Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies (underlying funds), are 1.03% and 0.90%, respectively. Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement are 13.35% and 1.60%, respectively. Columbia Acorn European Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement are 19.02% and 1.50%, respectively. See Page 113 for more information about the Funds' fees and expenses.

†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares. Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not actively managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Chattering Squirrels: Columbia Thermostat Fund Turns 10

On September 25, 2002, Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) launched Columbia Thermostat Fund. To mark the Fund's 10-year anniversary, CWAM's founder, Ralph Wanger, who now serves as a trustee emeritus on the Columbia Acorn Funds board of trustees, and CWAM's chief investment officer and Columbia Thermostat Fund's current lead portfolio manager, Chuck McQuaid, got together to talk about the Fund. Ralph came up with the idea for the Columbia Thermostat Fund and was a portfolio manager of the Fund until 2005. Chuck has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception.

Q: What drove you to launch the Columbia Thermostat Fund in 2002?

Ralph: In 2001, I started to give some thought to what the market was likely to do next. The bull market had died following the tech/media/telecom collapse. Could it be that the days of successfully investing using a buy-and-hold strategy were behind us? I studied the major tops in the stock market, especially 1929, 1968 and the Japanese market in 1989. All of these bull markets were followed by periods in which the market fluctuated wildly with no uptrend for an average of 25 years.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (1925 – 2012)

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

While the Columbia Acorn Funds have always believed that good stock selection will do well in all market environments, if the market was going to be in a frustrating trading pattern for a long time, I figured a mutual fund that could take advantage of this pattern might be a worthwhile product.

I defined the bull market as the exponential state. A prime example of this type of market was the period from 1982 to 1999. I defined the second state as a sine wave market or a prolonged period during which the market moves up and down in a very quick and volatile fashion and equity investors make no forward progress. Previous periods of sine-wave movement occurred from 1930 to 1954 and from 1969 to 1981.

Exponential Market

Dow Jones Industrial Average 1982 – 1999

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Sine Wave Market

Dow Jones Industrial Average 1969 – 1981

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Chuck: I think it is fair to say that Columbia Thermostat Fund came about because Ralph is a student of market history. In a memo Ralph distributed within CWAM in May of 2002 titled, "How to Survive the Next Ten Years," he made the case for a Thermostat-type fund. He noted that the March 2000 peak was a three-way peak: a business cycle peak, a valuation peak and a psychological peak.

After such peaks a sine wave market can start. I believe this is because the stock market has a feedback loop into the economy itself and if the market goes up a lot companies raise a lot of capital and then put that capital to work. During the tech/media/telecom boom, companies raised enormous amounts of money that led to huge overcapacity. For example, loads of fiber optic cable was put in the ground and to this day the price just keeps going down for high-capacity internet connections. When you have a long capital cycle with too much capital invested, it increases competition and hurts profits. During sine wave periods, excess capital in the economy gets burned off and valuations in the


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market drop from too high to too low. Sine wave markets also have the volatility we're experiencing now.

Q: So how does Columbia Thermostat Fund take advantage of these volatile conditions?

Ralph: The Fund is made up of a mix of stock and bond mutual funds. When the Standard & Poor's (S&P)® 500 Index goes up, the Fund sells a portion of its stock funds and invests more in its bond funds. When the S&P 500 Index goes down, the Fund increases its investment in stock funds and sells shares from the bond funds. It's as simple as that. I consider this rebalancing the real secret of the Fund. By doing this, we are essentially trying to use the market tides to pump energy into the Fund.

S&P Price Range & Columbia Thermostat's Equity Allocation

Source: Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC

There are other asset allocation funds that move assets from stocks to bonds based on market moves. Most asset allocation funds, however, are run by sophisticated investment professionals who make subjective decisions based on economic and financial data and complex graphs of market behavior. By contrast, the day-to-day investment decisions for the Columbia Thermostat Fund are made according to predetermined rules based on the current level of the S&P 500 Index. Because the Fund invests according to a pre-set program, there is no need for subjective day-to-day management.

Chuck: The Fund is designed for those who doubt the wisdom of trying to "time" the market. It simply buys stocks when they go down and sells them when they go up. The Fund takes psychology out of investing; it avoids the temptation to buy more stocks because the stock market is currently going up or to sell stocks because the market is declining. The Fund operates by investing its stock and bond assets according to a predetermined asset allocation table based on S&P 500 Index trading ranges described in the prospectus. For example, at June 30, 2012, the Fund had a 50% stock and 50% bond allocation because the S&P 500 Index fell into the 1350 to 1400 price level band. A 5% rebalance in one direction or the other will be triggered when the S&P 500 Index moves out of that range. The only exception is the result of our "31-day Rule." In order to reduce taxable events, after the Fund has increased its percentage allocation to either stock funds or bond funds, it will not decrease that allocation for at least 31 days. The 31-day Rule can also prevent the Fund from buying stock funds too soon during a sudden steep downward reversal in the market.

Stock/Bond Allocation Table

How the Fund will invest the stock/bond assets

Level of the S&P 500® Index   Stock
Percentage
  Bond
Percentage
 
over 1750     10 %     90 %  
over 1700-1750     15 %     85 %  
over 1650-1700     20 %     80 %  
over 1600-1650     25 %     75 %  
over 1550-1600     30 %     70 %  
over 1500-1550     35 %     65 %  
over 1450-1500     40 %     60 %  
over 1400-1450     45 %     55 %  
over 1350-1400     50 %     50 %  
over 1300-1350     55 %     45 %  
over 1250-1300     60 %     40 %  
over 1200-1250     65 %     35 %  
over 1150-1200     70 %     30 %  
over 1100-1150     75 %     25 %  
over 1050-1100     80 %     20 %  
over 1000-1050     85 %     15 %  
1000 and under     90 %     10 %  

 

Q: The name is a bit unusual. How did you come up with it?

Ralph: With this Fund, I wanted to create a very simple investment option, something that was easy to understand for investors at every level. I thought about my stepmother Elaine. She was very sweet and very sensible but she had no knowledge of finance. I wanted this fund to make sense to people like her. When thinking about what to name the Fund, I thought about familiar things, items we all have in our houses. The thermostat was an obvious choice: it keeps your house cool when it's hot and hot when it's cool. Columbia Thermostat Fund attempts to adjust the temperature of your investments in the same way.

Q: How has Columbia Thermostat Fund performed?

Chuck: Better than expected, actually. With this type of Fund, our hope was to provide Fund shareholders with returns that fell between the bond market and the S&P 500 Index, but to offer these returns with less volatility than the stock market. From inception through June 30, 2012, the Fund's Class Z shares, the oldest share class, had an annualized return of 7.84% and topped both the S&P 500 Index, which was up 7.48% for the period, and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which was up 5.31%.1 The Fund has a five-star overall Morningstar rating and is ranked in the top decile of the Morningstar aggressive allocation category for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2012.2


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Q: What about the underlying investments? How do you choose the funds you use within this fund-of-funds?

Ralph: We want to have Columbia Thermostat Fund invested broadly across the stock and bond universes, while being biased toward segments and funds that we think are relatively attractive. We initially selected from among the Columbia Acorn Funds managed by CWAM, which provided fine opportunities in the small- and mid-cap equity segments. We also added mid-cap and large-cap stock funds and bond funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (CMIA). When the Fund launched in 2002, we had a bias toward small- and mid-caps in our weighting because they appeared relatively cheap.

Allocation of Stock/Bond Assets Within Asset Classes

As of June 30, 2012

Columbia Stock Funds   Type of Fund   Allocation  
Acorn Fund   Small/Mid-cap growth     15 %  
Acorn Select   Mid-cap growth     10 %  
Acorn International   Small/Mid-cap
international growth
    20 %  
Dividend Income Fund   Large-cap value     20 %  
Large Cap Enhanced
Core Fund
  Large-cap blend     10 %  
Contrarian Core Fund   Large-cap blend     15 %  
Select Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Large-cap growth     10 %  
Columbia Bond Funds   Type of Fund   Allocation  
Intermediate Bond Fund   Intermediate-term bonds     50 %  
Income Opportunities Fund   High-yield bonds     30 %  
U.S. Treasury Index Fund   U.S. Treasury notes/bonds     20 %  

 

Chuck: CMIA and CWAM combined manage 56 mutual funds rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar. As of June 30, 2012, Columbia Thermostat Fund was invested in 10 funds, nine of which had overall Morningstar ratings of four or five stars. We certainly have lots of highly rated funds to choose from.3

Q: Since Columbia Thermostat Fund was designed largely to buy stocks low and sell them high, why does the Fund own bond funds instead of money market funds?

Ralph: Bond funds usually yield more than money market funds, tend to have much lower volatility than stock funds, and their short-term returns are generally not correlated much with stock funds. I also thought that in a sine wave scenario, bond funds would have returns not far from stock funds. We choose bond funds with relatively short durations to reduce risk from rising interest rates, though interest rates have instead fallen for much of Columbia Thermostat Fund's history.

Q: How has the Fund changed over time?

Chuck: We do a review of the allocation table and underlying funds held in the portfolio at least annually. We take a long-term perspective on what the trading range of the stock market might be and, as Ralph mentioned, which market segments and funds appear relatively attractive.

Our first adjustments to the portfolio were made in September 2005. At that time, we changed the stock allocation table to allow for more equities within the new ranges. We also changed the equity fund line-up to reduce domestic small- and mid-cap exposure from 50% to 25% because smaller cap stock valuations seemed to be getting high. Equity large-cap exposure was increased from 50% to 60% and, with the addition of Columbia Acorn International, we invested in an international component for the first time. International stocks looked relatively attractive, international investing tends to provide excellent diversification and Columbia Acorn International's performance was gaining traction.

During the Fund's 10-year history, we've adjusted the allocation table three times to hike the stock weighting and one time to cut it, each time in response to what we perceived as changes in stock trading ranges. Additional adjustments have also been made to the underlying funds. Most recently, in December 2011, we rebalanced the Fund's bond exposure after looking at interest rate spreads. Treasury rates looked pretty low and corporate bond rates looked more attractive so we did some swapping. We also fine-tuned the investment mix of the Fund's large-cap equity portion.

One other thing we consider is expenses. When debating between similar investments, the lower-cost funds have an edge. In 2011 we exchanged from the Class Z shares of each underlying fund to the newly introduced Class I shares, which is a lower-cost Columbia share class available only to fund-of-funds, such as Columbia Thermostat Fund.

Q: Have there been any times during the past 10 years when the Fund didn't work as you'd expected?

Ralph: Well, there was one law of economics that we forgot about when we launched the Fund: Murphy's Law. In September 2002, the market was at a low and then in 2003, there was a roaring upswing, which dampened interest in an asset allocation fund. As it turned out, the mini bull market of 2003 was just the upside of the sine.

Chuck: Also, Columbia Thermostat Fund was never set up to be a doomsday fund for the ultra bears who thought the market was going to go to zero. It was always meant for a market that was trading within a range and so we set the allocation table based on our expectations for the market. The real estate collapse in 2008 and the subsequent market turmoil was not something we anticipated so we were 100% invested in stocks for nine months from October 2008 through June 2009. We had raised the allocation table in January of 2008 because we felt price-to-earnings ratios had compressed enough and because we didn't want to go to a zero percentage weight in stocks. Well, that didn't happen! In effect, we had over-estimated earnings but the important thing was not to compound the impact in a knee-jerk reaction and sell stocks at or near the bottom. As it turned out, we


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rode out the storm and caught every bit of the initial upside when the wave turned, starting in March 2009.

Q: Do you dare speculate on how long you think this sine wave will last?

Ralph: That is the question, isn't it? Let's say it's July and it's 97 degrees. What do you wear to work? Likely very light-weight clothing. In February in Chicago when it's 10 below zero, we dress entirely differently with coats, hats and gloves on top of wool suits. If you dress for the weather, you ought to invest for the weather. Investing in a long-only fund is basically a summer idea, best followed when things are optimistic and warm and beautiful. Columbia Thermostat Fund is a winter-time fund that is designed to be variable and that seeks to help you weather stormy and cold days. I believe a long-only fund and an asset allocation fund ought to both be owned within a long-term investment strategy. The tricky part is knowing when to switch from one to the other. The good news is that the failure consequence is different. If you own a long-only fund and you hold it too long and the market goes down dramatically, you lose money and feel lousy. With Columbia Thermostat Fund, if the next exponential market starts, the Fund is designed to turn into more of a bond fund that seeks to preserve your capital and go up a little bit.

If we look to history for the answer, we see that the sine wave markets have lasted quite a while. As I mentioned earlier, after 1929 it took 25 years to reach the old high. After 1968, it also took 25 years, adjusted for inflation. In Japan, their market peaked in late 1989 at 38,000 and it's now about 9,000 after 22 years. It's certainly going to take more than 25 years for that country to get back to the old high. After more than 20 years of a sine wave market, you can be assured of one thing: almost everyone will be disgusted with stocks.

Japanese Great Recession

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Chuck: I can attest to that from my own experience. I began my career in the investment industry in 1976 and friends I had in my MBA program thought I was nuts for choosing this sector. They didn't think anyone could make money in stocks because stocks had been flat or down for a very long time. As it turned out, it was a great time to launch a career in this industry. The term I use is stocks were "in the wilderness." No one cared about stocks and no one wanted to talk about them. People weren't bragging about their portfolios but were taking cover in other investment options. While I still believe that investing in stocks with good fundamentals and growth potential can yield good results in the market, stocks generally seem to be somewhat in the wilderness now.

Ralph: Yes, I suppose we could get to the point where the word "stock" will first bring to mind cattle or a task assigned to supermarket employees. When that happens, go long!

Charles P. McQuaid

President and Chief Investment Officer
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
Trustee, Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust
Current Portfolio Manager, Columbia Thermostat Fund

Ralph Wanger

Retired Founder, Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
Trustee Emeritus, Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust
Former Portfolio Manager, Columbia Thermostat Fund

The information and data provided in this analysis are derived from sources that we deem to be reliable and accurate. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. The views/opinions expressed in "Chattering Squirrels" are those of the authors and not of the Columbia Acorn Trust Board, are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Management associates and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund.

1  Please see Page 1 of this report for additional performance data for Columbia Thermostat Fund and its benchmarks.

2  Overall ratings among 371 Aggressive Allocation funds. The Fund received a Morningstar Rating of 5 stars among 371 funds and 5 stars among 345 funds for the 3- and 5-year periods, respectively.

3  All ratings are for Class Z shares as of 06/30/12. Other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. Out of 118 Z-share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, eight funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 48 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar RatingTM for a fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year Morningstar Rating metrics.

  For each fund with at least a 3-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

  © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Understanding Your Expenses

As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in Class Z shares of the Funds during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the tables is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Funds' actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Funds' actual return) and then applies the Funds' actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Funds bear directly, Columbia Thermostat Fund's shareholders indirectly bear the Fund's allocable share of the costs and expenses of each underlying fund in which the Fund invests. You can also estimate the effective expenses paid during the period, which includes the indirect fees associated with investing in the underlying funds, by using the amounts listed in the effective expenses paid during the period column in the "Fund of Funds" table below.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.


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January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Account value at
the beginning of
the period ($)
  Account value at
the end of
the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during period ($)
  Fund's
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class Z Shares  
Columbia Acorn Fund     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,092.30       1,021.08       3.95       3.82       0.76    
Columbia Acorn International     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.20       1,020.34       4.72       4.57       0.91    
Columbia Acorn USA     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,103.50       1,019.69       5.44       5.22       1.04    
Columbia Acorn International Select     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,103.90       1,019.00       6.17       5.92       1.18    
Columbia Acorn Select     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,077.60       1,019.79       5.27       5.12       1.02    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,098.50       1,017.70       7.51       7.22       1.44    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,116.20       1,018.25       7.00       6.67       1.33    

 

Fund of Funds—Columbia Thermostat Fund

January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Account value at
the beginning of
the period ($)
  Account value at
the end of
the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during period ($)
  Fund's
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
  Effective
expenses
paid during
the period
  Fund's
effective
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Class Z Shares  
Columbia
Thermostat Fund
    1,000.00       1,000.00       1,067.70       1,023.62       1.29       1.26       0.25       4.42       4.33       0.25    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

In the case of Columbia Thermostat Fund, effective expenses paid during the period and the Fund's effective annualized expense ratio include expenses borne directly to the class plus the Fund's pro rata portion of the ongoing expenses charged by the underlying funds using the expense ratio of each class of the underlying funds as of the underlying fund's most recent shareholder report.

Had the investment manager and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Charles P. McQuaid   Robert A. Mohn  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

lululemon athletica     1.6 %  
Crown Castle International     1.5 %  
tw telecom     1.4 %  
FMC Technologies     1.2 %  
SBA Communications     1.1 %  
Biomarin Pharmaceuticals     1.0 %  
Seattle Genetics     0.9 %  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     0.9 %  
Coach     0.7 %  
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     0.5 %  
Pacific Rubiales Energy     0.5 %  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     0.3 %  
Fossil     0.2 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Fund fell 5.42% in the second quarter, offsetting some of the first quarter gains to end up 9.23% for the first half of 2012. The Fund's primary benchmark, the Russell 2500 Index, dropped 4.14% in the quarter and rose 8.31% during the half year. In both periods, Columbia Acorn Fund beat the Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index, which fell 6.32% in the quarter and gained 7.72% in the half.

Driven by explosive growth in data transmission, telecom stocks helped performance during both the quarter and the half. Cell tower companies Crown Castle International and SBA Communications rose 10% and 12%, respectively, in the quarter and 31% and 33%, respectively, in the half. tw telecom, which provides fiber optic connections to over 15,000 buildings, grew 16% in the second quarter and 32% in the half.

Pharmaceutical and biotech stocks bolstered performance in the second quarter. Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Seattle Genetics and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals all reported good news about drugs either recently approved and/or in development pipelines. The stocks' gains in the quarter ranged from 16% to 77%. Alexion Pharmaceuticals rose 7% in the quarter, resulting in a 39% gain in the half and making it the Fund's second largest dollar winner year to date through June 30.

Consumer durable and apparel stocks helped performance in the first quarter but hurt in the second. The Fund's largest dollar loser in the second quarter was premium active apparel retailer lululemon athletica, down 20% on disappointing earnings guidance. Last year investors were wrongly concerned that inventories were too high but, in the second quarter of 2012, low inventories reduced near-term earnings upside. Due to fine first quarter performance, lululemon was still the Fund's largest dollar winner for the half, up 28%. Other consumer stocks fell in the second quarter due to concerns about sales overseas; handbag maker Coach dropped 24% and watch designer and retailer Fossil fell 42%.

Energy stocks were also disappointing in the second quarter, largely due to declining oil prices and low natural gas prices. In addition, offshore oil equipment maker FMC Technologies had problems ramping up production. Its stock fell 22% in the quarter and was down 25% in the half, making it the Fund's second largest dollar loser in the quarter and the largest loser in the half. Colombian oil producer Pacific Rubiales Energy continued to be volatile; after surging 59% in the first quarter, it fell 27% in the second. The company suffered from delays in receiving drilling permits and lacked new oil discoveries. We cut the Fund's weighting in energy stocks during the second quarter to 6.2%, about matching the benchmark.

Columbia Acorn Fund's international stocks were off 12.74% in the quarter and up just 2.31% in the half.* While we see lots of foreign companies with good business models and attractively valued stocks, we fear macroeconomic concerns could keep their stocks depressed. Foreign holdings accounted for 8.3% of assets at the end of the half, down from 9.2% at the end of the first quarter and 9.3% at the end of 2011. Investors that desire greater exposure to foreign stocks may wish to consider one or more of the Columbia Acorn international funds.

As of press time, a majority of companies in Columbia Acorn Fund seem to be achieving their earnings targets, though many are cutting their outlooks somewhat. Corporations and consumers have generally improved their balance sheets since the Great Recession. As a percentage of income, minimum required payments on consumer mortgages and consumer credit are near 20-year lows. However, federal government deficit, tax and regulatory issues appear to be hindering economic growth and causing uncertainty in the markets. We can't predict when uncertainty will lessen, but when it does, stock prices may be a lot higher. We continue to pursue investments in good businesses at reasonable prices.

*These returns are not comparable to mutual fund returns, as they are gross of fees and other expenses and do not portray the cash effects incurred by actual mutual funds. Columbia Acorn Fund's foreign stockholdings were not purchased as a balanced, stand-alone portfolio.

Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


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Columbia Acorn Fund (ACRNX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 6/10/70   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes     9.23 %     -2.78 %     1.70 %     9.59 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     9.04       -3.40       1.15       8.99    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    6.26       -1.04       1.40       8.45    
Russell 2500 Index (pretax)**     8.31       -2.29       1.18       8.01    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 0.77%.

Columbia Acorn Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Fund Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  2.0
%  
2.   Donaldson
Industrial Air Filtration
  1.6
%  
3.   lululemon athletica
Premium Active Apparel Retailer
  1.6
%  
4.   Crown Castle International
Communications Towers
  1.5
%  
5.   Mettler-Toledo International
Laboratory Equipment
  1.5
%  
6.   tw telecom
Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services
  1.4
%  
7.   Informatica
Enterprise Data Integration Software
  1.2
%  
8.   Cepheid
Molecular Diagnostics
  1.2
%  
9.   FMC Technologies
Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer
  1.2
%  
10.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  1.1
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Fund (Class Z)

June 10, 1970 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn Fund at inception on June 10, 1970 to the S&P 500 Index and to an initial $31,777 investment in the Russell 2500 Index on the index's December 31, 1978 inception date. Although the indexes are provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the indexes. The indexes are unmanaged and returns for both the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $17.2 billion

*  A $10,000 investment in Columbia Acorn Fund at inception appreciated to $31,777 on December 31, 1978, the inception date of the Russell 2500 Index. For comparison with the Russell 2500 Index, we assigned the index the same value as the Fund at index inception.

**Although the Fund typically invests in small- and mid-sized companies, the comparison to the S&P 500 Index is presented to show performance against a widely recognized market index over the life of the Fund.


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Columbia Acorn International

In a Nutshell

   
P. Zachary Egan   Louis J. Mendes III  
Co-Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Eurofins Scientific     1.1 %  
Gemalto     0.9 %  
Mongolian Mining     0.6 %  
Nagacorp     0.4 %  
Northam Platinum     0.4 %  
Archipelago Resources     0.4 %  
FMC Technologies     0.3 %  
Celtic Exploration     0.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International fell 5.52% in the second quarter of 2012, which was 2.51% better than its primary benchmark, the S&P Global Ex-U.S. between $500M and $5B Index. This comes on the heels of a strong first quarter, during which the Fund was up 15.07%. The Fund's return for the first half of the year was 8.72%, 3.90% ahead of the benchmark. For comparison, the large-cap, developed-market MSCI EAFE Index rose 2.96% during the six month period.

This reversal of fortune in the markets in the second quarter occurred in a context of high anxiety regarding the financial stability of peripheral eurozone states and the worsening outlook for Chinese growth. Markets do not like uncertainty and the lack of a resolution to European budget crises continues to rattle the confidence of long-term investors in the region. As confidence falls, sovereign borrowing costs rise, which further deteriorates the long-term financial outlook. Aside from this unhelpful, self-reinforcing mechanism, signs of a slowing Chinese economy further fueled market volatility. Despite the ebb and flow of sentiment, however, many of the Fund's holdings have continued to post a pleasing growth in earnings.

Most notable about the Fund's first-half results is the relatively strong performance of classic "Acorn-style" companies. By this we refer to companies that are taking advantage of structural changes within the market for their products or services—whether related to regulation, technology, energy efficiency, social change or otherwise. These can be contrasted with companies that primarily depend on macroeconomic factors to drive earnings. Top performers for the half year included Nagacorp (+85%), a Cambodian-based casino operator catering to the growing needs of Indochina's emerging middle class for quality entertainment facilities. Two French companies, Eurofins Scientific (+72%) and Gemalto (+47%) performed well despite eurozone concerns. Eurofins Scientific provides laboratory analysis of food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products globally and, after a long period of consolidation, looms as a one-stop solution for multinational companies and others increasingly concerned with the safety and purity of traded goods. Gemalto is a leader in developing smart-chip technology for use in credit cards and mobile handsets. These mobile devices are finding increasingly valuable applications in secure payment systems.

Macroeconomic worries did hurt the Fund in commodity-related holdings. Fears of slower global growth drove down a number of energy and basic material stocks. Indonesian gold miner Archipelago Resources (-26%), Mongolian coal miner Mongolian Mining (-24%) and South African platinum miner Northam Platinum (-23%) all fell during the half year on weakened outlook for demand. Similarly, oil exploration-related companies Celtic Exploration (-41%) and FMC Technologies (-25%) declined on expectations that oil prices would soften.

We expect continued volatility in the second half of the year. The euro debt crisis does not lend itself to a tidy resolution in the short- or even mid-term. The most likely outcome in our view is piecemeal structural reform within uncompetitive states, incented by explicit and tacit German support and the fact that the alternatives entail a lower standard of living for these states on a long-term basis. We believe that will be a political process fraught with complexity and made more complicated by the way Europe is organized. In the fall, the presidential election in the United States and the transition of leadership in China will also likely become a focus for continued sentiment shifts in the marketplace. As always, we will strive to work through the noise to identify companies where reasonable valuations are supported by good or improving fundamentals. Thank you for your continued investment in the Fund.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


10



Columbia Acorn International (ACINX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 9/23/92   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes     8.72 %     -9.31 %     -0.84 %     11.07 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     8.52       -9.37       -1.38       10.51    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    5.66       -5.94       -0.76       9.89    
S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between
$500M and $5B Index**
    4.82       -15.17       -2.48       10.95    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 0.98%.

Columbia Acorn International Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn International Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  1.3
%  
2.   Melco Crown Entertainment (Hong Kong)
Macau Casino Operator
  1.2
%  
3.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  1.2
%  
4.   Eurofins Scientific (France)
Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening & Testing
  1.1
%  
5.   Naspers (South Africa)
Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other Emerging Markets
  1.0
%  
6.   Kansai Paint (Japan)
Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia
  1.0
%  
7.   Localiza Rent A Car (Brazil)
Car Rental
  0.9
%  
8.   Partners Group (Switzerland)
Private Markets Asset Management
  0.9
%  
9.   Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator
  0.9
%  
10.   Gemalto (France)
Digital Security Solutions
  0.9
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International (Class Z)

September 23, 1992 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn International at inception on September 23, 1992 to the S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between $500M and $5B Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $6.0 billion


11



Columbia Acorn USA

In a Nutshell

   
Robert A. Mohn    
Lead Portfolio Manager    

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Informatica     2.4 %  
tw telecom     2.4 %  
lululemon athletica     2.2 %  
Gaylord Entertainment     2.1 %  
SBA Communications     1.9 %  
Abercrombie & Fitch     1.0 %  
Atmel     0.8 %  
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     0.7 %  
Finisar     0.7 %  
Akorn     0.6 %  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     0.4 %  
SM Energy     0.4 %  
Houston American Energy     0.0 %*  

 

*Rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

Columbia Acorn USA ended the second quarter of 2012 down 5.18%, underperforming the 3.47% drop of its primary benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. For the half year ended June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 10.35%, outpacing the 8.53% gain of its benchmark. It was a rough quarter for the markets in general, but lagging performance in Fund retail and technology stocks further dampened returns relative to the benchmark.

On the positive side, two deal announcements positively impacted results. Cost management software company Ariba is to be taken over by SAP. Ariba's stock rose 37% in the quarter on the news and ended the half year up 60%. Convention hotel operator Gaylord Entertainment announced it would convert to a real estate investment trust, news that sent its stock up 25% for the quarter and 60% for the half year.

The Fund's two large investments in the telecom sector, tw telecom, a provider of fiber optic telephone and data services, and SBA Communications, a mobile communications tower company, both benefited from a surge in data usage and reported solid growth in cash flow year-over-year. Their stocks responded favorably, with tw telecom ending the quarter up 16% and the half year up 32%. SBA Communications had a 12% gain in the quarter and was up 33% year-to-date through June.

Several Fund biopharmaceutical stocks were strong in the second quarter. Auxilium Pharmaceuticals gained 45% on news of a successful phase three drug trial. Onyx Pharmaceuticals gained 77% upon receiving approval from an FDA advisory panel for one of its medications. Generic drug manufacturer Akorn rose 34% in the quarter as sales of its generic injectable drugs tripled versus the prior year.

Laggards for the second quarter included several tech stocks. Informatica, an enterprise data integration software company, fell 20% in the quarter (but was up 15% year to date) on concerns over slowing sales activity. Those concerns were confirmed after quarter end as the company pre-announced a drop in software license revenue. The economic turmoil overseas is impacting Informatica's near-term results, as 25% of the company's revenues are generated in Europe. Semiconductor manufacturer Atmel fell 32% in the quarter and ended the half year down 17%. Atmel's revenues dropped 22% versus the prior year due to the loss of an anticipated touchscreen microcontroller contract. Optical components manufacturer Finisar fell 26% in the quarter and was down 11% for the half year as its business suffered from weakening global demand.

Several Fund retail stocks also struggled during the period ended June 30. Premium active apparel retailer lululemon athletica announced a fantastic first quarter, with same-store sales up 25% over the prior year, but company guidance of slower growth in the second quarter sent the stock down 21%. For the half year lululemon gained 27%. Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch experienced a sales shortfall on woeful sales in woebegone Europe. Its stock was down roughly 30% for the quarter and for the half year.

Our energy investments were also weak. Oil and gas producer SM Energy fell more than 30% for both the second quarter and the half year as prices of natural gas liquids fell more than crude oil during the second quarter. Houston American Energy was down 79% for the quarter and 91% for the half year on disappointing drilling results in Colombia.

These days the financial press seems to enjoy obsessing over existential economic issues. Certainly, talk of euro woes and fiscal cliffs can be as riveting and entertaining as a good horror flick. "Experts" claim that investing is all about getting the macro right, given the current uncertain economic environment (truthfully, when has the economic outlook ever been certain?). But when the investment community is so overly focused on the big picture, we believe it pays to go small. We'll leave the macro anguish to others who can't see the trees for the forest, and instead dig for what we believe are well-run companies able to grow faster than their peers and that thrive in our current much-maligned, but still growing, economy.

Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


12



Columbia Acorn USA (AUSAX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 9/4/96   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes     10.35 %     -3.90 %     0.97 %     7.85 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     10.32       -4.01       0.69       7.56    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    6.77       -2.40       0.80       6.92    
Russell 2000 Index (pretax)**     8.53       -2.08       0.54       7.00    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.05%.

Columbia Acorn USA Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn USA Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  2.8
%  
2.   Informatica
Enterprise Data Integration Software
  2.4
%  
3.   Nordson
Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings
  2.4
%  
4.   tw telecom
Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services
  2.4
%  
5.   Micros Systems
Information Systems for Hotels, Restaurants & Retailers
  2.3
%  
6.   lululemon athletica
Premium Active Apparel Retailer
  2.2
%  
7.   Gaylord Entertainment
Convention Hotels
  2.1
%  
8.   Bally Technologies
Slot Machines & Software
  1.9
%  
9.   ESCO Technologies
Automatic Electric Meter Readers
  1.9
%  
10.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  1.9
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn USA (Class Z)

September 4, 1996 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn USA at inception on September 4, 1996 to the Russell 2000 Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.6 billion


13



Columbia Acorn International Select

In a Nutshell

Christopher J. Olson

Lead Portfolio Manager

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Far EasTone Telecom     7.1 %  
Ascendas REIT     6.6 %  
Mapletree Industrial Trust     5.8 %  
Seven Bank     4.4 %  
Rand Merchant Insurance     4.1 %  
Taiwan Mobile     3.1 %  
Mapletree Logistics Trust     2.6 %  
Archipelago Resources     2.2 %  
Zhaojin Mining Industry     1.6 %  

Columbia Acorn International Select ended the second quarter of 2012 down 0.87%, holding up much better than the 7.60% drop of its primary benchmark, the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index. Year to date through June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 10.39%, strongly outperforming the 3.47% gain of its benchmark.

Financial stocks provided the biggest boost to Fund gains relative to the benchmark for both the second quarter and the half year. Singapore's Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Mapletree Logistics Trust had gains ranging from 4% to 12% in the quarter and each was up 20% or more year to date. These industrial property landlords continue to benefit from a resilient Singaporean economic outlook and investor interest in their strong dividend yields. Japan's Seven Bank, a provider of ATM processing services, rose 17% in the quarter and was up 34% for the half year as its ATM expansion within Japan continued to benefit the company's stock. Rand Merchant Insurance, a South African insurance company, led gains in the first quarter but cooled in the second quarter, falling 4.93%. Despite the drop in the second quarter, Rand Merchant was still up 31% for the half year.

Fund holdings in the telecom services sector also performed strongly for both the second quarter and half year. Far EasTone Telecom, Taiwan's third largest mobile operator, gained 6% in the second quarter and ended the half year up 16%. The company benefited from accelerated smartphone sales that are driving increased data usage. Taiwan Mobile, the second largest mobile operator in Taiwan, saw its stock rise 8% in the second quarter, leading to a 6% gain for the half year. Taiwan Mobile's stock fell in the first quarter, despite an improving earnings outlook, but investors returned in the second quarter after their brief flight to more cyclical names.

Mining companies did not fare well in the first half of 2012 as fears of slower global growth decreased demand. The biggest detractor to Fund performance in the second quarter was Indonesian gold miner Archipelago Resources, which fell 23% in the quarter and was down 26% for the half year. In China, Zhaojin Mining Industry fell 20% in the second quarter and ended the half year off 15%. Northam Platinum, a South African platinum miner, was off 26% in the quarter and down 22% year to date. We opted to sell the Fund's position in Northam Platinum and invested the proceeds elsewhere.

While fears of a global recession eased in the first quarter, the second quarter saw renewed uncertainty regarding the financial stability of Europe and signs of slowing economic growth in China. We are also concerned and have maintained a focus on defensive, secular growth companies with good dividend yields and strong balance sheets. As we mentioned last quarter, the Fund remains underweight in areas such as Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan, where the concerns about global debt are greatest, and is overweight in Asia ex-Japan and emerging markets.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


14



Columbia Acorn International Select (ACFFX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 11/23/98   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes     10.39 %     -3.98 %     0.16 %     10.52 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     10.32       -4.35       -0.24       10.30    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    6.85       -1.87       0.18       9.48    
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between
$2B and $10B Index (pretax)**
    3.47       -14.48       -4.59       8.19    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.25%.

Columbia Acorn International Select Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn International Select
Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  7.1
%  
2.   Ascendas REIT (Singapore)
Industrial Property Landlord
  6.6
%  
3.   Mapletree Industrial Trust (Singapore)
Industrial Property Landlord
  5.8
%  
4.   Seven Bank (Japan)
ATM Processing Services
  4.4
%  
5.   Rand Merchant Insurance (South Africa)
Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance; Holdings in
Other Insurers
  4.1
%  
6.   Fresnillo (Mexico)
Silver & Metal Byproduct Mining in Mexico
  4.0
%  
7.   Goldcorp (Canada)
Gold Mining
  3.8
%  
8.   UGL (Australia)
Engineering & Facilities Management
  3.8
%  
9.   Wirecard (Germany)
Online Payment Processing & Risk Management
  3.6
%  
10.   Commonwealth Property Office Fund (Australia)
Australia Prime Office REIT
  3.2
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International Select (Class Z)

November 23, 1998 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn International Select at inception on November 23, 1998 to the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. The index and Fund returns include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $338.1 million


15



Columbia Acorn Select

In a Nutshell

   
Ben Andrews   Robert A. Chalupnik  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Discover Financial Services     6.1 %  
Hertz     5.2 %  
CNO Financial Group     5.1 %  
SBA Communications     3.8 %  
Gaylord Entertainment     3.3 %  
Coach     3.0 %  
Sanmina-SCI     2.3 %  
Akorn     1.9 %  
Abercrombie & Fitch     1.4 %  
Canacol     1.2 %  
Vail Resorts     1.1 %  
Houston American Energy     0.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Select fell 8.44% in the second quarter of 2012, but year to date through June 30, 2012 was up 7.76%. The Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index was down 4.93% in the second quarter and was up 7.90% year to date. The S&P 500 Index, a general barometer of U.S. market large-cap performance, was down 2.75% in the quarter and year to date was up 9.49%.

In our first quarter report, we noted that we were seeing some strengthening in U.S. economic indicators and speculated that improvements might continue for a little while. Unfortunately, they didn't. U.S., European and Asian economic indicators turned down in the second quarter. Many of the stocks that added to the Fund's outperformance in the first quarter took it away this quarter.

On the downside, Sanmina-SCI, Hertz and Coach each cost the Fund close to one percent of portfolio performance in the second quarter. On the upside, we saw Gaylord Entertainment, Akorn and SBA Communications each add between 40 and 65 basis points to the Fund's performance in the quarter. For the first six months of the year, Discover Financial Services added two percent to the Fund's performance, while Gaylord Entertainment, CNO Financial Group and SBA Communications each added a little more than one percent. The larger detractors to the Fund's six-month performance were Houston American Energy, Abercrombie & Fitch and Canacol, which each cost the portfolio between 60 and 75 basis points.

When an economy is over leveraged, we believe a country has a choice to either grow, collapse, or inflate its way out of the problem. In our opinion, the western world has been doing a pretty good job of inflating but political leadership has done a poor job of providing a path to growth. The United States' path has been fraught with consistently changing regulation, controversial interpretations of legislation and court rulings, and concerns that new anti-business legislation will be passed. Each has helped cause businesses to sit back and wait. The western economies have been driven by huge government deficit spending and have bumped along with growth rates in the low single digits, prompting continuous investor concerns of possible recession.

We have struggled to outperform the Fund's primary benchmark. As we've mentioned in previous "Nutshells," we have been slowly changing the mix of the Fund's core growth holdings and the Fund's opportunistic holdings. In an environment in which the economy is struggling to deliver consecutive quarters of increasing growth, we believe core growth stocks should perform better than companies trying to turn around their operations in a weak economic environment (which is the case with many of the Fund's opportunistic holdings). Though the Fund's performance was disappointing this quarter, we feel strongly that we are on the right path as we near the end of this transition within the Fund's portfolio.

During the second quarter, we added one new stock to the portfolio and exited from one position. Our new position is Vail Resorts, a ski resort operator that we believe we picked up cheaply due to the warm winter. On the sell side, we exited from Safeway as we believe the supermarket industry's gross margin pressure is not going to subside.

As investors along with you in the Fund, we are anxious to see performance improve. We believe we are making adjustments to help our Fund seek to outperform its benchmark. Thank you for your investment in the Fund.

Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. The Fund also has potentially greater price volatility due to the Fund's concentration in a limited number of stocks of mid-size companies. International investments involve greater potential risks, including less regulation, currency fluctuations, economic instability and political developments.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


16



Columbia Acorn Select (ACTWX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 11/23/98   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes     7.76 %     -9.90 %     -2.64 %     7.39 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     7.42       -10.18       -2.94       7.08    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    5.49       -6.06       -2.29       6.48    
S&P MidCap 400 Index (pretax)**     7.90       -2.33       2.55       8.21    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.00%.

Columbia Acorn Select Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Select Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  6.2
%  
2.   Discover Financial Services
Credit Card Company
  6.1
%  
3.   Hertz
Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator
  5.2
%  
4.   CNO Financial Group
Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance
  5.1
%  
5.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  3.8
%  
6.   Crown Castle International
Communications Towers
  3.7
%  
7.   Donaldson
Industrial Air Filtration
  3.5
%  
8.   Gaylord Entertainment
Convention Hotels
  3.3
%  
9.   Pall
Filtration & Fluids Clarification
  3.1
%  
10.   WNS (India)
Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services
  3.0
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Select (Class Z)

November 23, 1998 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn Select at inception on November 23, 1998 to the S&P MidCap 400 Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings differ significantly from those in the index. The index is unmanaged and returns for both the index and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.1 billion


17



Columbia Thermostat Fund

In a Nutshell

Charles P. McQuaid  

 

Lead Portfolio Manager

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

A "fund of fund" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.

Columbia Thermostat Fund ended the second quarter of 2012 off 1.40%, above the 2.75% drop of its primary equity benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, and below the 2.06% gain of its primary debt benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Year to date through June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 6.77%, falling below the 9.49% S&P 500 Index return and above the 2.37% gain of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

The Fund hit four reallocation triggers in the second quarter, increasing stock exposure in April and twice in May as the markets cooled, then reducing stocks in June as the equity markets turned. At quarter end, the Fund had an even weighting in its underlying stock and bond investments.

For the quarter, the equity portion of the Fund had a weighted average loss of 4.96%, while the bond portion provided a 2.11% gain. Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund led performance among both groups with a 2.76% return for the three months.

Year to date through the end of June, the equity portion of the Fund had an 8.66% return, while the income portion posted a 4.01% gain. Top contributors for the half year were Columbia LargeCap Enhanced Core Fund, up 10.05%, and Columbia Contrarian Core Fund, up 9.67%.

On September 25, Columbia Thermostat Fund will reach its 10-year anniversary. The "Chattering Squirrels" essay at the front of this report looks back at how a fund called "Thermostat" came to be and how it is managed. As always, we thank you for your investment in the Fund. We are pleased to report that, since inception through the end of June, the Fund has, once again, exceeded our expectations by besting both its stock and bond benchmarks.

Results of the Funds Owned in Columbia Thermostat Fund as of June 30, 2012

Stock Funds   Weightings   2nd   Year to  
Fund   in category   quarter   date  
Columbia Acorn
International, Class I
    20 %     -5.49 %     8.79 %  
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class I
    20 %     -0.45 %     7.79 %  
Columbia Acorn Fund,
Class I
    15 %     -5.42 %     9.27 %  
Columbia Contrarian
Core Fund, Class I
    15 %     -4.37 %     9.67 %  
Columbia Select Large
Cap Growth Fund,
Class I
    10 %     -11.47 %     6.22 %  
Columbia Acorn Select,
Class I
    10 %     -8.46 %     7.79 %  
Columbia Large Cap
Enhanced Core Fund,
Class I
    10 %     -2.98 %     10.05 %  
Weighted Average
Equity Gain/Loss
    100 %     -4.96 %     8.66 %  
Bond Funds   Weightings   2nd   Year to  
Fund   in category   quarter   date  
Columbia Intermediate
Bond Fund, Class I
    50 %     1.87 %     3.62 %  
Columbia Income
Opportunities Fund,
Class I
    30 %     2.02 %     6.33 %  
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class I
    20 %     2.76 %     1.41 %  
Weighted Average
Income Gain
    100 %     2.11 %     4.01 %  

 

Columbia Thermostat Fund
Rebalancing in the Second Quarter

April 16, 2012   50% stocks, 50% bonds  
May 15, 2012   55% stocks, 45% bonds  
May 21, 2012   60% stocks, 40% bonds  
June 21, 2012   50% stocks, 50% bonds  

The value of an investment in the Fund is based primarily on the performance of the underlying portfolio funds and the allocation of the Fund's assets among them. An investment in the underlying portfolio funds may present certain risks, including stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments; and a greater degree of social, political and economic volatility associated with international investing. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Value stocks may also be subject to specific business risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. Lower-rated and medium quality debt securities are more speculative and incur more risk. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Changes in interest rates and changes in the financial strength of issuers of lower-rated bonds may also affect underlying fund performance. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the investment advisor's decisions regarding asset classes and underlying portfolio funds will not anticipate market trends successfully, resulting in a failure to preserve capital or lower total return. In addition, the Fund may buy and sell shares of the portfolio funds frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional tax liability. This is not an offer of the shares of any other mutual fund mentioned herein.


18



Columbia Thermostat Fund (COTZX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 9/25/02   Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   Life
of fund
 
Returns before taxes     6.77 %     6.97 %     4.68 %     7.84 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     6.72       6.46       3.73       6.67    
Returns after taxes on distributions
and sale of fund shares
    4.40       4.66       3.52       6.31    
S&P 500 Index (pretax)**     9.49       5.45       0.22       7.48    
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index
(pretax)**
    2.37       7.47       6.79       5.31    
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index
(pretax)
    5.75       -0.55       1.82       7.34    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary stock and bond benchmarks, respectively.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 0.90%. Columbia Thermostat Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies (underlying funds), are 1.03% and 0.90%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.

Columbia Thermostat Fund Asset Allocation

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Thermostat Fund Portfolio Weightings

as a percentage of assets in each investment category, as of 6/30/12

Stock Mutual Funds

Columbia Acorn International, Class I     20 %  
Columbia Dividend Income Fund, Class I     20 %  
Columbia Acorn Fund, Class I     15 %  
Columbia Contrarian Core Fund, Class I     15 %  
Columbia Select Large Cap Growth Fund, Class I     10 %  
Columbia Acorn Select, Class I     10 %  
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund, Class I     10 %  

 

Bond Mutual Funds

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund, Class I     50 %  
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund, Class I     30 %  
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund, Class I     20 %  

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Thermostat Fund (Class Z)

September 25, 2002 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Thermostat Fund at inception on September 25, 2002 to the S&P 500 Index, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index and the Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index. Although the indexes are provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings differ significantly from those in the indexes. The Indexes are unmanaged and returns for the indexes and the Fund include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $440.1 million


19



Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Fritz Kaegi   Stephen Kusmierczak  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Lead Portfolio Manager  
   
P. Zachary Egan   Louis J. Mendes  
Co-Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste     2.4 %  
Surya Citra Media     1.8 %  
Multiplus     1.4 %  
Mongolian Mining     1.4 %  
Mayora Indah     0.6 %  
Americas Petrogas     0.6 %  
Northam Platinum     0.5 %  
Madalena Ventures     0.2 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund fell 6.90% in the second quarter of 2012 versus the 8.09% decline in the Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index. The Fund's more conservative positioning in very volatile markets has helped it outperform the benchmark since inception. Since the Fund's launch on August 19, 2011, it has returned a positive 1.94%, outperforming the benchmark's 5.77% decline. For the half year ended June 30, the Fund was up 9.85%, outpacing the 8.88% gain of its benchmark.

In the second quarter, the Fund benefited from its continued overweight in companies that we believe should benefit from rising incomes in emerging markets. Mayora Indah, an Indonesian maker of biscuits and chocolates, was added to the Fund during the quarter and gained nearly 29%. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste operates airports in Mexico, where air travel for tourism is growing strongly. Its stock gained over 18% following positive news about possible expansion into Puerto Rico. Surya Citra Media is Indonesia's most profitable private free-to-air broadcaster and gained 17% to reach a new record since its listing in 2002. Multiplus is Brazil's largest operator of loyalty programs and is a beneficiary of secular growth in credit and travel. Despite somewhat disappointing results due to higher airline ticket prices used in rewards, Multiplus gained over 15%.

The largest performance detractors in the second quarter were the Fund's energy and basic materials stocks. Two Canadian-listed oil and gas exploration companies with substantial assets in Argentina dropped sharply in the quarter following government moves to nationalize a large energy company. While we see no evidence of specific government action against our holdings, Madalena Ventures dropped nearly 63% and Americas Petrogas declined 48% as the risk premium for Argentina jumped substantially. Mongolian Mining is a world-class coking coal deposit in Southern Mongolia near the Chinese border. The stock fell 40% to a record low on concerns about tightening investment rules following recent elections. Northam Platinum owns one of the world's best undeveloped deposits of platinum, a precious metal used in important industrial applications like catalytic converters. Northam fell 35% in the wake of weak platinum prices and a leak at its smelter.

An important element of the Fund's relatively conservative positioning is its focus on investing in companies that pay dividends. We believe that a meaningful and growing dividend is the ultimate proof that a company is generating free cash flow, and that reinvested dividends represent the largest component of total shareholder returns over time. The current dividend yield of the Fund's portfolio is slightly below the benchmark's, yet the Fund's more concentrated portfolio is a higher quality one as measured by return on shareholder equity. We think companies that earn higher returns on capital should grow faster than their peers. We do not believe we have to sacrifice growth for higher dividends, and we have tried to identify companies with defensible business models and above-average returns that are exposed to durable growth trends in the emerging markets.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


20



Columbia Acorn Emerging
Markets Fund
(CEFZX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 8/19/11   Year to date*   Life of fund*†  
Returns before taxes     9.85 %     1.94 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     9.84       1.94    
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of
fund shares
    6.40       1.27    
S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and
$5B Index (pretax)***
    8.88       -5.77    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date and life of fund data is not annualized.

†Reflects performance from Fund inception on 8/19/11 through 6/30/12.

***The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012 prospectus, is 1.60%. Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement are 13.35% and 1.60%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund
Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ace Indonesia (Indonesia)
Home Improvement Retailer
  3.5
%  
2.   Tower Bersama Infrastructure (Indonesia)
Communications Towers
  3.3
%  
3.   Nagacorp (Cambodia)
Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia
  3.3
%  
4.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  2.8
%  
5.   Rand Merchant Insurance (South Africa)
Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
  2.8
%  
6.   Coronation Fund Managers (South Africa)
South African Fund Manager
  2.7
%  
7.   Dufry Group (Switzerland)
Operators Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops
  2.5
%  
8.   CTCI Corp (Taiwan)
International Engineering Firm
  2.4
%  
9.   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Mexico)
Mexican Airport Operator
  2.4
%  
10.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  2.1
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund (Class Z)

August 19, 2011 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund at inception on August 19, 2011 to the S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. The index and Fund returns include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund:
$5.8 million


21



Columbia Acorn European Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Andreas
Waldburg-Wolfegg
  Stephen
Kusmierczak
 
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Eurofins Scientific     3.6 %  
Gemalto     3.4 %  
Aalberts Industries     2.0 %  
Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland     1.9 %  
Geox     1.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn European Fund was up 11.62% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, outperforming the 7.65% return of its primary benchmark, the S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index. In absolute numbers, the Fund had a very strong first quarter, up 17.69%, followed by a lackluster second quarter, in which the Fund was down 5.16%. But the real story was in the relative numbers. Whereas the Fund closely matched the 17.80% gain in the first quarter of its benchmark, it contained the losses from the general downdraft in the second quarter better than the benchmark, which fell 8.62%.

French Fund holdings continued to perform strongly in the second quarter. Smart card products and solutions company Gemalto was up 9%, and food, drug and materials testing provider Eurofins Scientific gained 15%. Gemalto released a very positive first quarter sales report that showed sales in the mobile phone division up 11%, the first such growth in a few quarters. This turn confirmed our thesis that the change to fourth-generation wireless technology should increasingly feed through the company's top line. Eurofins Scientific announced a near doubling of its net profit in the first quarter of 2012, which, in itself, is not very significant because the bulk of the business's sales happen in the second half. What we were more interested to see was that Eurofins Scientific's business grew 10% organically in Europe, proof that when you're in the right business, macro issues can take second place. We shaved some off our position in Gemalto and added some in Eurofins Scientific to reflect short-term performance. Both continue to be in the Fund's top-five stocks by size.

Retailers like to complain about the weather: it's never right. Not so for Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland, the U.S. pizza maker's British, Irish and German franchise. The rainiest April on record in the United Kingdom caused people to stay home and order in. Domino's was only too happy to deliver, and so did the stock, up 17% in the quarter and 29% for the half year.

There were few strong detractors in the portfolio, largely because the largest slides came from small positions. Geox, the Italian maker of casual shoes, saw its stock decline 26% in the second quarter following a profit warning that accompanied the release of first quarter figures. Start-up costs related to expansion in Asia, Russia and Eastern Europe have negatively impacted Geox's margins. We believe that the strength of the company's patents, brand and balance sheet will help it gain market share over competitors, especially now that franchisees will be willing to ally themselves closer to a strong operator.

Another detractor to performance in the second quarter was Aalberts Industries, a manufacturer of flow control and heat treatment equipment based in the Netherlands, down almost 23%. An update on quarterly sales and management's outlook at the beginning of May were cautious, which hurt the stock. This diversified industrial company has strong market positions in most European countries and is suffering from lower capacity utilization in its industrial services division. For 2012, we believe the company is likely to show flat growth. On the other hand, we believe Aalberts's strong market positions, outstanding margins and excellent management are unlikely to go away, even during this time of weak demand. We believe its competitive position is bound to improve.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


22



Columbia Acorn
European Fund
(CAEZX)

At a Glance

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Total Returns (Class Z)

through June 30, 2012

Inception 8/19/11   Year to date*   Life of fund*†  
Returns before taxes     11.62 %     6.29 %  
Returns after taxes on distributions     11.56       5.99    
Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of fund shares     7.55       4.15    
S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index (pretax)***     7.65       -0.07    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date and life of fund data is not annualized.

†Reflects performance from Fund inception on 8/19/11 through 6/30/12.

***The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class Z shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

The Fund's Class Z annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012 prospectus, is 1.50%. Columbia Acorn European Fund has a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement are 19.02% and 1.50%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.

Columbia Acorn European Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn European Fund Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Eurofins Scientific (France)
Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening & Testing
  3.6
%  
2.   Gemalto (France)
Digital Security Solutions
  3.4
%  
3.   Wirecard (Germany)
Online Payment Processing & Risk Management
  3.0
%  
4.   Geberit (Switzerland)
Plumbing Supplies
  2.8
%  
5.   Charles Taylor (United Kingdom)
Insurance Services
  2.7
%  
6.   1000 mercis (France)
Interactive Advertising and Marketing
  2.6
%  
7.   Marel (Iceland)
Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish Processing Equipment
  2.5
%  
8.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  2.5
%  
9.   Partners Group (Switzerland)
Private Markets Asset Management
  2.5
%  
10.   Sweco (Sweden)
Engineering Consultants
  2.3
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn European Fund (Class Z)

August 19, 2011 through June 30, 2012

This graph compares the results of $10,000 invested in Columbia Acorn European Fund at inception on August 19, 2011 to the S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. The index and Fund returns include reinvested dividends and capital gains. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund:
$2.1 million


23




Columbia Acorn Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Information  
Angies list     0       231,700    
Cree     380,000       560,000    
Genpact     1,575,000       1,705,000    
Hexagon (Sweden)     5,164,999       5,450,000    
Lamar Advertising     0       1,725,000    
SABA     0       2,000,000    
Velti     2,500,000       2,700,000    
Yandex (Russia)     0       700,100    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Aalberts Industries
(Netherlands)
    2,263,654       2,324,833    
Ashland     0       800,000    
Chicago Bridge & Iron     1,725,000       2,850,000    
Forward Air     1,300,000       1,400,000    
Generac     1,776,000       2,350,000    
Moog     2,775,000       3,000,000    
Neopost (France)     210,000       350,000    
Polypore International     900,000       1,325,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
American Eagle Outfitters     300,000       1,075,000    
Arcos Dorados (Brazil)     0       1,800,000    
Avis Budget Group     3,800,000       4,400,000    
Deckers Outdoor     1,140,000       1,310,000    
Fossil     392,500       527,845    
GNC Holdings     1,528,500       2,305,000    
Interface     1,750,000       2,038,555    
Lifestyle International
(Hong Kong)
    13,500,000       16,857,500    
Pier 1 Imports     5,600,000       6,600,000    
Finance  
Associated Banc-Corp     6,287,800       6,956,800    
City National     1,175,000       1,348,000    
Eaton Vance     3,700,000       4,036,000    
First Commonwealth     1,000,000       2,500,000    
FX Alliance     0       300,000    
Onex Capital (Canada)     0       450,000    
SEI Investments     6,198,000       6,654,000    
SVB Financial Group     810,000       985,000    
Health Care  
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals     0       2,568,248    
Cepheid     3,900,000       4,600,000    
DENTSPLY International     1,136,500       1,550,000    
InterMune     2,950,000       3,850,000    
Synageva Biopharma     180,167       569,898    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Energy & Minerals  
Gulf United (Colombia)     0       50,000,000    
Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada)     920,000       1,400,000    
Laredo Petroleum     0       1,159,000    
Mongolian Mining (Mongolia)     12,000,000       16,000,000    
Other Industries  
Rush Enterprises, Class A     2,800,000       2,937,175    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


24



    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Information  
Akamai     250,000       0    
Amphenol     3,495,000       3,415,000    
Ariba     2,850,000       900,000    
Atmel     12,300,000       11,562,000    
Blackbaud     1,650,000       960,329    
Concur Technologies     1,830,000       1,400,000    
Constant Contact     2,350,000       2,000,000    
Discovery Series C     1,595,000       900,000    
Equinix     585,000       450,000    
F5 Networks     685,000       640,000    
Finisar     1,695,000       1,345,000    
FTI Consulting     868,516       234,615    
Global Payments     2,299,000       1,700,000    
Ixia     2,330,000       1,730,000    
Kenexa     1,700,000       1,173,100    
Liberty Global Series A     1,250,000       900,000    
Littelfuse     500,000       420,000    
Mail.ru - GDR (Russia)     400,000       234,168    
NetSuite     1,150,000       800,000    
Plexus     1,100,000       960,000    
Red Hat     750,000       700,000    
Saga Communications     164,991       145,271    
SBA Communications     3,700,000       3,400,000    
TIBCO     2,150,000       1,450,000    
Tyler Technologies     1,700,000       900,000    
Zebra Technologies     1,605,000       1,365,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Albany International     900,000       600,000    
GrafTech International     3,750,000       2,800,000    
Imtech (Netherlands)     1,601,465       1,491,313    
Interline Brands     2,399,751       1,400,000    
Jain Irrigation Systems (India)     3,450,000       0    
Jain Irrigation Systems - DVR
(India)
    172,500       0    
Kaydon     501,000       0    
Mersen (France)     260,000       92,046    
Pentair     3,100,000       1,890,000    
Waste Connections     2,400,000       2,050,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Abercrombie & Fitch     3,460,000       3,040,000    
GLG Life Tech (Canada)     1,678,125       1,665,270    
lululemon athletica     4,922,800       4,505,000    
Monster Beverage     2,340,000       1,700,000    
Saks     5,225,000       4,425,000    
Snyder's-Lance     240,000       0    
True Religion Apparel     393,452       231,452    
Universal Technical Institute     612,205       0    
Warnaco Group     2,190,000       1,460,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Finance  
Assured Guaranty     500,000       0    
BOK Financial     2,691,414       2,638,000    
CVB Financial     3,400,000       3,000,000    
Green Bankshares     152,569       79,800    
Oriental Financial Group     500,000       0    
World Acceptance     1,459,555       1,425,202    
Health Care  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     2,290,000       1,476,000    
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions     1,200,000       0    
Gen-Probe     760,000       0    
Hill-Rom Holdings     1,873,800       1,275,000    
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     1,000,000       750,000    
Pacific Biosciences of California     2,525,000       0    
Raptor Pharmaceutical     4,200,000       3,609,594    
Energy & Minerals  
Alexco Resource     2,800,000       2,050,000    
Athabasca Oil Sands (Canada)     2,160,000       750,000    
Baytex (Canada)     650,000       361,000    
Black Diamond Group (Canada)     1,056,600       893,600    
Canacol (Colombia)     5,917,100       5,116,000    
Celtic Exploration (Canada)     1,140,000       718,000    
Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     442,000       387,000    
Crew Energy (Canada)     1,547,000       493,000    
FMC Technologies     5,298,000       5,150,000    
Fugro (Netherlands)     1,988,054       1,289,106    
Oil States International     743,000       513,000    
Pacific Rubiales Energy
(Colombia)
    4,250,000       3,700,000    
Silver Wheaton (Canada)     1,600,000       550,000    
SM Energy     900,000       703,000    
Tullow Oil (United Kingdom)     1,697,000       1,050,000    
Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia)
    4,435,000       4,415,000    
Vopak (Netherlands)     300,000       218,000    
Other Industries  
Genesee & Wyoming     400,000       300,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


25



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 95.8%  
Information 27.2%      
    > Business Software 6.9%  
  5,000,000     Informatica (a)   $ 211,800    
        Enterprise Data Integration Software        
  2,550,000     Ansys (a)     160,930    
        Simulation Software for
Engineers & Designers
       
  2,700,000     Micros Systems (a)     138,240    
        Information Systems for Hotels,
Restaurants & Retailers
       
  1,400,000     Concur Technologies (a)     95,340    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense
Management Software
       
  5,450,000     Hexagon (Sweden)     93,549    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  2,350,000     Quality Systems     64,649    
        IT Systems for Medical Groups &
Ambulatory Care Centers
       
  800,000     NetSuite (a)     43,816    
        End-to-end IT Systems Solutions Delivered
Over the Web
       
  1,450,000     TIBCO (a)     43,384    
        Datacenter Software        
  900,000     Ariba (a)     40,284    
        Cost Management Software        
  700,000     Red Hat (a)     39,536    
        Maintenance & Support for Opensource
Operating Systems & Middleware
       
  900,000     Tyler Technologies (a)     36,315    
        Financial, Tax, Court & Document
Management Systems for Local Governments
       
  2,000,000     Constant Contact (a)(b)(c)     35,760    
        Email & Other Marketing Campaign
Management Systems Delivered Over the Web
       
  1,173,100     Kenexa (a)     34,055    
        Recruiting & Workforce Management Solutions        
  900,000     SPS Commerce (a)(b)     27,342    
        Supply Chain Management Software
Delivered via the Web
       
  750,000     Jack Henry & Associates     25,890    
        IT Systems & Outsourced IT Solutions for
Financial Institutions
       
  960,329     Blackbaud     24,652    
        Software & Services for Non-profits        
  690,000     Advent Software (a)     18,706    
        Asset Management & Trading Systems        
  2,000,000     SABA (a)(b)     18,560    
        Learning Management Systems        
  2,700,000     Velti (a)(c)     17,550    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
  900,000     Active Network (a)     13,851    
        Web Delivered Software Solution for
Managing Events & Activities
       
  1,000,000     InContact (a)     5,010    
        Call Center Systems Delivered Via the
Web & Telco Services
       
  55,000     Solera Holdings     2,298    
        Software for Automotive Insurance
Claims Processing
       
      1,191,517    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Instrumentation 2.7%  
  1,600,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)(b)   $ 249,360    
        Laboratory Equipment        
  2,780,000     IPG Photonics (a)(b)     121,180    
        Fiber Lasers        
  2,035,000     Trimble Navigation (a)     93,631    
        GPS-based Instruments        
      464,171    
    > Mobile Communications 2.7%  
  4,465,000     Crown Castle International (a)     261,917    
        Communications Towers        
  3,400,000     SBA Communications (a)     193,970    
        Communications Towers        
  1,500,000     Globalstar (a)     480    
        Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier        
      456,367    
    > Telephone & Data Services 2.6%  
  9,500,000     tw telecom (a)(b)     243,770    
        Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services        
  1,400,000     AboveNet (b)     117,600    
        Metropolitan Fiber Communications Services        
  2,200,000     Cogent Communications (a)     42,350    
        Internet Data Pipelines        
  1,650,000     Boingo Wireless (a)     19,173    
        Wholesale & Retail WiFi Networks        
  2,000,000     General Communications (a)(b)     16,620    
        Commercial Communication & Consumer
CATV, Web & Phone in Alaska
       
      439,513    
    > Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment 2.4%
 
  3,415,000     Amphenol     187,552    
        Electronic Connectors        
  4,550,000     II-VI (a)(b)     75,849    
        Laser Optics & Specialty Materials        
  1,365,000     Zebra Technologies (a)     46,901    
        Bar Code Printers        
  900,000     Netgear (a)     31,059    
        Networking Products for Small Business & Home        
  605,000     Stratasys (a)(c)     29,978    
        Rapid Prototyping Systems        
  800,000     Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a)     29,280    
        Audio & Video Recording Solutions        
  207,000     Gemalto (France)     14,867    
        Digital Security Solutions        
      415,486    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 2.1%
 
  11,562,000     Atmel (a)     77,465    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency &
Memory Semiconductors
       
  7,932,000     ON Semiconductor (a)     56,317    
        Mixed Signal & Power Management
Semiconductors
       
  5,000,000     Entegris (a)     42,700    
        Semiconductor Materials Management Products        
  2,160,000     Microsemi (a)     39,938    
        Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductors        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment—continued
 
  420,000     Littelfuse   $ 23,894    
        Little Fuses        
  1,165,000     Monolithic Power Systems (a)     23,149    
        High Performance Analog & Mixed Signal
Integrated Circuits
       
  1,900,000     IXYS (a)(b)     21,223    
        Power Semiconductors        
  400,000     Hittite Microwave (a)     20,448    
        Radio Frequency, Microwave &
Millimeterwave Semiconductors
       
  615,000     Ultratech (a)     19,373    
        Semiconductor Equipment        
  1,765,000     Pericom Semiconductor (a)(b)     15,885    
        Interface Integrated Circuits & Frequency Control Products        
  560,000     Cree (a)(c)     14,375    
        LED Lighting, Components & Chips        
  2,290,000     TriQuint Semiconductor (a)     12,595    
        Radio Frequency Semiconductors        
      367,362    
    > Computer Services 1.3%  
  3,400,000     iGATE (a)(b)     57,868    
        IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services        
  680,000     Syntel     41,275    
        Offshore IT Services        
  1,618,000     ExlService Holdings (a)(b)     39,868    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  2,125,000     Virtusa (a)(b)     28,369    
        Offshore IT Outsourcing        
  1,705,000     Genpact (a)     28,354    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  3,849,207     Hackett Group (a)(b)     21,440    
        IT Integration & Best Practice Research        
  1,091,353     WNS - ADR (India) (a)     10,619    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)
Services
       
      227,793    
    > Gaming Equipment & Services 1.2%  
  3,725,000     Bally Technologies (a)(b)     173,809    
        Slot Machines & Software        
  1,530,000     WMS Industries (a)     30,523    
        Slot Machine Provider        
      204,332    
    > Internet Related 1.1%  
  450,000     Equinix (a)     79,042    
        Network Neutral Data Centers        
  1,450,000     TripAdvisor     64,801    
        Online Travel Research        
  304,000     NetEase.com - ADR (China) (a)     17,890    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  700,100     Yandex (Russia) (a)     13,337    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  234,168     Mail.ru - GDR (Russia) (a)(d)     7,975    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for
Russian Speakers
       
  231,700     Angies list (a)     3,670    
        Consumer Subscription & Internet Advertising        
      186,715    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Business Information & Marketing
Services 0.9%
 
  1,900,000     Verisk Analytics (a)   $ 93,594    
        Risk & Decision Analytics        
  3,027,016     Navigant Consulting (a)(b)     38,261    
        Financial Consulting Firm        
  505,000     RPX (a)     7,247    
        Patent Aggregation & Defensive Patent
Consulting
       
  234,615     FTI Consulting (a)     6,745    
        Financial Consulting Firm        
      145,847    
    > Telecommunications Equipment 0.7%  
  640,000     F5 Networks (a)     63,718    
        Internet Traffic Management Equipment        
  1,730,000     Ixia (a)     20,795    
        Telecom Network Test Equipment        
  1,345,000     Finisar (a)     20,121    
        Optical Subsystems & Components        
  1,925,000     Infinera (a)     13,167    
        Optical Networking Equipment        
      117,801    
    > CATV 0.6%  
  900,000     Discovery Series C (a)     45,081    
        Cable TV Programming        
  900,000     Liberty Global Series A (a)     44,667    
        Cable TV Franchises Outside the USA        
  15,770     Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan)     16,079    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
      105,827    
    > Financial Processors 0.6%  
  1,700,000     Global Payments     73,491    
        Credit Card Processor        
  5,000,000     Singapore Exchange (Singapore)     25,119    
        Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market
Operator
       
      98,610    
    > Electronics Distribution 0.6%  
  3,125,000     Avnet (a)     96,438    
        Electronic Components Distribution        
      96,438    
    > Contract Manufacturing 0.3%  
  3,800,000     Sanmina-SCI (a)     31,122    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
  960,000     Plexus (a)     27,072    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      58,194    
    > Advertising 0.3%  
  1,725,000     Lamar Advertising (a)     49,335    
        Outdoor Advertising        
  1,500,000     VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a)     1,395    
        Advertising on Digital Screens in China's
Mass Transit System
       
      50,730    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


27



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Entertainment Programming 0.2%  
  1,100,000     IMAX (Canada) (a)(c)   $ 26,433    
        IMAX Movies, Theatre Equipment &
Theatre Joint Ventures
       
      26,433    
    > TV Broadcasting —%  
  2,500,000     Entravision Communications     3,025    
        Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations        
  1,750,000     Gray Television (a)(c)     2,573    
        Mid-market Affiliated TV Stations        
      5,598    
    > Radio —%  
  145,271     Saga Communications (a)     5,391    
        Radio Stations in Small & Mid-sized Cities        
      5,391    
    > Consumer Software —%  
  273,500     Carbonite (a)(c)     2,445    
        Online Data Storage        
      2,445    
Information: Total     4,666,570    
Industrial Goods & Services 19.0%      
    > Machinery 11.1%  
  6,750,000     Ametek     336,893    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  8,400,000     Donaldson (b)     280,308    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  3,125,000     Nordson     160,281    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
  3,000,000     Moog (a)(b)     124,050    
        Motion Control Products for Aerospace,
Defense & Industrial Markets
       
  3,725,000     Kennametal     123,484    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  2,325,000     Clarcor     111,972    
        Mobile & Industrial Filters        
  3,063,000     HEICO (b)     98,812    
        FAA Approved Aircraft Replacement Parts        
  1,800,000     Pall     98,658    
        Filtration & Fluids Clarification        
  2,200,000     ESCO Technologies (b)     80,168    
        Automatic Electric Meter Readers        
  1,890,000     Pentair     72,349    
        Pumps & Water Treatment        
  805,000     Toro     58,998    
        Turf Maintenance Equipment        
  2,350,000     Generac     56,541    
        Standby Power Generators        
  2,675,000     Oshkosh Corporation (a)     56,041    
        Specialty Truck Manufacturer        
  1,325,000     Polypore International (a)(c)     53,517    
        Battery Separators & Filtration Media        
  435,000     Valmont Industries     52,622    
        Center Pivot Irrigation Systems & Utility Poles        
  950,000     WABCO Holdings (a)     50,284    
        Truck & Bus Component Supplier        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  600,000     Wabtec   $ 46,806    
        Freight & Transit Component Supplier        
  350,000     Neopost (France)     18,678    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  170,000     Middleby Corp (a)     16,934    
        Manufacturer of Cooking Equipment        
  10,000,000     Marel (Iceland)     12,162    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
  1,000,000     Spartan Motors     5,240    
        Specialty Truck & Chassis Manufacturer        
      1,914,798    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 2.4%
 
  1,750,000     Albemarle     104,370    
        Refinery Catalysts & Other Specialty
Chemicals
       
  1,520,000     FMC Corporation     81,290    
        Niche Specialty Chemicals        
  800,000     Ashland     55,448    
        Diversified Chemicals Company        
  1,880,000     Drew Industries (a)(b)     52,358    
        RV & Manufactured Home Components        
  1,525,000     Novozymes (Denmark)     39,545    
        Industrial Enzymes        
  673,000     Sociedad Quimica y Minera de
Chile - ADR (Chile) (c)
    37,466    
        Producer of Specialty Fertilizers,
Lithium & Iodine
       
  2,218,700     Kansai Paint (Japan)     23,775    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  600,000     Albany International     11,226    
        Paper Machine Clothing & Composites
for Aerospace
       
  200,000     Silgan Holdings     8,538    
        Metal & Plastic Packaging        
  92,046     Mersen (France)     2,306    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      416,322    
    > Other Industrial Services 1.7%  
  3,050,000     Expeditors International of
Washington
    118,187    
        International Freight Forwarder        
  1,400,000     Forward Air     45,178    
        Freight Transportation Between Airports        
  1,350,000     LKQ (a)     45,090    
        Alternative Auto Parts Distribution        
  1,491,313     Imtech (Netherlands)     35,610    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  1,600,000     Mobile Mini (a)     23,040    
        Portable Storage Units Leasing        
  1,500,000     Acorn Energy (b)(c)     12,480    
        Frac Well Exploration/Monitoring Device,
Sonar Security, Electric Grid Monitoring
       
  750,000     UTI Worldwide     10,958    
        Freight Forwarding & Logistics        
      290,543    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


28



Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Construction 1.3%  
  2,850,000     Chicago Bridge & Iron   $ 108,186    
        Engineering & Construction for Liquefied
Natural Gas & Petrochemicals
       
  66,000     NVR (a)     56,100    
        DC Homebuilder        
  1,350,000     Fortune Brands Home & Security (a)     30,065    
        Home Building Supplies & Small Locks        
  1,800,000     Mills Estruturas e Servicos de
Engenharia (Brazil)
    24,197    
        Civil Engineering & Construction        
      218,548    
    > Electrical Components 0.7%  
  1,765,000     Acuity Brands     89,856    
        Commercial Lighting Fixtures        
  1,500,000     Ushio (Japan)     18,592    
        Industrial Light Sources        
  351,000     Saft (France)     8,421    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
      116,869    
    > Outsourcing Services 0.7%  
  2,800,000     Quanta Services (a)     67,396    
        Electrical & Telecom Construction Services        
  1,359,200     Insperity (b)     36,766    
        Professional Employer Organization        
  600,000     GP Strategies (a)     11,082    
        Training Programs        
      115,244    
    > Waste Management 0.5%  
  2,050,000     Waste Connections     61,336    
        Solid Waste Management        
  560,000     Clean Harbors (a)     31,595    
        Hazardous Waste Services & Disposal        
      92,931    
    > Conglomerates 0.2%  
  2,324,833     Aalberts Industries (Netherlands)     36,200    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
      36,200    
    > Industrial Distribution 0.2%  
  1,400,000     Interline Brands (a)     35,098    
        Industrial Distribution        
      35,098    
    > Steel 0.2%  
  2,800,000     GrafTech International (a)     27,020    
        Industrial Graphite Materials Producer        
      27,020    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     3,263,573    
Consumer Goods & Services 15.9%      
    > Retail 4.3%  
  4,505,000     lululemon athletica (a)     268,633    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  6,600,000     Pier 1 Imports (b)     108,438    
        Home Furnishing Retailer        
  3,040,000     Abercrombie & Fitch     103,786    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  3,370,000     Shutterfly (a)(b)   $ 103,425    
        Internet Photo-centric Retailer        
  4,425,000     Saks (a)(c)     47,126    
        Luxury Department Store Retailer        
  527,845     Fossil (a)     40,401    
        Watch Designer & Retailer        
  525,000     DSW     28,560    
        Branded Footwear Retailer        
  1,075,000     American Eagle Outfitters     21,210    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  971,500     Teavana (a)(c)     13,145    
        Specialty Tea Retailer        
  1,371,366     Gaiam (a)(b)     5,348    
        Healthy Living Catalogs & E-Commerce        
  66,000     The Fresh Market (a)     3,540    
        Specialty Food Retailer        
      743,612    
    > Travel 3.0%  
  3,850,000     Gaylord Entertainment (a)(b)     148,456    
        Convention Hotels        
  1,430,000     Vail Resorts     71,614    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
  1,450,000     Expedia     69,702    
        Online Travel Services Company        
  4,400,000     Avis Budget Group (a)     66,880    
        Second Largest Car Rental Company        
  3,750,000     Hertz (a)     48,000    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  970,000     Choice Hotels     38,732    
        Franchisor of Budget Hotel Brands        
  1,600,000     HomeAway (a)(c)     34,784    
        Vacation Rental Online Marketplace        
  2,000,000     Localiza Rent A Car (Brazil)     30,082    
        Car Rental        
      508,250    
    > Apparel 2.3%  
  1,660,000     PVH     129,131    
        Apparel Wholesaler & Retailer        
  2,100,000     Coach     122,808    
        Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather
Accessories
       
  1,460,000     Warnaco Group (a)     62,167    
        Global Branded Apparel Manufacturer        
  1,310,000     Deckers Outdoor (a)(c)     57,653    
        Fashion Footwear Wholesaler        
  600,000     Steven Madden (a)     19,050    
        Wholesaler/Retailer of Fashion Footwear        
  231,452     True Religion Apparel     6,708    
        Premium Denim        
      397,517    
    > Food & Beverage 1.1%  
  1,700,000     Monster Beverage (a)     121,040    
        Alternative Beverages        
  32,000,000     Olam International (Singapore)     46,347    
        Agriculture Supply Chain Manager        
  1,800,000     Arcos Dorados (Brazil)     26,604    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for
Latin America
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Food & Beverage—continued  
  45,500     Annie's (a)(c)   $ 1,905    
        Developer & Marketer of Natural & Organic Food        
  1,665,270     GLG Life Tech (Canada) (a)(b)(e)     689    
        All-natural Sweetener Extracted from the
Stevia Plant
       
      196,585    
    > Consumer Goods Distribution 1.1%  
  2,305,000     GNC Holdings     90,356    
        Specialty Retailer of Health & Wellness Products        
  2,015,000     Pool     81,527    
        Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies &
Equipment
       
  625,000     United Stationers     16,844    
        Wholesale Distributor of Business Products        
      188,727    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.9%  
  2,190,000     Lifetime Fitness (a)(b)     101,857    
        Sport & Fitness Club Operator        
  16,857,500     Lifestyle International (Hong Kong)     37,146    
        Mid to High-end Department Store
Operator in Hong Kong & China
       
  1,062,500     Move (a)     9,679    
        Real Estate Internet Websites        
  441,666     IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China) (a)
    481    
        Provide Real Estate Services in China        
      149,163    
    > Casinos & Gaming 0.8%  
  3,950,000     Pinnacle Entertainment (a)(b)     37,999    
        Regional Casino Operator        
  850,000     Penn National Gaming (a)     37,902    
        Regional Casino Operator        
  3,000,000     Melco Crown Entertainment - ADR
(Hong Kong) (a)
    34,560    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  12,000,000     MGM China Holdings (Hong Kong)     18,400    
        Macau Casino Operator        
      128,861    
    > Furniture & Textiles 0.8%  
  4,200,000     Knoll (b)     56,364    
        Office Furniture        
  2,250,000     Herman Miller     41,670    
        Office Furniture        
  2,038,555     Interface     27,785    
        Modular & Broadloom Carpet        
  215,000     Caesarstone (Israel) (a)     2,604    
        Quartz Countertops        
      128,423    
    > Other Durable Goods 0.6%  
  1,500,000     Jarden     63,030    
        Branded Household Products        
  460,000     Cavco Industries (a)(b)     23,589    
        Manufactured Homes        
  400,000     Tesla Motors (a)(c)     12,516    
        Design, Manufacture & Sell High Performance
Electric Vehicles
       
      99,135    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Restaurants 0.4%  
  2,000,000     AFC Enterprises (a)(b)   $ 46,280    
        Popeye's Restaurants        
  450,000     Cheesecake Factory (a)     14,382    
        Casual Dining Restaurants        
  675,000     Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (a)     12,035    
        Upscale Casual Italian Restaurants        
      72,697    
    > Nondurables 0.3%  
  1,600,000     Helen of Troy (a)(b)     54,224    
        Personal Care, Housewares, Healthcare &
Home Environment Products
       
      54,224    
    > Educational Services 0.2%  
  800,000     New Oriental Education &
Technology - ADR (China) (a)
    19,600    
        Education Service Provider        
  300,000     ITT Educational Services (a)(c)     18,225    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
  2,000,000     Voyager Learning - Contingent Value
Rights (e)(f)
    220    
        Education Services for the K-12 Market        
      38,045    
    > Leisure Products 0.1%  
  1,290,000     Skullcandy (a)(c)     18,253    
        Lifestyle Branded Headphones        
      18,253    
    > Other Entertainment —%  
  265,000     CTS Eventim (Germany)     7,974    
        Event Ticket Sales        
      7,974    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     2,731,466    
Finance 11.0%      
    > Banks 4.4%  
  2,638,000     BOK Financial     153,532    
        Tulsa-based Southwest Bank        
  6,956,800     Associated Banc-Corp     91,760    
        Midwest Bank        
  2,337,313     Hancock Holding     71,148    
        Gulf Coast Bank        
  1,348,000     City National     65,486    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  2,860,000     MB Financial (b)     61,604    
        Chicago Bank        
  985,000     SVB Financial Group (a)     57,839    
        Bank to Venture Capitalists        
  5,323,500     Valley National Bancorp     56,429    
        New Jersey/New York Bank        
  3,000,000     CVB Financial     34,950    
        Inland Empire Business Bank        
  2,200,000     TCF Financial     25,256    
        Great Lakes Bank        
  700,000     Wintrust Financial     24,850    
        Chicago & Milwaukee Full Service Bank        
  1,350,000     TriCo Bancshares (b)     20,790    
        California Central Valley Bank        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Banks—continued  
  4,299,507     First Busey   $ 20,767    
        Illinois Bank        
  1,121,188     Sandy Spring Bancorp     20,181    
        Baltimore, D.C. Bank        
  2,500,000     First Commonwealth     16,825    
        Western Pennsylvania Bank        
  811,295     Hudson Valley     14,685    
        Metro New York City Bank        
  2,136,500     TrustCo Bank     11,665    
        New York State Bank        
  706,559     Eagle Bancorp (a)     11,128    
        Metro D.C. Bank        
  241,405     Pacific Continental Bank     2,141    
        Pacific Northwest Bank        
  79,800     Green Bankshares (a)     133    
        Tennessee Bank        
      761,169    
    > Insurance 2.4%  
  8,900,000     CNO Financial Group     69,420    
        Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement
Insurance
       
  833,000     Allied World Holdings     66,198    
        Commerical Lines Insurance/Reinsurance        
  2,764,000     Tower Group (b)     57,685    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  1,120,000     The Hanover Insurance Group     43,826    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  2,050,000     Selective Insurance Group     35,690    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  1,100,000     HCC Insurance Holdings     34,540    
        Specialty Insurance        
  832,000     Willis Group (Ireland)     30,360    
        Insurance Broker        
  925,000     Kemper     28,444    
        Multi-line Insurance        
  250,000     Enstar Group (a)     24,735    
        Insurance/Reinsurance & Related Services        
  900,000     Brown & Brown     24,543    
        Insurance Broker        
      415,441    
    > Finance Companies 1.6%  
  1,425,202     World Acceptance (a)(b)     93,778    
        Personal Loans        
  2,150,000     McGrath Rentcorp (b)     56,975    
        Temporary Space & IT Rentals        
  3,400,000     H & E Equipment Services (a)(b)     51,102    
        Heavy Equipment Leasing        
  1,123,400     CAI International (a)(b)     22,333    
        International Container Leasing        
  1,091,000     Marlin Business Services (b)     17,882    
        Small Equipment Leasing        
  450,000     Onex Capital (Canada)     17,472    
        Private Equity        
  422,500     Regional Management (a)     6,950    
        Consumer Loans        
  78,500     Textainer Group Holdings     2,897    
        Top International Container Leasor        
      269,389    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Brokerage & Money Management 1.5%  
  6,654,000     SEI Investments   $ 132,348    
        Mutual Fund Administration &
Investment Management
       
  4,036,000     Eaton Vance     108,770    
        Specialty Mutual Funds        
  300,000     FX Alliance (a)     4,713    
        FX Trading Software & Services        
  1,000,000     Artio Global Investors (c)     3,500    
        International Asset Manager        
      249,331    
    > Credit Cards 0.5%  
  550,000     Alliance Data Systems (a)     74,250    
        Diversified Credit Card Provider        
  275,000     Wright Express (a)     16,973    
        Pay Card Processor        
      91,223    
    > Diversified Financial Companies 0.4%  
  2,820,000     Leucadia National     59,981    
        Holding Company        
      59,981    
    > Savings & Loans 0.2%  
  400,000     Financial Engines (a)     8,580    
        Asset Management for 401k Plans        
  1,010,000     Provident New York Bancorp     7,666    
        New York State Thrift        
  470,000     ViewPoint Financial     7,351    
        Texas Thrift        
  452,146     Kaiser Federal     6,682    
        Los Angeles Savings & Loan        
  65,991     Berkshire Hills Bancorp     1,452    
        Northeast Thrift        
      31,731    
Finance: Total     1,878,265    
Health Care 9.7%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 4.9%  
  4,315,000     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (a)     170,787    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  6,153,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(b)(c)     156,225    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
  1,476,000     Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a)     146,567    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  3,250,000     Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     87,393    
        Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas        
  6,000,000     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     51,660    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  750,000     Onyx Pharmaceuticals (a)     49,837    
        Commercial-stage Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  3,850,000     InterMune (a)(b)     46,007    
        Drugs for Pulmonary Fibrosis & Hepatitis C        
  2,568,248     ARIAD Pharmaceuticals (a)     44,200    
        Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  3,430,000     Isis Pharmaceuticals (a)     41,160    
        Biotech Pioneer in Antisense Drugs        
  569,898     Synageva Biopharma (a)(c)     23,115    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued  
  3,609,594     Raptor Pharmaceutical (a)(b)(c)   $ 20,178    
        Orphan Drug Company        
  5,750,000     Chelsea Therapeutics
International (a)(b)(c)
    8,510    
        Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases        
  2,990,000     Anthera Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     2,022    
        Biotech Focused on Cardiovascular, Cancer &
Immunology
       
  359,944     MicroDose Therapeutx (e)(f)     252    
        Drug Inhaler Development        
      847,913    
    > Medical Supplies 2.6%  
  4,600,000     Cepheid (a)(b)     205,850    
        Molecular Diagnostics        
  950,000     Henry Schein (a)     74,565    
        Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products        
  2,126,000     Patterson Companies     73,283    
        Dental/Vet/Med Distributor        
  1,550,000     DENTSPLY International     58,606    
        Leading Dental Supplies Manufacturer        
  375,000     Techne     27,825    
        Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for
Life Science
       
      440,129    
    > Medical Equipment & Devices 0.9%  
  550,000     Haemonetics (a)     40,760    
        Blood & Plasma Collection Equipment        
  1,275,000     Hill-Rom Holdings     39,334    
        Hospital Beds/Patient Handling        
  675,000     Sirona Dental Systems (a)     30,382    
        Manufacturer of Dental Equipment        
  950,000     PerkinElmer Inc.     24,510    
        Analytical Instruments for Life Sciences        
  570,000     Orthofix International (a)     23,513    
        Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices        
      158,499    
    > Health Care Services 0.7%  
  665,000     Mednax (a)     45,579    
        Physician Management for Pediatric &
Anesthesia Practices
       
  4,900,000     eResearch Technology (a)(b)     39,151    
        Clinical Research Services        
  825,000     HealthSouth (a)     19,189    
        Inpatient Rehabalitation Facilities        
  1,875,000     Health Management Associates (a)     14,719    
        Non-urban Hospitals        
      118,638    
    > Pharmaceuticals 0.6%  
  4,000,000     Akorn (a)     63,080    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
  3,388,000     Adcock Ingram Holdings
(South Africa)
    24,904    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals &
Medical Supplies
       
  1,095,000     Horizon Pharma (a)(c)     7,807    
        Specialty Pharma Company        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  2,040,000     Alimera Sciences (a)(b)(c)   $ 6,100    
        Ophthalmology-focused Pharmaceutical Company        
      101,891    
Health Care: Total     1,667,070    
Energy & Minerals 6.7%      
    > Oil Services 3.2%  
  5,150,000     FMC Technologies (a)     202,034    
        Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer        
  2,114,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     79,994    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  1,289,106     Fugro (Netherlands)     78,196    
        Subsea Oilfield Services        
  1,670,000     ShawCor (Canada)     60,445    
        Oil & Gas Pipeline Products        
  1,000,000     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     38,780    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  513,000     Oil States International (a)     33,961    
        Diversified North American Oil Service Provider        
  893,600     Black Diamond Group (Canada)     20,021    
        Provides Accommodations/Equipment for
Oil Sands Development
       
  585,000     Rowan (a)     18,913    
        Contract Offshore Driller        
  2,890,900     Horizon North Logistics (Canada)     16,497    
        Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in
Northern Canada
       
  4,415,000     Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia) (a)
    1,713    
        South America-based Drilling Rig Contractor        
      550,554    
    > Oil & Gas Producers 2.4%  
  3,700,000     Pacific Rubiales Energy (Colombia)     78,354    
        Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia        
  695,000     Range Resources     43,000    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  2,700,000     Denbury Resources (a)     40,797    
        Oil Producer Using CO2 Injection        
  974,000     Rosetta Resources (a)     35,687    
        Oil & Gas Producer Exploring in
South Texas & Montana
       
  703,000     SM Energy     34,524    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,050,000     Tullow Oil (United Kingdom)     24,268    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,159,000     Laredo Petroleum (a)     24,107    
        Permian Basin Oil Producer        
  500,000     Cabot Oil and Gas     19,700    
        Large Natural Gas Producer in Appalachia &
Gulf Coast
       
  361,000     Baytex (Canada) (c)     15,208    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Canada        
  7,582,928     PetroMagdalena Energy
(Colombia) (a)(b)
    11,768    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
  550,000     Swift Energy (a)     10,236    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production        
  718,000     Celtic Exploration (Canada) (a)     9,711    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Oil & Gas Producers—continued  
  1,100,000     Kodiak Oil and Gas (a)   $ 9,031    
        Bakken Oil & Gas Producer        
  340,000     Petroleum Development
Corporation (a)
    8,337    
        Oil & Gas Producer in U.S.        
  750,000     Athabasca Oil Sands (Canada) (a)     8,251    
        Oil Sands & Unconventional Oil Development        
  37,500,000     Petromanas (Canada) (a)(b)     7,919    
        Exploring for Oil in Albania        
  200,000     Approach Resource (a)     5,108    
        Oil & Gas Producer in West Texas Permian        
  27,000,000     Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq) (a)     4,509    
        Oil Exploration in Kurdistan        
  26,000,000     Petrodorado (Colombia) (a)(b)     4,086    
  24,000,000     Petrodorado - Warrants (Colombia) (a)(f)     340    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production in
Colombia, Peru & Paraguay
       
  1,198,100     Pan Orient (Canada) (a)     4,413    
        Asian Oil & Gas Explorer        
  25,000,000     Petroamerica (Colombia) (a)(c)     3,192    
        Oil Exploration & Production in Colombia        
  493,000     Crew Energy (Canada) (a)     2,784    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  50,000,000     Gulf United (Colombia) (a)(e)(f)     2,640    
        Prospecting for Oil Alongside Large
Producers in Colombia
       
  5,116,000     Canacol (Colombia) (a)     2,286    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  8,400,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum
(United Kingdom) (a)(f)
    1,465    
  4,200,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants (United Kingdom) (a)(e)(f)     81    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in the
North Sea
       
  4,110,000     Santa Maria Petroleum
(Colombia) (a)(f)
    1,240    
  890,000     Santa Maria Petroleum (Colombia) (a)     280    
        Explores for Oil & Gas in Latin America        
  393,600     Houston American Energy (a)     441    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      413,763    
    > Mining 0.8%  
  387,000     Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     44,853    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  15,000,000     Zhaojin Mining Industry (China)     19,723    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  1,400,000     Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada) (a)     15,071    
        Gold Mining        
  550,000     Silver Wheaton (Canada)     14,762    
        Silver Mining Royalty Company        
  4,432,000     Northam Platinum (South Africa)     12,677    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
  1,150,000     Ivanhoe Mines (Mongolia) (a)(c)     11,341    
        Copper Mine Project in Mongolia        
  7,500,000     Duluth Metals (Canada) (a)(b)     10,976    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  500,000     Duluth Exploration - Special Warrants
(Canada) (a)(e)(f)
  $ 39    
        Copper & Nickel Miner        
  16,000,000     Mongolian Mining (Mongolia) (a)     9,079    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
  2,050,000     Alexco Resource (a)     9,041    
        Mining, Exploration & Environmental Services        
  800,000     Augusta Resource (a)     1,328    
        US Copper/Moly Mine        
  4,000,000     Wolverine Minerals (Canada) (a)(b)(f)     377    
  2,000,000     Wolverine Minerals - Warrants
(Canada) (a)(e)(f)
    3    
        Gold Mining        
      149,270    
    > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.1%  
  218,000     Vopak (Netherlands)     13,983    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
      13,983    
    > Agricultural Commodities 0.1%  
  1,306,818     Union Agriculture Group
(Uruguay) (a)(e)(f)
    12,794    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      12,794    
    > Alternative Energy 0.1%  
  2,000,000     GT Advanced Technologies (a)     10,560    
        Largest Manufacturer of Furnaces &
Reactors to Produce & Cast Polysilicon
       
  1,210,300     Synthesis Energy Systems (China) (a)     1,477    
        Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants        
      12,037    
Energy & Minerals: Total     1,152,401    
Other Industries 6.3%      
    > Real Estate 4.0%  
  3,700,000     DuPont Fabros Technology (b)     105,672    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  750,000     Federal Realty Investment Trust     78,068    
        Shopping Centers        
  1,850,000     Extra Space Storage     56,610    
        Self Storage Facilities        
  3,700,000     Associated Estates Realty (b)     55,315    
        Multi-family Properties        
  720,000     Digital Realty Trust     54,051    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  975,000     Post Properties     47,726    
        Multi-family Properties        
  2,450,000     Biomed Realty Trust     45,766    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  770,000     Kilroy Realty     37,276    
        West Coast Office & Industrial Properties        
  43,000,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust (Singapore)     33,434    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  3,000,000     Education Realty Trust     33,240    
        Student Housing        
  15,000,000     Ascendas REIT (Singapore)     25,589    
        Industrial Property Landlord        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Real Estate—continued  
  3,750,000     DCT Industrial Trust   $ 23,625    
        Industrial Properties        
  325,000     Jones Lang LaSalle     22,870    
        Real Estate Services        
  1,300,000     St. Joe (a)(c)     20,553    
        Florida Panhandle Landowner        
  3,500,000     Kite Realty Group (b)     17,465    
        Community Shopping Centers        
  2,000,031     Summit Hotel Properties (b)     16,740    
        Owner of Select Service Hotels        
  2,800     Orix JREIT (Japan)     12,586    
        Diversified REIT        
      686,586    
    > Transportation 1.3%  
  1,155,000     JB Hunt Transport Services     68,838    
        Truck & Intermodal Carrier        
  2,937,175     Rush Enterprises, Class A (a)(b)     48,023    
  550,000     Rush Enterprises, Class B (a)(b)     7,381    
        Truck Sales & Service        
  1,260,000     World Fuel Services     47,918    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  2,400,000     Heartland Express     34,344    
        Regional Trucker        
  300,000     Genesee & Wyoming (a)     15,852    
        Short-line Operator        
      222,356    
    > Regulated Utilities 1.0%  
  2,000,000     Northeast Utilities     77,620    
        Regulated Electric Utility        
  1,660,000     Wisconsin Energy     65,686    
        Wisconsin Utility        
  500,000     Allete     20,900    
        Regulated Electric Utility in Minnesota        
  200,000     Red Eléctrica de España (Spain)     8,729    
        Spanish Power Transmission        
      172,935    
Other Industries: Total     1,081,877    
Total Equities: 95.8%
(Cost: $10,608,838)
    16,441,222    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  303,633,050     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (g)
  $ 303,633    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $303,633)
    303,633    
Total Investments: 97.6%
(Cost: $10,912,471)(h)(i)
    16,744,855    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (303,633 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 4.2%     723,250    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 17,164,472    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
AboveNet     1,400,000       -       -       1,400,000     $ 117,600     $ -    
Acorn Energy     1,500,000       -       -       1,500,000       12,480       180    
AFC Enterprises     2,000,000       -       -       2,000,000       46,280       -    
Alimera Sciences     2,040,000       -       -       2,040,000       6,100       -    
Anthera Pharmaceuticals     1,740,000       1,250,000       -       2,990,000       2,022       -    
Associated Estates Realty     3,700,000       -       -       3,700,000       55,315       -    
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     3,033,715       216,285       -       3,250,000       87,393       1,295    
Bally Technologies     3,725,000       -       -       3,725,000       173,809       -    
CAI International     1,123,400       -       -       1,123,400       22,333       -    
Cavco Industries     460,000       -       -       460,000       23,589       -    
Cepheid     3,200,000       1,400,000       -       4,600,000       205,850       -    
Chelsea Therapeutics International     4,550,000       1,200,000       -       5,750,000       8,510       -    
Cogent Communications*     2,520,000       -       320,000       2,200,000       42,350       -    
Constant Contact     2,350,000       -       350,000       2,000,000       35,760       -    
Donaldson**     4,200,000       4,200,000       -       8,400,000       280,308       1,428    
Drew Industries     1,500,000       380,000       -       1,880,000       52,358       -    
Duluth Metals     7,500,000       -       -       7,500,000       10,976       -    
DuPont Fabros Technology     3,350,000       350,000       -       3,700,000       105,672       822    
eResearch Technology     4,900,000       -       -       4,900,000       39,151       -    
ESCO Technologies     2,200,000       -       -       2,200,000       80,168       352    
ExlService Holdings     1,145,000       473,000       -       1,618,000       39,868       -    
Gaiam     1,371,366       -       -       1,371,366       5,348       -    
Gaylord Entertainment     3,850,000       -       -       3,850,000       148,456       -    
General Communications     2,000,000       -       -       2,000,000       16,620       -    
GLG Life Tech     1,750,000       -       84,730       1,665,270       689       -    
H & E Equipment Services     3,400,000       -       -       3,400,000       51,102       -    
Hackett Group+     4,500,000       -       650,793       3,849,207       21,440       -    
HEICO***     2,250,000       813,000       -       3,063,000       98,812       135    
Helen of Troy     1,600,000       -       -       1,600,000       54,224       -    
Horizon Pharma*     1,095,000       -       -       1,095,000       7,807       -    
iGATE     3,400,000       -       -       3,400,000       57,868       -    
II-VI     4,550,000       -       -       4,550,000       75,849       -    
Insperity     1,210,000       149,200       -       1,359,200       36,766       387    
Interline Brands*     2,600,000       -       1,200,000       1,400,000       35,098       -    
InterMune     2,950,000       900,000       -       3,850,000       46,007       -    
IPG Photonics     2,780,000       -       -       2,780,000       121,180       -    
IXYS     1,900,000       -       -       1,900,000       21,223       -    
Kenexa*     1,700,000       -       526,900       1,173,100       34,055       -    
Kite Realty Group     3,500,000       -       -       3,500,000       17,465       420    
Knoll     4,200,000       -       -       4,200,000       56,364       1,260    
Lifetime Fitness     2,190,000       -       -       2,190,000       101,857       -    
lululemon athletica*     5,740,000       -       1,235,000       4,505,000       268,633       -    
Marlin Business Services     1,091,000       -       -       1,091,000       17,882       131    
MB Financial     2,360,000       500,000       -       2,860,000       61,604       55    
McGrath Rentcorp     2,150,000       -       -       2,150,000       56,975       1,000    
Mettler-Toledo International     1,600,000       -       -       1,600,000       249,360       -    
Micromet*     6,702,347       137,138       6,766,894       72,591       -       -    
Moog     2,775,000       225,000       -       3,000,000       124,050       -    
Navigant Consulting     2,800,000       227,016       -       3,027,016       38,261       -    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     6,000,000       -       -       6,000,000       51,660       -    
Pericom Semiconductor     1,765,000       -       -       1,765,000       15,885       -    
Petroamerica*     30,275,000       -       5,275,000       25,000,000       3,192       -    
Petrodorado     26,000,000       -       -       26,000,000       4,086       -    
PetroMagdalena Energy     7,582,928       -       -       7,582,928       11,768       -    
Petromanas     37,500,000       -       -       37,500,000       7,919       -    
Pier 1 Imports     5,600,000       1,000,000       -       6,600,000       108,438       224    
Pinnacle Entertainment     3,950,000       -       -       3,950,000       37,999       -    
Raptor Pharmaceutical     3,455,000       745,000       590,406       3,609,594       20,178       -    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Rush Enterprises     3,350,000       137,175       -       3,487,175     $ 55,404     $ -    
SABA     -       2,000,000       -       2,000,000       18,560       -    
Salem Communications*     1,527,700       -       1,527,700       -       -       -    
Santa Maria Petroleum*,****     50,000,000       -       45,000,000       5,000,000       1,520       -    
Seattle Genetics     6,153,000       -       -       6,153,000       156,225       -    
Shutterfly     3,070,000       300,000       -       3,370,000       103,425       -    
SPS Commerce     900,000       -       -       900,000       27,342       -    
Summit Hotel Properties     1,500,000       500,031       -       2,000,031       16,740       413    
Tower Group     1,675,000       1,089,000       -       2,764,000       57,685       1,038    
TriCo Bancshares     1,350,000       -       -       1,350,000       20,790       364    
True Religion Apparel*     1,507,000       -       1,275,548       231,452       6,708       46    
tw telecom     9,500,000       -       -       9,500,000       243,770       -    
Tyler Technologies*     1,700,000       -       800,000       900,000       36,315       -    
Virtusa     2,125,000       -       -       2,125,000       28,369       -    
Warnaco Group*     2,190,000       -       730,000       1,460,000       62,167       -    
Wolverine Minerals     4,000,000       -       -       4,000,000       377       -    
World Acceptance     1,505,202       -       80,000       1,425,202       93,778       -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     350,332,658       18,191,845       66,412,971       302,111,532     $ 4,463,187     $ 9,550    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Includes the effects of a 2:1 stock split.

***  Includes the effects of a 5:4 stock split.

****  Includes the effects of a 1:10 reverse stock split.

+  Includes the effects of a corporate action.

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012, were $2,717,367 and $3,965,342, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 23.10% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $302,684.

(d)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $7,975, which represented 0.05% of total net assets.

(e)  Illiquid security.

(f)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $19,451, which represented 0.11% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,306,818     $ 15,000     $ 12,794    
Gulf United   4/18/12     50,000,000       4,000       2,640    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum   11/24/10     8,400,000       3,591       1,465    
Santa Maria Petroleum   1/14/11     4,110,000       5,193       1,240    
Wolverine Minerals   6/3/11     4,000,000       2,005       377    
Petrodorado - Warrants   11/20/09     24,000,000       2,965       340    
MicroDose Therapeutx   11/24/00     359,944       2,005       252    
Voyager Learning - Contingent Value Rights   12/24/09     2,000,000       -       220    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants   11/24/10     4,200,000       526       81    
Duluth Exploration - Special Warrants   8/19/11     500,000       -       39    
Wolverine Minerals - Warrants   6/3/11     2,000,000       243       3    
            $ 35,528     $ 19,451    

 

(g)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(h)  At June 30, 2012 for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $10,912,471 and net unrealized appreciation was $5,832,384 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $6,608,143 and gross unrealized depreciation of $775,759.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(i)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 8.26% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Canada   $ 231,071       1.34    
Netherlands     208,842       1.22    
Singapore     130,489       0.76    
Colombia     105,899       0.62    
Sweden     93,549       0.55    
Hong Kong     90,106       0.52    
Brazil     80,883       0.47    
Japan     71,032       0.41    
China     60,566       0.35    
France     44,272       0.26    
Denmark     39,545       0.23    
South Africa     37,581       0.22    
Chile     37,466       0.22    
Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Israel   $ 31,884       0.19    
Ireland     30,360       0.18    
United Kingdom     25,814       0.15    
Russia     21,312       0.12    
Mongolia     20,420       0.12    
Uruguay     12,794       0.07    
Iceland     12,162       0.07    
India     10,619       0.06    
Spain     8,729       0.05    
Germany     7,974       0.05    
Iraq     4,509       0.03    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 1,417,878       8.26    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Information   $ 4,508,981     $ 157,589     $ -     $ 4,666,570    
Industrial Goods & Services     3,068,284       195,289       -       3,263,573    
Consumer Goods & Services     2,620,690       110,556       220       2,731,466    
Finance     1,878,265       -       -       1,878,265    
Health Care     1,641,914       24,904       252       1,667,070    
Energy & Minerals     975,496       164,072       12,833       1,152,401    
Other Industries     1,001,539       80,338       -       1,081,877    
Total Equities     15,695,169       732,748       13,305       16,441,222    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     303,633       -       -       303,633    
Total Investments   $ 15,998,802     $ 732,748     $ 13,305     $ 16,744,855    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price. Warrants which do not trade are valued as a percentage of the actively trading common stock using a model, based on Black Scholes. Securities which have halted or temporarily stopped trading are valued at the last sale and adjusted by a premium or a discount to account for the anticipated re-opening price. These adjustments are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ -     $ 1,575     $ 1,575     $ -    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as trading halted during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Consumer Goods & Services   $ 180     $ -     $ 40     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 220    
Health Care     270       -       (18 )     -       -       -       -       252    
Energy & Minerals     12,507       -       326       -       -       -       -       12,833    
    $ 12,957     $ -     $ 348     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,305    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $348.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Japan  
Daiseki     1,427,129       1,613,429    
Doshisha     750,600       828,000    
Horiba     257,800       424,000    
Miraca Holdings     0       659,500    
NGK Insulators     2,400,000       2,552,000    
Nihon Parkerizing     145,700       756,900    
Sanrio     500,000       865,800    
Start Today     1,718,724       2,572,724    
> Taiwan  
Chroma Ate     10,277,000       10,677,000    
CTCI Corp     18,571,200       20,120,000    
MStar Semiconductor     2,930,000       3,661,100    
Taiwan Mobile     10,329,000       16,405,300    
> Hong Kong  
Lifestyle International     18,000,000       21,845,000    
Vitasoy International     0       4,495,200    
> Singapore  
Petra Foods     0       3,071,300    
> China  
AMVIG Holdings     28,763,700       30,000,000    
Digital China     13,570,200       18,000,300    
> India  
Colgate-Palmolive India     0       545,000    
Redington India     1,477,269       13,195,000    
Titan Industries     791,352       1,600,000    
> Korea  
Hyundai Home Shopping     10,090       55,000    
Kepco Plant Service &
Engineering
    0       244,530    
> Indonesia  
Ace Indonesia     10,000,000       15,000,000    
Mayora Indah     0       2,176,600    
Mitra Adiperkasa     0       12,488,000    
MNC Skyvision     0       32,766,000    
Tower Bersama Infrastructure     48,560,000       51,767,300    
> Mongolia  
Mongolian Mining     42,636,400       60,037,500    
> Cambodia  
Nagacorp     50,000,000       60,000,000    
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Aggreko     0       596,100    
BBA Aviation     3,167,139       8,785,000    
Domino's Pizza United
Kingdom & Ireland
    2,497,000       3,107,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Greggs     1,060,885       2,300,000    
Rightmove     548,000       822,000    
Spirax Sarco     0       256,202    
WH Smith     0       1,555,000    
> Netherlands  
TKH Group     403,800       850,468    
> France  
Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    0       134,254    
Eurofins Scientific     418,000       553,000    
Neopost     430,000       675,000    
> Germany  
NORMA Group     0       690,000    
> Denmark  
Solar A/S     130,651       166,013    
> Italy  
Geox     5,800,000       7,000,000    
> Russia  
Yandex     0       1,123,695    
> Portugal  
Redes Energéticas Nacionais     8,531,175       8,635,000    
Other Countries  
> Australia  
Challenger Financial     4,546,885       11,936,400    
Commonwealth Property
Office Fund
    17,451,906       48,533,075    
Domino's Pizza Enterprises     0       1,576,290    
IAG     0       7,595,003    
UGL     2,653,389       3,973,200    
> United States  
Rowan     0       548,900    
> Israel  
Caesarstone     125,000       625,000    
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Arcos Dorados     0       1,300,000    
MRV Engenharia     2,917,000       3,577,000    
> Chile  
Viña Concha y Toro     4,016,878       5,640,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited), continued

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Japan  
Aeon Delight     1,860,438       1,417,438    
Ain Pharmaciez     589,792       349,792    
Gree     246,300       0    
Miura     511,450       407,050    
Seven Bank     22,694,000       20,227,000    
Shinsei Bank     18,673,649       15,024,649    
Tsumura     855,604       0    
> Taiwan  
Simplo Technology     5,614,530       5,058,830    
> Hong Kong  
Melco Crown
Entertainment - ADR
    7,000,000       6,500,000    
MGM China Holdings     12,500,000       10,000,000    
Sasa International     38,000,000       30,000,000    
> Singapore  
Olam International     27,000,000       25,000,000    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     644,000       381,300    
> Indonesia  
Jasa Marga     6,937,300       0    
> Thailand  
Home Product Center     118,000,000       110,000,000    
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Abcam     2,950,000       2,855,000    
Chemring     5,654,735       2,303,000    
Intertek Group     1,460,000       1,004,500    
JLT Group     3,000,000       2,579,333    
Premier Oil     2,636,932       2,027,932    
Rotork     730,000       517,000    
Tullow Oil     740,581       382,581    
Workspace Group     7,500,000       0    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     177,395       143,395    
Fugro     687,967       460,000    
Imtech     1,763,611       1,680,623    
> Switzerland  
Dufry Group     360,000       330,000    
Kuehne & Nagel     245,000       170,000    
> France  
Gemalto     1,073,700       729,700    
Mersen     460,000       162,844    
Rubis     353,648       0    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
> Germany  
Elringklinger     555,700       333,000    
Rheinmetall     679,600       405,000    
Rhoen-Klinikum     1,600,000       0    
> Sweden  
East Capital Explorer     905,452       419,877    
> Italy  
Ansaldo STS     2,621,149       0    
CIR     12,503,754       8,951,757    
> Russia  
Mail.ru - GDR     629,642       368,493    
> Ireland  
Paddy Power     289,400       263,400    
United Drug     6,750,000       4,237,000    
> Greece  
Intralot     6,954,400       4,384,185    
Other Countries  
> Canada  
Athabasca Oil Sands     731,000       450,000    
Baytex     615,857       263,857    
Black Diamond Group     1,049,576       770,576    
Celtic Exploration     721,000       454,000    
Crew Energy     1,043,000       332,700    
Horizon North Logistics     2,411,514       2,096,514    
> United States  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     627,431       0    
FMC Technologies     461,213       407,213    
Oil States International     270,000       0    
World Fuel Services     987,228       763,228    
Latin America  
> Colombia  
Canacol     8,353,169       7,850,769    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 94.6%  
Asia 43.8%      
    > Japan 17.6%  
  5,582,600     Kansai Paint   $ 59,822    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  20,227,000     Seven Bank     51,943    
        ATM Processing Services        
  20,096     Wacom     45,009    
        Computer Graphic Illustration Devices        
  3,029,900     Park24     44,746    
        Parking Lot Operator        
  1,582,200     Hoshizaki Electric     40,047    
        Commercial Kitchen Equipment        
  2,981,100     Kuraray     38,633    
        Special Resin, Fine Chemical, Fibers & Textures        
  2,572,724     Start Today (a)     35,952    
        Online Japanese Apparel Retailer        
  1,694,562     Glory     35,351    
        Currency Handling Systems & Related Equipment        
  7,780     Orix JREIT     34,971    
        Diversified REIT        
  1,417,438     Aeon Delight     32,546    
        Facility Maintenance & Management        
  865,800     Sanrio (a)     31,566    
        Character Goods & Licensing        
  295,762     Nakanishi     30,061    
        Dental Tools & Machinery        
  937,651     Kintetsu World Express     30,011    
        Airfreight Logistics        
  15,116     Advance Residence Investment     29,385    
        Residential REIT        
  2,552,000     NGK Insulators     28,260    
        Ceramic Products for Auto, Power & Electronics        
  1,613,429     Daiseki     28,052    
        Waste Disposal & Recycling        
  659,500     Miraca Holdings     27,381    
        Outsourced Lab Testing, Diagnostic
Equipment & Reagents
       
  480,000     Disco     27,184    
        Semiconductor Dicing & Grinding Equipment        
  25,979     Jupiter Telecommunications     26,488    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
  2,137,272     Japan Airport Terminal     26,068    
        Airport Terminal Operator at Haneda        
  5,540     Mori Hills REIT Investment     23,942    
        Tokyo-centric Diversified REIT        
  828,000     Doshisha     22,937    
        Wholesaler        
  2,600,000     Shimadzu     22,498    
        Analytical Instrument, Medical &
Industrial Equipment
       
  1,885,600     Asahi Diamond Industrial     21,652    
        Consumable Diamond Tools        
  349,792     Ain Pharmaciez     21,101    
        Dispensing Pharmacy/Drugstore Operator        
  339,000     FP Corporation     21,028    
        Disposable Food Trays & Containers        
  6,140     Kenedix Realty Investment     19,852    
        Tokyo Mid-size Office REIT        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  1,940,200     Sintokogio   $ 19,450    
        Automated Casting Machines, Surface
Treatment System & Consumables
       
  880,474     Aeon Mall     18,762    
        Suburban Shopping Mall Developer, Owner & Operator        
  15,024,649     Shinsei Bank     18,279    
        Commercial Bank        
  772,000     Misumi Group     18,192    
        Industrial Components Distributor        
  732,108     Icom     17,976    
        Two Way Radio Communication Equipment        
  1,405,739     Ushio     17,424    
        Industrial Light Sources        
  857,144     Ibiden     15,527    
        Electronic Parts & Ceramics        
  424,000     Horiba     14,891    
        Measuring Instruments & Analyzers        
  1,346,963     Torishima Pump Manufacturing     13,541    
        Industrial Pump for Power Generation &
Water Supply Systems
       
  1,400     Japan Real Estate Investment     12,836    
        Office REIT in Tokyo        
  1,821     Fukuoka REIT     12,539    
        Diversified REIT in Fukuoka        
  756,900     Nihon Parkerizing     11,723    
        Metal Surface Treatment Agents & Processing        
  407,050     Miura     10,838    
        Industrial Boiler        
      1,058,464    
    > Taiwan 7.2%  
  36,606,000     Far EasTone Telecom     79,642    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  16,405,300     Taiwan Mobile     54,252    
        Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator        
  20,120,000     CTCI Corp     37,671    
        International Engineering Firm        
  5,058,830     Simplo Technology     34,938    
        Battery Packs for Notebook & Tablet PCs        
  12,218,270     Tripod Technologies     34,730    
        Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)        
  5,910,000     Radiant Opto-Electronics (b)     30,036    
        LCD Back Light Units & Modules        
  2,492,300     St. Shine Optical     27,893    
        World's Leading Disposable Contact Lens OEM        
  11,200,000     Taiwan Hon Chuan     25,229    
        Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Caps, Labels)
Manufacturer
       
  3,661,100     MStar Semiconductor     24,695    
        Integrated Circuits for TV, Digital Set-top-box & Handset        
  10,677,000     Chroma Ate     24,374    
        Automatic Test Systems, Testing &
Measurement Instruments
       
  6,603,000     Advantech     21,959    
        Industrial PC & Components        
  3,181,000     President Chain Store     16,973    
        Taiwan's Number One Convenience Chain
Store Operator
       
  2,595,000     PC Home     14,711    
        Taiwanese Internet Retail Company        
  2,469,000     Lung Yen     7,138    
        Funeral Services & Columbaria        
      434,241    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Hong Kong 3.9%  
  6,500,000     Melco Crown
Entertainment - ADR (b)
  $ 74,880    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  21,845,000     Lifestyle International     48,136    
        Mid to High-end Department Store Operator
in Hong Kong & China
       
  15,625,000     L'Occitane International     43,364    
        Skin Care & Cosmetics Producer        
  8,475,000     AAC Technologies     24,664    
        Miniature Acoustic Components        
  30,000,000     Sasa International     19,007    
        Cosmetics Retailer        
  10,000,000     MGM China Holdings     15,333    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  8,000,000     Melco International     6,472    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  4,495,200     Vitasoy International     3,778    
        Hong Kong Soy Food Brand        
      235,634    
    > Singapore 3.8%  
  25,000,000     Olam International     36,209    
        Agriculture Supply Chain Manager        
  20,000,000     Ascendas REIT     34,119    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  20,000,000     CDL Hospitality Trust     30,934    
        Hotel Owner/Operator        
  35,000,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust     27,214    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  35,000,000     Mapletree Commercial Trust     27,176    
        Retail & Office Property Landlord        
  28,000,000     Mapletree Industrial Trust     26,822    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  15,000,000     Goodpack Limited     20,546    
        International Bulk Container Leasing        
  3,500,000     Singapore Exchange     17,584    
        Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator        
  3,071,300     Petra Foods     6,061    
        Cocoa Processor & Chocolate Manufacturer        
      226,665    
    > China 3.1%  
  26,565,000     Want Want     32,851    
        Chinese Branded Consumer Food Company        
  18,000,300     Digital China     31,721    
        IT Distribution & Systems Integration Services        
  1,100,000     New Oriental Education &
Technology - ADR (b)
    26,950    
        Education Service Provider        
  18,920,554     Zhaojin Mining Industry     24,878    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  381,300     NetEase.com - ADR (b)     22,440    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  260,000,000     RexLot Holdings     18,625    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
  326,700     51job - ADR (a)(b)     14,881    
        Integrated Human Resource Services        
  30,000,000     AMVIG Holdings     13,284    
        Chinese Tobacco Packaging Material Supplier        
      185,630    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > India 2.4%  
  341,652     Asian Paints   $ 23,850    
        India's Largest Paint Company        
  2,262,300     United Breweries     22,126    
        India's Largest Brewer        
  13,195,000     Redington India     18,222    
        Supply Chain Solutions for IT & Mobile
Handsets in Emerging Markets
       
  8,052,053     Adani Ports & Special
Economic Zone
    17,581    
        Indian West Coast Shipping Port        
  11,163,303     Jain Irrigation Systems     16,751    
  558,165     Jain Irrigation Systems - DVR (b)     395    
        Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems &
Food Processing
       
  1,550,000     Shriram Transport Finance     14,786    
        Used Truck Finance        
  545,000     Colgate-Palmolive India     11,762    
        Consumer Products in Oral Care        
  1,600,000     Titan Industries     6,443    
        Jewlery, Watches & Eyeglasses        
  10,249,300     S. Kumars Nationwide     6,361    
        Textiles, Clothing & Retail        
  32,642,905     REI Agro     5,466    
        Basmati Rice Processing        
  1,650,000     SKIL Ports and Logistics (b)     2,920    
        Indian Container Port Project        
      146,663    
    > Korea 1.8%  
  1,134,000     Grand Korea Leisure     23,541    
        Largest 'Foreigner Only' Casino Group in Korea        
  101,150     NHN     22,186    
        Korean Online Search Services        
  623,120     Woongjin Coway     19,457    
        Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider        
  580,000     iMarketKorea     10,751    
        Procurement, Distribution of MRO
(Maintenance, Repair, Operations) Goods
       
  474,441     Handsome     10,683    
        Korea's Leading High-end Apparel Company        
  244,530     Kepco Plant Service & Engineering     10,314    
        Power Plant & Grid Maintenance        
  182,000     Hana Tour Service     7,146    
        Korea's Largest Wholesale Tour Provider        
  55,000     Hyundai Home Shopping     5,382    
        TV Home Shopping Company        
      109,460    
    > Indonesia 1.2%  
  29,063,787     Archipelago Resources (b)(c)     23,214    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia,
Vietnam & the Philippines
       
  51,767,300     Tower Bersama Infrastructure (b)     18,135    
        Communications Towers        
  12,488,000     Mitra Adiperkasa     9,588    
        Operator of Department Store & Specialty Retail Stores        
  15,000,000     Ace Indonesia     8,128    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
  2,176,600     Mayora Indah     5,907    
        Consumer Branded Food Manufacturer        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Indonesia—continued  
  32,766,000     MNC Skyvision (b)   $ 5,486    
        Largest Satellite Pay TV Operator in Indonesia        
  6,217,500     Southern Arc Minerals (b)(c)     1,710    
        Gold & Copper Exploration in Indonesia        
      72,168    
    > Mongolia 0.9%  
  60,037,500     Mongolian Mining (b)     34,069    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
  1,049,943     Ivanhoe Mines (a)(b)     10,354    
  914,678     Ivanhoe Mines (a)(b)(d)     8,854    
        Copper Mine Project in Mongolia        
      53,277    
    > Philippines 0.8%  
  73,221,250     SM Prime Holdings     22,696    
        Shopping Mall Operator        
  7,931,700     Int'l Container Terminal     13,923    
        Container Handling Terminals & Port Management        
  19,454,700     Manila Water Company     11,331    
        Water Utility Company in the Philippines        
      47,950    
    > Thailand 0.7%  
  110,000,000     Home Product Center     43,930    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
      43,930    
    > Cambodia 0.4%  
  60,000,000     Nagacorp     26,831    
        Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia        
      26,831    
Asia: Total     2,640,913    
Europe 29.9%      
    > United Kingdom 5.9%  
  1,004,500     Intertek Group     42,084    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  3,375,000     Serco     28,343    
        Facilities Management        
  2,579,333     JLT Group     28,341    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
  8,785,000     BBA Aviation     28,124    
        Aviation Support Services        
  3,107,000     Domino's Pizza United
Kingdom & Ireland
    25,053    
        Pizza Delivery in the UK, Ireland & Germany        
  822,000     Rightmove     20,540    
        Internet Real Estate Listings        
  596,100     Aggreko     19,386    
        Temporary Power & Temperature Control Services        
  2,855,000     Abcam     18,643    
        Online Sales of Antibodies        
  2,300,000     Greggs     18,169    
        Bakery        
  1,761,742     Smith and Nephew     17,622    
        Medical Equipment & Supplies        
  517,000     Rotork     15,990    
        Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines        
  1,773,408     Shaftesbury     14,317    
        London Prime Retail REIT        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  1,555,000     WH Smith   $ 13,276    
        Newsprint, Book & General Stationery Retailer        
  262,300     Next     13,171    
        Clothes & Home Retailer in the UK        
  2,027,932     Premier Oil (b)     10,775    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Europe, Pakistan & Asia        
  2,303,000     Chemring     9,915    
        Defense Manufacturer of
Countermeasures & Energetics
       
  4,163,948     PureCircle (a)(b)     9,360    
        Natural Sweeteners        
  382,581     Tullow Oil     8,842    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  256,202     Spirax Sarco     7,985    
        Steam Systems for Manufacturing & Process Industries        
  2,840,000     Sterling Resources (a)(b)     2,845    
        Oil & Gas Exploration - Europe        
      352,781    
    > Netherlands 4.4%  
  1,591,702     UNIT4 (c)     40,567    
        Business Software Development        
  1,680,623     Imtech     40,130    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  2,546,126     Aalberts Industries     39,645    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
  1,234,758     Koninklijke TenCate     32,962    
        Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics        
  460,000     Fugro     27,903    
        Subsea Oilfield Services        
  1,252,514     Arcadis (a)     27,394    
        Engineering Consultants        
  317,424     Vopak     20,360    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
  850,468     TKH Group     18,269    
        Dutch Industrial Conglomerate        
  143,395     Core Laboratories     16,620    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
      263,850    
    > Switzerland 3.8%  
  310,000     Partners Group     55,134    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
  255,000     Geberit     50,306    
        Plumbing Supplies        
  330,000     Dufry Group (b)     39,999    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
  15,500     Sika     29,931    
        Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications        
  170,000     Kuehne & Nagel     18,010    
        Freight Forwarding/Logistics        
  280,000     Zehnder     16,736    
        Radiators & Ventilation Systems        
  580,000     Bank Sarasin & Cie (b)     16,342    
        Private Banking        
      226,458    
    > France 3.5%  
  553,000     Eurofins Scientific     68,673    
        Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials
Screening & Testing
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > France—continued  
  729,700     Gemalto   $ 52,410    
        Digital Security Solutions        
  675,000     Neopost     36,023    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  971,800     Saft     23,315    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
  232,400     Norbert Dentressangle     14,744    
        Leading European Logistics & Transport Group        
  134,254     Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    6,355    
        African Wholesaler & Distributor        
  1,831,204     Hi-Media (a)(b)     4,668    
        Online Advertiser in Europe        
  162,844     Mersen     4,080    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      210,268    
    > Germany 3.2%  
  2,500,000     Wirecard     48,476    
        Online Payment Processing & Risk Management        
  148,295     Rational     35,347    
        Commercial Ovens        
  500,000     Dürr     30,851    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated
Capital Equipment
       
  405,000     Rheinmetall     19,909    
        Defense & Automotive        
  625,000     CTS Eventim     18,808    
        Event Ticket Sales        
  690,000     NORMA Group     15,161    
        Clamps for Automotive & Industrial Applications        
  165,400     Bertrandt     12,390    
        Outsourced Engineering        
  333,000     Elringklinger     7,946    
        Automobile Components        
  338,886     Deutsche Beteiligungs     6,691    
        Private Equity Investment Management        
      195,579    
    > Sweden 2.2%  
  4,056,007     Hexagon     69,621    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  4,150,024     Sweco (c)     43,732    
        Engineering Consultants        
  658,700     Unibet     16,700    
        European Online Gaming Operator        
  419,877     East Capital Explorer     2,892    
        Sweden-based Russia & Central Eastern Europe
Investment Fund
       
      132,945    
    > Denmark 1.3%  
  1,648,800     Novozymes     42,755    
        Industrial Enzymes        
  168,042     SimCorp     28,969    
        Software for Investment Managers        
  166,013     Solar A/S     9,002    
        Technical Wholesaler of Electrical,
Plumbing & HVAC Equipment
       
      80,726    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Italy 1.1%  
  2,661,000     Pirelli (a)   $ 28,065    
        Global Tire Supplier        
  166,200     Tod's (a)     16,671    
        Leather Shoes & Bags        
  7,000,000     Geox (a)     15,486    
        Apparel & Shoe Maker        
  8,951,757     CIR     8,829    
        Italian Holding Company        
      69,051    
    > Russia 0.8%  
  1,123,695     Yandex (b)     21,406    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  2,109,700     Petropavlovsk     15,114    
        Gold & Iron Ore Mining in Russia        
  368,493     Mail.ru - GDR (b)(e)     12,550    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for
Russian Speakers
       
      49,070    
    > Iceland 0.6%  
  35,982,499     Marel     36,188    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
      36,188    
    > Ireland 0.5%  
  263,400     Paddy Power     17,195    
        Irish Betting Services        
  4,237,000     United Drug     11,118    
        Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer        
      28,313    
    > Spain 0.4%  
  618,320     Red Eléctrica de España     26,987    
        Spanish Power Transmission        
      26,987    
    > Portugal 0.4%  
  8,635,000     Redes Energéticas Nacionais     22,858    
        Portuguese Power Transmission & Gas Transportation        
      22,858    
    > Czech Republic 0.4%  
  130,682     Komercni Banka     22,798    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      22,798    
    > Norway 0.4%  
  2,403,664     Atea     21,165    
        Leading Nordic IT Hardware/Software
Reseller & Installation Company
       
      21,165    
    > Finland 0.3%  
  1,039,429     Stockmann (a)     21,015    
        Department Store & Fashion Retailer in
Scandinavia & Russia
       
      21,015    
    > Belgium 0.3%  
  438,880     EVS Broadcast Equipment     20,704    
        Digital Live Mobile Production Software & Systems        
      20,704    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Kazakhstan 0.3%  
  3,319,000     Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR (b)
  $ 16,554    
        Largest Retail Bank & Insurer in Kazakhstan        
      16,554    
    > Greece 0.1%  
  4,384,185     Intralot     4,949    
        Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services        
      4,949    
Europe: Total     1,802,259    
Other Countries 16.5%      
    > South Africa 4.5%  
  1,170,188     Naspers     62,503    
        Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other
Emerging Markets
       
  3,175,083     Mr. Price     43,531    
        South African Retailer of Apparel,
Household & Sporting Goods
       
  19,098,300     Rand Merchant Insurance     40,676    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty
Insurance; Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  11,763,907     Coronation Fund Managers     39,830    
        South African Fund Manager        
  4,992,200     Adcock Ingram Holdings     36,696    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies        
  8,679,940     Northam Platinum     24,827    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
  1,025,504     Massmart Holdings     21,233    
        General Merchandise, Food & Home
Improvement Stores; Wal-Mart Subsidiary
       
      269,296    
    > Canada 3.8%  
  1,403,772     CCL Industries     51,499    
        Leading Global Label Manufacturer        
  1,212,597     ShawCor     43,890    
        Oil & Gas Pipeline Products        
  653,200     Onex Capital     25,362    
        Private Equity        
  582,942     AG Growth (a)     21,008    
        Leading Manufacturer of Augers &
Grain Handling Equipment
       
  770,576     Black Diamond Group     17,264    
        Provides Accommodations/Equipment for
Oil Sands Development
       
  984,500     Alliance Grain Traders     13,209    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
  2,919,000     DeeThree Exploration (b)(c)(f)     9,272    
  1,142,377     DeeThree Exploration (b)(c)     3,703    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  2,096,514     Horizon North Logistics     11,964    
        Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in
Northern Canada
       
  263,857     Baytex (a)     11,116    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Canada        
  454,000     Celtic Exploration (b)     6,141    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,607,306     Pan Orient (b)     5,920    
        Asian Oil & Gas Explorer        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  450,000     Athabasca Oil Sands (b)   $ 4,950    
        Oil Sands & Unconventional Oil Development        
  1,611,000     Americas Petrogas (a)(b)     2,991    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina, Potash in Peru        
  332,700     Crew Energy (b)     1,879    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
      230,168    
    > Australia 3.6%  
  3,973,200     UGL (a)     50,875    
        Engineering & Facilities Management        
  48,533,075     Commonwealth Property Office Fund     50,591    
        Australia Prime Office REIT        
  11,936,400     Challenger Financial     40,091    
        Largest Annuity Provider        
  498,560     Cochlear     33,859    
        Cochlear Implants        
  7,595,003     IAG     27,240    
        General Insurance Provider        
  1,576,290     Domino's Pizza Enterprises     16,294    
        Domino's Pizza Operator in Australia/New
Zealand & France/Benelux
       
      218,950    
    > United States 3.4%  
  1,229,871     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (b)     48,678    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  952,080     Atwood Oceanics (b)     36,027    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  965,297     Textainer Group Holdings (a)     35,619    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  763,228     World Fuel Services     29,026    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  555,500     Hornbeck Offshore (b)     21,542    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  548,900     Rowan (b)     17,746    
        Contract Offshore Driller        
  407,213     FMC Technologies (b)     15,975    
        Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer        
      204,613    
    > Israel 1.0%  
  4,706,527     Israel Chemicals     52,074    
        Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine &
Specialty Chemicals
       
  625,000     Caesarstone (b)     7,569    
        Quartz Countertops        
      59,643    
    > Senegal 0.2%  
  42,360     Sonatel     9,316    
        Leading Telecoms Operator in Western Africa        
      9,316    
Other Countries: Total     991,986    
Latin America 4.4%      
    > Brazil 2.8%  
  3,700,000     Localiza Rent A Car     55,652    
        Car Rental        
  1,200,000     Multiplus     28,618    
        Loyalty Program Operator in Brazil        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Brazil—continued  
  1,880,200     Mills Estruturas e Servicos
de Engenharia
  $ 25,275    
        Civil Engineering & Construction        
  4,500,000     Odontoprev     22,696    
        Dental Insurance        
  1,300,000     Arcos Dorados (a)     19,214    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for Latin America        
  3,577,000     MRV Engenharia     16,474    
        Brazilan Property Developer        
      167,929    
    > Mexico 0.8%  
  600,000     Grupo Aeroportuario del
Sureste - ADR
    46,842    
        Mexican Airport Operator        
      46,842    
    > Guatemala 0.3%  
  1,403,049     Tahoe Resources (b)     19,390    
        Silver Project in Guatemala        
      19,390    
    > Uruguay 0.2%  
  1,306,818     Union Agriculture Group (b)(f)(g)     12,794    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      12,794    
    > Chile 0.2%  
  5,640,000     Viña Concha y Toro     11,038    
        Global Branded Wine Manufacturer        
      11,038    
    > Colombia 0.1%  
  7,850,769     Canacol (b)     3,509    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  22,525,000     Gulf United (b)     1,351    
        Prospecting for Oil Alongside Large
Producers in Colombia
       
      4,860    
    > Argentina —%  
  4,950,000     Madalena Ventures (b)(f)     1,634    
  2,475,000     Madalena Ventures (b)     851    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina        
      2,485    
Latin America: Total     265,338    
Total Equities: 94.6%
(Cost: $4,751,710)
    5,700,496    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  111,196,657     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (h)
  $ 111,197    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $111,197)
    111,197    
Total Investments: 96.4%
(Cost: $4,862,907)(i)(j)
    5,811,693    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (111,197 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 5.4%     326,071    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 6,026,567    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

DVR - Differential Voting Right Equity Shares

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $110,353.

(b)  Non-income producing security.

(c)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Archipelago Resources     29,063,787       -       -       29,063,787     $ 23,214     $ -    
DeeThree Exploration     4,061,377       -       -       4,061,377       12,975       -    
Koninklijke TenCate*     1,371,573       53,685       190,500       1,234,758       32,962       - **  
Southern Arc Minerals     6,217,500       -       -       6,217,500       1,710       -    
Sweco     4,150,024       -       -       4,150,024       43,732       1,574    
UNIT4     1,591,702       -       -       1,591,702       40,567       677    
Wacom*     23,790       -       3,694       20,096       45,009       794    
Workspace Group*     8,000,000       -       8,000,000       -       -       298    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     54,479,753       53,685       8,194,194       46,339,244     $ 200,169     $ 3,343    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Rounds to less than $500.

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012 were $93,271 and $122,198 respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 2.03% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(d)  Security is traded on a U.S. exchange.

(e)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $12,550, which represented 0.21% of total net assets.

(f)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $23,700, which represented 0.39% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,306,818     $ 15,000     $ 12,794    
DeeThree Exploration   9/7/10-3/8/11     2,919,000       10,228       9,272    
Madalena Ventures   10/21/10     4,950,000       3,136       1,634    
            $ 28,364     $ 23,700    

 

(g)  Illiquid security.

(h)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(i)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $4,862,907 and net unrealized appreciation was $948,786 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $1,372,957 and gross unrealized depreciation of $424,171.

(j)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Japanese Yen   $ 1,058,464       17.5    
Euro     846,954       14.1    
United States Dollar     507,517       8.4    
Taiwan Dollar     434,241       7.2    
British Pound     391,184       6.5    
Hong Kong Dollar     343,012       5.7    
Australian Dollar     330,146       5.5    
Other currencies less than
5% of total net assets
    1,900,175       31.5    
Total Portfolio   $ 5,811,693       96.4    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 160,069     $ 2,480,844     $ -     $ 2,640,913    
Europe     40,871       1,761,388       -       1,802,259    
Other Countries     433,078       558,908       -       991,986    
Latin America     250,910       1,634       12,794       265,338    
Total Equities     884,928       4,802,774       12,794       5,700,496    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     111,197       -       -       111,197    
Total Investments   $ 996,125     $ 4,802,774     $ 12,794     $ 5,811,693    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ 10,584     $ -     $ -     $ 10,584    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 as resale restrictions no longer apply.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Latin America   $ 12,462     $ -     $ 332     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12,794    
    $ 12,462     $ -     $ 332     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12,794    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $332.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


49



Columbia Acorn International

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services   $ 498,256       8.3    
Machinery     376,487       6.2    
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    363,320       6.0    
Construction     113,252       1.9    
Conglomerates     82,269       1.4    
Outsourcing Services     79,172       1.3    
Electrical Components     78,914       1.3    
Industrial Distribution     40,299       0.7    
      1,631,969       27.1    
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail     362,751       6.0    
Food & Beverage     205,154       3.4    
Casinos & Gaming     204,526       3.4    
Nondurables     111,534       1.9    
Other Consumer Services     89,612       1.5    
Travel     62,798       1.0    
Apparel     53,546       0.9    
Consumer Goods Distribution     52,921       0.9    
Other Durable Goods     44,802       0.7    
Restaurants     41,347       0.7    
Educational Services     26,950       0.5    
Other Entertainment     18,807       0.3    
Furniture & Textiles     7,569       0.1    
      1,282,317       21.3    
> Information  
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    264,450       4.4    
Mobile Communications     170,006       2.8    
Internet Related     161,623       2.7    
Business Software     139,157       2.3    
Financial Processors     66,059       1.1    
Instrumentation     61,762       1.0    
Semiconductors & Related
Equipment
    51,879       0.9    
Electronics Distribution     31,721       0.5    
CATV     26,488       0.4    
Computer Services     21,165       0.3    
Telephone & Data Services     9,316       0.2    
Satellite Broadcasting & Services     5,486       0.1    
Advertising     4,669       0.1    
      1,013,781       16.8    
> Other Industries  
Real Estate     383,867       6.4    
Transportation     116,680       1.9    
Regulated Utilities     61,175       1.0    
      561,722       9.3    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Energy & Minerals  
Oil Services   $ 192,311       3.2    
Mining     179,030       3.0    
Oil & Gas Producers     75,778       1.3    
Agricultural Commodities     26,003       0.4    
Oil Refining, Marketing &
Distribution
    20,360       0.3    
      493,482       8.2    
> Finance  
Insurance     159,044       2.6    
Brokerage & Money Management     120,890       2.0    
Banks     109,573       1.8    
Finance Companies     75,767       1.3    
      465,274       7.7    
> Health Care  
Medical Equipment & Devices     81,542       1.3    
Biotechnology & Drug Delivery     48,678       0.8    
Pharmaceuticals     47,814       0.8    
Medical Supplies     46,536       0.8    
Health Care Services     27,381       0.5    
      251,951       4.2    
Total Equities:     5,700,496       94.6    
Security Lending Collateral:     111,197       1.8    
Total Investments:     5,811,693       96.4    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (111,197 )     (1.8 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    326,071       5.4    
Net Assets:   $ 6,026,567       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


50




Columbia Acorn USA

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Information  
SABA     0       337,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Moog     355,000       436,000    
Polypore International     100,000       200,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Caesarstone (Israel)     20,000       200,000    
Helen of Troy     106,000       262,000    
Finance  
CAI International     330,000       376,000    
First Commonwealth     556,000       834,000    
Health Care  
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals     0       379,040    
Cepheid     488,600       551,600    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     1,055,000       1,163,600    
Synageva Biopharma     29,671       129,002    
Other Industries  
DuPont Fabros Technology     519,000       625,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Approach Resource     100,000       244,000    
Hornbeck Offshore     83,000       125,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Information  
AboveNet     148,000       0    
Ariba     408,000       0    
Blackbaud     300,000       67,869    
Global Payments     170,000       153,000    
Ixia     903,000       813,000    
NetSuite     281,000       211,000    
Nice Systems - ADR (Israel)     177,000       160,000    
ON Semiconductor     1,061,750       961,000    
Polycom     165,000       0    
SBA Communications     560,000       529,000    
Trimble Navigation     168,000       151,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
GrafTech International     686,000       616,000    
Interline Brands     233,400       0    
Kennametal     226,000       204,000    
Pentair     585,000       0    
Waste Connections     176,000       90,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Hertz     750,000       675,000    
Lifetime Fitness     259,000       233,000    
lululemon athletica     730,000       583,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment     775,000       698,000    
Saks     790,000       715,000    
True Religion Apparel     82,300       0    
Finance  
Eaton Vance     340,500       306,500    
Hancock Holding     278,678       251,000    
Valley National Bancorp     675,000       641,750    
Health Care  
Akorn     733,000       642,000    
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     251,000       83,000    
Gen-Probe     72,000       0    
Pacific Biosciences of California     385,000       0    
Seattle Genetics     682,000       614,000    
Sirona Dental Systems     224,000       202,000    
Other Industries  
Associated Estates Realty     600,000       540,000    
World Fuel Services     256,000       230,000    
Energy & Minerals  
FMC Technologies     167,000       0    
Rosetta Resources     143,000       129,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 99.6%  
Information 30.7%      
    > Business Software 9.3%  
  910,000     Informatica (a)   $ 38,548    
        Enterprise Data Integration Software        
  698,000     Micros Systems (a)     35,738    
        Information Systems for Hotels,
Restaurants & Retailers
       
  375,000     Ansys (a)     23,666    
        Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers        
  243,000     Concur Technologies (a)     16,548    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense
Management Software
       
  211,000     NetSuite (a)     11,557    
        End-to-end IT Systems Solutions Delivered
Over the Web
       
  290,000     SPS Commerce (a)     8,810    
        Supply Chain Management Software
Delivered via the Web
       
  198,000     Advent Software (a)     5,368    
        Asset Management & Trading Systems        
  337,000     SABA (a)     3,127    
        Learning Management Systems        
  400,000     Velti (a)(b)     2,600    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
  67,869     Blackbaud     1,742    
        Software & Services for Non-profits        
      147,704    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 3.9%
 
  1,958,000     Atmel (a)     13,119    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency & Memory
Semiconductors
       
  690,000     Microsemi (a)     12,758    
        Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductors        
  426,000     Monolithic Power Systems (a)     8,465    
        High Performance Analog & Mixed Signal
Integrated Circuits
       
  262,000     Ultratech (a)     8,253    
        Semiconductor Equipment        
  961,000     ON Semiconductor (a)     6,823    
        Mixed Signal & Power
Management Semiconductors
       
  1,075,000     TriQuint Semiconductor (a)     5,912    
        Radio Frequency Semiconductors        
  390,000     Pericom Semiconductor (a)     3,510    
        Interface Integrated Circuits & Frequency Control Products        
  50,000     Hittite Microwave (a)     2,556    
        Radio Frequency, Microwave &
Millimeterwave Semiconductors
       
      61,396    
    > Instrumentation 3.6%  
  180,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)     28,053    
        Laboratory Equipment        
  525,000     IPG Photonics (a)     22,885    
        Fiber Lasers        
  151,000     Trimble Navigation (a)     6,947    
        GPS-based Instruments        
      57,885    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Telephone & Data Services 2.7%  
  1,457,000     tw telecom (a)   $ 37,387    
        Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services        
  400,000     Boingo Wireless (a)(b)     4,648    
        Wholesale & Retail WiFi Networks        
      42,035    
    > Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment 2.6%
 
  1,317,000     II-VI (a)     21,954    
        Laser Optics & Specialty Materials        
  292,000     Zebra Technologies (a)     10,033    
        Bar Code Printers        
  160,000     Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a)     5,856    
        Audio & Video Recording Solutions        
  97,000     Netgear (a)     3,348    
        Networking Products for Small Business & Home        
      41,191    
    > Gaming Equipment & Services 2.2%  
  660,000     Bally Technologies (a)     30,796    
        Slot Machines & Software        
  235,000     WMS Industries (a)     4,688    
        Slot Machine Provider        
      35,484    
    > Computer Services 2.0%  
  556,000     ExlService Holdings (a)     13,700    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  97,000     Syntel     5,888    
        Offshore IT Services        
  776,766     Hackett Group (a)     4,326    
        IT Integration & Best Practice Research        
  640,000     RCM Technologies (a)(c)     3,546    
        Technology & Engineering Services        
  359,000     WNS - ADR (India) (a)     3,493    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process
Outsourcing) Services
       
      30,953    
    > Mobile Communications 1.9%  
  529,000     SBA Communications (a)     30,179    
        Communications Towers        
      30,179    
    > Telecommunications Equipment 1.6%  
  732,000     Finisar (a)     10,951    
        Optical Subsystems & Components        
  813,000     Ixia (a)     9,772    
        Telecom Network Test Equipment        
  752,000     Infinera (a)     5,144    
        Optical Networking Equipment        
      25,867    
    > Contract Manufacturing 0.4%  
  236,000     Plexus (a)     6,655    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      6,655    
    > Financial Processors 0.4%  
  153,000     Global Payments     6,614    
        Credit Card Processor        
      6,614    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


52



Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > TV Broadcasting 0.1%  
  875,000     Entravision Communications   $ 1,059    
        Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations        
      1,059    
Information: Total     487,022    
Industrial Goods & Services 17.2%      
    > Machinery 13.3%  
  876,300     Ametek     43,736    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  747,200     Nordson     38,324    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
  835,000     ESCO Technologies     30,427    
        Automatic Electric Meter Readers        
  890,000     Donaldson     29,699    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  631,000     HEICO     20,356    
        FAA Approved Aircraft Replacement Parts        
  436,000     Moog (a)     18,029    
        Motion Control Products for Aerospace,
Defense & Industrial Markets
       
  150,000     Toro     10,993    
        Turf Maintenance Equipment        
  200,000     Polypore International (a)(b)     8,078    
        Battery Separators & Filtration Media        
  204,000     Kennametal     6,763    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  146,000     Oshkosh Corporation (a)     3,059    
        Specialty Truck Manufacturer        
  26,000     Middleby Corp (a)     2,590    
        Manufacturer of Cooking Equipment        
      212,054    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 1.1%
 
  496,000     Drew Industries (a)     13,813    
        RV & Manufactured Home Components        
  170,000     Albany International     3,181    
        Paper Machine Clothing & Composites
for Aerospace
       
      16,994    
    > Electrical Components 0.9%  
  280,000     Acuity Brands     14,255    
        Commercial Lighting Fixtures        
      14,255    
    > Other Industrial Services 0.8%  
  600,000     Acorn Energy (b)     4,992    
        Frac Well Exploration/Monitoring Device,
Sonar Security, Electric Grid Monitoring
       
  240,000     TrueBlue (a)     3,715    
        Temporary Manual Labor        
  109,000     Forward Air     3,518    
        Freight Transportation Between Airports        
      12,225    
    > Waste Management 0.4%  
  65,000     Clean Harbors (a)     3,667    
        Hazardous Waste Services & Disposal        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  90,000     Waste Connections   $ 2,693    
        Solid Waste Management        
      6,360    
    > Steel 0.4%  
  616,000     GrafTech International (a)     5,944    
        Industrial Graphite Materials Producer        
      5,944    
    > Construction 0.3%  
  200,000     Fortune Brands Home & Security (a)     4,454    
        Home Building Supplies & Small Locks        
      4,454    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     272,286    
Consumer Goods & Services 16.2%      
    > Retail 5.4%  
  583,000     lululemon athletica (a)     34,764    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  468,500     Abercrombie & Fitch     15,994    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  805,000     Pier 1 Imports     13,226    
        Home Furnishing Retailer        
  356,000     Shutterfly (b)     10,926    
        Internet Photo-centric Retailer        
  715,000     Saks (a)(b)     7,615    
        Luxury Department Store Retailer        
  161,500     Teavana (a)(b)     2,185    
        Specialty Tea Retailer        
  9,000     The Fresh Market (a)     483    
        Specialty Food Retailer        
      85,193    
    > Travel 4.2%  
  849,700     Gaylord Entertainment (a)     32,764    
        Convention Hotels        
  1,300,950     Avis Budget Group (a)     19,775    
        Second Largest Car Rental Company        
  675,000     Hertz (a)     8,640    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  64,000     Vail Resorts     3,205    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
  140,000     HomeAway (a)(b)     3,044    
        Vacation Rental Online Marketplace        
      67,428    
    > Furniture & Textiles 1.6%  
  880,000     Knoll     11,810    
        Office Furniture        
  621,500     Interface     8,471    
        Modular & Broadloom Carpet        
  148,000     Herman Miller     2,741    
        Office Furniture        
  200,000     Caesarstone (Israel) (a)     2,422    
        Quartz Countertops        
      25,444    
    > Consumer Goods Distribution 1.2%  
  472,000     Pool     19,097    
        Distributor of Swimming Pool
Supplies & Equipment
       
      19,097    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Other Durable Goods 1.0%  
  206,000     Cavco Industries (a)   $ 10,564    
        Manufactured Homes        
  126,000     Jarden     5,294    
        Branded Household Products        
      15,858    
    > Apparel 0.8%  
  222,000     Warnaco Group (a)     9,453    
        Global Branded Apparel Manufacturer        
  73,000     Deckers Outdoor (a)(b)     3,212    
        Fashion Footwear Wholesaler        
      12,665    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.7%  
  233,000     Lifetime Fitness (a)     10,837    
        Sport & Fitness Club Operator        
      10,837    
    > Nondurables 0.6%  
  262,000     Helen of Troy (a)     8,879    
        Personal Care, Housewares, Healthcare &
Home Environment Products
       
      8,879    
    > Casinos & Gaming 0.4%  
  698,000     Pinnacle Entertainment (a)     6,715    
        Regional Casino Operator        
      6,715    
    > Leisure Products 0.2%  
  230,000     Skullcandy (a)(b)     3,255    
        Lifestyle Branded Headphones        
      3,255    
    > Educational Services 0.1%  
  37,350     ITT Educational Services (a)(b)     2,269    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
      2,269    
    > Food & Beverage —%  
  4,900     Annie's (a)(b)     205    
        Developer & Marketer of Natural &
Organic Food
       
      205    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     257,845    
Finance 13.4%      
    > Banks 7.6%  
  833,000     MB Financial     17,943    
        Chicago Bank        
  1,053,000     Associated Banc-Corp     13,889    
        Midwest Bank        
  431,597     Lakeland Financial     11,580    
        Indiana Bank        
  211,000     City National     10,250    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  170,000     SVB Financial Group (a)     9,982    
        Bank to Venture Capitalists        
  251,000     Hancock Holding     7,640    
        Gulf Coast Bank        
  1,478,200     First Busey     7,140    
        Illinois Bank        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  641,750     Valley National Bancorp   $ 6,803    
        New Jersey/New York Bank        
  535,000     TCF Financial     6,142    
        Great Lakes Bank        
  834,000     First Commonwealth     5,613    
        Western Pennsylvania Bank        
  844,000     TrustCo Bank     4,608    
        New York State Bank        
  503,426     Pacific Continental Bank     4,465    
        Pacific Northwest Bank        
  269,600     Eagle Bancorp (a)     4,246    
        Metro D.C. Bank        
  178,826     Sandy Spring Bancorp     3,219    
        Baltimore, D.C. Bank        
  210,000     CVB Financial     2,447    
        Inland Empire Business Bank        
  105,700     Hudson Valley     1,913    
        Metro New York City Bank        
  851,247     Guaranty Bancorp (a)     1,796    
        Colorado Bank        
  90,000     TriCo Bancshares     1,386    
        California Central Valley Bank        
      121,062    
    > Finance Companies 3.8%  
  345,000     World Acceptance (a)     22,701    
        Personal Loans        
  310,000     Textainer Group Holdings (b)     11,439    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  346,000     McGrath Rentcorp     9,169    
        Temporary Space & IT Rentals        
  376,000     CAI International (a)     7,475    
        International Container Leasing        
  397,172     H & E Equipment Services (a)     5,970    
        Heavy Equipment Leasing        
  100,000     Marlin Business Services     1,639    
        Small Equipment Leasing        
  45,500     Regional Management (a)     748    
        Consumer Loans        
      59,141    
    > Savings & Loans 1.0%  
  602,487     ViewPoint Financial     9,423    
        Texas Thrift        
  194,000     Berkshire Hills Bancorp     4,268    
        Northeast Thrift        
  173,073     Kaiser Federal     2,558    
        Los Angeles Savings & Loan        
      16,249    
    > Brokerage & Money
Management 0.5%
 
  306,500     Eaton Vance (b)     8,260    
        Specialty Mutual Funds        
      8,260    
    > Insurance 0.5%  
  55,000     Allied World Holdings     4,371    
        Commerical Lines Insurance/Reinsurance        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Insurance—continued  
  39,000     Enstar Group (a)   $ 3,859    
        Insurance/Reinsurance & Related Services        
      8,230    
Finance: Total     212,942    
Health Care 10.3%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 6.3%  
  520,000     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (a)     20,582    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  614,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(b)     15,589    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
  421,000     Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a)     11,321    
        Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas        
  1,163,600     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)     10,019    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  83,000     Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a)     8,242    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  643,000     Isis Pharmaceuticals (a)     7,716    
        Biotech Pioneer in Antisense Drugs        
  100,000     Onyx Pharmaceuticals (a)     6,645    
        Commercial-stage Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  379,040     ARIAD Pharmaceuticals (a)     6,523    
        Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  129,002     Synageva Biopharma (a)(b)     5,232    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  400,000     InterMune (a)     4,780    
        Drugs for Pulmonary Fibrosis & Hepatitis C        
  317,506     Raptor Pharmaceutical (a)(b)     1,775    
        Orphan Drug Company        
  948,000     Chelsea Therapeutics International (a)(b)     1,403    
        Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases        
  530,000     Anthera Pharmaceuticals (a)     358    
        Biotech Focused on Cardiovascular,
Cancer & Immunology
       
  18,181     Metabolex, Series A-1 (d)(e)     10    
        Diabetes Drug Development        
      100,195    
    > Medical Supplies 1.8%  
  551,600     Cepheid (a)     24,684    
        Molecular Diagnostics        
  53,000     Techne     3,933    
        Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for
Life Science
       
      28,617    
    > Medical Equipment & Devices 1.1%  
  202,000     Sirona Dental Systems (a)     9,092    
        Manufacturer of Dental Equipment        
  268,000     Hill-Rom Holdings     8,268    
        Hospital Beds/Patient Handling        
      17,360    
    > Pharmaceuticals 0.8%  
  642,000     Akorn (a)     10,124    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
  150,000     Horizon Pharma (a)(b)     1,070    
        Specialty Pharma Company        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  133,180     Alimera Sciences (a)(b)   $ 398    
        Ophthalmology-focused Pharmaceutical Company        
      11,592    
    > Health Care Services 0.3%  
  664,900     Health Management Associates (a)     5,219    
        Non-urban Hospitals        
      5,219    
Health Care: Total     162,983    
Other Industries 7.3%      
    > Real Estate 6.1%  
  915,000     Extra Space Storage     27,999    
        Self Storage Facilities        
  625,000     DuPont Fabros Technology     17,850    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  561,200     Biomed Realty Trust     10,483    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  783,000     Education Realty Trust     8,676    
        Student Housing        
  540,000     Associated Estates Realty     8,073    
        Multi-family Properties        
  1,380,000     Kite Realty Group     6,886    
        Community Shopping Centers        
  958,000     DCT Industrial Trust     6,035    
        Industrial Properties        
  100,000     Post Properties     4,895    
        Multi-family Properties        
  77,000     Kilroy Realty     3,728    
        West Coast Office & Industrial Properties        
  200,000     St. Joe (a)(b)     3,162    
        Florida Panhandle Landowner        
      97,787    
    > Transportation 1.2%  
  230,000     World Fuel Services     8,747    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  515,091     Rush Enterprises, Class A (a)     8,422    
  115,000     Rush Enterprises, Class B (a)     1,543    
        Truck Sales & Service        
      18,712    
Other Industries: Total     116,499    
Energy & Minerals 4.5%      
    > Oil Services 2.0%  
  725,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     27,434    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  125,000     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     4,847    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
      32,281    
    > Oil & Gas Producers 1.8%  
  133,000     SM Energy     6,532    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  244,000     Approach Resource (a)     6,232    
        Oil & Gas Producer in West Texas Permian        
  129,000     Rosetta Resources (a)     4,727    
        Oil & Gas Producer Exploring in
South Texas & Montana
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Oil & Gas Producers—continued  
  170,000     Petroleum Development Corporation (a)   $ 4,168    
        Oil & Gas Producer in U.S.        
  168,000     Swift Energy (a)     3,126    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production        
  510,000     Quicksilver Resources (a)(b)     2,764    
        Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer        
  262,200     Houston American Energy (a)(b)     294    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      27,843    
    > Mining 0.7%  
  77,000     Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     8,924    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  600,000     Alexco Resource (a)     2,646    
        Mining, Exploration & Environmental Services        
  180,000     Augusta Resource (a)     299    
        US Copper/Moly Mine        
      11,869    
Energy & Minerals: Total     71,993    
Total Equities: 99.6%
(Cost: $1,126,154)
    1,581,570    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 3.4%  
  53,351,300     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (f)
  $ 53,351    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $53,351)
    53,351    
Total Investments: 103.0%
(Cost: $1,179,505)(g)(h)
    1,634,921    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (3.4)%
    (53,351 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.4%     6,291    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 1,587,861    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $52,943.

(c)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
RCM Technologies     640,000       -       -       640,000     $ 3,546     $ -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     640,000       -       -       640,000     $ 3,546     $ -    

 

  The aggregate cost and value of this company at June 30, 2012, were $3,624 and $3,546, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 0.22% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(d)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $10, which represented less than 0.01% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Metabolex, Series A-1   2/11/00     18,181     $ 2,000     $ 10    
            $ 2,000     $ 10    

 

(e)  Illiquid security.

(f)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(g)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $1,179,505 and net unrealized appreciation was $455,416 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $563,241 and gross unrealized depreciation of $107,825.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(h)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 1.30% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Netherlands   $ 8,924       0.56    
Israel     8,278       0.52    
India     3,493       0.22    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 20,695       1.30    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Information   $ 487,022     $ -     $ -     $ 487,022    
Industrial Goods & Services     272,286       -       -       272,286    
Consumer Goods & Services     257,845       -       -       257,845    
Finance     212,942       -       -       212,942    
Health Care     162,973       -       10       162,983    
Other Industries     116,499       -       -       116,499    
Energy & Minerals     71,993       -       -       71,993    
Total Equities     1,581,560       -       10       1,581,570    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     53,351       -       -       53,351    
Total Investments   $ 1,634,911     $ -     $ 10     $ 1,634,921    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Health Care   $ 27     $ -     $ (17 )   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10    
    $ 27     $ -     $ (17 )   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized depreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $17.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Taiwan  
CTCI Corp     2,789,400       3,508,400    
Taiwan Mobile     1,179,000       3,133,800    
> Japan  
Start Today     0       496,000    
Other Countries  
> Australia  
Challenger Financial     826,355       2,809,800    
Commonwealth Property
Office Fund
    3,170,358       10,466,968    
IAG     0       1,652,046    
UGL     0       1,000,050    
> Canada  
Goldcorp     0       344,400    
Latin America  
> Mexico  
Fresnillo     0       597,400    
> Guatemala  
Tahoe Resources     0       196,800    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Japan  
Ain Pharmaciez     74,000       0    
Asahi Diamond Industrial     528,000       1,000    
Gree     59,400       0    
Kansai Paint     1,911,000       319,000    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     84,000       1,000    
> Korea  
NHN     49,830       32,830    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Northam Platinum     1,146,000       0    
Rand Merchant Insurance     7,601,015       6,483,015    
> Canada  
AG Growth     89,000       0    
Europe  
> Germany  
Rheinmetall     109,500       0    
Rhoen-Klinikum     175,000       0    
> United Kingdom  
Chemring     772,800       0    
Intertek Group     178,000       79,000    
JLT Group     314,000       296,400    
Serco     659,000       583,000    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     28,100       0    
Imtech     239,919       190,916    
> Switzerland  
Kuehne & Nagel     28,000       0    
> Denmark  
Novozymes     145,000       125,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 94.9%  
Asia 44.4%      
    > Singapore 15.0%  
  13,130,000     Ascendas REIT   $ 22,399    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  20,395,000     Mapletree Industrial Trust     19,537    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  11,142,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust     8,664    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
      50,600    
    > Taiwan 12.2%  
  11,103,000     Far EasTone Telecom     24,156    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  3,133,800     Taiwan Mobile     10,363    
        Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator        
  3,508,400     CTCI Corp     6,569    
        International Engineering Firm        
      41,088    
    > Japan 10.1%  
  5,753,734     Seven Bank     14,776    
        ATM Processing Services        
  8,970     Jupiter Telecommunications     9,146    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
  496,000     Start Today     6,931    
        Online Japanese Apparel Retailer        
  319,000     Kansai Paint     3,418    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  1,000     Asahi Diamond Industrial     11    
        Consumable Diamond Tools        
      34,282    
    > China 2.7%  
  4,146,000     Zhaojin Mining Industry     5,452    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  3,044,000     Want Want     3,764    
        Chinese Branded Consumer Food Company        
  1,000     NetEase.com - ADR (a)     59    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
      9,275    
    > Indonesia 2.3%  
  9,272,000     Archipelago Resources (a)     7,406    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia, Vietnam &
the Philippines
       
  1,404,000     MNC Skyvision (a)     235    
        Largest Satellite Pay TV Operator in Indonesia        
      7,641    
    > Korea 2.1%  
  32,830     NHN     7,201    
        Korean Online Search Services        
      7,201    
Asia: Total     150,087    
Other Countries 28.6%      
    > Australia 11.6%  
  1,000,050     UGL     12,805    
        Engineering & Facilities Management        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  10,466,968     Commonwealth Property Office Fund   $ 10,911    
        Australia Prime Office REIT        
  2,809,800     Challenger Financial     9,437    
        Largest Annuity Provider        
  1,652,046     IAG     5,925    
        General Insurance Provider        
      39,078    
    > South Africa 8.7%  
  6,483,015     Rand Merchant Insurance     13,808    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  1,317,200     Adcock Ingram Holdings     9,682    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals &
Medical Supplies
       
  112,700     Naspers     6,020    
        Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other
Emerging Markets
       
      29,510    
    > Canada 5.0%  
  344,400     Goldcorp     12,943    
        Gold Mining        
  106,400     CCL Industries     3,903    
        Leading Global Label Manufacturer        
      16,846    
    > United States 1.8%  
  94,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     3,557    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  52,000     SM Energy     2,554    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
      6,111    
    > Israel 1.5%  
  460,000     Israel Chemicals     5,090    
        Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine &
Specialty Chemicals
       
      5,090    
Other Countries: Total     96,635    
Europe 16.4%      
    > Germany 3.6%  
  630,000     Wirecard     12,216    
        Online Payment Processing &
Risk Management
       
      12,216    
    > United Kingdom 3.4%  
  583,000     Serco     4,896    
        Facilities Management        
  79,000     Intertek Group     3,310    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  296,400     JLT Group     3,256    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
      11,462    
    > Sweden 3.0%  
  595,666     Hexagon     10,225    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
      10,225    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Iceland 1.7%  
  4,800,000     Marel   $ 5,838    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
      5,838    
    > Netherlands 1.4%  
  190,916     Imtech     4,559    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
      4,559    
    > Switzerland 1.3%  
  24,000     Partners Group     4,268    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
      4,268    
    > Belgium 1.0%  
  74,000     EVS Broadcast Equipment     3,491    
        Digital Live Mobile Production
Software & Systems
       
      3,491    
    > Denmark 1.0%  
  125,000     Novozymes     3,241    
        Industrial Enzymes        
      3,241    
Europe: Total     55,300    
Latin America 5.5%      
    > Mexico 4.0%  
  597,400     Fresnillo     13,684    
        Silver & Metal Byproduct Mining in Mexico        
      13,684    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Guatemala 0.8%  
  196,800     Tahoe Resources (a)   $ 2,720    
        Silver Project in Guatemala        
      2,720    
    > Uruguay 0.5%  
  191,666     Union Agriculture Group (a)(b)(c)     1,876    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      1,876    
    > Colombia 0.2%  
  1,880,000     Santa Maria Petroleum (a)(b)     567    
        Explores for Oil & Gas in Latin America        
      567    
Latin America: Total     18,847    
Total Equities: 94.9%
(Cost: $273,433)
    320,869    
Total Investments: 94.9%
(Cost: $273,433)(d)(e)
    320,869    
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 5.1%     17,265    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 338,134    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $2,443, which represented 0.72% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     191,666     $ 2,200     $ 1,876    
Santa Maria Petroleum   1/14/11     1,880,000       2,376       567    
            $ 4,576     $ 2,443    

 

(c)  Illiquid security.

(d)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $273,433 and net unrealized appreciation was $47,436 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $56,811 and gross unrealized depreciation of $9,375.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(e)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Singapore Dollar   $ 50,600       15.0    
Taiwan Dollar     41,089       12.2    
Austrailian Dollar     39,078       11.6    
Japanese Yen     34,282       10.1    
British Pound     32,552       9.6    
South African Rand     29,510       8.7    
United States Dollar     20,988       6.2    
Euro     20,266       6.0    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    52,504       15.5    
Total Portfolio   $ 320,869       94.9    

 

  At June 30, 2012, the Fund had entered into the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:


Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts to Buy
 
Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts to Sell
 
Principal Amount in
Foreign Currency
 
Principal
Amount in U.S. Dollar
 
Settlement Date
  Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
USD     ZAR       236,888     $ 28,000     7/13/12   $ (932 )  

 

The counterparty for all forward foreign currency exchange contracts is State Street Bank and Trust Company.

USD = United States Dollar

ZAR = South African Rand

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 59     $ 150,028     $ -     $ 150,087    
Other Countries     22,957       73,678       -       96,635    
Europe     -       55,300       -       55,300    
Latin America     2,720       14,251       1,876       18,847    
Total Equities     25,736       293,257       1,876       320,869    
Total Investments   $ 25,736     $ 293,257     $ 1,876     $ 320,869    
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange Contracts
    -       (932 )     -       (932 )  
Total Investments   $ 25,736     $ 292,325     $ 1,876     $ 319,937    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the Investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Latin America   $ 1,828     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,876    
    $ 1,828     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,876    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $48.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Information  
Mobile Communications   $ 34,520       10.2    
Internet Related     13,279       4.0    
Financial Processors     12,216       3.6    
Business Software     10,224       3.0    
CATV     9,146       2.7    
Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment
    3,491       1.0    
Satellite Broadcasting & Services     235       0.1    
      83,111       24.6    
> Other Industries  
Real Estate     61,511       18.2    
> Finance  
Insurance     32,427       9.6    
Banks     14,776       4.4    
Brokerage & Money Management     4,268       1.2    
      51,471       15.2    
> Energy & Minerals  
Mining     42,204       12.5    
Oil Services     3,557       1.0    
Oil & Gas Producers     3,121       0.9    
Agricultural Commodities     1,876       0.6    
      50,758       15.0    
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services     20,674       6.1    
Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals
    11,749       3.5    
Construction     6,569       1.9    
Machinery     5,849       1.7    
Outsourcing Services     4,896       1.5    
      49,737       14.7    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail   $ 6,931       2.0    
Nondurables     3,904       1.2    
Food & Beverage     3,764       1.1    
      14,599       4.3    
> Health Care  
Pharmaceuticals     9,682       2.9    
Total Equities:     320,869       94.9    
Total Investments:     320,869       94.9    
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    17,265       5.1    
Net Assets:   $ 338,134       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Industrial Goods & Services  
Nordson     160,000       220,000    
Information  
Globalstar     15,000,000       16,721,800    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Vail Resorts     0       235,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Canadian Solar (China)     2,700,000       3,301,200    
Houston American Energy     826,400       1,455,000    
Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia)
    12,700,000       13,613,200    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Industrial Goods & Services  
Ametek     1,490,000       1,358,000    
Donaldson     1,260,000       1,140,000    
Expeditors International of
Washington
    600,000       475,000    
Kennametal     975,000       865,000    
Pall     690,000       625,000    
Quanta Services     1,420,000       1,000,000    
Information  
Amphenol     645,000       560,000    
Atmel     1,175,000       1,140,000    
Sanmina-SCI     4,375,000       3,026,600    
SBA Communications     1,010,000       735,000    
VisionChina Media - ADR (China)     6,108,437       5,427,200    
WNS - ADR (India)     3,940,000       3,405,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Abercrombie & Fitch     555,000       455,000    
Coach     615,000       555,000    
Gaylord Entertainment     1,020,000       930,000    
Hertz     5,225,000       4,495,000    
IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China)
    1,143,333       998,000    
ITT Educational Services     270,000       223,000    
lululemon athletica     390,000       305,000    
RexLot Holdings (China)     260,000,000       208,000,000    
Safeway     1,100,000       0    
Tiffany & Co.     200,000       184,000    
Finance  
City National     630,000       540,000    
CNO Financial Group     8,325,000       7,140,000    
Discover Financial Services     2,115,000       1,935,000    
Regional Management     84,500       0    
SEI Investments     965,000       775,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Canacol (Colombia)     30,872,300       29,187,400    
Eacom Timber (Canada)     33,572,000       8,440,000    
Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada)     870,000       835,000    
Pacific Rubiales Energy
(Colombia)
    1,480,000       1,170,000    
Petrodorado (Colombia)     34,700,000       33,700,000    
Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq)     36,500,000       30,473,500    
Health Care  
Akorn     1,400,000       1,310,000    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     2,510,000       2,340,000    
Seattle Genetics     395,000       383,000    
Other Industries  
Biomed Realty Trust     1,660,000       1,435,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 98.0%  
Industrial Goods & Services 21.7%      
    > Machinery 16.4%  
  1,358,000     Ametek   $ 67,778    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  1,140,000     Donaldson     38,042    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  625,000     Pall     34,256    
        Filtration & Fluids Clarification        
  865,000     Kennametal     28,675    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  220,000     Nordson     11,284    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
      180,035    
    > Outsourcing Services 2.2%  
  1,000,000     Quanta Services (a)     24,070    
        Electrical & Telecom Construction Services        
      24,070    
    > Other Industrial Services 1.7%  
  475,000     Expeditors International of Washington     18,406    
        International Freight Forwarder        
      18,406    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 1.4%
 
  300,000     FMC Corporation     16,044    
        Niche Specialty Chemicals        
      16,044    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     238,555    
Information 20.1%      
    > Mobile Communications 8.0%  
  735,000     SBA Communications (a)     41,932    
        Communications Towers        
  700,000     Crown Castle International (a)     41,062    
        Communications Towers        
  16,721,800     Globalstar (a)(b)(c)     5,351    
        Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier        
      88,345    
    > Computer Services 3.0%  
  3,405,000     WNS - ADR (India) (a)(b)     33,131    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services        
      33,131    
    > Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment 2.8%
 
  560,000     Amphenol     30,755    
        Electronic Connectors        
      30,755    
    > Contract Manufacturing 2.3%  
  3,026,600     Sanmina-SCI (a)     24,788    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      24,788    
    > Instrumentation 1.8%  
  126,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)     19,637    
        Laboratory Equipment        
      19,637    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Business Software 1.0%  
  167,000     Concur Technologies (a)   $ 11,373    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management
Software
       
      11,373    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 0.7%
 
  1,140,000     Atmel (a)     7,638    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency & Memory
Semiconductors
       
      7,638    
    > Advertising 0.5%  
  5,427,200     VisionChina Media - ADR
(China) (a)(b)(c)
    5,047    
        Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass
Transit System
       
      5,047    
Information: Total     220,714    
Consumer Goods & Services 19.2%      
    > Travel 9.6%  
  4,495,000     Hertz (a)     57,536    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  930,000     Gaylord Entertainment (a)     35,861    
        Convention Hotels        
  235,000     Vail Resorts     11,769    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
      105,166    
    > Retail 3.9%  
  305,000     lululemon athletica (a)     18,187    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  455,000     Abercrombie & Fitch     15,534    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  184,000     Tiffany & Co.     9,743    
        Luxury Good Retailer        
      43,464    
    > Apparel 2.9%  
  555,000     Coach     32,456    
        Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories        
      32,456    
    > Casinos & Gaming 1.4%  
  208,000,000     RexLot Holdings (China)     14,900    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
      14,900    
    > Educational Services 1.2%  
  223,000     ITT Educational Services (a)(c)     13,547    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
      13,547    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.1%  
  998,000     IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China) (a)(b)
    1,088    
        Provide Real Estate Services in China        
      1,088    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Food & Beverage 0.1%  
  1,500,000     GLG Life Tech (Canada) (a)(c)(d)   $ 621    
        All-natural Sweetener Extracted from the
Stevia Plant
       
      621    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     211,242    
Finance 16.2%      
    > Credit Cards 6.1%  
  1,935,000     Discover Financial Services     66,912    
        Credit Card Company        
      66,912    
    > Insurance 5.0%  
  7,140,000     CNO Financial Group     55,692    
        Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement
Insurance
       
      55,692    
    > Banks 3.7%  
  540,000     City National     26,233    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  1,075,000     Associated Banc-Corp     14,179    
        Midwest Bank        
      40,412    
    > Brokerage & Money Management 1.4%  
  775,000     SEI Investments     15,415    
        Mutual Fund Administration & Investment
Management
       
      15,415    
Finance: Total     178,431    
Energy & Minerals 9.7%      
    > Oil & Gas Producers 5.3%  
  1,170,000     Pacific Rubiales Energy (Colombia)     24,777    
        Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia        
  29,187,400     Canacol (Colombia) (a)     13,044    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  33,700,000     Petrodorado (Colombia) (a)(b)     5,296    
  17,144,000     Petrodorado - Warrants (Colombia) (a)(e)     243    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production in
Colombia, Peru & Paraguay
       
  30,473,500     Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq) (a)     5,088    
        Oil Exploration in Kurdistan        
  24,000,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum
(United Kingdom) (a)(b)(e)
    4,187    
  12,000,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants (United Kingdom) (a)(d)(e)     232    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in the
North Sea
       
  17,575,000     Petromanas (Canada) (a)     3,711    
        Exploring for Oil in Albania        
  1,455,000     Houston American Energy (a)(c)     1,630    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      58,208    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Agricultural Commodities 1.6%  
  1,742,424     Union Agriculture Group
(Uruguay) (a)(d)(e)
  $ 17,058    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
  8,440,000     Eacom Timber (Canada) (a)     829    
        Canadian Lumber Producer        
      17,887    
    > Alternative Energy 1.5%  
  3,301,200     Canadian Solar (China) (a)(b)(c)     11,884    
        Solar Cell & Module Manufacturer        
  2,425,000     Synthesis Energy Systems (China) (a)     2,959    
        Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants        
  1,165,000     Real Goods Solar (a)     1,316    
        Residential Solar Energy Installer        
      16,159    
    > Mining 0.8%  
  835,000     Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada) (a)     8,989    
        Gold Mining        
      8,989    
    > Oil Services 0.5%  
  13,613,200     Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia) (a)
    5,282    
        South America-based Drilling Rig Contractor        
      5,282    
Energy & Minerals: Total     106,525    
Health Care 6.0%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 2.7%  
  2,340,000     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)     20,148    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  383,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(c)     9,724    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
      29,872    
    > Pharmaceuticals 1.9%  
  1,310,000     Akorn (a)     20,659    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
      20,659    
    > Medical Supplies 1.4%  
  190,000     Henry Schein (a)     14,913    
        Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products        
      14,913    
Health Care: Total     65,444    
Other Industries 5.1%      
    > Real Estate 3.7%  
  1,435,000     Biomed Realty Trust     26,806    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  475,000     DuPont Fabros Technology     13,566    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
      40,372    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Regulated Utilities 1.4%  
  403,000     Wisconsin Energy   $ 15,946    
    Wisconsin Utility        
      15,946    
Other Industries: Total     56,318    
Total Equities: 98.0%
(Cost: $835,953)
    1,077,229    
Securities Lending Collateral 2.4%  
  26,067,257     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (f)
    26,067    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $26,067)
    26,067    
Total Investments: 100.4%
(Cost: $862,020)(g)(h)
    1,103,296    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (2.4)%
    (26,067 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 2.0%     21,891    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 1,099,120    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Canacol*     31,372,300       -       2,184,900       29,187,400     $ 13,044     $ -    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum     24,000,000       -       -       24,000,000       4,187       -    
Canadian Solar     2,700,000       601,200       -       3,301,200       11,884       -    
Eacom Timber*     36,000,000       -       27,560,000       8,440,000       829       -    
GLG Life Tech*     1,850,000       -       350,000       1,500,000       621       -    
Globalstar     13,184,322       3,815,678       278,200       16,721,800       5,351       -    
IFM Investments (Century 21 China RE) - ADR**     3,430,000       -       2,432,000       998,000       1,088       -    
Petrodorado     34,700,000       -       1,000,000       33,700,000       5,296       -    
Real Goods Solar*     1,500,000       -       335,000       1,165,000       1,316       -    
Sanmina-SCI*     6,100,000       -       3,073,400       3,026,600       24,788       -    
Synthesis Energy Systems*     2,950,372       -       525,372       2,425,000       2,959       -    
VisionChina Media - ADR     7,000,000       -       1,572,800       5,427,200       5,047       -    
WNS - ADR     4,254,230       -       849,230       3,405,000       33,131       -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     169,041,224       4,416,878       40,160,902       133,297,200     $ 109,541     $ -    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Includes the effects of a 1:3 stock split.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012, were $152,247 and $65,984, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 6.00% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $25,542.

(d)  Illiquid security.

(e)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $21,720, which represented 1.98% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculuture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,742,424     $ 20,000     $ 17,058    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum   11/24/10     24,000,000       10,260       4,187    
Petrodorado - Warrants   11/20/09     17,144,000       2,118       243    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants   11/24/10     12,000,000       1,502       232    
            $ 33,880     $ 21,720    

 

(f)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(g)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $862,020 and net unrealized appreciation was $241,276 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $390,213 and gross unrealized depreciation of $148,937.

(h)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 14.41% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Colombia   $ 48,642       4.43    
China     35,878       3.27    
India     33,131       3.01    
Uruguay     17,058       1.55    
Canada     14,150       1.29    
Iraq     5,088       0.46    
United Kingdom     4,419       0.40    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 158,366       14.41    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Industrial Goods & Services   $ 238,555     $ -     $ -     $ 238,555    
Information     220,714       -       -       220,714    
Consumer Goods & Services     195,721       15,521       -       211,242    
Finance     178,431       -       -       178,431    
Energy & Minerals     84,805       4,662       17,058       106,525    
Health Care     65,444       -       -       65,444    
Other Industries     56,318       -       -       56,318    
Total Equities     1,039,988       20,183       17,058       1,077,229    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     26,067       -       -       26,067    
Total Investments   $ 1,066,055     $ 20,183     $ 17,058     $ 1,103,296    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price. Warrants which do not trade are valued as a percentage of the actively trading common stock using a model, based on Black Scholes. Securities which have halted or temporarily stopped trading are valued at the last sale and adjusted by a premium or a discount to account for the anticipated re-opening price. These adjustments are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ -     $ 1,665     $ 1,665     $ -    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as trading halted during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Energy & Minerals   $ 16,617     $ -     $ 441     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 17,058    
    $ 16,617     $ -     $ 441     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 17,058    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $441.

  Quantitative information pertaining to Level 3 unobservable fair value measurements

    Fair Value at
6/30/12
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Unobservable Input (s)
  Range (Weighted
Average)
 
Equities     17,058     Market comparable companies   Discount for lack of marketability   -2% to -28% (-12%)  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs which may include, but not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Thermostat Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Affiliated Stock Funds: 49.4%  
  1,176,526     Columbia Acorn International
Fund, Class I
  $ 43,684    
  2,984,136     Columbia Dividend Income Fund,
Class I
    43,240    
  1,097,965     Columbia Acorn Fund, Class I     32,675    
  2,152,889     Columbia Contrarian Core
Fund, Class I
    32,487    
  1,706,619     Columbia Select Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class I (a)
    21,862    
  872,274     Columbia Acorn Select Fund,
Class I
    21,772    
  1,599,099     Columbia Large Cap Enhanced
Core Fund, Class I
    21,684    
Total Stock Funds: (Cost: $196,004)     217,404    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Affiliated Bond Funds: 48.2%  
  11,245,529     Columbia Intermediate Bond
Fund, Class I
  $ 105,933    
  6,646,182     Columbia Income Opportunities
Fund, Class I
    63,936    
  3,616,501     Columbia U.S. Treasury Index
Fund, Class I
    42,205    
Total Bond Funds: (Cost: $208,564)     212,074    
Total Investments: 97.6%
(Cost: $404,568)(b)
    429,478    
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 2.4%     10,573    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 440,051    

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  At June 30, 2012 for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $404,568 and net unrealized gain was $24,910 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $24,910 and gross unrealized depreciation of $0.

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day. Typical Level 2 securities include short-term investments valued at amortized cost.

  Under the direction of the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Stock Funds   $ 217,404     $ -     $ -     $ 217,404    
Total Bond Funds     212,074       -       -       212,074    
Total Investments   $ 429,478     $ -     $ -     $ 429,478    

 

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Taiwan  
CTCI Corp     64,762       73,762    
Far EasTone Telecom     58,126       74,126    
MStar Semiconductor     9,800       13,500    
PC Home     13,700       15,700    
> Indonesia  
Archipelago Resources     137,500       150,100    
Mayora Indah     0       13,600    
Surya Citra Media     93,264       102,764    
Tower Bersama Infrastructure     535,709       537,609    
> Hong Kong  
AAC Technologies     18,027       21,027    
Lifestyle International     28,089       52,089    
Sasa International     89,999       99,799    
> China  
RexLot Holdings     823,246       1,196,000    
> India  
Redington India     7,562       37,794    
> Philippines  
Int'l Container Terminal     40,787       44,487    
> Cambodia  
Nagacorp     340,000       420,000    
> Mongolia  
Mongolian Mining     98,500       140,500    
> Singapore  
Petra Foods     0       19,900    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Mr. Price     6,597       6,797    
> United States  
Textainer Group Holdings     2,204       2,404    
> Canada  
Americas Petrogas     17,500       19,000    
Europe  
> Kazakhstan  
Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR
    17,800       19,400    
> France  
Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    0       325    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Arcos Dorados     0       4,000    
MRV Engenharia     11,325       12,425    
Multiplus     3,144       3,444    
> Mexico  
Grupo Aeroportuario del
Sureste - ADR
    1,647       1,747    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited), continued

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Indonesia  
Jasa Marga     109,911       0    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     1,277       977    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Northam Platinum     15,354       10,854    
> Canada  
Alliance Grain Traders     10,801       8,801    
Crew Energy     4,172       0    
Europe  
> Sweden  
East Capital Explorer     8,806       4,006    
> Germany  
Dürr     1,229       1,060    
> France  
Rubis     965       0    
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Mills Estruturas e Servicos
de Engenharia
    3,361       0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 96.9%  
Asia 60.7%      
    > Taiwan 19.3%  
  74,126     Far EasTone Telecom   $ 161    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  73,762     CTCI Corp     138    
        International Engineering Firm        
  9,200     St. Shine Optical     103    
        World's Leading Disposable Contact Lens OEM        
  42,990     Chroma Ate     98    
        Automatic Test Systems, Testing & Measurement
Instruments
       
  33,000     Tripod Technologies     94    
        Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)        
  13,500     MStar Semiconductor     91    
        Integrated Circuits for TV, Digital Set-top-box & Handset        
  15,700     PC Home     89    
        Taiwanese Internet Retail Company        
  12,342     Simplo Technology     85    
        Battery Packs for Notebook & Tablet PCs        
  15,277     Radiant Opto-Electronics (a)     78    
        LCD Back Light Units & Modules        
  21,169     Advantech     70    
        Industrial PC & Components        
  18,500     Lung Yen     54    
        Funeral Services & Columbaria        
  23,689     Taiwan Hon Chuan     53    
        Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Caps, Labels)
Manufacturer
       
      1,114    
    > Indonesia 11.2%  
  369,019     Ace Indonesia     200    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
  537,609     Tower Bersama Infrastructure (a)     188    
        Communications Towers        
  150,100     Archipelago Resources (a)     120    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia, Vietnam &
the Philippines
       
  102,764     Surya Citra Media     105    
        Free to Air TV in Indonesia        
  13,600     Mayora Indah     37    
        Consumer Branded Food Manufacturer        
      650    
    > Hong Kong 7.1%  
  52,089     Lifestyle International     115    
        Mid to High-end Department Store Operator in
Hong Kong & China
       
  128,862     Melco International     105    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  5,650     Melco Crown Entertainment - ADR (a)     65    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  99,799     Sasa International     63    
        Cosmetics Retailer        
  21,027     AAC Technologies     61    
        Miniature Acoustic Components        
      409    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > China 6.0%  
  54,951     Digital China   $ 97    
        IT Distribution & Systems Integration Services        
  1,196,000     RexLot Holdings     86    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
  977     NetEase.com - ADR (a)     57    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  1,254     51job - ADR (a)(b)     57    
        Integrated Human Resource Services        
  111,475     AMVIG Holdings     49    
        Chinese Tobacco Packaging Material Supplier        
      346    
    > India 5.2%  
  8,635     United Breweries     85    
        India's Largest Brewer        
  14,240     Titan Industries     57    
        Jewlery, Watches & Eyeglasses        
  24,700     Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone     54    
        Indian West Coast Shipping Port        
  37,794     Redington India     52    
        Supply Chain Solutions for IT & Mobile Handsets
in Emerging Markets
       
  33,749     Jain Irrigation Systems     51    
        Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems &
Food Processing
       
      299    
    > Philippines 3.4%  
  44,487     Int'l Container Terminal     78    
        Container Handling Terminals & Port Management        
  109,465     Manila Water Company     64    
        Water Utility Company in the Philippines        
  176,818     SM Prime Holdings     55    
        Shopping Mall Operator        
      197    
    > Cambodia 3.3%  
  420,000     Nagacorp     188    
        Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia        
      188    
    > Thailand 1.9%  
  272,518     Home Product Center     109    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
      109    
    > Mongolia 1.4%  
  140,500     Mongolian Mining (a)     80    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
      80    
    > Japan 1.2%  
  6,760     Kansai Paint     72    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
      72    
    > Singapore 0.7%  
  19,900     Petra Foods     39    
        Cocoa Processor & Chocolate Manufacturer        
      39    
Asia: Total     3,503    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Other Countries 16.9%      
    > South Africa 10.9%  
  75,000     Rand Merchant Insurance   $ 160    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  45,226     Coronation Fund Managers     153    
        South African Fund Manager        
  16,350     Adcock Ingram Holdings     120    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical
Supplies
       
  6,797     Mr. Price     93    
        South African Retailer of Apparel, Household &
Sporting Goods
       
  3,497     Massmart Holdings     73    
        General Merchandise, Food & Home Improvement
Stores; Wal-Mart Subsidiary
       
  10,854     Northam Platinum     31    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
      630    
    > United States 3.3%  
  2,404     Textainer Group Holdings (b)     89    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  1,709     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     66    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  952     Atwood Oceanics (a)     36    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
      191    
    > Canada 2.7%  
  8,801     Alliance Grain Traders     118    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
  19,000     Americas Petrogas (a)     35    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina, Potash in Peru        
      153    
Other Countries: Total     974    
Europe 11.0%      
    > Sweden 2.6%  
  7,231     Hexagon     124    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  4,006     East Capital Explorer     28    
        Sweden-based Russia & Central Eastern Europe
Investment Fund
       
      152    
    > Switzerland 2.5%  
  1,178     Dufry Group (a)     143    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
      143    
    > Kazakhstan 1.7%  
  19,400     Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR (a)
    97    
        Largest Retail Bank & Insurer in Kazakhstan        
      97    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Czech Republic 1.4%  
  474     Komercni Banka   $ 83    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      83    
    > Italy 1.4%  
  7,631     Pirelli     80    
        Global Tire Supplier        
      80    
    > Germany 1.1%  
  1,060     Dürr     65    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated
Capital Equipment
       
      65    
    > France 0.3%  
  325     Compagnie Française de l'Afrique Occidentale     15    
        African Wholesaler & Distributor        
      15    
Europe: Total     635    
Latin America 8.3%      
    > Brazil 5.0%  
  6,090     Localiza Rent A Car     92    
        Car Rental        
  3,444     Multiplus     82    
        Loyalty Program Operator in Brazil        
  4,000     Arcos Dorados (b)     59    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for Latin America        
  12,425     MRV Engenharia     57    
        Brazilan Property Developer        
      290    
    > Mexico 2.4%  
  1,747     Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste - ADR     136    
        Mexican Airport Operator        
      136    
    > Chile 0.7%  
  18,900     Viña Concha y Toro     37    
        Global Branded Wine Manufacturer        
      37    
    > Argentina 0.2%  
  40,200     Madalena Ventures (a)     14    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina        
      14    
Latin America: Total     477    
Total Equities: 96.9%
(Cost: $5,503)
    5,589    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  104,775     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (c)
  $ 105    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $105)
    105    
Total Investments: 98.7%
(Cost: $5,608)(d)(e)
    5,694    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (105 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 3.1%     183    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 5,772    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $105.

(c)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(d)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $5,608 and net unrealized appreciation was $86 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $549 and gross unrealized depreciation of $463.

(e)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Taiwan Dollar   $ 1,114       19.3    
Hong Kong Dollar     843       14.6    
United States Dollar     663       11.5    
South African Rand     630       10.9    
Indonesian Rupiah     530       9.2    
Indian Rupee     298       5.2    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    1,511       26.2    
Total Portfolio   $ 5,589       96.9    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 179     $ 3,324     $ -     $ 3,503    
Other Countries     344       630       -       974    
Europe     -       635       -       635    
Latin America     477       -       -       477    
Total Equities     1,000       4,589       -       5,589    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     105       -       -       105    
Total Investments   $ 1,105     $ 4,589     $ -     $ 5,694    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail   $ 827       14.4    
Casinos & Gaming     443       7.7    
Food & Beverage     354       6.1    
Other Consumer Services     225       3.9    
Travel     92       1.6    
Other Durable Goods     80       1.4    
Consumer Goods Distribution     52       0.9    
      2,073       36.0    
> Information  
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    388       6.7    
Mobile Communications     350       6.1    
Business Software     124       2.1    
TV Broadcasting     104       1.8    
Instrumentation     98       1.7    
Electronics Distribution     97       1.7    
Semiconductors &
Related Equipment
    91       1.6    
Internet Related     58       1.0    
      1,310       22.7    
> Finance  
Brokerage & Money Management     181       3.2    
Banks     180       3.1    
Insurance     160       2.8    
Finance Companies     89       1.5    
      610       10.6    
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    175       3.0    
Construction     138       2.4    
Other Industrial Services     132       2.3    
Machinery     116       2.0    
      561       9.7    
> Energy & Minerals  
Mining     231       4.0    
Agricultural Commodities     118       2.0    
Oil Services     102       1.8    
Oil & Gas Producers     49       0.8    
      500       8.6    
> Other Industries  
Transportation     136       2.4    
Real Estate     112       1.9    
Regulated Utilities     64       1.1    
      312       5.4    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Health Care  
Pharmaceuticals   $ 120       2.1    
Medical Supplies     103       1.8    
      223       3.9    
Total Equities:     5,589       96.9    
Security Lending Collateral:     105       1.8    
Total Investments:     5,694       98.7    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (105 )     (1.8 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    183       3.1    
Net Assets:   $ 5,772       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Aggreko     0       700    
BBA Aviation     0       7,480    
Charles Taylor     15,220       22,220    
Domino's Pizza United Kingdom &
Ireland
    3,610       5,090    
Greggs     999       3,200    
Rightmove     1,000       1,400    
WH Smith     0       2,000    
> Netherlands  
Vopak     0       300    
> Switzerland  
Dufry Group     170       310    
Partners Group     160       295    
> Russia  
Yandex     0       1,900    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Chemring     4,900       0    
Intertek Group     1,100       500    
Workspace Group     5,800       0    
> France  
Mersen     600       213    
Rubis     310       0    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     330       230    
Fugro     410       0    
> Germany  
Rheinmetall     560       360    
> Russia  
Mail.ru - GDR     1,000       600    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 92.9%  
Europe 89.8%      
    > United Kingdom 18.3%  
  22,220     Charles Taylor   $ 56    
        Insurance Services        
  5,090     Domino's Pizza United Kingdom & Ireland     41    
        Pizza Delivery in the UK, Ireland & Germany        
  1,400     Rightmove     35    
        Internet Real Estate Listings        
  2,827     JLT Group     31    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
  3,480     Serco     29    
        Facilities Management        
  3,180     Shaftesbury     26    
        London Prime Retail REIT        
  3,200     Greggs     25    
        Bakery        
  7,480     BBA Aviation     24    
        Aviation Support Services        
  700     Aggreko     23    
        Temporary Power & Temperature Control Services        
  500     Intertek Group     21    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  3,190     Abcam     21    
        Online Sales of Antibodies        
  660     Rotork     20    
        Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines        
  2,000     WH Smith     17    
        Newsprint, Book & General Stationery Retailer        
  2,870     Premier Oil (a)     15    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Europe, Pakistan & Asia        
  71     Spirax Sarco     2    
        Steam Systems for Manufacturing & Process Industries        
      386    
    > France 14.2%  
  600     Eurofins Scientific     75    
        Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening &
Testing
       
  1,000     Gemalto     72    
        Digital Security Solutions        
  1,200     1000 mercis     55    
        Interactive Advertising & Marketing        
  1,300     Saft     31    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
  360     Norbert Dentressangle     23    
        Leading European Logistics & Transport Group        
  400     Neopost     21    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  7,100     Hi-Media (a)     18    
        Online Advertiser in Europe        
  213     Mersen     5    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      300    
    > Netherlands 12.3%  
  1,730     UNIT4     44    
        Business Software Development        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  2,785     Aalberts Industries   $ 43    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
  1,412     Koninklijke TenCate     38    
        Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics        
  1,499     Imtech     36    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  1,480     Arcadis     32    
        Engineering Consultants        
  230     Core Laboratories     27    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  917     TKH Group     20    
        Dutch Industrial Conglomerate        
  300     Vopak     19    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
      259    
    > Germany 10.1%  
  3,250     Wirecard     63    
        Online Payment Processing & Risk Management        
  520     Dürr     32    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated Capital Equipment        
  130     Rational     31    
        Commercial Ovens        
  375     Bertrandt     28    
        Outsourced Engineering        
  500     Stratec Biomedical Systems     22    
        Diagnostic Instrumentation        
  590     CTS Eventim     18    
        Event Ticket Sales        
  360     Rheinmetall     18    
        Defense & Automotive        
      212    
    > Switzerland 9.9%  
  300     Geberit     59    
        Plumbing Supplies        
  295     Partners Group     52    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
  21     Sika     41    
        Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications        
  310     Dufry Group (a)     38    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
  320     Zehnder     19    
        Radiators & Ventilation Systems        
      209    
    > Sweden 6.0%  
  3,070     Hexagon     53    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization Software &
Equipment
       
  4,570     Sweco     48    
        Engineering Consultants        
  1,000     Unibet     25    
        European Online Gaming Operator        
      126    
    > Italy 3.7%  
  11,000     Geox     24    
        Apparel & Shoe Maker        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Italy—continued  
  230     Tod's   $ 23    
        Leather Shoes & Bags        
  2,000     Pirelli     21    
        Global Tire Supplier        
  9,960     CIR     10    
        Italian Holding Company        
      78    
    > Russia 2.7%  
  1,900     Yandex (a)     36    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  600     Mail.ru - GDR (a)(b)     21    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for Russian Speakers        
      57    
    > Iceland 2.5%  
  43,750     Marel     53    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish Processing
Equipment
       
      53    
    > Ireland 1.9%  
  300     Paddy Power     20    
        Irish Betting Services        
  7,300     United Drug     19    
        Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer        
      39    
    > Portugal 1.7%  
  13,480     Redes Energéticas Nacionais     36    
        Portuguese Power Transmission &
Gas Transportation
       
      36    
    > Norway 1.6%  
  3,710     Atea     33    
        Leading Nordic IT Hardware/Software Reseller &
Installation Company
       
      33    
    > Belgium 1.2%  
  530     EVS Broadcast Equipment     25    
        Digital Live Mobile Production Software & Systems        
      25    
    > Czech Republic 1.1%  
  140     Komercni Banka     24    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      24    
    > Poland 1.1%  
  4,000     FX Energy (a)     24    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Poland        
      24    
    > Denmark 0.8%  
  300     Solar A/S     16    
        Technical Wholesaler of Electrical, Plumbing &
HVAC Equipment
       
      16    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Greece 0.7%  
  13,330     Intralot   $ 15    
        Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services        
      15    
Europe: Total     1,892    
Other Countries 1.7%      
    > Canada 1.3%  
  1,970     Alliance Grain Traders     26    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
      26    
    > United States 0.4%  
  1,300     Velti (a)(c)     9    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
      9    
Other Countries: Total     35    
Asia 1.4%      
    > Hong Kong 1.4%  
  11,000     L'Occitane International     30    
        Skin Care & Cosmetics Producer        
      30    
Asia: Total     30    
Total Equities: 92.9%
(Cost: $1,874)
    1,957    
Securities Lending Collateral 0.3%      
  5,850     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (d)
    6    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $6)
    6    
Total Investments: 93.2%
(Cost: $1,880)(e)(f)
    1,963    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (0.3)%
    (6 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 7.1%     149    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 2,106    

 

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $21, which represented 1.00% of total net assets.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $6.

(d)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(e)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $1,880 and net unrealized appreciation was $83 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $191 and gross unrealized depreciation of $108.

(f)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Euro   $ 937       44.5    
British Pound     386       18.3    
Swiss Franc     209       9.9    
Swedish Krona     126       6.0    
United States Dollar     116       5.5    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    183       8.7    
Total Portfolio   $ 1,957       92.9    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Europe   $ 87     $ 1,805     $ -     $ 1,892    
Other Countries     35       -       -       35    
Asia     -       30       -       30    
Total Equities     122       1,835       -       1,957    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     6       -       -       6    
Total Investments   $ 128     $ 1,835     $ -     $ 1,963    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services   $ 235       11.2    
Machinery     178       8.4    
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    84       4.0    
Outsourcing Services     81       3.8    
Conglomerates     73       3.4    
Construction     59       2.8    
Electrical Components     31       1.5    
Industrial Distribution     16       0.8    
      757       35.9    
> Information  
Business Software     105       5.0    
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    97       4.6    
Internet Related     92       4.4    
Financial Processors     63       3.0    
Business Information &
Marketing Services
    55       2.6    
Computer Services     32       1.5    
Advertising     18       0.8    
      462       21.9    
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Casinos & Gaming     60       2.9    
Retail     55       2.6    
Nondurables     54       2.6    
Restaurants     41       1.9    
Other Durable Goods     40       1.9    
Food & Beverage     25       1.2    
Apparel     24       1.1    
Other Entertainment     18       0.9    
      317       15.1    
> Finance  
Insurance     87       4.1    
Brokerage & Money Management     53       2.5    
Banks     24       1.2    
      164       7.8    
> Energy & Minerals  
Oil & Gas Producers     39       1.9    
Mining     27       1.3    
Agricultural Commodities     26       1.2    
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution     19       0.9    
      111       5.3    
> Other Industries  
Regulated Utilities     36       1.7    
Real Estate     25       1.2    
Transportation     23       1.1    
      84       4.0    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Health Care  
Medical Equipment & Devices   $ 22       1.0    
Medical Supplies     21       1.0    
Pharmaceuticals     19       0.9    
      62       2.9    
Total Equities:     1,957       92.9    
Security Lending Collateral:     6       0.3    
Total Investments:     1,963       93.2    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (6 )     (0.3 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    149       7.1    
Net Assets:   $ 2,106       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

June 30, 2012   Columbia
Acorn
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn
USA
  Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
 
(in thousands)  
Assets:  
Unaffiliated investments, at cost   $ 8,195,104     $ 4,769,636     $ 1,175,881     $ 273,433    
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4)     2,717,367       93,271       3,624          
Unaffiliated investments, at value (including securities on loan: Columbia Acorn Fund $302,684;
Columbia Acorn International $110,353; Columbia Acorn USA $52,943; Columbia Acorn
International Select $—; Columbia Acorn Select $25,542; Columbia Thermostat Fund $—;
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $105; Columbia Acorn European Fund $6)
  $ 12,779,513     $ 5,689,495     $ 1,631,375     $ 320,869    
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4)     3,965,342       122,198       3,546          
Cash     723,080       234,386       5,316       17,891    
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $—; Columbia Acorn International $978; Columbia Acorn
USA $—; Columbia Acorn International Select $183; Columbia Acorn Select $—; Columbia Thermostat
Fund $—; Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $1; Columbia Acorn European Fund $—)
    1,468       980             184    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     14,479       26,099       1,960       4,811    
Fund shares sold     13,853       101,107       1,798       719    
Dividends and interest     6,953       5,681       386       387    
Securities lending income     764       147       111       3    
Foreign tax reclaims     309       4,004             211    
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor           1                
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments     2,374       659       195          
Other assets     228       20       10       1    
Total Assets     17,508,363       6,184,777       1,644,697       345,076    
Liabilities:  
Collateral on securities loaned     303,633       111,197       53,351          
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                       933    
Payable to advisor                          
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     9,292       35,885       871       5,304    
Fund shares redeemed     26,065       5,369       2,043       540    
Management fee     292       120       36       8    
Administration fee     18       6       2       (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees     43       9       2       1    
Reports to shareholders     565       263       50       39    
Deferred Trustees' fees     2,374       659       195          
Transfer agent fees     1,403       374       241       25    
Trustees' fees           1             40    
Custody fees     75       185       2       16    
Professional fee     88       48       39       25    
Chief compliance officer expenses     43       13       4       2    
Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable           4,024                
Other liabilities           57             9    
Total Liabilities     343,891       158,210       56,836       6,942    
Net Assets   $ 17,164,472     $ 6,026,567     $ 1,587,861     $ 338,134    
Composition of Net Assets:  
Paid-in capital   $ 10,721,070     $ 5,301,264     $ 1,029,599     $ 279,482    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     (28,080 )     (36,596 )     (3,403 )     (2,516 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     639,075       (182,854 )     106,249       14,670    
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     4,584,409       919,859       455,494       47,436    
Affiliated investments     1,247,975       28,927       (78 )        
Foreign currency translations     23       (9 )           (6 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                       (932 )  
Foreign capital gains tax           (4,024 )              
Net Assets   $ 17,164,472     $ 6,026,567     $ 1,587,861     $ 338,134    
Net asset value per share – Class A (b)   $ 28.69     $ 37.01     $ 28.52     $ 26.62    
(Net assets/shares)     ($3,289,689/114,676)       ($926,998/25,045)       ($157,525/5,523)       ($57,282/2,152)    
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (c)   $ 30.44     $ 39.27     $ 30.26     $ 28.24    
(Net asset value per share/front-end sales charge)     ($28.69/0.9425)       ($37.01/0.9425)       ($28.52/0.9425)       ($26.62/0.9425)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (b)   $ 26.32     $ 35.88     $ 26.27     $ 25.45    
(Net assets/shares)     ($45,604/1,733)       ($21,112/588)       ($1,627/62)       ($1,364/53)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (b)   $ 25.92     $ 35.73     $ 25.99     $ 25.32    
(Net assets/shares)     ($749,753/28,929)       ($92,746/2,596)       ($31,666/1,218)       ($8,585/339)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class I (d)   $ 29.76     $ 37.13     $ 29.75     $ 26.88    
(Net assets/shares)     ($32,680/1,098)       ($62,855/1,693)       ($618/21)     ($ 3/— (e))  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R   $     $ 36.97     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )     ($961/26)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R5   $     $ 37.10     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )     ($2,179/59)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (d)   $ 29.74     $ 37.10     $ 29.72     $ 26.88    
(Net assets/shares)     ($13,046,746/438,699)       ($4,919,716/132,598)       ($1,396,425/46,989)       ($270,900/10,078)    

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $500.

(b)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(d)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value.

(e)  Rounds to less than 500 shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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June 30, 2012   Columbia
Acorn
Select
  Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
 
(in thousands)  
Assets:  
Unaffiliated investments, at cost   $ 709,773     $     $ 5,608     $ 1,880    
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4)     152,247       404,568                
Unaffiliated investments, at value (including securities on loan: Columbia Acorn Fund $302,684;
Columbia Acorn International $110,353; Columbia Acorn USA $52,943; Columbia Acorn
International Select $—; Columbia Acorn Select $25,542; Columbia Thermostat Fund $—;
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $105; Columbia Acorn European Fund $6)
  $ 1,037,312     $     $ 5,694     $ 1,963    
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4)     65,984       429,478                
Cash     19,892       4,565       219       153    
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $—; Columbia Acorn International $978; Columbia Acorn
USA $—; Columbia Acorn International Select $183; Columbia Acorn Select $—; Columbia Thermostat
Fund $—; Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $1; Columbia Acorn European Fund $—)
                1          
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     1,867             2       38    
Fund shares sold     677       9,061       10          
Dividends and interest     670       1,251       9       1    
Securities lending income     290             (a)     (a)  
Foreign tax reclaims                 1       2    
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor           (a)              
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments     237                      
Other assets     6       (a)     8       8    
Total Assets     1,126,935       444,355       5,944       2,165    
Liabilities:  
Collateral on securities loaned     26,067             105       6    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Payable to advisor                 8       7    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased           3,645       18       11    
Fund shares redeemed     1,180       591                
Management fee     24       1       (a)     (a)  
Administration fee     1       1       (a)     (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees     4       4       (a)     (a)  
Reports to shareholders     122       8       10       10    
Deferred Trustees' fees     237                      
Transfer agent fees     124       23       (a)     (a)  
Trustees' fees     1       23       (a)     (a)  
Custody fees     2       (a)     11       5    
Professional fee     38       8       12       15    
Chief compliance officer expenses     6             (a)     (a)  
Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable                 4          
Other liabilities     9             4       5    
Total Liabilities     27,815       4,304       172       59    
Net Assets   $ 1,099,120     $ 440,051     $ 5,772     $ 2,106    
Composition of Net Assets:  
Paid-in capital   $ 820,730     $ 434,121     $ 5,754     $ 2,021    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     (2,288 )     2,831       10       23    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     39,399       (21,811 )     (74 )     (21 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     327,539             86       83    
Affiliated investments     (86,263 )     24,910                
Foreign currency translations     3             (a)     (a)  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Foreign capital gains tax                 (4 )        
Net Assets   $ 1,099,120     $ 440,051     $ 5,772     $ 2,106    
Net asset value per share – Class A (b)   $ 24.17     $ 13.65     $ 10.15     $ 10.50    
(Net assets/shares)     ($303,485/12,557)       ($171,091/12,535)       ($1,274/125)       ($203/19)    
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (c)   $ 25.64     $ 14.48     $ 10.77     $ 11.14    
(Net asset value per share/front-end sales charge)     ($24.17/0.9425)       ($13.65/0.9425)       ($10.15/0.9425)       ($10.50/0.9425)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (b)   $ 22.43     $ 13.71     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)     ($15,343/684)       ($5,833/425)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (b)   $ 22.20     $ 13.69     $ 10.10     $ 10.46    
(Net assets/shares)     ($60,556/2,728)       ($111,865/8,170)       ($216/21)       ($18/2)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class I (d)   $ 24.96     $     $ 10.19     $ 10.51    
(Net assets/shares)     ($21,778/872)     ($ —/— )     ($5/1)       ($5/1)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R   $     $     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R5   $     $     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (d)   $ 24.92     $ 13.51     $ 10.19     $ 10.52    
(Net assets/shares)     ($697,958/28,005)       ($151,262/11,198)       ($4,277/420)       ($1,880/178)    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

(in thousands)   Columbia
Acorn
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn
USA
  Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
 
Investment Income:  
Dividend income   $ 68,183     $ 86,067     $ 5,295     $ 5,357    
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4)     9,504       2,251                
Interest income     (a)     (a)           3    
Securities lending income, net     4,039       707       536       15    
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares                          
      81,726       89,025       5,831       5,375    
Foreign taxes withheld     (1,840 )     (8,503 )     (7 )     (469 )  
Total Investment Income     79,886       80,522       5,824       4,906    
Expenses:  
Management fee     56,115       22,639       7,167       1,578    
Administration fee     3,398       1,155       323       65    
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees:  
Class A     4,288       1,203       214       72    
Class B     219       89       7       6    
Class C     3,851       491       162       44    
Class R           2                
Transfer agent fees:  
Class A     1,487       758       84       38    
Class B     53       48       3       2    
Class C     339       71       15       7    
Class R           1                
Class R5           (a)              
Class Z     2,916       1,058       560       74    
Custody fees           547       7       42    
Trustees' fees     496       171       49       10    
Registration and blue sky fees     109       89       55       41    
Reports to shareholders     1,207       692       249       93    
Audit fees     39       62       19       20    
Legal fees     773       291       87       18    
Interest expense (See Note 5)                          
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4)     247       83       23       5    
Organizational expenses (See Note 4)                          
Other expenses     355       133       36       13    
Total Expenses     75,892       29,583       9,060       2,128    
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor (See Note 4)           (206 )              
Net Expenses     75,892       29,377       9,060       2,128    
Net Investment Income/(Loss)     3,994       51,145       (3,236 )     2,778    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
on Portfolio Positions:
 
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     669,444       118,555       106,876       14,604    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     560                      
Foreign currency translations     (99 )     (1,108 )           (108 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           5,423             210    
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares                          
Net realized gain/(loss)     669,905       122,870       106,876       14,706    
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     667,791       317,503       52,933       15,607    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     169,764       (10,385 )     231          
Foreign currency translations     35       70             6    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           (4,539 )           16    
Foreign capital gains tax           (1,703 )              
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)     837,590       300,946       53,164       15,629    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1,507,495       423,816       160,040       30,335    
Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations   $ 1,511,489     $ 474,961     $ 156,804     $ 33,113    

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $500.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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(in thousands)   Columbia
Acorn
Select
  Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
 
Investment Income:  
Dividend income   $ 4,297     $     $ 55     $ 44    
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4)                          
Interest income                       (a)  
Securities lending income, net     1,292             (a)     (a)  
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares           3,776                
      5,589       3,776       55       44    
Foreign taxes withheld     (47 )           (3 )     (5 )  
Total Investment Income     5,542       3,776       52       39    
Expenses:  
Management fee     5,314       154       31       12    
Administration fee     249       60       1       (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees:  
Class A     428       153       1       (a)  
Class B     81       31                
Class C     331       330       1       (a)  
Class R                          
Transfer agent fees:  
Class A     193       58       1       (a)  
Class B     22       7                
Class C     35       30       (a)     (a)  
Class R                          
Class R5                          
Class Z     264       31       1       (a)  
Custody fees           3       30       2    
Trustees' fees     44       7       (a)     (a)  
Registration and blue sky fees     52       65       56       57    
Reports to shareholders     226       65       14       14    
Audit fees     20       10       27       23    
Legal fees     66       9       (a)     (a)  
Interest expense (See Note 5)     1                      
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4)     18       4       (a)     (a)  
Organizational expenses (See Note 4)                 23       21    
Other expenses     162       10       2       3    
Total Expenses     7,506       1,027       188       132    
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor (See Note 4)           (127 )     (149 )     (118 )  
Net Expenses     7,506       900       39       14    
Net Investment Income/(Loss)     (1,964 )     2,876       13       25    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
on Portfolio Positions:
 
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     73,373             (19 )     (8 )  
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     (12,823 )     (2,082 )              
Foreign currency translations     (8 )           (1 )     (1 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares           1,621                
Net realized gain/(loss)     60,542       (461 )     (20 )     (9 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     34,747             220       169    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     19,182       10,983                
Foreign currency translations     3             (a)     (a)  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Foreign capital gains tax                 (3 )        
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)     53,932       10,983       217       169    
Net realized and unrealized gain     114,474       10,522       197       160    
Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations   $ 112,510     $ 13,398     $ 210     $ 185    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 3,994     $ (26,858 )   $ 51,145     $ 70,394     $ (3,236 )   $ (9,383 )   $ 2,778     $ 3,857    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, foreign
currency transactions, forward foreign currency
exchange contracts and foreign capital gains tax
    669,345       756,714       122,870       226,124       106,876       41,208       14,706       45,952    
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and
distributions from affiliated investment companies and
affiliated investment company shares
    560       (10,817 )           (3,603 )           (512 )              
Reimbursement from affiliate (See Note 4)                       174                            
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments, foreign currency translations,
forward foreign currency exchange contracts and
foreign capital gains tax
    667,826       (1,530,794 )     311,331       (1,230,965 )     52,933       (112,790 )     15,629       (89,001 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on affiliated investment companies and affiliated
investment company shares
    169,764       (43,544 )     (10,385 )     22,440       231       876                
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations     1,511,489       (855,299 )     474,961       (915,436 )     156,804       (80,601 )     33,113       (39,192 )  
Distributions to Shareholders From:  
Net investment income – Class A           (2,049 )     (1,509 )     (21,972 )                       (1,392 )  
Net realized gain – Class A     (41,199 )     (144,445 )                 (285 )     (1,096 )     (256 )     (901 )  
Net investment income – Class B                       (600 )                       (23 )  
Net realized gain – Class B     (649 )     (4,964 )                 (3 )     (21 )     (7 )     (31 )  
Net investment income – Class C                       (2,369 )                       (70 )  
Net realized gain – Class C     (10,281 )     (35,291 )                 (62 )     (217 )     (40 )     (150 )  
Net investment income – Class I           (34 )     (385 )     (676 )                       (c)  
Net realized gain – Class I     (431 )     (670 )                 (1 )     (16 )     (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class R5                 (13 )                                
Net investment income – Class Z           (36,823 )     (25,320 )     (131,455 )                       (9,039 )  
Net realized gain – Class Z     (154,079 )     (521,915 )                 (2,401 )     (8,481 )     (1,201 )     (4,186 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (206,639 )     (746,191 )     (27,227 )     (157,072 )     (2,752 )     (9,831 )     (1,504 )     (15,792 )  
Share Transactions:  
Subscriptions – Class A     281,631       881,347       99,830       302,659       11,204       41,839       7,107       18,154    
Distributions reinvested – Class A     38,957       134,125       1,446       18,983       262       993       248       2,039    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class A
                      204,930                            
Redemptions – Class A     (528,484 )     (1,072,697 )     (170,050 )     (251,677 )     (37,979 )     (80,479 )     (11,843 )     (26,422 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (207,896 )     (57,225 )     (68,774 )     274,895       (26,513 )     (37,647 )     (4,488 )     (6,229 )  
Distributions reinvested – Class B (d)     639       4,777       (c)     558       3       27       8       51    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class B
                      12,517                            
Redemptions – Class B     (27,729 )     (215,636 )     (5,444 )     (13,183 )     (847 )     (6,779 )     (579 )     (1,017 )  
Net Decrease – Class B     (27,090 )     (210,859 )     (5,444 )     (108 )     (844 )     (6,752 )     (571 )     (966 )  
Subscriptions – Class C     40,316       101,181       4,825       19,819       896       2,255       363       966    
Distributions reinvested – Class C     8,259       27,313             1,845       56       193       36       188    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class C
                      25,563                            
Redemptions – Class C     (72,750 )     (154,450 )     (17,087 )     (42,187 )     (2,816 )     (5,937 )     (1,317 )     (2,975 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (24,175 )     (25,956 )     (12,262 )     5,040       (1,864 )     (3,489 )     (918 )     (1,821 )  
Subscriptions – Class I     27,185       17,610       37,921       27,930       2,148       11,070                
Distributions reinvested – Class I     431       704       385       676       1       16                
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class I
                      152,987                            
Redemptions – Class I     (12,325 )     (13,595 )     (30,100 )     (184,760 )     (4,296 )     (38,709 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     15,291       4,719       8,206       (3,167 )     (2,147 )     (27,623 )              

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than $500.

(d)  Presentation for fiscal year 2011 has been changed to conform to that of the current year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ (1,964 )   $ (7,972 )   $ 2,876     $ 2,784     $ 13     $ 1     $ 25     $ (3 )  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, foreign
currency transactions, forward foreign currency
exchange contracts and foreign capital gains tax
    73,365       209,796                   (20 )     (57 )     (9 )     6    
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and
distributions from affiliated investment companies and
affiliated investment company shares
    (12,823 )     (66,391 )     (461 )     8,878                            
Reimbursement from affiliate (See Note 4)                                                  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments, foreign currency translations,
forward foreign currency exchange contracts and
foreign capital gains tax
    34,750       (347,748 )                 217       (135 )     169       (86 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on affiliated investment companies and affiliated
investment company shares
    19,182       (112,603 )     10,983       (4,866 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations     112,510       (324,918 )     13,398       6,796       210       (191 )     185       (83 )  
Distributions to Shareholders From:  
Net investment income – Class A           (7,162 )     (201 )     (1,706 )                 (c)     (1 )  
Net realized gain – Class A     (6,620 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class B           (500 )     (8 )     (351 )                          
Net realized gain – Class B     (386 )                                            
Net investment income – Class C           (672 )     (125 )     (405 )                 (c)     (c)  
Net realized gain – Class C     (1,438 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class I           (141 )                 (c)           (c)     (c)  
Net realized gain – Class I     (494 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class R5                                                  
Net investment income – Class Z           (22,715 )     (182 )     (1,460 )     (2 )           (2 )     (11 )  
Net realized gain – Class Z     (14,894 )                                   (1 )     (3 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (23,832 )     (31,190 )     (516 )     (3,922 )     (2 )           (3 )     (15 )  
Share Transactions:  
Subscriptions – Class A     27,104       72,441       102,772       44,385       1,051       351       63       164    
Distributions reinvested – Class A     6,159       6,307       180       1,391                   (c)     1    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class A
                                                 
Redemptions – Class A     (91,503 )     (203,499 )     (17,032 )     (11,539 )     (86 )     (13 )     (29 )        
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (58,240 )     (124,751 )     85,920       34,237       965       338       34       165    
Distributions reinvested – Class B (d)     325       464       18       381                            
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class B
                                                 
Redemptions – Class B     (13,176 )     (37,412 )     (6,155 )     (18,369 )                          
Net Decrease – Class B     (12,851 )     (36,948 )     (6,137 )     (17,988 )                          
Subscriptions – Class C     1,768       3,603       79,175       15,268       79       138       13       5    
Distributions reinvested – Class C     1,143       494       89       313                   (c)     (c)  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class C
                                                 
Redemptions – Class C     (8,647 )     (23,948 )     (2,845 )     (4,725 )           (10 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (5,736 )     (19,851 )     76,419       10,856       79       128       13       5    
Subscriptions – Class I     18,526       12,447                         5             5    
Distributions reinvested – Class I     494       141                   (c)           (c)     (c)  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class I
                                                 
Redemptions – Class I     (8,175 )     (8,782 )                                      
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     10,845       3,806                   (c)     5       (c)     5    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Subscriptions – Class R                 356       370                            
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R
                      2,027                            
Redemptions – Class R                 (1,617 )     (77 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                 (1,261 )     2,320                            
Subscriptions – Class R5                 (c)     3                            
Distributions reinvested – Class R5                 2                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R5
                      2,232                            
Redemptions – Class R5                 (27 )     (c)                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R5                 (25 )     2,235                            
Subscriptions – Class Z     958,888       2,172,346       681,137       965,616       109,255       349,841       19,696       45,936    
Distributions reinvested – Class Z     133,961       471,639       19,181       91,324       2,158       7,534       524       5,069    
Redemptions – Class Z     (1,325,932 )     (2,515,311 )     (458,986 )     (973,865 )     (204,681 )     (331,533 )     (34,101 )     (113,289 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (233,083 )     128,674       241,332       83,075       (93,268 )     25,842       (13,881 )     (62,284 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions     (476,953 )     (160,647 )     161,772       364,290       (124,636 )     (49,669 )     (19,858 )     (71,300 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements (See Note 7)                 108       108                            
Increase from contribution from affiliate (See Note 4)                                                  
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     827,897       (1,762,137 )     609,614       (708,110 )     29,416       (140,101 )     11,751       (126,284 )  
Net Assets:  
Beginning of period     16,336,575       18,098,712       5,416,953       6,125,063       1,558,445       1,698,546       326,383       452,667    
End of period   $ 17,164,472     $ 16,336,575     $ 6,026,567     $ 5,416,953     $ 1,587,861     $ 1,558,445     $ 338,134     $ 326,383    
Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net
Investment Income
  $ (28,080 )   $ (32,074 )   $ (36,596 )   $ (60,514 )   $ (3,403 )   $ (167 )   $ (2,516 )   $ (5,294 )  

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than $500.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Subscriptions – Class R                                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R
                                                 
Redemptions – Class R                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                                                  
Subscriptions – Class R5                                                  
Distributions reinvested – Class R5                                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R5
                                                 
Redemptions – Class R5                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R5                                                  
Subscriptions – Class Z     57,480       177,362       120,997       42,102       1,290       2,949       195       1,589    
Distributions reinvested – Class Z     11,596       17,488       116       1,165       2             3       13    
Redemptions – Class Z     (283,273 )     (653,289 )     (39,753 )     (14,914 )     (1 )     (c)     (c)     (c)  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (214,197 )     (458,439 )     81,360       28,353       1,291       2,949       198       1,602    
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions     (280,179 )     (636,183 )     237,562       55,458       2,335       3,420       245       1,777    
Increase from regulatory settlements (See Note 7)                                                  
Increase from contribution from affiliate (See Note 4)           57                                        
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     (191,501 )     (992,234 )     250,444       58,332       2,543       3,229       427       1,679    
Net Assets:  
Beginning of period     1,290,621       2,282,855       189,607       131,275       3,229             1,679          
End of period   $ 1,099,120     $ 1,290,621     $ 440,051     $ 189,607     $ 5,772     $ 3,229     $ 2,106     $ 1,679    
Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net
Investment Income
  $ (2,288 )   $ (324 )   $ 2,831     $ 471     $ 10     $ (1 )   $ 23     $ (c)  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest:   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Subscriptions – Class A     9,628       30,309       2,671       7,713       391       1,507       274       666    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class A
    1,388       4,849       40       463       9       38       9       78    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class A                       5,467                            
Less shares redeemed – Class A     (18,258 )     (37,725 )     (4,553 )     (6,592 )     (1,318 )     (2,879 )     (454 )     (980 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (7,242 )     (2,567 )     (1,842 )     7,051       (918 )     (1,334 )     (171 )     (236 )  
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class B (d)
    25       185             14       (c)     1       (c)     2    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class B                       343                            
Less shares redeemed – Class B     (1,030 )     (8,046 )     (151 )     (353 )     (32 )     (267 )     (23 )     (39 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B     (1,005 )     (7,861 )     (151 )     4       (32 )     (266 )     (23 )     (37 )  
Subscriptions – Class C     1,516       3,779       134       519       34       90       14       36    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class C
    325       1,086             46       2       8       1       8    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class C                       703                            
Less shares redeemed – Class C     (2,746 )     (5,913 )     (484 )     (1,110 )     (107 )     (231 )     (52 )     (115 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (905 )     (1,048 )     (350 )     158       (71 )     (133 )     (37 )     (71 )  
Subscriptions – Class I     901       639       1,013       764       70       371                
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class I
    15       25       11       17       (c)     1                
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class I                       4,062                            
Less shares redeemed – Class I     (413 )     (454 )     (797 )     (5,004 )     (147 )     (1,289 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     503       210       227       (161 )     (77 )     (917 )              
Subscriptions – Class R                 10       10                            
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R                       54                            
Less shares redeemed – Class R                 (46 )     (2 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                 (36 )     62                            
Subscriptions – Class R5                 (c)     (c)                          
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class R5
                (c)                                
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R5                       59                            
Less shares redeemed – Class R5                 (c)                                
Net Increase – Class R5                 (c)     59                            
Subscriptions – Class Z     31,901       72,817       18,269       24,482       3,627       12,164       743       1,655    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class Z
    4,605       16,442       535       2,222       75       274       20       192    
Less shares redeemed – Class Z     (43,613 )     (85,040 )     (12,206 )     (25,537 )     (6,966 )     (11,564 )     (1,298 )     (4,157 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (7,107 )     4,219       6,598       1,167       (3,264 )     874       (535 )     (2,310 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest     (15,756 )     (7,047 )     4,446       8,340       (4,362 )     (1,776 )     (766 )     (2,654 )  

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than 500 shares.

(d)  Presentation for fiscal year 2011 has been changed to conform to that of the current year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest:   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Subscriptions – Class A     1,056       2,804       7,563       3,467       97       37       6       16    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class A
    256       242       13       109                   (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class A                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class A     (3,581 )     (8,092 )     (1,260 )     (898 )     (8 )     (1 )     (3 )        
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (2,269 )     (5,046 )     6,316       2,678       89       36       3       16    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class B (d)
    14       19       1       30                            
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class B                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class B     (551 )     (1,569 )     (453 )     (1,427 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B     (537 )     (1,550 )     (452 )     (1,397 )                          
Subscriptions – Class C     75       145       5,788       1,196       7       15       1       1    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class C
    52       21       7       24                   (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class C                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class C     (365 )     (1,011 )     (210 )     (368 )           (1 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (238 )     (845 )     5,585       852       7       14       1       1    
Subscriptions – Class I     708       520                         1             1    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class I
    20       5                               (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class I                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class I     (319 )     (335 )                                      
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     409       190                         1       (c)     1    
Subscriptions – Class R                                                  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class R                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                                                  
Subscriptions – Class R5                                                  
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class R5
                                                 
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R5                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class R5                                                  
Net Increase – Class R5                                                  
Subscriptions – Class Z     2,182       6,576       8,991       3,338       122       298       17       159    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class Z
    467       654       9       92       (c)           (c)     2    
Less shares redeemed – Class Z     (10,647 )     (25,141 )     (2,944 )     (1,192 )     (c)     (c)     (c)     (c)  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (7,998 )     (17,911 )     6,056       2,238       122       298       17       161    
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest     (10,633 )     (25,162 )     17,505       4,371       218       349       21       179    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Financial Highlights

Columbia Acorn Fund

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 27.56     $ 30.19     $ 24.68     $ 17.71     $ 29.61     $ 29.71    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (a)     0.02       (0.01 )     0.02       0.04       0.06       0.15 (b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.52       (1.34 )     6.37       6.98       (11.29 )     2.17    
Total from Investment Operations     2.54       (1.35 )     6.39       7.02       (11.23 )     2.32    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.09 )     (0.04 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )     (0.12 )  
From net realized gains     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (1.28 )     (0.88 )     (0.05 )     (0.67 )     (2.42 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 29.74     $ 27.56     $ 30.19     $ 24.68     $ 17.71     $ 29.61    
Total Return (d)     9.23 %(e)     (4.61 )%     26.00 %     39.65 %     (38.55 )%     7.69 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     0.76 %(h)     0.76 %(i)     0.76 %(i)     0.77 %(i)     0.76 %(i)     0.74 %(i)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.15 %(h)     (0.03 )%(i)     0.09 %(i)     0.18 %(i)     0.26 %(i)     0.46 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     18 %     28 %     27 %     21 %     20 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 13,047     $ 12,285     $ 13,330     $ 10,527     $ 7,446     $ 13,038    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Manager for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

Columbia Acorn International

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.31     $ 40.92     $ 34.26     $ 23.13     $ 43.60     $ 40.31    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.34       0.48       0.35       0.34       0.60       0.43    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.65       (6.07 )     7.23       11.31       (20.26 )     6.56    
Reimbursement from affiliate           0.00 (b)                          
Total from Investment Operations     2.99       (5.59 )     7.58       11.65       (19.66 )     6.99    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.20 )     (1.02 )     (0.92 )     (0.53 )     (0.21 )     (0.34 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.20 )     (1.02 )     (0.92 )     (0.53 )     (0.81 )     (3.70 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 37.10     $ 34.31     $ 40.92     $ 34.26     $ 23.13     $ 43.60    
Total Return (c)     8.72 %(d)     (14.06 )%(e)     22.70 %     50.97 %     (45.89 )%     17.28 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     0.91 %(g)     0.95 %(h)     0.97 %(h)     0.99 %(h)     0.96 %(h)     0.91 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.80 %(g)     1.24 %(h)     0.99 %(h)     1.23 %(h)     1.72 %(h)     0.96 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.00 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %(d)     32 %     25 %     31 %     38 %     28 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 4,920     $ 4,323     $ 5,108     $ 3,728     $ 2,372     $ 4,918    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a trading error. Had the Fund not received this reimbursement total return would have been lower by less than 0.01%.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 26.98     $ 28.56     $ 23.19     $ 16.39     $ 27.97     $ 28.66    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.05 )     (0.14 )     (0.08 )     (0.07 )     (0.07 )     (0.01 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.84       (1.27 )     5.45       6.87       (10.55 )     1.03    
Total from Investment Operations     2.79       (1.41 )     5.37       6.80       (10.62 )     1.02    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                       0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 29.72     $ 26.98     $ 28.56     $ 23.19     $ 16.39     $ 27.97    
Total Return (d)     10.35 %(e)     (4.95 )%     23.16 %     41.49 %     (39.22 )%     3.46 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.04 %(h)     1.00 %(i)     1.01 %(i)     1.03 %(i)     1.01 %(i)     0.98 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (0.34 )%(h)     (0.48 )%(i)     (0.34 )%(i)     (0.36 )%(i)     (0.32 )%(i)     (0.03 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     20 %     32 %     28 %     23 %     21 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 1,396     $ 1,356     $ 1,410     $ 1,158     $ 758     $ 1,214    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Manager for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International Select

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.46     $ 28.33     $ 23.64     $ 18.19     $ 32.02     $ 27.97    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.23       0.29       0.18       0.17       0.28       0.14 (b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.31       (2.98 )     4.89       5.50       (13.53 )     5.96    
Total from Investment Operations     2.54       (2.69 )     5.07       5.67       (13.25 )     6.10    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.79 )     (0.38 )     (0.24 )     (0.04 )     (0.28 )  
From net realized gains     (0.12 )     (0.39 )                 (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.12 )     (1.18 )     (0.38 )     (0.24 )     (0.58 )     (2.05 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.02                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.88     $ 24.46     $ 28.33     $ 23.64     $ 18.19     $ 32.02    
Total Return (d)     10.39 %(e)     (9.76 )%     21.89 %     31.52 %     (42.10 )%     21.86 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.18 %(g)     1.14 %(h)     1.16 %(h)     1.20 %(h)     1.21 %(h)     1.18 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.75 %(g)     1.03 %(h)     0.75 %(h)     0.84 %(h)     1.09 %(h)     0.44 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.00 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     44 %     42 %     56 %     68 %     57 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 271     $ 260     $ 366     $ 331     $ 186     $ 204    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Financial Highlights, continued

Columbia Acorn Select

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.62     $ 28.73     $ 23.38     $ 14.07     $ 28.41     $ 26.59    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.02 )     (0.07 )     (0.10 )     (0.08 )     (0.12 )     (0.07 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     1.85       (4.58 )     5.45       9.39       (13.53 )     2.53    
Reimbursement from affiliate           0.00 (b)                          
Total from Investment Operations     1.83       (4.65 )     5.35       9.31       (13.65 )     2.46    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.46 )                          
From net realized gains     (0.53 )                       (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.46 )                 (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 24.92     $ 23.62     $ 28.73     $ 23.38     $ 14.07     $ 28.41    
Total Return (c)     7.76 %(d)     (16.37 )%(e)     22.88 %     66.17 %     (49.18 )%(f)     9.20 %(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses before interest expense     1.02 %(h)     0.97 %(i)     0.97 %(i)     0.99 %(i)     0.95 %(i)     0.91 %(i)  
Interest expense     0.00 %(h)(j)                                
Net expenses     1.02 %(h)     0.97 %(i)     0.97 %(i)     0.99 %(i)     0.95 %(i)     0.91 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (0.16 )%(h)     (0.28 )%(i)     (0.41 )%(i)     (0.47 )%(i)     (0.51 )%(i)     (0.24 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement                                   0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(d)     21 %     28 %     19 %     28 %     14 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 698     $ 850     $ 1,549     $ 1,241     $ 780     $ 1,571    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, the Fund received a reimbursement by an affiliate. Had the Fund not received this payment, the total return would have been lower by 0.01%.

(f)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Investment Manager for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(g)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.67     $ 12.44     $ 10.80     $ 8.19     $ 12.26     $ 12.57    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.15       0.31       0.21       0.13       0.24       0.52    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.71       0.29       1.66       2.51       (3.96 )     0.53    
Total from Investment Operations     0.86       0.60       1.87       2.64       (3.72 )     1.05    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.37 )     (0.23 )     (0.03 )     (0.28 )     (0.57 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.07 )     (0.79 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.37 )     (0.23 )     (0.03 )     (0.35 )     (1.36 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.51     $ 12.67     $ 12.44     $ 10.80     $ 8.19     $ 12.26    
Total Return (b)(c)     6.77 %(d)     4.85 %     17.58 %     32.29 %     (30.53 )%     8.49 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (e)     0.25 %(f)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)     0.25 %(g)  
Net investment income     2.20 %(f)     2.43 %(g)     1.87 %(g)     1.48 %(g)     2.23 %(g)     4.05 %(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.05 %(f)     0.09 %     0.12 %     0.14 %     0.08 %     0.15 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     47 %(d)     130 %     118 %     17 %     130 %     128 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 151     $ 65     $ 36     $ 42     $ 35     $ 36    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Does not include expenses of the investment companies in which the Fund invests.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.28     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.03       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.88       (0.73 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.91       (0.72 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.00 )(c)        
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.00 )(c)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.19     $ 9.28    
Total Return (d)(e)     9.85 %     (7.20 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.44 %     1.46 %  
Net investment income (f)     0.56 %     0.15 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     5.91 %     18.06 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     15 %     9 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 4     $ 3    

 

(a)  Class Z shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

Columbia Acorn European Fund

Class Z Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.44     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.14       (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.96       (0.46 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.10       (0.48 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.06 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.08 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.52     $ 9.44    
Total Return (d)(e)     11.62 %     (4.78 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.33 %     1.37 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     2.67 %     (0.52 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     12.21 %     28.89 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     17 %  
Net assets at end of period (in millions)   $ 2     $ 2    

 

(a)  Class Z shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.  Nature of Operations

Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select, Columbia Acorn Select, Columbia Thermostat Fund, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund (the Funds) are each a series of Columbia Acorn Trust (the Trust). The Trust is registered under The Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The investment objective of each Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.

Columbia Thermostat Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in shares of other mutual funds. As a "fund of funds" under normal circumstances, the Fund allocates at least 95% of its net assets among a selected group of affiliated stock and bond mutual funds (underlying portfolio funds) according to the current level of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index in relation to predetermined ranges set by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (the Investment Manager). The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets plus any cash received that day in cash, repurchase agreements, high quality short-term paper and government securities.

Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares. Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select and Columbia Acorn Select each currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. Columbia Acorn International currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund each currently offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. Columbia Thermostat Fund currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Effective February 29, 2008, the Funds generally no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Funds and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are redeemed within 18 months of purchase.

Class B shares are subject to CDSC if redeemed within six years of purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares automatically eight years after purchase.

Class C shares are offered at net asset value but are subject to a CDSC on redemptions made within one year after purchase.

Class I, Class R and Class R5 shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class I, Class R and Class R5 shares.

Class Z shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class Z shares. Generally, Class Z shares of a Fund may be exchanged for shares of another fund distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. at no additional charge.

The financial highlights for the Fund's Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R and Class R5 shares are presented in a separate semiannual report.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated pro rata on the basis of the relative net assets of all classes, except that each class bears certain expenses specific to that class such as distribution services, transfer agent fees, and certain other class specific expenses. Differences in class expenses may result in payment of different dividend distributions for each class. All of the Funds' share classes have equal rights with respect to voting, subject to Fund or class specific matters.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

>Security valuation

Securities of the Funds are valued at market value or, if a market quotation for a security is not readily available or is deemed not to be reliable because of events or circumstances that have occurred between the market quotation and the time as of which the security is to be valued, the security is valued at a fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. With respect to Columbia Thermostat Fund, investments in portfolio funds are valued at their net asset values as reported by the portfolio funds. A security traded on a securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market in which transaction prices are reported is valued at the last sales price at the time of valuation. A security traded principally on NASDAQ is valued at the


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NASDAQ official closing price. Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds are valued at their closing net asset value as reported to NASDAQ.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

A security for which a market quotation is not readily available and any other assets are valued at their fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The Trust has retained an independent statistical fair value pricing service that employs a systematic methodology to assist in the fair valuation process for securities principally traded in a foreign market in order to adjust for possible changes in value that may occur between the close of the foreign exchange and the time as of which the securities are to be valued. If a security is valued at fair value, that value may be different from the last quoted market price for the security. A security for which there is no reported sale on the valuation date is valued at the mean of the latest bid and ask quotations.

>Foreign currency translations

Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the New York spot market rate of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate.

>Repurchase agreements

Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions. Each Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The counterparty is required to maintain collateral that is at all times at least equal to the repurchase price including interest. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

>Restricted securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees.

>Derivative instruments

Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select invest in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet their investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Funds may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Funds to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contracts. Columbia Acorn International and Columbia International Select utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities or to hedge out of a currency that is off benchmark.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Each Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Funds' portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign


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currencies) and the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Effects of Derivative Transactions in the Financial Statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Funds' operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Statements of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International entered into three forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The effect of derivative instruments on Columbia Acorn International's Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was as follows:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income

    Risk
Exposure
Category
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
(in thousands)  
Forward foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
  Foreign Exchange
Rate Risk
  $ 5,423     $ (4,539 )  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International Select entered into 12 forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The following table is a summary of the value of Columbia Acorn International Select's derivative instruments as of June 30, 2012.

Liability Derivatives

Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair
Value
 
(in thousands)  
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    $(932)    

 

The effect of derivative instruments on Columbia Acorn International Select's Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was as follows:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income

    Risk
Exposure
Category
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
(in thousands)  
Forward foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
  Foreign Exchange
Rate Risk
  $ 210     $ 16    

 

>Security transactions and investment income

Security transactions, investment income and shareholder fund transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) and dividend income and realized gain distributions from other funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts on debt obligations when required for federal income tax purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Awards, if any, from class action litigation related to securities owned may be recorded as a reduction of cost of those securities. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

The Funds estimate the tax character of distributions from real estate investment trusts (REITs). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

>Fund share valuation

Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a daily basis at net asset value, subject to any applicable sales charge. Net asset value per share is determined daily as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open for trading. Generally, income, expenses and realized and unrealized gain/(losses) of a Fund are allocated to each class proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. The Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fees and transfer agent fees are charged to each specific class as expenses are incurred. Redemption fees are accounted for as an addition to paid in capital for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.


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>Securities lending

Each Fund, except Columbia Thermostat Fund, may lend securities up to one-third of the value of its total assets to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions to earn additional income. The Fund retains the benefits of owning the securities, including receipt of dividends or interest generated by the security. Each Fund also receives a fee for the loan. Each Fund has the ability to recall the loans at any time and could do so in order to vote proxies or to sell the loaned securities. Each loan is collateralized by cash that exceeds the value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined daily at the close of business of each Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to each Fund on the next business day. Each Fund has elected to invest the cash collateral in the Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, and the income earned is paid to each Fund, net of any fees remitted to Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, the lending agent, and net of any borrower rebates. The Investment Manager does not retain any fees earned by the lending program. Generally, in the event of borrower default, a Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event a Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. Each Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

The net securities lending income earned as of June 30, 2012 by each Fund is included in the Statements of Operations.

>Federal income taxes

It is each Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to regulated investment companies and, in the manner provided therein, distribute substantially all their taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of investments and foreign currency transactions reportable for federal income tax purposes. Columbia Thermostat Fund distributes all of its taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of portfolio fund shares and any distributions of net realized gains received by the Fund from its portfolio funds, reportable for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Funds paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

>Foreign capital gains taxes

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the fund level. The Funds accrue for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Distributions to shareholders

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

>Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Trust on behalf of the Funds enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.

>Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

3.  Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Funds' capital accounts for permanent tax differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of December 31, 2011, may be available to reduce taxable


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued

income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration      
Fund   2015   2016   2017   2018   Unlimited   Total  
(in thousands)  
Columbia
Acorn
International
  $ 15,640     $ 82,683     $ 189,008     $     $     $ 287,331    
Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
                17,733       2,955             20,688    
Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
                            11       11    

 

Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.

Columbia Acorn International acquired capital loss carryforwards in connection with the merger with RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund of $121,174,098 and $73,618,287, respectively (Note 8). In addition to the acquired capital loss carryforwards, the Fund also acquired unrealized capital gains as a result of the merger. The yearly utilization of the acquired capital loss carryforwards may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code. Any capital loss carryforwards acquired as part of a merger that are permanently lost due to the provisions under the Internal Revenue Code are included as being expired.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. At December 31, 2011, the Funds elected to treat the following late year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses as arising on January 1, 2012:

Fund   Late year
ordinary
losses
  Post-October
capital losses
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 9,350     $ 50,163    
Columbia Acorn International           12,775    
Columbia Acorn USA           3,057    
Columbia Acorn International Select     2,622       3,120    
Columbia Acorn Select     107       3,172    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund           42    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     2       7    

 

Management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Funds' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

4.  Transactions with Affiliates

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). CWAM furnishes continuing investment supervision to the Funds and is responsible for the overall management of the Funds' business affairs.

CWAM receives a monthly advisory fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

Columbia Acorn Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $700 million     0.74 %  
$700 million to $2 billion     0.69 %  
$2 billion to $6 billion     0.64 %  
$6 billion and over     0.63 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.19 %  
$100 million to $500 million     0.94 %  
$500 million and over     0.74 %  

 

Columbia Acorn USA

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $200 million     0.94 %  
$200 million to $500 million     0.89 %  
$500 million to $2 billion     0.84 %  
$2 billion to $3 billion     0.80 %  
$3 billion and over     0.70 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International Select

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $500 million     0.94 %  
$500 million and over     0.90 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Select

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $700 million     0.85 %  
$700 million to $2 billion     0.80 %  
$2 billion to $3 billion     0.75 %  
$3 billion and over     0.70 %  

 

Columbia Thermostat Fund

    Annual
Fee Rate
 
All Average Daily Net Assets     0.10 %  


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.25 %  
$100 million to $500 million     1.00 %  
$500 million and over     0.80 %  

 

Columbia Acorn European Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.19 %  
$100 million to $500 million     0.94 %  
$500 million and over     0.74 %  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the annualized effective investment advisory fee rate were as follows:

Fund  
Columbia Acorn Fund     0.64 %  
Columbia Acorn International     0.76 %  
Columbia Acorn USA     0.86 %  
Columbia Acorn International Select     0.94 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     0.83 %  
Columbia Thermostat Fund     0.10 %  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     1.25 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1.19 %  

 

>Expense Limit

CWAM has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any) after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, exceeding annually each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class Z shares as follows:

Fund   Class Z  
Columbia Acorn International Select     1.45 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     1.35 %  

 

This arrangement may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM on 30 days notice.

CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Columbia Thermostat Fund through April 30, 2013 so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) will not exceed 0.25% annually of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class Z shares. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue after April 30, 2013.

CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund through April 30, 2013, so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with each Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), do not exceed the following annual rates based on each Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class Z shares:

Fund   Class Z  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     1.60 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1.50 %  

 

There is no guarantee that these arrangements will continue after April 30, 2013.

CWAM may recoup any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed with respect to any share class of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund for a one-year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement if such recovery does not cause the Funds' ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Funds' investment in other investment companies, if any) to exceed the annual expense limitations above, or to exceed such annual expense limitations as may be in place at the time of the recoupment, whichever is less.

Effective August 15, 2011, CWAM and its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive a portion of total annual Fund operating expenses incurred by Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares of Columbia Acorn International such that the Fund's total annual Fund operating expenses will be reduced by 0.04%, 0.03% and 0.02% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively, through August 14, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

Expenses reimbursed by CWAM and its affiliates for the six months ended June 30, 2012, were as follows:

Fund   Expenses
Reimbursed
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn International   $ 206    
Columbia Thermostat Fund     127    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     149    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     118    

 

CWAM provides administrative services and receives an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:

Columbia Acorn Trust

Aggregate Average Daily
Net Assets of the Trust
  Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $8 billion     0.050 %  
$8 billion to $16 billion     0.040 %  
$16 billion to $35 billion     0.030 %  
$35 billion to $45 billion     0.025 %  
$45 billion and over     0.015 %  


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the annualized effective administration fee rate was 0.04% of each Fund's average daily net assets. CWAM has delegated to Columbia Management responsibility to provide certain sub-administrative services to the Funds.

Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (CMID), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is the distributor of the Funds.

Each Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 (distribution and service) plan which requires it to pay CMID a monthly service fee equal to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares and a monthly distribution fee equal to 0.50%, 0.75% and 0.50%, annually, of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. CMID receives no compensation with respect to Class R5 and Class Z shares.

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (CMIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is the transfer agent of the Funds. Effective May 1, 2012, CMIS receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open Fund accounts. CMIS is also reimbursed by the Funds for the fees and expenses that it pays retirement plan sponsors, defined contribution plans and 529 Plans (the Plans) or other financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Funds and provide record keeping services to shareholders invested through the Plans. Such fees are calculated as a percentage of the average aggregate value of each Fund's shares maintained by a Plan. CMIS is also reimbursed for the fees and expenses that it pays each fund supermarket, broker-dealer firm or other financial intermediary that maintains an omnibus account with a Fund. Such fees are based on the number of sub-accounts comprising the omnibus position. Each Fund paid CMIS a monthly fee at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account prior to May 1, 2012, and $20.00 per open account thereafter.

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Funds' annualized effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Fund   Class Z  
Columbia Acorn Fund     0.04 %  
Columbia Acorn International     0.04 %  
Columbia Acorn USA     0.08 %  
Columbia Acorn International Select     0.06 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     0.06 %  
Columbia Thermostat     0.06 %  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     0.03 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     0.02 %  

 

In connection with the acquisition that closed August 15, 2011, Columbia Acorn International assumed the assets and obligations of RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund and RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund (See Note 8), which together with certain other associated investment companies, have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease (including the payment of rent (the Guaranty)) entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent of Seligman Global Smaller Companies Fund and Seligman International Growth Fund, which were acquired by RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund and RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund, respectively, in previous years. The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International's total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $131,390. The liability remaining at June 30, 2012 for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $75,951 and is included within payable for other liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of CWAM. The Trust makes no direct payments to its officers and trustees who are affiliated with CWAM.

The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer. These expenses are disclosed separately as "Chief compliance officer expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

The Trust offers a deferred compensation plan for its independent trustees. Under that plan, a trustee may elect to defer all or a portion of his or her compensation. Amounts deferred are retained by the Trust and may represent an unfunded obligation of the Trust. The value of amounts deferred is determined by reference to the change in value of Class Z shares of one or more series of the Trust or a money market fund as specified by the trustee. Benefits under the deferred compensation plan are payable in accordance with the plan.

Organizational expenses for Columbia Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia European Fund consist of offering costs which were incurred prior to the initial public offering of shares of the Funds and include, among other things, state registration filing fees and printing costs. The offering costs were paid by CWAM as incurred. The Funds have capitalized these offering costs and are amortizing them to expense over a period of 12 months from the commencement of the initial public offering of


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shares. The Funds reimburse CWAM during the 12 month period on a monthly basis an amount equal to the offering costs amortized to expense by each Fund during that month.

An affiliated person of a Fund may include any company in which a Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. On June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Thermostat Fund each held five percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of one or more companies. Details of investments in those affiliated companies are presented on pages 35, 47, 56, 68 and 72, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Funds engaged in purchase and sales transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. Those transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales  
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 800     $    
Columbia Acorn International     1,450          
Columbia Acorn Select           1,446    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     12          

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed Columbia Acorn International $174,055 for a loss on a trading error.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Acorn Select Class Z shares received a payment of $56,666 from Columbia Management as a reimbursement for certain shareholder transactions processed at an incorrect price. The payment has been included in "Increase from contribution from affiliate" on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

5.  Borrowing Arrangements

The Trust participates in a $150 million credit facility, along with another Trust managed by CWAM, which was entered into to facilitate portfolio liquidity. Under the facility, as in effect for the six months ended June 30, 2012, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the higher of Federal Funds Rate or Overnight LIBOR plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum of the unutilized line of credit is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their relative net assets. The commitment fee is included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations. The Trust expects to renew this line of credit for one year durations annually in July at then current market rates and terms.

Except for Columbia Acorn Select, no Fund had borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2012. For Columbia Acorn Select, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $8,500,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.49%.

6.  Investment Transactions

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales, other than short-term obligations, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, were:

    Purchases   Proceeds from
Sales
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 1,335,545     $ 2,296,276    
Columbia Acorn International     1,052,221       1,021,815    
Columbia Acorn USA     129,533       261,587    
Columbia Acorn International Select     93,008       111,597    
Columbia Acorn Select     99,446       423,716    
Columbia Thermostat Fund     382,471       144,148    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets
Fund
    3,240       715    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     503       331    

 

7.  Regulatory Settlements with Third Parties

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International received payments of $107,802 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Acorn International received payments of $107,617 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

8.  Fund Merger

On August 15, 2011, Columbia Acorn International acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund, both series of RiverSource International Managers Series, Inc., which were sub-advised by CWAM. The reorganization was completed after shareholders approved the plan on May 11, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine funds managed by CWAM with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of Columbia Acorn International immediately before the acquisitions were $5,887,634,436 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisitions were $6,287,891,195.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 48,230,699 shares of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund valued at $311,482,971 (including $29,840,736 of unrealized appreciation) and 15,801,504 shares of RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund valued at $88,773,788 (including $6,322,097 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund shares, Columbia Acorn International issued the following number of shares:

    RiverSource
Partners
International
Select Growth
Fund
  RiverSource
Partners
International
Small Cap
Fund
 
Class A     3,800,227       1,666,707    
Class B     267,259       75,499    
Class C     183,761       518,779    
Class I     4,010,380       51,634    
Class R     35,341       48,348    
Class R5     5,711       23,983    

 

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by Columbia Acorn International were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of Columbia Acorn International for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on January 1, 2011, Columbia Acorn International's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized depreciation and net increase in net assets from operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 would have been approximately $76.7 million, $260.0 million, $(1,274.8) million and $(938.1) million, respectively.

9.  Shareholder Concentration

At June 30, 2012, the table below details the affiliated and significant unaffiliated shareholder account ownership of outstanding shares of each Fund. The Funds have no knowledge about whether any portion of those shares was owned beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds.

    Number of
unaffiliated
accounts
  Percentage of
shares
outstanding
held –
unaffiliated
  Percentage of
shares
outstanding
held –
affiliated
 
Columbia Acorn Fund     1       11.1 %        
Columbia Acorn International     3       38.7 %        
Columbia Acorn USA     3       51.7 %        
Columbia Acorn International
Select
    1       43.6 %        
Columbia Acorn Select     2       26.5 %        
Columbia Thermostat Fund     2       38.2 %        
Columbia Acorn Emerging
Markets Fund
    1       17.4 %     29.7 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1       18.0 %     53.7 %  

 

10.  Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

11.  Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement

Columbia Acorn Trust (the "Trust") has an investment advisory agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC ("Columbia WAM") under which Columbia WAM manages the Columbia Acorn Funds (each, a "Fund", and together, the "Funds"). More than 75% of the trustees of the Trust (the "Trustees") are persons who have no direct or indirect interest in the Advisory Agreement and are not "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees"). The Trustees oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine at least annually whether to continue the Advisory Agreement for each Fund.

The Contract Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Trustees (the "Board"), which is comprised solely of Independent Trustees, makes recommendations to the Board regarding any proposed continuation of the Advisory Agreement. After the Committee has made its recommendations, the full Board determines whether to approve continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The Board also considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at its various meetings throughout the year, meets at least quarterly with Columbia WAM's portfolio managers and receives monthly reports from Columbia WAM on the performance of the Funds.

In connection with their most recent consideration of the Advisory Agreement for each Fund, the Committee and all Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Columbia WAM, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("Columbia Management") and Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise") in response to written requests from the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. Throughout the process, the Trustees had numerous opportunities to ask questions of and request additional materials from Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise.

During each meeting at which the Committee or the Independent Trustees considered the Advisory Agreement, they met in executive session with their independent legal counsel. The Committee also met with representatives of Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise on several occasions. In all, the Committee convened formally on six separate occasions to consider the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The Board and/or some or all of the Independent Trustees met on other occasions to receive the Committee's status reports, receive presentations from Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise representatives, and to discuss outstanding issues. In addition, the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board, also comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees, reviewed the performance of the Funds and presented its findings to the Board and the Committee throughout the year. The Compliance Committee of the Board also provided information to the Committee with respect to relevant matters.

The Trustees reviewed the Advisory Agreement, as well as certain information obtained through Columbia WAM's, Columbia Management's and Ameriprise's responses to independent legal counsel's questionnaires. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the Management Fee Evaluation dated June 2012 (the "Fee Evaluation") prepared by the Trust's chief compliance officer, senior vice president and general counsel, at the request of the Board.

The materials reviewed by the Committee and the Trustees included, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of each Fund and of independently selected peer groups of funds and of the Funds' performance benchmarks over various time periods, (ii) information on each Fund's advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Fund's fees and expenses to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense limitations and fee breakpoints, (iii) data on sales and redemptions of Fund shares, and (iv) information on the profitability to Columbia WAM and Ameriprise, as well as potential "fall-out" or ancillary benefits that Columbia WAM and its affiliates may receive as a result of their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees also considered other information such as (i) Columbia WAM's financial condition, (ii) each Fund's investment objective and strategy, (iii) the size, education and experience of Columbia WAM's investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iv) the portfolio manager compensation framework, (v) the allocation of the Funds' brokerage, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research products and services, (vi) Columbia WAM's risk management program, and (vii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds' investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies.

At a meeting held on June 6, 2012, upon recommendations of the Committee, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.


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Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement, continued

In considering the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees' determination to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Nature, quality and extent of services. The Trustees reviewed the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement, taking into account the investment objective and strategy of each Fund and knowledge gained from meetings with management, which were held on at least a quarterly basis. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the available resources and key personnel of Columbia WAM and its affiliates, especially those providing investment management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Columbia WAM and its affiliates, including: managing the execution of portfolio transactions and selecting broker-dealers for those transactions; monitoring adherence to the Funds' investment restrictions; producing shareholder reports; providing support services for the Board and committees of the Board; managing the Funds' securities lending program; communicating with shareholders; serving as the Funds' administrator; and overseeing the activities of the Funds' other service providers, including monitoring for compliance with various policies and procedures as well as applicable securities laws and regulations.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates to each Fund under the Advisory Agreement were appropriate for the Funds and that the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services by Columbia WAM. They also concluded that Columbia WAM currently had sufficient personnel, with appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively, and that the firm had demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain well-qualified personnel. In addition, they took note of the quality of Columbia WAM's compliance record.

Performance of the Funds. The Trustees received and considered detailed performance information at various meetings of the Board, the Committee and the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board throughout the year. They reviewed information comparing each Fund's performance with that of its benchmark(s) and with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups as identified by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") and Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar"). The Trustees evaluated the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including over the one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2011. The Trustees also considered peer performance rankings for similar time periods although they focused more on the five-year period, or the since inception periods in the case of the two newer Funds, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund.

The Trustees noted that Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select had delivered excellent results over the past five years, and had done so while exposing investors to less risk than competing funds, according to Morningstar. They also considered that Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund had delivered excellent returns since inception versus their respective Morningstar peer groups, although their returns were below median compared to their respective Lipper peer groups. The Trustees considered that these newer Funds had operated for less than one year and that the Funds had relatively few peers in their peer groups compared to peer groups for other Funds.

The Trustees considered that the domestic Funds have had mixed results. Columbia Acorn Fund underperformed its peers over the five-year period, ending December 31, 2011, but the Fund beat its benchmark during the same period. Columbia Acorn Fund underperformed its peer groups for the one- and three-year periods as well, and outperformed its benchmark for the three-year but not the one-year period. The Trustees considered, however, that Morningstar and Lipper ranked Columbia Acorn Fund as the best-performing fund over the past ten years. Columbia Acorn Select underperformed its peers and benchmark over the five-year period ending December 31, 2011 and exposed investors to more risk versus its peers. The Trustees considered that Columbia Acorn Select had performed better over the three-year period, but that its one-year returns were well below the peer group median and benchmark. Columbia Acorn USA's returns were behind its peer group median over the five-year period ending December 31, 2011, though it outperformed its benchmark for the same period. The Trustees noted that the Fund also had underperformed its peers for the one- and three-year periods but had outperformed its benchmark for the same periods. Over the ten-year period, Columbia Acorn USA ranked above


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median according to Morningstar and Lipper. The Fund also exposed shareholders to more risk than its peers. Columbia Thermostat Fund outperformed its stated benchmark, a 50/50 blend of the Fund's primary equity and debt benchmarks, over the three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2011, and enjoyed strong rankings from Morningstar and Lipper versus its peer groups over these periods.

The Trustees concluded that Fund performance was satisfactory with respect to the international Funds and Columbia Thermostat Fund. The Trustees determined that performance with respect to Columbia Acorn Select, in particular, and with respect to Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Acorn USA needed to be improved, although performance of these three Funds had been ahead of their benchmarks at the time of the June 6th Board meeting. The Trustees concluded, however, that Columbia WAM had taken and continued to take a number of corrective steps to improve performance of the underperforming domestic Funds, that Columbia WAM had reported that these steps were being successfully implemented, and that the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board was monitoring these Funds' performance closely. In addition the Trustees considered that the Chief Investment Officer (the "CIO") of Columbia WAM had reported to them at numerous committee and Board meetings on the corrective steps being taken to improve performance, and committee representatives met separately with the CIO on multiple occasions to discuss the underperforming Funds.

The Trustees concluded that, although past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, the strong overall longer-term performance record of the international Funds, Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Thermostat Fund, and the steps taken by Columbia WAM to correct performance in the underperforming domestic Funds, were an important factor in their evaluation of the quality of services provided by Columbia WAM under the Advisory Agreement for these Funds.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by Columbia WAM. At various Committee and Board meetings, the Trustees examined detailed information on the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to information for comparable funds provided by Lipper and Morningstar. The Trustees reviewed data from Lipper and Morningstar and noted that in general the Funds' total net operating expenses were equal to or below their Morningstar median peer group rankings, except that Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn European Fund, and Columbia Acorn Select had total net operating expenses above their Morningstar peer group medians. All of the Funds' total net operating expenses, however, were below their Lipper peer group medians.

The actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Thermostat Fund were lower than both their Morningstar and Lipper peer groups; the actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Acorn USA were higher than the median advisory fee of the Funds' Lipper and Morningstar peer groups; the actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund were higher than the median advisory fees paid by the Funds' Morningstar peer groups but not their Lipper peer groups; and the actual advisory fee paid by Columbia Acorn International Select was higher than the median advisory fee of the Fund's Lipper peer group, but not of its Morningstar peer group.

The Trustees also reviewed the advisory fee rates charged by Columbia WAM for managing other investment companies (including the Columbia Wanger Funds), sub-advised funds and other institutional separate accounts, as detailed in materials provided to the Committee by Columbia WAM and in the Fee Evaluation. The Trustees noted that the Funds' advisory fees were generally comparable to the Columbia Wanger Funds' advisory fees at the same asset levels. The Trustees also examined Columbia WAM's institutional separate account fees for various investment strategies; in some cases those fees were higher than the advisory fees charged to the Funds, and in a few instances the fees were lower. The Trustees noted that Columbia WAM performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to sub-advised funds or non-mutual fund clients, including administrative services, oversight of the Funds' other service providers, Trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in servicing the Funds, Columbia WAM assumes many legal and business risks that it does not assume in servicing many of its non-fund clients.

The Trustees concluded that the rates of advisory fees payable to Columbia WAM were reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services to be provided. The Trustees also concluded that the Funds' overall expense ratios were reasonable, considering the quality of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates and the investment performance of the Funds, taking into account Columbia WAM's continuing steps to improve performance of the underperforming domestic Funds.


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Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement, continued

The Trustees reviewed the analysis of the historic profitability of Columbia WAM in serving as each Fund's investment adviser and of Columbia WAM and its affiliates in their relationships with each Fund. The Committee and Trustees met with representatives from Ameriprise to discuss its methodologies for calculating profitability and allocating costs. They considered that Ameriprise calculated profitability and allocated costs on a contract-by-contract and fund-by-fund basis. The Trustees also considered the methodology used by Columbia WAM and Ameriprise in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competitive market for investment management talent. The Trustees were also provided with profitability information from Lipper, which compared Columbia WAM's profitability to other similar investment advisers in the mutual fund industry. The Trustees concluded that Columbia WAM's and its affiliates' profits were within a reasonable range of those of competitors with similar business models. The Trustees discussed, however, that profitability comparisons among fund managers may not always be meaningful due to the lack of consistency in data, small number of publicly-owned managers, and the fact that profitability of any investment manager is affected by numerous factors, including its particular organizational structure, the types of funds and other accounts managed, other lines of business, expense allocation methodology, capital structure and cost of capital.

Economies of Scale. At various Committee and Board meetings and other informal meetings, the Trustees considered information about the extent to which Columbia WAM realizes economies of scale in connection with an increase in Fund assets. The Trustees also discussed the potential for Fund sales growth. The Trustees noted that the advisory fee schedule for each Fund, other than Columbia Thermostat Fund, includes breakpoints in the rate of fees at various asset levels. The Trustees concluded that the fee structure of each Fund was reflective of a sharing between Columbia WAM and the Funds of economies of scale.

Other Benefits to Columbia WAM. The Trustees also reviewed benefits that accrue to Columbia WAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, based upon information provided to them by Ameriprise and as outlined in the Fee Evaluation. They noted that the Funds' transfer agency services are performed by Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., an affiliate of Ameriprise, which receives compensation from the Funds for its services provided. They considered that an affiliate of Ameriprise, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. ("CMID"), serves as the Funds' distributor under a distribution agreement, and that it receives fees under the Trust's Rule 12b-1 Plan, most of which CMID pays to broker-dealers. In addition, Columbia Management provides sub-administration services to the Funds. The Committee received information regarding the profitability of each Fund agreement with Columbia WAM affiliates. The Committee and the Board also reviewed information about and discussed the capabilities of each affiliated entity in performing its duties.

The Trustees considered other ways that the Funds and Columbia WAM may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other. For example, the Trustees considered Columbia WAM's use of commissions paid by each Fund on its portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research products and services benefiting the Funds and/or other clients of Columbia WAM. The Committee reviewed Columbia WAM's annual "soft dollar" report and met with representatives from Columbia WAM to review Columbia WAM's soft dollar spending. The Committee also considered that the Compliance Committee of the Board regularly reviewed third-party prepared reports that evaluated the quality of Columbia WAM's execution of the Funds' portfolio transactions. The Trustees noted that these reports showed that Columbia WAM's execution capabilities were generally better than industry peers. The Trustees determined that Columbia WAM's use of the Funds' "soft" commission dollars to obtain research products and services was consistent with current regulatory requirements and guidance. They also concluded that Columbia WAM benefits from the receipt of proprietary research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds, and that the Funds benefit from Columbia WAM's receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Columbia WAM.

After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors that were instructive in evaluating the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the continuation of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interest of each Fund. On June 6, 2012, the Trustees approved continuation of the Advisory Agreement through July 31, 2013.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Second Quarter Class Z Share Information (Unaudited)

Minimum Initial Investment in
all Funds:
 
 
 
 
$0 to $2,000,
available only to
certain eligible
investors
 
Exchange Fee:   None  

 

Columbia Acorn Fund   ACRNX  
Management Fee     0.64 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.12 %  
Net Expense Ratio     0.76 %  
Columbia Acorn International   ACINX  
Management Fee     0.76 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.15 %  
Net Expense Ratio     0.91 %  
Columbia Acorn USA   AUSAX  
Management Fee     0.86 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.18 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.04 %  
Columbia Acorn International Select   ACFFX  
Management Fee     0.94 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.24 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.18 %  
Columbia Acorn Select   ACTWX  
Management Fee     0.83 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.19 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.02 %  
Columbia Thermostat Fund   COTZX  
Management Fee     0.10 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.15 %*  
Net Expense Ratio     0.25 %*  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund   CEFZX  
Management Fee     1.25 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.19 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.44 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund   CAEZX  
Management Fee     1.19 %  
12b-1 Fee     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.14 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.33 %  

 

    Fees and expenses are for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

    The fees and expenses of Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Acorn International Select include the effect of the voluntary undertaking by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) to waive fees and/or reimburse the Funds for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, in excess of the following annual rates:

Fund   Class Z  
Columbia Acorn International Select     1.45 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     1.35 %  

 

    These arrangements may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM upon 30 days notice.

    Columbia Thermostat Fund's fees and expenses include the effect of CWAM's contractual undertaking to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service fees, interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, in excess of the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Columbia Thermostat Fund's waiver/reimbursement arrangement is contractual through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

    The fees and expenses of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund also include the effect of fee waivers/reimbursements. CWAM has contractually undertaken to waive fees and/or reimburse Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, if any) do not exceed the annual rate of 1.60% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class Z shares, through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter. CWAM has contractually undertaken to waive fees and/or reimburse Columbia Acorn European Fund so that its ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, if any) do not exceed the annual rate of 1.50% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class Z shares, through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

  *  Does not include estimated fees and expenses of 0.61% incurred by the Fund from the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Trustees

Laura M. Born

Chair of the Board

Steven N. Kaplan

Vice Chair of the Board

Michelle L. Collins

Maureen M. Culhane

Margaret M. Eisen

John C. Heaton

Charles P. McQuaid

David J. Rudis

David B. Small

Ralph Wanger (Trustee Emeritus)

Officers

Charles P. McQuaid

President

Ben Andrews

Vice President

Robert A. Chalupnik

Vice President

Michael G. Clarke

Assistant Treasurer

Joseph F. DiMaria

Assistant Treasurer

P. Zachary Egan

Vice President

Fritz Kaegi

Vice President

John M. Kunka

Assistant Treasurer

Stephen Kusmierczak

Vice President

Joseph C. LaPalm

Vice President

Bruce H. Lauer

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Louis J. Mendes III

Vice President

Robert A. Mohn

Vice President

Christopher J. Olson

Vice President

Christopher O. Petersen

Assistant Secretary

Scott R. Plummer

Assistant Secretary

Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg

Vice President

Linda K. Roth-Wiszowaty

Assistant Secretary

Robert P. Scales

Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Investment Manager

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60606

1-800-922-6769

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Legal Counsel to the Funds

Perkins Coie LLP
Washington, DC

Legal Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois

This report, including the schedules of investments, is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Columbia Acorn Trust.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the Funds' voting record are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800-922-6769 and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available at www.columbiamanagement.com under "About Us." From there, click on "Disclosures."

The Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds' Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Funds' complete portfolio holdings are disclosed at www.columbiamanagement.com approximately 30 to 40 days after each month-end.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Columbia Acorn Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA and managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC.

Find out what's new – visit our web site at:

www.columbiamanagement.com

Our e-mail address is:

ServiceInquiries@ColumbiaManagement.com

Shareholders should not include personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers in e-mail. We are unable to accept account transactions sent via e-mail.


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This document contains Global Industry Classification Standard data. The Global Industry Classification Standard ("GICS") was developed by and is the exclusive property and a service mark of MSCI Inc. ("MSCI") and Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P") and is licensed for use by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC. Neither MSCI, S&P, nor any other party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to such standard or classification (or the results to be obtained by the use thereof), and all such parties hereby expressly disclaim all warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose with respect to any of such standard or classification. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall MSCI, S&P, any of their affiliates or any third party involved in making or compiling the GICS or any GICS classifications have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, consequential or any other damages (including lost profits) even if notified of the possibility of such damages.




Columbia Management®

Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Class Z Shares

Semiannual Report, June 30, 2012

For More Information

You'll find more information about the Columbia Acorn Family of Funds in the documents described below. Contact Columbia Funds as follows to obtain these documents free of charge:

By Mail:  Columbia Funds
c/o Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P. O. Box 8081 Boston, MA 02266-8081

By Telephone: 800.345.6611

Online: www.columbiamanagement.com

Shareholder Communications with the Board

The Funds' Board of Trustees has adopted procedures by which shareholders may communicate with the Board. Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board should send their written communications to the Board by mail, c/o Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC, 227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Attention: Secretary. Shareholder communications must (i) be in writing, (ii) identify the Columbia Acorn Fund to which the communication relates and (iii) state the particular class of shares and number of shares held by the communicating shareholder.

Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectuses and the SAI provide more detailed information about the Funds and their policies. The SAI is legally part of each prospectus (it's incorporated by reference). A copy of each has been filed with the SEC.

Information Provided by the SEC

You can review and copy information about the Funds (including their prospectuses, the SAI and shareholder reports) at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. To find out more about the operation of the Public Reference Room, call the SEC at 202.551.8090. Reports and other information about the Fund are also available in the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, or you can receive copies of this information, for a fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov. You can also obtain copies of this information by writing the Public Reference Section, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

The investment company registration number of Columbia Acorn Trust, of which each of these Funds is a series, is 811-01829.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Q2 2012

Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Class A, B, C, I, R and R5 Shares

Managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC

Semiannual Report

June 30, 2012

n  Columbia
Acorn® Fund

n  Columbia
Acorn International®

n  Columbia
Acorn USA®

n  Columbia
Acorn International SelectSM

n  Columbia
Acorn SelectSM

n  Columbia
Thermostat FundSM

n  Columbia
Acorn Emerging Markets FundSM

n  Columbia
Acorn European FundSM

Not FDIC insuredNo bank guaranteeMay lose value



The views expressed in the "Chattering Squirrels" and "In a Nutshell" commentaries reflect the current views of the respective authors. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. These views are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions and the respective authors disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund. References to specific company's securities should not be construed as a recommendation or investment advice and there can be no assurance that as of the date of publication of this report, the securities mentioned in each Fund's portfolio are still held or that the securities sold have not been repurchased.

Acorn®, Acorn USA® and Acorn International® are service marks owned and registered by Columbia Acorn Trust. ColumbiaSM, Columbia Management®, and the Columbia Management Logo® are service marks owned and/or registered by Ameriprise Financial, Inc.




You are invited to the 2012 Columbia Acorn Funds Shareholder Information Meeting

Join us to hear presentations by Columbia Acorn Fund's lead portfolio manager Chuck McQuaid and other members of the Columbia Wanger Asset Management investment team.

Where: Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
191 North Wacker Drive, Suite 3700
Chicago, IL

When: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
12 p.m. CST

A buffet lunch will be served beginning at 11:30.

RSVP: 800.922.6769 by September 14, 2012

Webcast Replay: Available at columbiamanagement.com in October.

Public Transportation

For directions using public transportation, call 312.836.7000 or visit the Chicago Transit Authority website at transitchicago.com. Metra information is also available by calling this number or can be found at metrarail.com.

Parking Information

Two parking options are located on Lake Street in the same block as the meeting location, which is between N. Wacker Drive and N. Franklin Street. Lake Street runs one way east after crossing N. Wacker Drive. Hourly parking rates apply at both locations. The first, with signage stating "Public Parking" (phone: 312.267.6867), provides direct access to the building in which the meeting will be held. The second option is a "Self Park" garage (phone: 312.201.1795) located next to the first but without direct access to the building.

Driving Directions

From the south:
Take 1-57 to the Dan Ryan Expressway. Follow the signs for the Kennedy Expressway West. Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the north:
Take the Kennedy Expressway (I-90/94) south to Chicago. Exit in the city using the W. Randolph Street exit (Exit 51B). Turn right onto W. Randolph Street. Proceed west on Randolph Street until you reach N. Halsted Street. Turn right onto N. Halsted Street. Travel on Halsted to W. Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the west:
Take the Eisenhower Expressway (I-290) from the west. Follow the signs for the Kennedy Expressway West. Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

From the southwest:
Take the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). Exit to the Kennedy Expressway (North-Wisconsin). Travel on the Kennedy and exit using the Washington exit (Exit 51C). Turn right onto W. Washington. Proceed east on Washington until you reach Canal Street. Turn left on Canal Street. Travel on Canal to Lake Street. Turn right on Lake Street. Take Lake Street across N. Wacker Drive to the southeast corner of Lake Street and N. Wacker Drive.

Wacker Drive Construction

Please keep Chicago's Wacker Drive construction project in mind when planning your route. Current information on the project can be found at wackerdrive.org.




Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Table of Contents

Share Class Performance   2  
Fund Performance vs. Benchmarks   3  
Descriptions of Indexes   4  
Chattering Squirrels: Columbia Thermostat
Fund Turns 10
  5  
Understanding Your Expenses   9  
Columbia Acorn Fund  
In a Nutshell   12  
At a Glance   13  
Major Portfolio Changes   28  
Statement of Investments   30  
Columbia Acorn International  
In a Nutshell   14  
At a Glance   15  
Major Portfolio Changes   43  
Statement of Investments   45  
Portfolio Diversification   54  
Columbia Acorn USA  
In a Nutshell   16  
At a Glance   17  
Major Portfolio Changes   55  
Statement of Investments   56  
Columbia Acorn International Select  
In a Nutshell   18  
At a Glance   19  
Major Portfolio Changes   63  
Statement of Investments   64  
Portfolio Diversification   68  
Columbia Acorn Select  
In a Nutshell   20  
At a Glance   21  
Major Portfolio Changes   69  
Statement of Investments   70  
Columbia Thermostat Fund  
In a Nutshell   22  
At a Glance   23  
Statement of Investments   76  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund  
In a Nutshell   24  
At a Glance   25  
Major Portfolio Changes   77  
Statement of Investments   79  
Portfolio Diversification   83  
Columbia Acorn European Fund  
In a Nutshell   26  
At a Glance   27  
Major Portfolio Changes   84  
Statement of Investments   85  
Portfolio Diversification   89  
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds  
Statements of Assets and Liabilities     90    
Statements of Operations     92    
Statements of Changes in Net Assets     94    
Financial Highlights     100    
Notes to Financial Statements     116    
Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement     126    
Columbia Acorn Family of Funds Information   130  


Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

2012 Mid-year Distributions

The following table lists the mid-year distributions for the Columbia Acorn Funds. The record date was June 5, 2012, and the ex-dividend date and the payable date was June 6, 2012. Share classes that are not listed did not have any distributions at mid-year.

    Short-term
Capital
Gains
  Long-term
Capital
Gains
  Ordinary
Income
  Reinvestment
Price
 
Columbia Acorn Fund Class A     None     $ 0.35688       None     $ 28.07    
Columbia Acorn Fund Class B     None     $ 0.35688       None     $ 25.76    
Columbia Acorn Fund Class C     None     $ 0.35688       None     $ 25.37    
Columbia Acorn Fund Class I     None     $ 0.35688       None     $ 29.11    
Columbia Acorn International Class A     None       None     $ 0.05961     $ 35.80    
Columbia Acorn International Class I     None       None     $ 0.21123     $ 35.90    
Columbia Acorn International Class R5     None       None     $ 0.21123     $ 35.87    
Columbia Acorn USA Class A     None     $ 0.05114       None     $ 27.80    
Columbia Acorn USA Class B     None     $ 0.05114       None     $ 25.61    
Columbia Acorn USA Class C     None     $ 0.05114       None     $ 25.34    
Columbia Acorn USA Class I     None     $ 0.05114       None     $ 28.99    
Columbia Acorn International Select Class A     None     $ 0.11963       None     $ 26.04    
Columbia Acorn International Select Class B     None     $ 0.11963       None     $ 24.90    
Columbia Acorn International Select Class C     None     $ 0.11963       None     $ 24.77    
Columbia Acorn International Select Class I     None     $ 0.11963       None     $ 26.29    
Columbia Acorn Select Class A     None     $ 0.53050       None     $ 24.07    
Columbia Acorn Select Class B     None     $ 0.53050       None     $ 22.35    
Columbia Acorn Select Class C     None     $ 0.53050       None     $ 22.12    
Columbia Acorn Select Class I     None     $ 0.53050       None     $ 24.86    
Columbia Thermostat Fund Class A     None       None     $ 0.01739     $ 13.40    
Columbia Thermostat Fund Class B     None       None     $ 0.01739     $ 13.46    
Columbia Thermostat Fund Class C     None       None     $ 0.01739     $ 13.45    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund Class I     None       None     $ 0.00610     $ 9.84    
Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A   $ 0.00458       None     $ 0.01203     $ 10.13    
Columbia Acorn European Fund Class C   $ 0.00458       None     $ 0.01203     $ 10.10    
Columbia Acorn European Fund Class I   $ 0.00458       None     $ 0.01203     $ 10.14    

 

Net Asset Value Per Share as of 6/30/12

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
  Columbia
Acorn
Select
  Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
 
Class A   $ 28.69     $ 37.01     $ 28.52     $ 26.62     $ 24.17     $ 13.65     $ 10.15     $ 10.50    
Class B   $ 26.32     $ 35.88     $ 26.27     $ 25.45     $ 22.43     $ 13.71       NA       NA    
Class C   $ 25.92     $ 35.73     $ 25.99     $ 25.32     $ 22.20     $ 13.69     $ 10.10     $ 10.46    
Class I   $ 29.76     $ 37.13     $ 29.75     $ 26.88     $ 24.96       NA     $ 10.19     $ 10.51    
Class R     NA     $ 36.97       NA       NA       NA       NA       NA       NA    
Class R5     NA     $ 37.10       NA       NA       NA       NA       NA       NA    

 


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Share Class Performance Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/12

    Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I   Class R   Class R5  
    Without
Sales
Charge
  With
Sales
Charge
  Without
Sales
Charge
  With
Sales
Charge
  Without
Sales
Charge
  With
Sales
Charge
  Without
Sales
Charge
  Without
Sales
Charge
  Without
Sales
Charge
 
Columbia Acorn Fund  
3 months**     -5.48 %     -10.93 %     -5.61 %     -10.26 %     -5.65 %     -6.59 %     -5.42 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     9.11 %     2.85 %     8.78 %     3.78 %     8.70 %     7.70 %     9.27 %     NA       NA    
1 year     -3.03 %     -8.62 %     -3.42 %     -8.02 %     -3.76 %     -4.67 %     -2.75 %     NA       NA    
5 years     1.40 %     0.21 %     0.81 %     0.47 %     0.61 %     0.61 %     1.72 %     NA       NA    
10 years     9.22 %     8.57 %     8.53 %     8.53 %     8.39 %     8.39 %     9.60 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund     14.18 %     14.02 %     13.48 %     13.48 %     13.31 %     13.31 %     14.56 %     NA       NA    
Columbia Acorn International  
3 months**     -5.60 %     -11.04 %     -5.75 %     -10.46 %     -5.75 %     -6.69 %     -5.49 %     -5.66 %     -5.50 %  
Year to date**     8.56 %     2.32 %     8.17 %     3.17 %     8.17 %     7.17 %     8.79 %     8.38 %     8.77 %  
1 year     -9.63 %     -14.82 %     -10.23 %     -14.72 %     -10.27 %     -11.17 %     -9.24 %     -9.87 %     -9.27 %  
5 years     -1.20 %     -2.36 %     -1.83 %     -2.18 %     -1.96 %     -1.96 %     -0.81 %     -1.47 %     -0.84 %  
10 years     10.67 %     10.01 %     9.94 %     9.94 %     9.84 %     9.84 %     11.09 %     10.38 %     11.07 %  
Life of Fund     10.38 %     10.05 %     9.69 %     9.69 %     9.57 %     9.57 %     10.82 %     10.12 %     10.81 %  
Columbia Acorn USA  
3 months**     -5.26 %     -10.71 %     -5.42 %     -10.14 %     -5.40 %     -6.35 %     -5.18 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     10.15 %     3.82 %     9.77 %     4.77 %     9.79 %     8.79 %     10.38 %     NA       NA    
1 year     -4.18 %     -9.69 %     -4.62 %     -9.35 %     -4.88 %     -5.82 %     -3.83 %     NA       NA    
5 years     0.68 %     -0.50 %     0.05 %     -0.31 %     -0.09 %     -0.09 %     0.99 %     NA       NA    
10 years     7.48 %     6.84 %     6.78 %     6.78 %     6.68 %     6.68 %     7.86 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund     9.47 %     9.06 %     8.77 %     8.77 %     8.67 %     8.67 %     9.87 %     NA       NA    
Columbia Acorn International Select  
3 months**     -0.95 %     -6.66 %     -1.11 %     -6.03 %     -1.12 %     -2.10 %     -0.87 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     10.23 %     3.89 %     9.89 %     4.89 %     9.81 %     8.81 %     10.44 %     NA       NA    
1 year     -4.30 %     -9.80 %     -4.85 %     -9.49 %     -5.03 %     -5.96 %     -3.93 %     NA       NA    
5 years     -0.20 %     -1.38 %     -0.83 %     -1.19 %     -0.99 %     -0.99 %     0.18 %     NA       NA    
10 years     10.15 %     9.50 %     9.43 %     9.43 %     9.31 %     9.31 %     10.54 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund     8.75 %     8.28 %     8.04 %     8.04 %     7.93 %     7.93 %     9.13 %     NA       NA    
Columbia Acorn Select  
3 months**     -8.51 %     -13.78 %     -8.66 %     -13.12 %     -8.67 %     -9.56 %     -8.46 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     7.64 %     1.45 %     7.30 %     2.30 %     7.23 %     6.23 %     7.79 %     NA       NA    
1 year     -10.17 %     -15.34 %     -10.65 %     -15.02 %     -10.82 %     -11.69 %     -9.76 %     NA       NA    
5 years     -2.93 %     -4.07 %     -3.55 %     -3.90 %     -3.70 %     -3.70 %     -2.60 %     NA       NA    
10 years     7.05 %     6.42 %     6.34 %     6.34 %     6.23 %     6.23 %     7.41 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund     8.67 %     8.20 %     7.96 %     7.96 %     7.85 %     7.85 %     9.04 %     NA       NA    
Columbia Thermostat Fund†  
3 months**     -1.46 %     -7.15 %     -1.59 %     -6.51 %     -1.67 %     -2.65 %     NA       NA       NA    
Year to date**     6.61 %     0.50 %     6.33 %     1.33 %     6.18 %     5.18 %     NA       NA       NA    
1 year     6.80 %     0.67 %     6.24 %     1.24 %     5.98 %     4.98 %     NA       NA       NA    
5 years     4.43 %     3.21 %     3.90 %     3.55 %     3.64 %     3.64 %     NA       NA       NA    
Life of Fund     7.57 %     6.92 %     6.97 %     6.97 %     6.77 %     6.77 %     NA       NA       NA    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund  
3 months**     -7.05 %     -12.42 %     NA       NA       -7.17 %     -8.10 %     -6.97 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     9.61 %     3.36 %     NA       NA       9.31 %     8.31 %     9.76 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund**     1.50 %     -4.34 %     NA       NA       1.00 %     0.00 %     1.96 %     NA       NA    
Columbia Acorn European Fund  
3 months**     -5.25 %     -10.72 %     NA       NA       -5.53 %     -6.47 %     -5.25 %     NA       NA    
Year to date**     11.53 %     5.07 %     NA       NA       10.99 %     9.99 %     11.64 %     NA       NA    
Life of Fund**     5.99 %     -0.11 %     NA       NA       5.28 %     4.28 %     6.26 %     NA       NA    

 

The inception date for Class A, B and C shares is 10/16/00 for all Funds except Columbia Thermostat Fund, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund. The inception date for Class A, B and C shares of Columbia Thermostat Fund is 3/03/03. The inception date for all share classes of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund is 8/19/11. The inception date for Class R and R5 shares of Columbia Acorn International is 9/27/10.

The returns shown for "Life of Fund" are calculated from the inception date of the Fund. In cases where the inception date of the Fund is earlier than the inception date of a share class, or where a period shown dates to before the inception date of a share class, the returns shown may append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of fund shares.

*The Funds generally no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Funds and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

**Not annualized.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower.

Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

The "with sales charge" returns include the maximum initial sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares, the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) for Class B shares (5%, 4%, 3%, 3%, 2%, 1%, 0% for the first through seventh years after purchase, respectively), and the maximum CDSC of 1.00% of Class C shares during the first year after purchase.

Please see Page 130 of this report for each Fund's operating expense ratio as of the end of the second quarter. On this page, you will find information on fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements in place for Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Thermostat Fund, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund.

†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Fund Performance vs. Benchmarks Average Annual Total Returns through 6/30/12

Class A Shares, without sales charge   2nd
quarter*
  Year to
date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years   Life of
Fund
 
Columbia Acorn Fund (LACAX) (10/16/00)     -5.48 %     9.11 %     -3.03 %     1.40 %     9.22 %     14.18 %  
Russell 2500 Index     -4.14 %     8.31 %     -2.29 %     1.18 %     8.01 %     NA    
S&P 500 Index**     -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %     5.33 %     10.54 %  
Russell 2000 Index     -3.47 %     8.53 %     -2.08 %     0.54 %     7.00 %     NA    
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index     -6.32 %     7.72 %     -5.16 %     1.61 %     7.29 %     NA    
Columbia Acorn International (LAIAX) (10/16/00)     -5.60 %     8.56 %     -9.63 %     -1.20 %     10.67 %     10.38 %  
S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between $500M and $5B Index     -8.03 %     4.82 %     -15.17 %     -2.48 %     10.95 %     7.95 %  
S&P Global Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index     -8.62 %     4.96 %     -16.34 %     -3.88 %     10.06 %     7.18 %  
MSCI EAFE Index     -7.13 %     2.96 %     -13.83 %     -6.10 %     5.14 %     5.22 %  
Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index     -6.03 %     7.68 %     -10.22 %     -2.99 %     9.65 %     NA    
Columbia Acorn USA (LAUAX) (10/16/00)     -5.26 %     10.15 %     -4.18 %     0.68 %     7.48 %     9.47 %  
Russell 2000 Index     -3.47 %     8.53 %     -2.08 %     0.54 %     7.00 %     7.08 %  
Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index     -4.56 %     8.95 %     -3.50 %     0.76 %     6.23 %     5.62 %  
Columbia Acorn Int'l Select (LAFAX) (10/16/00)     -0.95 %     10.23 %     -4.30 %     -0.20 %     10.15 %     8.75 %  
S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index     -7.60 %     3.47 %     -14.48 %     -4.59 %     8.19 %     6.49 %  
MSCI EAFE Index     -7.13 %     2.96 %     -13.83 %     -6.10 %     5.14 %     2.76 %  
Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index     -6.03 %     7.68 %     -10.22 %     -2.99 %     9.65 %     9.40 %  
Columbia Acorn Select (LTFAX) (10/16/00)     -8.51 %     7.64 %     -10.17 %     -2.93 %     7.05 %     8.67 %  
S&P MidCap 400 Index     -4.93 %     7.90 %     -2.33 %     2.55 %     8.21 %     8.85 %  
S&P 500 Index**     -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %     5.33 %     3.01 %  
Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index     -6.32 %     7.72 %     -5.16 %     1.61 %     7.29 %     5.92 %  
Columbia Thermostat Fund (CTFAX) (3/3/03)     -1.46 %     6.61 %     6.80 %     4.43 %           7.57 %  
S&P 500 Index     -2.75 %     9.49 %     5.45 %     0.22 %           7.48 %  
Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index     2.06 %     2.37 %     7.47 %     6.79 %           5.31 %  
Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index     -2.89 %     5.75 %     -0.55 %     1.82 %           7.34 %  
50/50 Blended Benchmark     -0.29 %     6.02 %     6.92 %     3.94 %           6.73 %  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund (CAGAX) (8/19/11)     -7.05 %     9.61 %                       1.50 %*  
S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index     -8.09 %     8.88 %                       -5.77 %*  
MSCI Emering Markets Small Cap Index     -8.02 %     7.27 %                       -10.59 %*  
Lipper Emerging Markets Index     -7.84 %     5.57 %                       -1.62 %*  
Columbia Acorn European Fund (CAEAX) (8/19/11)     -5.25 %     11.53 %                       5.99 %*  
S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index     -8.62 %     7.65 %                       -0.07 %*  
HSBC Smaller European Companies Index     -10.14 %     5.53 %                       -4.53 %*  
Lipper European Region Index     -7.82 %     5.05 %                       3.75 %*  

 

*Not annualized.

**Although the Fund typically invests in small- and mid-sized companies, the comparison to the S&P 500 Index is presented to show performance against a widely recognized market index over the life of the Fund.

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or its affiliates. Please see Page 130 of this report for information on contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement arrangements in place for Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Thermostat Fund, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund. Absent these fee waivers/expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Annual operating expense ratios are stated as of each Fund's current prospectus dated May 1, 2012, and differences in expense ratios disclosed elsewhere in this report may result from application of any fee waivers/expense reimbursements as well as different time periods used in calculating the ratios. Columbia Acorn Fund: Class A: 1.11%; Class B: 1.81%; Class C: 1.94%; Class I: 0.71%. Columbia Acorn International: Class A: 1.35%; Class B: 2.08%; Class C: 2.14%; Class I: 0.86%; Class R: 1.42%; Class R5: 0.87%. Columbia Acorn USA: Class A: 1.33%; Class B: 2.10%; Class C: 2.18%; Class I: 0.95%. Columbia Acorn International Select: Class A: 1.62%; Class B: 2.32%; Class C: 2.44%; Class I: 1.08%. Columbia Acorn Select: Class A: 1.35%; Class B: 2.05%; Class C: 2.17%; Class I: 0.91%. Columbia Thermostat Fund: Class A: 1.15%; Class B: 1.65%; Class C: 1.90%. Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund Class A: 1.85%; Class C: 2.60%; Class I: 1.41%. Columbia Acorn European Fund Class A: 1.75%; Class C: 2.50%; Class I: 1.31%.

†A "fund of funds" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with an investment in a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.

The returns shown for "Life of Fund" are calculated from the inception date of the Fund. The returns shown for periods prior to inception of a Fund's Class A shares may append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions and do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not actively managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Descriptions of Indexes Included in this Report

•  50/50 Blended Benchmark, established by the Fund's investment manager, is an equally weighted custom composite of Columbia Thermostat Fund's primary equity and primary debt benchmarks, the S&P 500 Index and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, respectively. The percentage of the Fund's assets allocated to underlying stock and bond portfolio funds will vary, and accordingly the composition of the Fund's portfolio will not always reflect the composition of the 50/50 Blended Benchmark.

•  Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the daily price, coupon, pay-downs and total return performance of fixed-rate, publicly placed, dollar-denominated and non-convertible investment grade debt issues with at least $250 million par amount outstanding and with at least one year to final maturity.

•  HSBC Smaller European Companies (inc UK) Index is a weighted combination of two indexes: the HSBC Smaller Europe (ex UK) Index and the HSBC Smaller UK Index. The index is rebalanced on a quarterly basis.

•  Lipper Indexes include the largest funds tracked by Lipper, Inc. in the named category. Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Funds Index, 30 largest mid-cap growth funds, including Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Acorn Select; Lipper International Small/Mid Growth Funds Index, 10 largest non-U.S. small/mid growth funds, including Columbia Acorn International; Lipper Small-Cap Growth Funds Index, 30 largest small-cap growth funds, including Columbia Acorn USA; Lipper Flexible Portfolio Funds Index, an equal-weighted index of the 30 largest mutual funds within the Flexible Portfolio fund classification, as defined by Lipper. Lipper Emerging Markets Index, 30 largest emerging markets funds; Lipper European Region Index, 10 largest European funds.

•  MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East (EAFE) Index (Net) is a capitalization-weighted index that tracks the total return of common stocks in 22 developed-market countries within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. The returns of the MSCI EAFE Index (Net) are presented net of the withholding tax rate applicable to foreign non-resident institutional investors in the foreign companies included in the index who do not benefit from double taxation treaties.

•  MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, a widely recognized international benchmark, is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure small-cap emerging market equity performance. The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index currently consists of the following 21 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

•  Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

•  Russell 2500 Index measures the performance of the 2,500 smallest companies in the Russell 3000 Index, which represents approximately 17% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index.

•  Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index tracks the performance of 500 widely held, large-capitalization U.S. stocks.

•  Standard & Poor's (S&P) MidCap 400 Index is a market value-weighted index that tracks the performance of 400 mid-cap U.S. companies.

•  S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid-cap developed market, excluding the United States.

•  S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index represents the institutionally investable capital of emerging market countries with market caps ranging between $500 million to $5 billion, as selected by S&P. The index currently consists of the following 21 emerging market country indexes: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand and Turkey.

•  S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index represents the institutionally investable capital of European countries with market caps ranging between $500 million to $5 billion, as selected by S&P. The index currently consists of the following 17 developed market country indexes: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

•  S&P Global Ex-U.S. SmallCap Index consists of the bottom 20% of institutionally investable capital of developed and emerging countries, excluding the United States.

•  S&P Global Ex-U.S. Between $500M and $5B Index is a subset of the broad market selected by the index sponsor representing the mid- and small-cap developed and emerging markets, excluding the United States.

Unlike mutual funds, indexes are not managed and do not incur fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.


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Chattering Squirrels: Columbia Thermostat Fund Turns 10

On September 25, 2002, Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) launched Columbia Thermostat Fund. To mark the Fund's 10-year anniversary, CWAM's founder, Ralph Wanger, who now serves as a trustee emeritus on the Columbia Acorn Funds board of trustees, and CWAM's chief investment officer and Columbia Thermostat Fund's current lead portfolio manager, Chuck McQuaid, got together to talk about the Fund. Ralph came up with the idea for the Columbia Thermostat Fund and was a portfolio manager of the Fund until 2005. Chuck has been a portfolio manager of the Fund since its inception.

Q: What drove you to launch the Columbia Thermostat Fund in 2002?

Ralph: In 2001, I started to give some thought to what the market was likely to do next. The bull market had died following the tech/media/telecom collapse. Could it be that the days of successfully investing using a buy-and-hold strategy were behind us? I studied the major tops in the stock market, especially 1929, 1968 and the Japanese market in 1989. All of these bull markets were followed by periods in which the market fluctuated wildly with no uptrend for an average of 25 years.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (1925 – 2012)

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

While the Columbia Acorn Funds have always believed that good stock selection will do well in all market environments, if the market was going to be in a frustrating trading pattern for a long time, I figured a mutual fund that could take advantage of this pattern might be a worthwhile product.

I defined the bull market as the exponential state. A prime example of this type of market was the period from 1982 to 1999. I defined the second state as a sine wave market or a prolonged period during which the market moves up and down in a very quick and volatile fashion and equity investors make no forward progress. Previous periods of sine-wave movement occurred from 1930 to 1954 and from 1969 to 1981.

Exponential Market

Dow Jones Industrial Average 1982 – 1999

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Sine Wave Market

Dow Jones Industrial Average 1969 – 1981

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Chuck: I think it is fair to say that Columbia Thermostat Fund came about because Ralph is a student of market history. In a memo Ralph distributed within CWAM in May of 2002 titled, "How to Survive the Next Ten Years," he made the case for a Thermostat-type fund. He noted that the March 2000 peak was a three-way peak: a business cycle peak, a valuation peak and a psychological peak.

After such peaks a sine wave market can start. I believe this is because the stock market has a feedback loop into the economy itself and if the market goes up a lot companies raise a lot of capital and then put that capital to work. During the tech/media/telecom boom, companies raised enormous amounts of money that led to huge overcapacity. For example, loads of fiber optic cable was put in the ground and to this day the price just keeps going down for high-capacity internet connections. When you have a long capital cycle with too much capital invested, it increases competition and hurts profits. During sine wave periods, excess capital in the economy gets burned off and valuations in the market


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drop from too high to too low. Sine wave markets also have the volatility we're experiencing now.

Q: So how does Columbia Thermostat Fund take advantage of these volatile conditions?

Ralph: The Fund is made up of a mix of stock and bond mutual funds. When the Standard & Poor's (S&P)® 500 Index goes up, the Fund sells a portion of its stock funds and invests more in its bond funds. When the S&P 500 Index goes down, the Fund increases its investment in stock funds and sells shares from the bond funds. It's as simple as that. I consider this rebalancing the real secret of the Fund. By doing this, we are essentially trying to use the market tides to pump energy into the Fund.

S&P Price Range & Columbia Thermostat's Equity Allocation

Source: Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC

There are other asset allocation funds that move assets from stocks to bonds based on market moves. Most asset allocation funds, however, are run by sophisticated investment professionals who make subjective decisions based on economic and financial data and complex graphs of market behavior. By contrast, the day-to-day investment decisions for the Columbia Thermostat Fund are made according to predetermined rules based on the current level of the S&P 500 Index. Because the Fund invests according to a pre-set program, there is no need for subjective day-to-day management.

Chuck: The Fund is designed for those who doubt the wisdom of trying to "time" the market. It simply buys stocks when they go down and sells them when they go up. The Fund takes psychology out of investing; it avoids the temptation to buy more stocks because the stock market is currently going up or to sell stocks because the market is declining. The Fund operates by investing its stock and bond assets according to a predetermined asset allocation table based on S&P 500 Index trading ranges described in the prospectus. For example, at June 30, 2012, the Fund had a 50% stock and 50% bond allocation because the S&P 500 Index fell into the 1350 to 1400 price level band. A 5% rebalance in one direction or the other will be triggered when the S&P 500 Index moves out of that range. The only exception is the result of our "31-day Rule." In order to reduce taxable events, after the Fund has increased its percentage allocation to either stock funds or bond funds, it will not decrease that allocation for at least 31 days. The 31-day Rule can also prevent the Fund from buying stock funds too soon during a sudden steep downward reversal in the market.

Stock/Bond Allocation Table

How the Fund will invest the stock/bond assets

Level of the S&P 500® Index   Stock
Percentage
  Bond
Percentage
 
over 1750     10 %     90 %  
over 1700-1750     15 %     85 %  
over 1650-1700     20 %     80 %  
over 1600-1650     25 %     75 %  
over 1550-1600     30 %     70 %  
over 1500-1550     35 %     65 %  
over 1450-1500     40 %     60 %  
over 1400-1450     45 %     55 %  
over 1350-1400     50 %     50 %  
over 1300-1350     55 %     45 %  
over 1250-1300     60 %     40 %  
over 1200-1250     65 %     35 %  
over 1150-1200     70 %     30 %  
over 1100-1150     75 %     25 %  
over 1050-1100     80 %     20 %  
over 1000-1050     85 %     15 %  
1000 and under     90 %     10 %  

 

Q: The name is a bit unusual. How did you come up with it?

Ralph: With this Fund, I wanted to create a very simple investment option, something that was easy to understand for investors at every level. I thought about my stepmother Elaine. She was very sweet and very sensible but she had no knowledge of finance. I wanted this fund to make sense to people like her. When thinking about what to name the Fund, I thought about familiar things, items we all have in our houses. The thermostat was an obvious choice: it keeps your house cool when it's hot and hot when it's cool. Columbia Thermostat Fund attempts to adjust the temperature of your investments in the same way.

Q: How has Columbia Thermostat Fund performed?

Chuck: Better than expected, actually. With this type of Fund, our hope was to provide Fund shareholders with returns that fell between the bond market and the S&P 500 Index, but to offer these returns with less volatility than the stock market. From inception through June 30, 2012, the Fund's Class A shares, without sales charge, had an annualized return of 7.57% and topped both the S&P 500 Index, which was up 7.48% for the period, and the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, which was up 5.31%.1 The Fund has a five-star overall Morningstar rating and is ranked in the top decile of the Morningstar aggressive allocation category for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2012.2


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Q: What about the underlying investments? How do you choose the funds you use within this fund-of-funds?

Ralph: We want to have Columbia Thermostat Fund invested broadly across the stock and bond universes, while being biased toward segments and funds that we think are relatively attractive. We initially selected from among the Columbia Acorn Funds managed by CWAM, which provided fine opportunities in the small- and mid-cap equity segments. We also added mid-cap and large-cap stock funds and bond funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (CMIA). When the Fund launched in 2002, we had a bias toward small- and mid-caps in our weighting because they appeared relatively cheap.

Allocation of Stock/Bond Assets Within Asset Classes

As of June 30, 2012

Columbia Stock Funds   Type of Fund   Allocation  
Acorn Fund   Small/Mid-cap growth     15 %  
Acorn Select   Mid-cap growth     10 %  
Acorn International   Small/Mid-cap
international growth
    20 %  
Dividend Income Fund   Large-cap value     20 %  
Large Cap Enhanced
Core Fund
  Large-cap blend     10 %  
Contrarian Core Fund   Large-cap blend     15 %  
Select Large Cap
Growth Fund
  Large-cap growth     10 %  
Columbia Bond Funds   Type of Fund   Allocation  
Intermediate Bond Fund   Intermediate-term bonds     50 %  
Income Opportunities Fund   High-yield bonds     30 %  
U.S. Treasury Index Fund   U.S. Treasury notes/bonds     20 %  

 

Chuck: CMIA and CWAM combined manage 56 mutual funds rated four or five stars overall by Morningstar. As of June 30, 2012, Columbia Thermostat Fund was invested in 10 funds, nine of which had overall Morningstar ratings of four or five stars. We certainly have lots of highly rated funds to choose from.3 However, past performance does not guarantee future results.

Q: Since Columbia Thermostat Fund was designed largely to buy stocks low and sell them high, why does the Fund own bond funds instead of money market funds?

Ralph: Bond funds usually yield more than money market funds, tend to have much lower volatility than stock funds, and their short-term returns are generally not correlated much with stock funds. I also thought that in a sine wave scenario, bond funds would have returns not far from stock funds. We choose bond funds with relatively short durations to reduce risk from rising interest rates, though interest rates have instead fallen for much of Columbia Thermostat Fund's history.

Q: How has the Fund changed over time?

Chuck: We do a review of the allocation table and underlying funds held in the portfolio at least annually. We take a long-term perspective on what the trading range of the stock market might be and, as Ralph mentioned, which market segments and funds appear relatively attractive.

Our first adjustments to the portfolio were made in September 2005. At that time, we changed the stock allocation table to allow for more equities within the new ranges. We also changed the equity fund line-up to reduce domestic small- and mid-cap exposure from 50% to 25% because smaller cap stock valuations seemed to be getting high. Equity large-cap exposure was increased from 50% to 60% and, with the addition of Columbia Acorn International, we invested in an international component for the first time. International stocks looked relatively attractive, international investing tends to provide excellent diversification and Columbia Acorn International's performance was gaining traction.

During the Fund's 10-year history, we've adjusted the allocation table three times to hike the stock weighting and one time to cut it, each time in response to what we perceived as changes in stock trading ranges. Additional adjustments have also been made to the underlying funds. Most recently, in December 2011, we rebalanced the Fund's bond exposure after looking at interest rate spreads. Treasury rates looked pretty low and corporate bond rates looked more attractive so we did some swapping. We also fine-tuned the investment mix of the Fund's large-cap equity portion.

One other thing we consider is expenses. When debating between similar investments, the lower-cost funds have an edge. In 2011, we exchanged from the Class Z shares of each underlying fund to the newly introduced Class I shares, which is a lower-cost Columbia share class available only to fund-of-funds, such as Columbia Thermostat Fund.

Q: Have there been any times during the past 10 years when the Fund didn't work as you'd expected?

Ralph: Well, there was one law of economics that we forgot about when we launched the Fund: Murphy's Law. In September 2002, the market was at a low and then in 2003, there was a roaring upswing, which dampened interest in an asset allocation fund. As it turned out, the mini bull market of 2003 was just the upside of the sine.

Chuck: Also, Columbia Thermostat Fund was never set up to be a doomsday fund for the ultra bears who thought the market was going to go to zero. It was always meant for a market that was trading within a range and so we set the allocation table based on our expectations for the market. The real estate collapse in 2008 and the subsequent market turmoil was not something we anticipated so we were 100% invested in stocks for nine months from October 2008 through June 2009. We had raised the allocation table in January of 2008 because we felt price-to-earnings ratios had compressed enough and because we didn't want to go to a zero percentage weight in stocks. Well, that didn't happen! In effect, we had over-estimated earnings but the important thing was not to compound the impact in a knee-jerk reaction and sell stocks at or near the bottom. As it turned out, we


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rode out the storm and caught every bit of the initial upside when the wave turned, starting in March 2009.

Q: Do you dare speculate on how long you think this sine wave will last?

Ralph: That is the question, isn't it? Let's say it's July and it's 97 degrees. What do you wear to work? Likely very light-weight clothing. In February in Chicago when it's 10 below zero, we dress entirely differently with coats, hats and gloves on top of wool suits. If you dress for the weather, you ought to invest for the weather. Investing in a long-only fund is basically a summer idea, best followed when things are optimistic and warm and beautiful. Columbia Thermostat Fund is a winter-time fund that is designed to be variable and that seeks to help you weather stormy and cold days. I believe a long-only fund and an asset allocation fund ought to both be owned within a long-term investment strategy. The tricky part is knowing when to switch from one to the other. The good news is that the failure consequence is different. If you own a long-only fund and you hold it too long and the market goes down dramatically, you lose money and feel lousy. With Columbia Thermostat Fund, if the next exponential market starts, the Fund is designed to turn into more of a bond fund that seeks to preserve your capital and go up a little bit.

If we look to history for the answer, we see that the sine wave markets have lasted quite a while. As I mentioned earlier, after 1929 it took 25 years to reach the old high. After 1968, it also took 25 years, adjusted for inflation. In Japan, their market peaked in late 1989 at 38,000 and it's now about 9,000 after 22 years. It's certainly going to take more than 25 years for that country to get back to the old high. After more than 20 years of a sine wave market, you can be assured of one thing: almost everyone will be disgusted with stocks.

Japanese Great Recession

Source: Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC

Chuck: I can attest to that from my own experience. I began my career in the investment industry in 1976 and friends I had in my MBA program thought I was nuts for choosing this sector. They didn't think anyone could make money in stocks because stocks had been flat or down for a very long time. As it turned out, it was a great time to launch a career in this industry. The term I use is stocks were "in the wilderness." No one cared about stocks and no one wanted to talk about them. People weren't bragging about their portfolios but were taking cover in other investment options. While I still believe that investing in stocks with good fundamentals and growth potential can yield good results in the market, stocks generally seem to be somewhat in the wilderness now.

Ralph: Yes, I suppose we could get to the point where the word "stock" will first bring to mind cattle or a task assigned to supermarket employees. When that happens, go long!

Charles P. McQuaid

President and Chief Investment Officer
Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
Trustee, Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust
Current Portfolio Manager, Columbia Thermostat Fund

Ralph Wanger

Retired Founder, Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
Trustee Emeritus, Columbia Acorn Trust and Wanger Advisors Trust
Former Portfolio Manager, Columbia Thermostat Fund

The information and data provided in this analysis are derived from sources that we deem to be reliable and accurate. These views are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict so actual outcomes and results may differ significantly from the views expressed. The views/opinions expressed in "Chattering Squirrels" are those of the authors and not of the Columbia Acorn Trust Board, are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, may differ from views expressed by other Columbia Management associates and the respective parties disclaim any responsibility to update such views. These views may not be relied on as investment advice and, because investment decisions for a Columbia Acorn Fund are based on numerous factors, may not be relied on as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any particular Columbia Acorn Fund.

1  Please see Page 3 of this report for additional performance data for Columbia Thermostat Fund and its benchmarks.

2  Overall rating among 371 Aggressive Allocation funds. The Fund received a Morningstar Rating of 5 stars among 371 funds and 5 stars among 345 funds for the 3- and 5-year periods, respectively.

3  All ratings are for Class Z shares as of 06/30/12. Other classes may have different performance characteristics and may have different ratings. Out of 118 Z-share Columbia funds rated by Morningstar, eight funds received a 5-star Overall Rating and 48 funds received a 4-star Overall Rating. The Overall Morningstar RatingTM for a fund is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year Morningstar Rating metrics.

  For each fund with at least a 3-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar Rating based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.)

  © 2012 Morningstar, Inc. All rights reserved. The Morningstar information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.


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Understanding Your Expenses

As a shareholder, you incur two types of costs. There are transaction costs, which generally include sales charges on purchases and may include redemption fees. There are also ongoing costs, which generally include management fees, distribution and service (Rule 12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The following information is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to help you compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

Analyzing Your Fund's Expenses

To illustrate these ongoing costs, we have provided examples and calculated the expenses paid by investors in Class A, B, C, I, R and R5 shares of the Funds during the period. The actual and hypothetical information in the tables is based on an initial investment of $1,000 at the beginning of the period indicated and held for the entire period. Expense information is calculated two ways and each method provides you with different information. The amount listed in the "Actual" column is calculated using the Funds' actual operating expenses and total return for the period. You may use the Actual information, together with the amount invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the results by the expenses paid during the period under the Actual column. The amount listed in the "Hypothetical" column assumes a 5% annual rate of return before expenses (which is not the Funds' actual return) and then applies the Funds' actual expense ratio for the period to the hypothetical return. You should not use the hypothetical account values and expenses to estimate either your actual account balance at the end of the period or the expenses you paid during the period. See "Compare With Other Funds" below for details on how to use the hypothetical data.

In addition to the ongoing expenses which the Funds bear directly, Columbia Thermostat Fund's shareholders indirectly bear the Fund's allocable share of the costs and expenses of each underlying fund in which the Fund invests. You can also estimate the effective expenses paid during the period, which includes the indirect fees associated with investing in the underlying funds, by using the amounts listed in the effective expenses paid during the period column in the "Fund of Funds" table on Page 11.

Compare With Other Funds

Since all mutual funds are required to include the same hypothetical calculations about expenses in shareholder reports, you can use this information to compare the ongoing cost of investing in the Funds with other funds. To do so, compare the hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds. As you compare hypothetical examples of other funds, it is important to note that hypothetical examples are meant to highlight the ongoing costs of investing in a fund only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges, or redemption or exchange fees. Therefore, the hypothetical calculations are useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included in these calculations, your costs would be higher.

January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Account value at
the beginning of
the period ($)
  Account value at
the end of
the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Columbia Acorn Fund  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,091.10       1,019.64       5.46       5.27       1.05    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.80       1,016.66       8.57       8.27       1.65    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.00       1,015.91       9.34       9.02       1.80    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,092.70       1,021.28       3.75       3.62       0.72    


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Understanding Your Expenses

continued

    Account value at
the beginning of
the period ($)
  Account value at
the end of
the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during the period ($)
  Fund's
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Columbia Acorn International  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,085.60       1,018.70       6.43       6.22       1.24    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,081.70       1,014.97       10.30       9.97       1.99    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,081.70       1,014.97       10.30       9.97       1.99    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.90       1,020.54       4.52       4.37       0.87    
Class R     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,083.80       1,017.55       7.62       7.37       1.47    
Class R5     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,087.20       1,020.34       4.57       4.42       0.88    
Columbia Acorn USA  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,101.50       1,018.35       6.84       6.57       1.31    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,097.70       1,014.87       10.48       10.07       2.01    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,097.90       1,014.67       10.69       10.27       2.05    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,103.80       1,020.09       5.02       4.82       0.96    
Columbia Acorn International Select  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,102.30       1,017.40       7.84       7.52       1.50    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,098.90       1,014.37       11.01       10.57       2.11    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,098.10       1,013.48       11.95       11.46       2.29    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,104.40       1,019.19       5.96       5.72       1.14    
Columbia Acorn Select  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,076.40       1,018.30       6.81       6.62       1.32    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,073.00       1,015.42       9.79       9.52       1.90    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,072.30       1,014.57       10.67       10.37       2.07    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,077.90       1,020.04       5.01       4.87       0.97    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,096.10       1,015.96       9.33       8.97       1.79    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,093.10       1,012.18       13.27       12.76       2.55    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,097.60       1,017.85       7.35       7.07       1.41    
Columbia Acorn European Fund  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,115.30       1,016.91       8.41       8.02       1.60    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,109.90       1,012.98       12.54       11.96       2.39    
Class I     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,116.40       1,018.35       6.89       6.57       1.31    

 


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Fund of Funds—Columbia Thermostat Fund

January 1, 2012 – June 30, 2012

    Account value at
the beginning of
the period ($)
  Account value at
the end of
the period ($)
  Expenses paid
during period ($)
  Fund's
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
  Effective
expenses
paid during
the period
  Fund's
effective
annualized
expense
ratio (%)
 
    Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual   Actual   Hypothetical   Actual  
Columbia Thermostat Fund  
Class A     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,066.10       1,022.38       2.57       2.51       0.50       5.70       5.58       1.11    
Class B     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,063.30       1,019.89       5.13       5.02       1.00       8.26       8.09       1.61    
Class C     1,000.00       1,000.00       1,061.80       1,018.65       6.41       6.27       1.25       9.53       9.34       1.86    

 

Expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period and then multiplied by the number of days in the Fund's most recent fiscal half year and divided by 366.

Expenses do not include fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Fund from the underlying funds in which the Fund may invest (also referred to as "acquired funds"), including affiliated and non-affiliated pooled investments vehicles (including mutual funds and exchange traded funds).

In the case of Columbia Thermostat Fund, effective expenses paid during the period and the Fund's effective annualized expense ratio include expenses borne directly by the class plus the Fund's pro rata portion of the ongoing expenses charged by the underlying funds using the expense ratio of each class of the underlying funds as of the underlying fund's most recent shareholder report.

Had the investment adviser and/or certain of its affiliates not waived/reimbursed certain fees and expenses, account value at the end of the period would have been reduced.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Charles P. McQuaid   Robert A. Mohn  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

lululemon athletica     1.6 %  
Crown Castle International     1.5 %  
tw telecom     1.4 %  
FMC Technologies     1.2 %  
SBA Communications     1.1 %  
Biomarin Pharmaceuticals     1.0 %  
Seattle Genetics     0.9 %  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     0.9 %  
Coach     0.7 %  
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     0.5 %  
Pacific Rubiales Energy     0.5 %  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     0.3 %  
Fossil     0.2 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Fund fell 5.48% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter, offsetting some of the first quarter gains to end up 9.11% for the first half of 2012. The Fund's primary benchmark, the Russell 2500 Index, dropped 4.14% in the quarter and rose 8.31% during the half year. In both periods, Columbia Acorn Fund beat the Lipper Mid-Cap Growth Index, which fell 6.32% in the quarter and gained 7.72% in the half.

Driven by explosive growth in data transmission, telecom stocks helped performance during both the quarter and the half. Cell tower companies Crown Castle International and SBA Communications rose 10% and 12%, respectively, in the quarter and 31% and 33%, respectively, in the half. tw telecom, which provides fiber optic connections to over 15,000 buildings, grew 16% in the second quarter and 32% in the half.

Pharmaceutical and biotech stocks bolstered performance in the second quarter. Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Seattle Genetics and Biomarin Pharmaceuticals all reported good news about drugs either recently approved and/or in development pipelines. The stocks' gains in the quarter ranged from 16% to 77%. Alexion Pharmaceuticals rose 7% in the quarter, resulting in a 39% gain in the half and making it the Fund's second largest dollar winner year to date through June 30.

Consumer durable and apparel stocks helped performance in the first quarter but hurt in the second. The Fund's largest dollar loser in the second quarter was premium active apparel retailer lululemon athletica, down 20% on disappointing earnings guidance. Last year investors were wrongly concerned that inventories were too high but, in the second quarter of 2012, low inventories reduced near-term earnings upside. Due to fine first quarter performance, lululemon was still the Fund's largest dollar winner for the half, up 28%. Other consumer stocks fell in the second quarter due to concerns about sales overseas; handbag maker Coach dropped 24% and watch designer and retailer Fossil fell 42%.

Energy stocks were also disappointing in the second quarter, largely due to declining oil prices and low natural gas prices. In addition, offshore oil equipment maker FMC Technologies had problems ramping up production. Its stock fell 22% in the quarter and was down 25% in the half, making it the Fund's second largest dollar loser in the quarter and the largest loser in the half. Colombian oil producer Pacific Rubiales Energy continued to be volatile; after surging 59% in the first quarter, it fell 27% in the second. The company suffered from delays in receiving drilling permits and lacked new oil discoveries. We cut the Fund's weighting in energy stocks during the second quarter to 6.2%, about matching the benchmark.

Columbia Acorn Fund's international stocks were off 12.74% in the quarter and up just 2.31% in the half.* While we see lots of foreign companies with good business models and attractively valued stocks, we fear macroeconomic concerns could keep their stocks depressed. Foreign holdings accounted for 8.3% of assets at the end of the half, down from 9.2% at the end of the first quarter and 9.3% at the end of 2011. Investors that desire greater exposure to foreign stocks may wish to consider one or more of the Columbia Acorn international funds.

As of press time, a majority of companies in Columbia Acorn Fund seem to be achieving their earnings targets, though many are cutting their outlooks somewhat. Corporations and consumers have generally improved their balance sheets since the Great Recession. As a percentage of income, minimum required payments on consumer mortgages and consumer credit are near 20-year lows. However, federal government deficit, tax and regulatory issues appear to be hindering economic growth and causing uncertainty in the markets. We can't predict when uncertainty will lessen, but when it does, stock prices may be a lot higher. We continue to pursue investments in good businesses at reasonable prices.

*These returns are not comparable to mutual fund returns, as they are gross of fees and other expenses and do not portray the cash effects incurred by actual mutual funds. Columbia Acorn Fund's foreign stockholdings were not purchased as a balanced, stand-alone portfolio.

Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


12



Columbia Acorn Fund

At a Glance (Class A Shares - LACAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 10/16/00)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  9.11
2.85
%   -3.03
-8.62
%   1.40
0.21
%   9.22
8.57
%  
Returns after taxes
on distributions
  NAV
POP
  8.90
2.66
  -3.68
-9.22
  0.88
-0.31
  8.63
7.99
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  6.18
2.10
  -1.18
-4.86
  1.16
0.14
  8.12
7.53
 
Russell 2500 Index** (pretax)           8.31       -2.29       1.18       8.01    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.11%.

Columbia Acorn Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Fund Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  2.0
%  
2.   Donaldson
Industrial Air Filtration
  1.6
%  
3.   lululemon athletica
Premium Active Apparel Retailer
  1.6
%  
4.   Crown Castle International
Communications Towers
  1.5
%  
5.   Mettler-Toledo International
Laboratory Equipment
  1.5
%  
6.   tw telecom
Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services
  1.4
%  
7.   Informatica
Enterprise Data Integration Software
  1.2
%  
8.   Cepheid
Molecular Diagnostics
  1.2
%  
9.   FMC Technologies
Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer
  1.2
%  
10.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  1.1
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Fund (Class A)

June 10, 1970 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the indexes are provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $17.2 billion

*  A $10,000 investment in Columbia Acorn Fund at inception appreciated to $30,945 on December 31, 1978, the inception date of the Russell 2500 Index. For comparison with the Russell 2500 Index, we assigned the index the same value as the Fund at index inception.

**Although the Fund typically invests in small- and mid-sized companies, the comparison to the S&P 500 Index is presented to show performance against a widely recognized market index over the life of the Fund.


13



Columbia Acorn International

In a Nutshell

   
P. Zachary Egan   Louis J. Mendes III  
Co-Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Eurofins Scientific     1.1 %  
Gemalto     0.9 %  
Mongolian Mining     0.6 %  
Nagacorp     0.4 %  
Northam Platinum     0.4 %  
Archipelago Resources     0.4 %  
FMC Technologies     0.3 %  
Celtic Exploration     0.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International fell 5.60% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter of 2012, which was 2.43% better than its primary benchmark, the S&P Global Ex-U.S. between $500M and $5B Index. This comes on the heels of a strong first quarter, during which the Fund was up 14.99%. The Fund's return for the first half of the year was 8.56%, 3.74% ahead of the benchmark. For comparison, the large-cap, developed-market MSCI EAFE Index rose 2.96% during the six month period.

This reversal of fortune in the markets in the second quarter occurred in a context of high anxiety regarding the financial stability of peripheral eurozone states and the worsening outlook for Chinese growth. Markets do not like uncertainty and the lack of a resolution to European budget crises continues to rattle the confidence of long-term investors in the region. As confidence falls, sovereign borrowing costs rise, which further deteriorates the long-term financial outlook. Aside from this unhelpful, self-reinforcing mechanism, signs of a slowing Chinese economy further fueled market volatility. Despite the ebb and flow of sentiment, however, many of the Fund's holdings have continued to post a pleasing growth in earnings.

Most notable about the Fund's first-half results is the relatively strong performance of classic "Acorn-style" companies. By this we refer to companies that are taking advantage of structural changes within the market for their products or services—whether related to regulation, technology, energy efficiency, social change or otherwise. These can be contrasted with companies that primarily depend on macroeconomic factors to drive earnings. Top performers for the half year included Nagacorp (+85%), a Cambodian-based casino operator catering to the growing needs of Indochina's emerging middle class for quality entertainment facilities. Two French companies, Eurofins Scientific (+72%) and Gemalto (+47%) performed well despite eurozone concerns. Eurofins Scientific provides laboratory analysis of food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics products globally and, after a long period of consolidation, looms as a one-stop solution for multinational companies and others increasingly concerned with the safety and purity of traded goods. Gemalto is a leader in developing smart-chip technology for use in credit cards and mobile handsets. These mobile devices are finding increasingly valuable applications in secure payment systems.

Macroeconomic worries did hurt the Fund in commodity-related holdings. Fears of slower global growth drove down a number of energy and basic material stocks. Indonesian gold miner Archipelago Resources (-26%), Mongolian coal miner Mongolian Mining (-24%) and South African platinum miner Northam Platinum (-23%) all fell during the half year on weakened outlook for demand. Similarly, oil exploration-related companies Celtic Exploration (-41%) and FMC Technologies (-25%) declined on expectations that oil prices would soften.

We expect continued volatility in the second half of the year. The euro debt crisis does not lend itself to a tidy resolution in the short- or even mid-term. The most likely outcome in our view is piecemeal structural reform within uncompetitive states, incented by explicit and tacit German support and the fact that the alternatives entail a lower standard of living for these states on a long-term basis. We believe that will be a political process fraught with complexity and made more complicated by the way Europe is organized. In the fall, the presidential election in the United States and the transition of leadership in China will also likely become a focus for continued sentiment shifts in the marketplace. As always, we will strive to work through the noise to identify companies where reasonable valuations are supported by good or improving fundamentals. Thank you for your continued investment in the Fund.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries. In addition, concentration of investments in a single region may result in greater volatility.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


14



Columbia Acorn International

At a Glance (Class A Shares - LAIAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 10/16/00)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  8.56
2.32
%   -9.63
-14.82
%   -1.20
-2.36
%   10.67
10.01
%  
Returns after taxes
on distributions
  NAV
POP
  8.49
2.26
  -9.57
-14.76
  -1.66
-2.81
  10.19
9.54
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  5.56
1.51
  -6.15
-9.53
  -1.04
-2.01
  9.55
8.94
 
S&P Global Ex-US
Between $500M and
$5B Index** (pretax)
          4.82       -15.17       -2.48       10.95    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.35%.

Columbia Acorn International Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn International Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  1.3
%  
2.   Melco Crown Entertainment (Hong Kong)
Macau Casino Operator
  1.2
%  
3.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  1.2
%  
4.   Eurofins Scientific (France)
Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening & Testing
  1.1
%  
5.   Naspers (South Africa)
Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other Emerging Markets
  1.0
%  
6.   Kansai Paint (Japan)
Paint Producer in Japan, India, China & Southeast Asia
  1.0
%  
7.   Localiza Rent A Car (Brazil)
Car Rental
  0.9
%  
8.   Partners Group (Switzerland)
Private Markets Asset Management
  0.9
%  
9.   Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator
  0.9
%  
10.   Gemalto (France)
Digital Security Solutions
  0.9
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International (Class A)

September 23, 1992 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $6.0 billion


15



Columbia Acorn USA

In a Nutshell

   
Robert A. Mohn    
Lead Portfolio Manager    

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Informatica     2.4 %  
tw telecom     2.4 %  
lululemon athletica     2.2 %  
Gaylord Entertainment     2.1 %  
SBA Communications     1.9 %  
Abercrombie & Fitch     1.0 %  
Atmel     0.8 %  
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     0.7 %  
Finisar     0.7 %  
Akorn     0.6 %  
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     0.4 %  
SM Energy     0.4 %  
Houston American Energy     0.0 %*  

 

*Rounds to less than 0.1%.

 

Columbia Acorn USA ended the second quarter of 2012 down 5.26% (Class A shares, without sales charge), underperforming the 3.47% drop of its primary benchmark, the Russell 2000 Index. For the half year ended June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 10.15%, outpacing the 8.53% gain of its benchmark. It was a rough quarter for the markets in general, but lagging performance in Fund retail and technology stocks further dampened returns relative to the benchmark.

On the positive side, two deal announcements positively impacted results. Cost management software company Ariba is to be taken over by SAP. Ariba's stock rose 37% in the quarter on the news and ended the half year up 60%. Convention hotel operator Gaylord Entertainment announced it would convert to a real estate investment trust, news that sent its stock up 25% for the quarter and 60% for the half year.

The Fund's two large investments in the telecom sector, tw telecom, a provider of fiber optic telephone and data services, and SBA Communications, a mobile communications tower company, both benefited from a surge in data usage and reported solid growth in cash flow year-over-year. Their stocks responded favorably, with tw telecom ending the quarter up 16% and the half year up 32%. SBA Communications had a 12% gain in the quarter and was up 33% year-to-date through June.

Several Fund biopharmaceutical stocks were strong in the second quarter. Auxilium Pharmaceuticals gained 45% on news of a successful phase three drug trial. Onyx Pharmaceuticals gained 77% upon receiving approval from an FDA advisory panel for one of its medications. Generic drug manufacturer Akorn rose 34% in the quarter as sales of its generic injectable drugs tripled versus the prior year.

Laggards for the second quarter included several tech stocks. Informatica, an enterprise data integration software company, fell 20% in the quarter (but was up 15% year to date) on concerns over slowing sales activity. Those concerns were confirmed after quarter end as the company pre-announced a drop in software license revenue. The economic turmoil overseas is impacting Informatica's near-term results, as 25% of the company's revenues are generated in Europe. Semiconductor manufacturer Atmel fell 32% in the quarter and ended the half year down 17%. Atmel's revenues dropped 22% versus the prior year due to the loss of an anticipated touchscreen microcontroller contract. Optical components manufacturer Finisar fell 26% in the quarter and was down 11% for the half year as its business suffered from weakening global demand.

Several Fund retail stocks also struggled during the period ended June 30. Premium active apparel retailer lululemon athletica announced a fantastic first quarter, with same-store sales up 25% over the prior year, but company guidance of slower growth in the second quarter sent the stock down 21%. For the half year lululemon gained 27%. Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch experienced a sales shortfall on woeful sales in woebegone Europe. Its stock was down roughly 30% for the quarter and for the half year.

Our energy investments were also weak. Oil and gas producer SM Energy fell more than 30% for both the second quarter and the half year as prices of natural gas liquids fell more than crude oil during the second quarter. Houston American Energy was down 79% for the quarter and 91% for the half year on disappointing drilling results in Colombia.

These days the financial press seems to enjoy obsessing over existential economic issues. Certainly, talk of euro woes and fiscal cliffs can be as riveting and entertaining as a good horror flick. "Experts" claim that investing is all about getting the macro right, given the current uncertain economic environment (truthfully, when has the economic outlook ever been certain?). But when the investment community is so overly focused on the big picture, we believe it pays to go small. We'll leave the macro anguish to others who can't see the trees for the forest, and instead dig for what we believe are well-run companies able to grow faster than their peers and that thrive in our current much-maligned, but still growing, economy.

Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


16



Columbia Acorn USA

At a Glance (Class A Shares - LAUAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 10/16/00)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  10.15
3.82
%   -4.18
-9.69
%   0.68
-0.50
%   7.48
6.84
%  
Returns after
taxes on distributions
  NAV
POP
  10.12
3.80
  -4.30
-9.80
  0.39
-0.79
  7.18
6.55
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  6.64
2.52
  -2.58
-6.16
  0.55
-0.45
  6.58
6.00
 
Russell 2000 Index**(pretax)           8.53       -2.08       0.54       7.00    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.33%.

Columbia Acorn USA Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn USA Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  2.8
%  
2.   Informatica
Enterprise Data Integration Software
  2.4
%  
3.   Nordson
Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings
  2.4
%  
4.   tw telecom
Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services
  2.4
%  
5.   Micros Systems
Information Systems for Hotels, Restaurants & Retailers
  2.3
%  
6.   lululemon athletica
Premium Active Apparel Retailer
  2.2
%  
7.   Gaylord Entertainment
Convention Hotels
  2.1
%  
8.   Bally Technologies
Slot Machines & Software
  1.9
%  
9.   ESCO Technologies
Automatic Electric Meter Readers
  1.9
%  
10.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  1.9
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn USA (Class A)

September 4, 1996 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.6 billion


17



Columbia Acorn International Select

In a Nutshell

Christopher J. Olson

Lead Portfolio Manager

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Far EasTone Telecom     7.1 %  
Ascendas REIT     6.6 %  
Mapletree Industrial Trust     5.8 %  
Seven Bank     4.4 %  
Rand Merchant Insurance     4.1 %  
Taiwan Mobile     3.1 %  
Mapletree Logistics Trust     2.6 %  
Archipelago Resources     2.2 %  
Zhaojin Mining Industry     1.6 %  

Columbia Acorn International Select ended the second quarter of 2012 down 0.95% (Class A shares, without sales charge), holding up much better than the 7.60% drop of its primary benchmark, the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Between $2B and $10B Index. Year to date through June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 10.23%, strongly outperforming the 3.47% gain of its benchmark.

Financial stocks provided the biggest boost to Fund gains relative to the benchmark for both the second quarter and the half year. Singapore's Ascendas REIT, Mapletree Industrial Trust and Mapletree Logistics Trust had gains ranging from 4% to 12% in the quarter and each was up 20% or more year to date. These industrial property landlords continue to benefit from a resilient Singaporean economic outlook and investor interest in their strong dividend yields. Japan's Seven Bank, a provider of ATM processing services, rose 17% in the quarter and was up 34% for the half year as its ATM expansion within Japan continued to benefit the company's stock. Rand Merchant Insurance, a South African insurance company, led gains in the first quarter but cooled in the second quarter, falling 4.93%. Despite the drop in the second quarter, Rand Merchant was still up 31% for the half year.

Fund holdings in the telecom services sector also performed strongly for both the second quarter and half year. Far EasTone Telecom, Taiwan's third largest mobile operator, gained 6% in the second quarter and ended the half year up 16%. The company benefited from accelerated smartphone sales that are driving increased data usage. Taiwan Mobile, the second largest mobile operator in Taiwan, saw its stock rise 8% in the second quarter, leading to a 6% gain for the half year. Taiwan Mobile's stock fell in the first quarter, despite an improving earnings outlook, but investors returned in the second quarter after their brief flight to more cyclical names.

Mining companies did not fare well in the first half of 2012 as fears of slower global growth decreased demand. The biggest detractor to Fund performance in the second quarter was Indonesian gold miner Archipelago Resources, which fell 23% in the quarter and was down 26% for the half year. In China, Zhaojin Mining Industry fell 20% in the second quarter and ended the half year off 15%. Northam Platinum, a South African platinum miner, was off 26% in the quarter and down 22% year to date. We opted to sell the Fund's position in Northam Platinum and invested the proceeds elsewhere.

While fears of a global recession eased in the first quarter, the second quarter saw renewed uncertainty regarding the financial stability of Europe and signs of slowing economic growth in China. We are also concerned and have maintained a focus on defensive, secular growth companies with good dividend yields and strong balance sheets. As we mentioned last quarter, the Fund remains underweight in areas such as Europe, the United Kingdom and Japan, where the concerns about global debt are greatest, and is overweight in Asia ex-Japan and emerging markets.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


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Columbia Acorn International Select

At a Glance (Class A Shares - LAFAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 10/16/00)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  10.23
3.89
%   -4.30
-9.80
%   -0.20
-1.38
%   10.15
9.50
%  
Returns after taxes
on distributions
  NAV
POP
  10.16
3.82
  -4.62
-10.10
  -0.55
-1.72
  9.98
9.33
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  6.75
2.62
  -2.15
-5.76
  -0.12
-1.11
  9.15
8.55
 
S&P Developed Ex-US
Between $2B and
$10B Index** (pretax)
          3.47       -14.48       -4.59       8.19    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.62%.

Columbia Acorn International Select Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn International Select (Class A)

November 23, 1998 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

Columbia Acorn International Select
Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  7.1
%  
2.   Ascendas REIT (Singapore)
Industrial Property Landlord
  6.6
%  
3.   Mapletree Industrial Trust (Singapore)
Industrial Property Landlord
  5.8
%  
4.   Seven Bank (Japan)
ATM Processing Services
  4.4
%  
5.   Rand Merchant Insurance (South Africa)
Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance; Holdings in
Other Insurers
  4.1
%  
6.   Fresnillo (Mexico)
Silver & Metal Byproduct Mining in Mexico
  4.0
%  
7.   Goldcorp (Canada)
Gold Mining
  3.8
%  
8.   UGL (Australia)
Engineering & Facilities Management
  3.8
%  
9.   Wirecard (Germany)
Online Payment Processing & Risk Management
  3.6
%  
10.   Commonwealth Property Office Fund (Australia)
Australia Prime Office REIT
  3.2
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $338.1 million


19



Columbia Acorn Select

In a Nutshell

   
Ben Andrews   Robert A. Chalupnik  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Discover Financial Services     6.1 %  
Hertz     5.2 %  
CNO Financial Group     5.1 %  
SBA Communications     3.8 %  
Gaylord Entertainment     3.3 %  
Coach     3.0 %  
Sanmina-SCI     2.3 %  
Akorn     1.9 %  
Abercrombie & Fitch     1.4 %  
Canacol     1.2 %  
Vail Resorts     1.1 %  
Houston American Energy     0.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Select fell 8.51% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter, but year to date through June 30, 2012, was up 7.64%. The Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P MidCap 400 Index was down 4.93% in the second quarter and was up 7.90% year to date. The S&P 500 Index, a general barometer of U.S. market large-cap performance, was down 2.75% in the quarter and year to date was up 9.49%.

In our first quarter report, we noted that we were seeing some strengthening in U.S. economic indicators and speculated that improvements might continue for a little while. Unfortunately, they didn't. U.S., European and Asian economic indicators turned down in the second quarter. Many of the stocks that added to the Fund's outperformance in the first quarter took it away this quarter.

On the downside, Sanmina-SCI, Hertz and Coach each cost the Fund close to one percent of portfolio performance in the second quarter. On the upside, we saw Gaylord Entertainment, Akorn and SBA Communications each add between 40 and 65 basis points to the Fund's performance in the quarter. For the first six months of the year, Discover Financial Services added two percent to the Fund's performance, while Gaylord Entertainment, CNO Financial Group and SBA Communications each added a little more than one percent. The larger detractors to the Fund's six-month performance were Houston American Energy, Abercrombie & Fitch and Canacol, which each cost the portfolio between 60 and 75 basis points.

When an economy is over leveraged, we believe a country has a choice to either grow, collapse, or inflate its way out of the problem. In our opinion, the western world has been doing a pretty good job of inflating but political leadership has done a poor job of providing a path to growth. The United States' path has been fraught with consistently changing regulation, controversial interpretations of legislation and court rulings, and concerns that new anti-business legislation will be passed. Each has helped cause businesses to sit back and wait. The western economies have been driven by huge government deficit spending and have bumped along with growth rates in the low single digits, prompting continuous investor concerns of possible recession.

We have struggled to outperform the Fund's primary benchmark. As we've mentioned in previous "Nutshells," we have been slowly changing the mix of the Fund's core growth holdings and the Fund's opportunistic holdings. In an environment in which the economy is struggling to deliver consecutive quarters of increasing growth, we believe core growth stocks should perform better than companies trying to turn around their operations in a weak economic environment (which is the case with many of the Fund's opportunistic holdings). Though the Fund's performance was disappointing this quarter, we feel strongly that we are on the right path as we near the end of this transition within the Fund's portfolio.

During the second quarter, we added one new stock to the portfolio and exited from one position. Our new position is Vail Resorts, a ski resort operator that we believe we picked up cheaply due to the warm winter. On the sell side, we exited from Safeway as we believe the supermarket industry's gross margin pressure is not going to subside.

As investors along with you in the Fund, we are anxious to see performance improve. We believe we are making adjustments to help our Fund seek to outperform its benchmark. Thank you for your investment in the Fund.

Risks include stock market fluctuations due to economic and business developments. The Fund also has potentially greater price volatility due to the Fund's concentration in a limited number of stocks of mid-size companies. International investments involve greater potential risks, including less regulation, currency fluctuations, economic instability and political developments.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


20



Columbia Acorn Select

At a Glance (Class A Shares - LTFAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 10/16/00)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   10 years  
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  7.64
1.45
%   -10.17
-15.34
%   -2.93
-4.07
%   7.05
6.42
%  
Returns after
taxes on distributions
  NAV
POP
  7.29
1.12
  -10.46
-15.62
  -3.22
-4.35
  6.76
6.12
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  5.43
1.38
  -6.23
-9.61
  -2.52
-3.46
  6.18
5.60
 
S&P MidCap 400 Index** (pretax)           7.90       -2.33       2.55       8.21    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's Class A shares annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, is 1.35%.

Columbia Acorn Select Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Select Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ametek
Aerospace/Industrial Instruments
  6.2
%  
2.   Discover Financial Services
Credit Card Company
  6.1
%  
3.   Hertz
Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator
  5.2
%  
4.   CNO Financial Group
Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement Insurance
  5.1
%  
5.   SBA Communications
Communications Towers
  3.8
%  
6.   Crown Castle International
Communications Towers
  3.7
%  
7.   Donaldson
Industrial Air Filtration
  3.5
%  
8.   Gaylord Entertainment
Convention Hotels
  3.3
%  
9.   Pall
Filtration & Fluids Clarification
  3.1
%  
10.   WNS (India)
Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services
  3.0
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Select (Class A)

November 23, 1998 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $1.1 billion


21



Columbia Thermostat Fund

In a Nutshell

Charles P. McQuaid  

 

Lead Portfolio Manager

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

A "fund of fund" bears its allocable share of the costs and expenses of the underlying funds in which it invests. Such funds are thus subject to two levels of fees and potentially higher expense ratios than would be associated with a fund that invests and trades directly in financial instruments under the direction of a single manager.

Columbia Thermostat Fund ended the second quarter of 2012 off 1.46% (Class A shares, without sales charge), above the 2.75% drop of its primary equity benchmark, the S&P 500 Index, and below the 2.06% gain of its primary debt benchmark, the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. Year to date through June 30, 2012, the Fund was up 6.61%, falling below the 9.49% S&P 500 Index return and above the 2.37% gain of the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index.

The Fund hit four reallocation triggers in the second quarter, increasing stock exposure in April and twice in May as the markets cooled, then reducing stocks in June as the equity markets turned. At quarter end, the Fund had an even weighting in its underlying stock and bond investments.

For the quarter, the equity portion of the Fund had a weighted average loss of 4.96%, while the bond portion provided a 2.11% gain. Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund led performance among both groups with a 2.76% return for the three months.

Year to date through the end of June, the equity portion of the Fund had an 8.66% return, while the income portion posted a 4.01% gain. Top contributors for the half year were Columbia LargeCap Enhanced Core Fund, up 10.05%, and Columbia Contrarian Core Fund, up 9.67%.

On September 25, Columbia Thermostat Fund will reach its 10-year anniversary. The "Chattering Squirrels" essay at the front of this report looks back at how a fund called "Thermostat" came to be and how it is managed. As always, we thank you for your investment in the Fund. We are pleased to report that, since inception through the end of June, the Fund has, once again, exceeded our expectations by besting both its stock and bond benchmarks.

Results of the Funds Owned in Columbia Thermostat Fund as of June 30, 2012

Stock Funds   Weightings   2nd   Year to  
Fund   in category   quarter   date  
Columbia Acorn
International, Class I
    20 %     -5.49 %     8.79 %  
Columbia Dividend
Income Fund, Class I
    20 %     -0.45 %     7.79 %  
Columbia Acorn Fund,
Class I
    15 %     -5.42 %     9.27 %  
Columbia Contrarian
Core Fund, Class I
    15 %     -4.37 %     9.67 %  
Columbia Select Large
Cap Growth Fund,
Class I
    10 %     -11.47 %     6.22 %  
Columbia Acorn Select,
Class I
    10 %     -8.46 %     7.79 %  
Columbia Large Cap
Enhanced Core Fund,
Class I
    10 %     -2.98 %     10.05 %  
Weighted Average
Equity Gain/Loss
    100 %     -4.96 %     8.66 %  
Bond Funds   Weightings   2nd   Year to  
Fund   in category   quarter   date  
Columbia Intermediate
Bond Fund, Class I
    50 %     1.87 %     3.62 %  
Columbia Income
Opportunities Fund,
Class I
    30 %     2.02 %     6.33 %  
Columbia U.S. Treasury
Index Fund, Class I
    20 %     2.76 %     1.41 %  
Weighted Average
Income Gain
    100 %     2.11 %     4.01 %  

 

Columbia Thermostat Fund
Rebalancing in the Second Quarter

April 16, 2012   50% stocks, 50% bonds  
May 15, 2012   55% stocks, 45% bonds  
May 21, 2012   60% stocks, 40% bonds  
June 21, 2012   50% stocks, 50% bonds  

The value of an investment in the Fund is based primarily on the performance of the underlying portfolio funds and the allocation of the Fund's assets among them. An investment in the underlying portfolio funds may present certain risks, including stock market fluctuations that occur in response to economic and business developments; and a greater degree of social, political and economic volatility associated with international investing. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Value stocks may also be subject to specific business risks that have caused the stocks to be out of favor. Lower-rated and medium quality debt securities are more speculative and incur more risk. International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Changes in interest rates and changes in the financial strength of issuers of lower-rated bonds may also affect underlying fund performance. The Fund is also subject to the risk that the investment advisor's decisions regarding asset classes and underlying portfolio funds will not anticipate market trends successfully, resulting in a failure to preserve capital or lower total return. In addition, the Fund may buy and sell shares of the portfolio funds frequently. This may result in higher transaction costs and additional tax liability. This is not an offer of the shares of any other mutual fund mentioned herein.


22



Columbia Thermostat Fund

At a Glance (Class A Shares - CTFAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 3/3/03)

through June 30, 2012

        Year
to date*
  1 year   5 years   Life of
fund
 
Returns before taxes
  NAV
POP
  6.61
0.50
%   6.80
0.67
%   4.43
3.21
%   7.57
6.92
%  
Returns after taxes
on distributions
  NAV
POP
  6.56
0.45
  6.36
0.26
  3.58
2.36
  6.50
5.85
 
Returns after taxes
on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
 
  4.30
0.32
  4.53
0.54
  3.35
2.29
  6.12
5.54
 
S&P 500 Index** (pretax)           9.49       5.45       0.22       7.48    
Barclays U.S. Aggregate
Bond Index** (pretax)
      2.37       7.47       6.79       5.31    
Lipper Flexible Portfolio
Funds Index (pretax)
      5.75       -0.55       1.82       7.34    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Year to date data is not annualized.

**The Fund's primary stock and bond benchmarks.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, reflects a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013. Class A expense ratios without and with the contractual waiver/reimbursement, including fees and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, are 1.46% and 1.15%, respectively. Absent the waiver or reimbursement, performance results would have been lower.

Columbia Thermostat Fund Asset Allocation

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Thermostat Fund Portfolio Weightings

as a percentage of assets in each investment category, as of 6/30/12

Stock Mutual Funds

Columbia Acorn International, Class I     20 %  
Columbia Dividend Income Fund, Class I     20 %  
Columbia Acorn Fund, Class I     15 %  
Columbia Contrarian Core Fund, Class I     15 %  
Columbia Select Large Cap Growth Fund, Class I     10 %  
Columbia Acorn Select, Class I     10 %  
Columbia Large Cap Enhanced Core Fund, Class I     10 %  

 

Bond Mutual Funds

Columbia Intermediate Bond Fund, Class I     50 %  
Columbia Income Opportunities Fund, Class I     30 %  
Columbia U.S. Treasury Index Fund, Class I     20 %  

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Thermostat Fund (Class A)

September 25, 2002 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the indexes are provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

The returns shown for periods prior to the inception date of the Fund's Class A shares are calculated from the inception date of the Fund and append the returns of the Fund's Class Z shares, the Fund's oldest share class. These returns are adjusted to reflect any higher class-related operating expenses of the newer share classes, as applicable. Please visit columbiamanagement.com/mutual-funds/appended-performance for more information.

Total Net Assets of the Fund: $440.1 million


23



Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Fritz Kaegi   Stephen Kusmierczak  
Lead Portfolio Manager   Lead Portfolio Manager  
   
P. Zachary Egan   Louis J. Mendes  
Co-Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste     2.4 %  
Surya Citra Media     1.8 %  
Multiplus     1.4 %  
Mongolian Mining     1.4 %  
Mayora Indah     0.6 %  
Americas Petrogas     0.6 %  
Northam Platinum     0.5 %  
Madalena Ventures     0.2 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund fell 7.05% (Class A shares, without sales charge) in the second quarter of 2012 versus the 8.09% decline in the Fund's primary benchmark, the S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and $5B Index. The Fund's more conservative positioning in very volatile markets has helped it outperform the benchmark since inception. Since the Fund's launch on August 19, 2011, it has returned a positive 1.50%, outperforming the benchmark's 5.77% decline. For the half year ended June 30, the Fund was up 9.61%, outpacing the 8.88% gain of its benchmark.

In the second quarter, the Fund benefited from its continued overweight in companies that we believe should benefit from rising incomes in emerging markets. Mayora Indah, an Indonesian maker of biscuits and chocolates, was added to the Fund during the quarter and gained nearly 29%. Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste operates airports in Mexico, where air travel for tourism is growing strongly. Its stock gained over 18% following positive news about possible expansion into Puerto Rico. Surya Citra Media is Indonesia's most profitable private free-to-air broadcaster and gained 17% to reach a new record since its listing in 2002. Multiplus is Brazil's largest operator of loyalty programs and is a beneficiary of secular growth in credit and travel. Despite somewhat disappointing results due to higher airline ticket prices used in rewards, Multiplus gained over 15%.

The largest performance detractors in the second quarter were the Fund's energy and basic materials stocks. Two Canadian-listed oil and gas exploration companies with substantial assets in Argentina dropped sharply in the quarter following government moves to nationalize a large energy company. While we see no evidence of specific government action against our holdings, Madalena Ventures dropped nearly 63% and Americas Petrogas declined 48% as the risk premium for Argentina jumped substantially. Mongolian Mining is a world-class coking coal deposit in Southern Mongolia near the Chinese border. The stock fell 40% to a record low on concerns about tightening investment rules following recent elections. Northam Platinum owns one of the world's best undeveloped deposits of platinum, a precious metal used in important industrial applications like catalytic converters. Northam fell 35% in the wake of weak platinum prices and a leak at its smelter.

An important element of the Fund's relatively conservative positioning is its focus on investing in companies that pay dividends. We believe that a meaningful and growing dividend is the ultimate proof that a company is generating free cash flow, and that reinvested dividends represent the largest component of total shareholder returns over time. The current dividend yield of the Fund's portfolio is slightly below the benchmark's, yet the Fund's more concentrated portfolio is a higher quality one as measured by return on shareholder equity. We think companies that earn higher returns on capital should grow faster than their peers. We do not believe we have to sacrifice growth for higher dividends, and we have tried to identify companies with defensible business models and above-average returns that are exposed to durable growth trends in the emerging markets.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging
Markets Fund

At a Glance (Class A Shares - CAGAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 8/19/11)

through June 30, 2012

      Year to date*   Life of fund†*  
Returns before taxes   NAV
POP
  9.61
3.36
%   1.50
-4.34
%  
Returns after taxes on distributions   NAV
POP
  9.61
3.36
  1.51
-4.33
 
Returns after taxes on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
  6.25
2.18
  0.98
-2.81
 
S&P Emerging Markets Between $500M and
$5B Index (pretax)**
      8.88       -5.77    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Not annualized.

†Reflects performance from Fund inception on 8/19/11 through 6/30/12.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, reflects a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; Class A share expense ratios without and with the contractual fee waiver/reimbursement are 14.22% and 1.85%, respectively.

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund
Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Ace Indonesia (Indonesia)
Home Improvement Retailer
  3.5
%  
2.   Tower Bersama Infrastructure (Indonesia)
Communications Towers
  3.3
%  
3.   Nagacorp (Cambodia)
Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia
  3.3
%  
4.   Far EasTone Telecom (Taiwan)
Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator
  2.8
%  
5.   Rand Merchant Insurance (South Africa)
Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
  2.8
%  
6.   Coronation Fund Managers (South Africa)
South African Fund Manager
  2.7
%  
7.   Dufry Group (Switzerland)
Operators Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops
  2.5
%  
8.   CTCI Corp (Taiwan)
International Engineering Firm
  2.4
%  
9.   Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (Mexico)
Mexican Airport Operator
  2.4
%  
10.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  2.1
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund (Class A)

August 19, 2011 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund:
$5.8 million


25



Columbia Acorn European Fund

In a Nutshell

   
Andreas
Waldburg-Wolfegg
  Stephen
Kusmierczak
 
Lead Portfolio Manager   Co-Portfolio Manager  

 

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end performance updates.

Fund's Positions
in Mentioned Holdings

As a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Eurofins Scientific     3.6 %  
Gemalto     3.4 %  
Aalberts Industries     2.0 %  
Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland     1.9 %  
Geox     1.1 %  

 

Columbia Acorn European Fund was up 11.53% (Class A shares, without sales charge) for the six months ended June 30, 2012, outperforming the 7.65% return of its primary benchmark, the S&P Europe Between $500M and $5B Index. In absolute numbers, the Fund had a very strong first quarter, up 17.71%, followed by a lackluster second quarter, in which the Fund was down 5.25%. But the real story was in the relative numbers. Whereas the Fund closely matched the 17.80% gain in the first quarter of its benchmark, it contained the losses from the general downdraft in the second quarter better than the benchmark, which fell 8.62%.

French Fund holdings continued to perform strongly in the second quarter. Smart card products and solutions company Gemalto was up 9%, and food, drug and materials testing provider Eurofins Scientific gained 15%. Gemalto released a very positive first quarter sales report that showed sales in the mobile phone division up 11%, the first such growth in a few quarters. This turn confirmed our thesis that the change to fourth-generation wireless technology should increasingly feed through the company's top line. Eurofins Scientific announced a near doubling of its net profit in the first quarter of 2012, which, in itself, is not very significant because the bulk of the business's sales happen in the second half. What we were more interested to see was that Eurofins Scientific's business grew 10% organically in Europe, proof that when you're in the right business, macro issues can take second place. We shaved some off our position in Gemalto and added some in Eurofins Scientific to reflect short-term performance. Both continue to be in the Fund's top-five stocks by size.

Retailers like to complain about the weather: it's never right. Not so for Domino's Pizza UK & Ireland, the U.S. pizza maker's British, Irish and German franchise. The rainiest April on record in the United Kingdom caused people to stay home and order in. Domino's was only too happy to deliver, and so did the stock, up 17% in the quarter and 29% for the half year.

There were few strong detractors in the portfolio, largely because the largest slides came from small positions. Geox, the Italian maker of casual shoes, saw its stock decline 26% in the second quarter following a profit warning that accompanied the release of first quarter figures. Start-up costs related to expansion in Asia, Russia and Eastern Europe have negatively impacted Geox's margins. We believe that the strength of the company's patents, brand and balance sheet will help it gain market share over competitors, especially now that franchisees will be willing to ally themselves closer to a strong operator.

Another detractor to performance in the second quarter was Aalberts Industries, a manufacturer of flow control and heat treatment equipment based in the Netherlands, down almost 23%. An update on quarterly sales and management's outlook at the beginning of May were cautious, which hurt the stock. This diversified industrial company has strong market positions in most European countries and is suffering from lower capacity utilization in its industrial services division. For 2012, we believe the company is likely to show flat growth. On the other hand, we believe Aalberts's strong market positions, outstanding margins and excellent management are unlikely to go away, even during this time of weak demand. We believe its competitive position is bound to improve.

International investing involves special risks, including foreign taxation, currency risks, risks associated with possible differences in financial standards and other risks associated with future political and economic developments. Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies pose special risks, including possible illiquidity and greater price volatility than stocks of larger, more established companies. Investing in emerging markets may involve greater risks than investing in more developed countries.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change periodically and may not be representative of current holdings.


26



Columbia Acorn
European Fund

At a Glance (Class A Shares - CAEAX)

Performance data shown represents past performance and is not a guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Performance results reflect any fee waivers or reimbursements of Fund expenses by the investment manager and/or any of its affiliates. Absent these fee waivers and/or expense reimbursement arrangements, performance results would have been lower. Please visit columbiamanagement.com for daily and most recent month-end updates.

Pretax and After-tax Average Annual Total Returns (Based on Class A Share Returns, inception 8/19/11)

through June 30, 2012

      Year to date*   Life of fund†*  
Returns before taxes   NAV
POP
  11.53
5.07
%   5.99
-0.11
%  
Returns after taxes on distributions   NAV
POP
  11.47
5.01
  5.71
-0.36
 
Returns after taxes on distributions and
sale of fund shares
  NAV
POP
  7.49
3.29
  3.95
-0.02
 
S&P Europe Between $500M and
$5B Index (pretax)**
      7.65       -0.07    

 

All results shown assume reinvestment of distributions.

*Not annualized.

†Reflects performance from Fund inception on 8/19/11 through 6/30/12.

**The Fund's primary benchmark.

 

After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares reflect the additional tax impact of long-term gains or losses realized when Fund shares are sold. The returns are taxed at the maximum rate and assume shares were purchased at the beginning of the period. Actual after-tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for Class A shares only; after-tax returns for other share classes will vary. Indexes do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes.

Public offering price (POP) returns include the maximum sales charge of 5.75% for Class A shares. Net asset value (NAV) returns do not include sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges (CDSC).

The Fund's annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the May 1, 2012, prospectus, reflects a contractual fee waiver and expense reimbursement agreement with CWAM that expires April 30, 2013; Class A share expense ratios without and with the contractual fee waiver/reimbursement are 19.73% and 1.75%, respectively.

Columbia Acorn European Fund Portfolio Diversification

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

Columbia Acorn European Fund Top 10 Holdings

as a percentage of net assets, as of 6/30/12

1.   Eurofins Scientific (France)
Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening & Testing
  3.6
%  
2.   Gemalto (France)
Digital Security Solutions
  3.4
%  
3.   Wirecard (Germany)
Online Payment Processing & Risk Management
  3.0
%  
4.   Geberit (Switzerland)
Plumbing Supplies
  2.8
%  
5.   Charles Taylor (United Kingdom)
Insurance Services
  2.7
%  
6.   1000 mercis (France)
Interactive Advertising and Marketing
  2.6
%  
7.   Marel (Iceland)
Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish Processing Equipment
  2.5
%  
8.   Hexagon (Sweden)
Design, Measurement & Visualization Software & Equipment
  2.5
%  
9.   Partners Group (Switzerland)
Private Markets Asset Management
  2.5
%  
10.   Sweco (Sweden)
Engineering Consultants
  2.3
%  

 

The Fund's top 10 holdings and portfolio diversification vary with changes in portfolio investments. See the Statement of Investments for a complete list of the Fund's holdings.

The Growth of a $10,000 Investment in Columbia Acorn European Fund (Class A)

August 19, 2011 (Fund inception) through June 30, 2012

The chart shows the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in Class A shares of the Fund during the stated time period. Although the index is provided for use in assessing the Fund's performance, the Fund's holdings may differ significantly from those in the index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. The graph does not reflect taxes that a shareholder may pay on Fund distributions or on a sale of Fund shares.

Total Net Assets of the Fund:
$2.1 million


27




Columbia Acorn Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Information  
Angies list     0       231,700    
Cree     380,000       560,000    
Genpact     1,575,000       1,705,000    
Hexagon (Sweden)     5,164,999       5,450,000    
Lamar Advertising     0       1,725,000    
SABA     0       2,000,000    
Velti     2,500,000       2,700,000    
Yandex (Russia)     0       700,100    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Aalberts Industries
(Netherlands)
    2,263,654       2,324,833    
Ashland     0       800,000    
Chicago Bridge & Iron     1,725,000       2,850,000    
Forward Air     1,300,000       1,400,000    
Generac     1,776,000       2,350,000    
Moog     2,775,000       3,000,000    
Neopost (France)     210,000       350,000    
Polypore International     900,000       1,325,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
American Eagle Outfitters     300,000       1,075,000    
Arcos Dorados (Brazil)     0       1,800,000    
Avis Budget Group     3,800,000       4,400,000    
Deckers Outdoor     1,140,000       1,310,000    
Fossil     392,500       527,845    
GNC Holdings     1,528,500       2,305,000    
Interface     1,750,000       2,038,555    
Lifestyle International
(Hong Kong)
    13,500,000       16,857,500    
Pier 1 Imports     5,600,000       6,600,000    
Finance  
Associated Banc-Corp     6,287,800       6,956,800    
City National     1,175,000       1,348,000    
Eaton Vance     3,700,000       4,036,000    
First Commonwealth     1,000,000       2,500,000    
FX Alliance     0       300,000    
Onex Capital (Canada)     0       450,000    
SEI Investments     6,198,000       6,654,000    
SVB Financial Group     810,000       985,000    
Health Care  
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals     0       2,568,248    
Cepheid     3,900,000       4,600,000    
DENTSPLY International     1,136,500       1,550,000    
InterMune     2,950,000       3,850,000    
Synageva Biopharma     180,167       569,898    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Energy & Minerals  
Gulf United (Colombia)     0       50,000,000    
Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada)     920,000       1,400,000    
Laredo Petroleum     0       1,159,000    
Mongolian Mining (Mongolia)     12,000,000       16,000,000    
Other Industries  
Rush Enterprises, Class A     2,800,000       2,937,175    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


28



    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Information  
Akamai     250,000       0    
Amphenol     3,495,000       3,415,000    
Ariba     2,850,000       900,000    
Atmel     12,300,000       11,562,000    
Blackbaud     1,650,000       960,329    
Concur Technologies     1,830,000       1,400,000    
Constant Contact     2,350,000       2,000,000    
Discovery Series C     1,595,000       900,000    
Equinix     585,000       450,000    
F5 Networks     685,000       640,000    
Finisar     1,695,000       1,345,000    
FTI Consulting     868,516       234,615    
Global Payments     2,299,000       1,700,000    
Ixia     2,330,000       1,730,000    
Kenexa     1,700,000       1,173,100    
Liberty Global Series A     1,250,000       900,000    
Littelfuse     500,000       420,000    
Mail.ru - GDR (Russia)     400,000       234,168    
NetSuite     1,150,000       800,000    
Plexus     1,100,000       960,000    
Red Hat     750,000       700,000    
Saga Communications     164,991       145,271    
SBA Communications     3,700,000       3,400,000    
TIBCO     2,150,000       1,450,000    
Tyler Technologies     1,700,000       900,000    
Zebra Technologies     1,605,000       1,365,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Albany International     900,000       600,000    
GrafTech International     3,750,000       2,800,000    
Imtech (Netherlands)     1,601,465       1,491,313    
Interline Brands     2,399,751       1,400,000    
Jain Irrigation Systems (India)     3,450,000       0    
Jain Irrigation Systems - DVR
(India)
    172,500       0    
Kaydon     501,000       0    
Mersen (France)     260,000       92,046    
Pentair     3,100,000       1,890,000    
Waste Connections     2,400,000       2,050,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Abercrombie & Fitch     3,460,000       3,040,000    
GLG Life Tech (Canada)     1,678,125       1,665,270    
lululemon athletica     4,922,800       4,505,000    
Monster Beverage     2,340,000       1,700,000    
Saks     5,225,000       4,425,000    
Snyder's-Lance     240,000       0    
True Religion Apparel     393,452       231,452    
Universal Technical Institute     612,205       0    
Warnaco Group     2,190,000       1,460,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Finance  
Assured Guaranty     500,000       0    
BOK Financial     2,691,414       2,638,000    
CVB Financial     3,400,000       3,000,000    
Green Bankshares     152,569       79,800    
Oriental Financial Group     500,000       0    
World Acceptance     1,459,555       1,425,202    
Health Care  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     2,290,000       1,476,000    
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions     1,200,000       0    
Gen-Probe     760,000       0    
Hill-Rom Holdings     1,873,800       1,275,000    
Onyx Pharmaceuticals     1,000,000       750,000    
Pacific Biosciences of California     2,525,000       0    
Raptor Pharmaceutical     4,200,000       3,609,594    
Energy & Minerals  
Alexco Resource     2,800,000       2,050,000    
Athabasca Oil Sands (Canada)     2,160,000       750,000    
Baytex (Canada)     650,000       361,000    
Black Diamond Group (Canada)     1,056,600       893,600    
Canacol (Colombia)     5,917,100       5,116,000    
Celtic Exploration (Canada)     1,140,000       718,000    
Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     442,000       387,000    
Crew Energy (Canada)     1,547,000       493,000    
FMC Technologies     5,298,000       5,150,000    
Fugro (Netherlands)     1,988,054       1,289,106    
Oil States International     743,000       513,000    
Pacific Rubiales Energy
(Colombia)
    4,250,000       3,700,000    
Silver Wheaton (Canada)     1,600,000       550,000    
SM Energy     900,000       703,000    
Tullow Oil (United Kingdom)     1,697,000       1,050,000    
Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia)
    4,435,000       4,415,000    
Vopak (Netherlands)     300,000       218,000    
Other Industries  
Genesee & Wyoming     400,000       300,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


29



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 95.8%  
Information 27.2%      
    > Business Software 6.9%  
  5,000,000     Informatica (a)   $ 211,800    
        Enterprise Data Integration Software        
  2,550,000     Ansys (a)     160,930    
        Simulation Software for
Engineers & Designers
       
  2,700,000     Micros Systems (a)     138,240    
        Information Systems for Hotels,
Restaurants & Retailers
       
  1,400,000     Concur Technologies (a)     95,340    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense
Management Software
       
  5,450,000     Hexagon (Sweden)     93,549    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  2,350,000     Quality Systems     64,649    
        IT Systems for Medical Groups &
Ambulatory Care Centers
       
  800,000     NetSuite (a)     43,816    
        End-to-end IT Systems Solutions Delivered
Over the Web
       
  1,450,000     TIBCO (a)     43,384    
        Datacenter Software        
  900,000     Ariba (a)     40,284    
        Cost Management Software        
  700,000     Red Hat (a)     39,536    
        Maintenance & Support for Opensource
Operating Systems & Middleware
       
  900,000     Tyler Technologies (a)     36,315    
        Financial, Tax, Court & Document
Management Systems for Local Governments
       
  2,000,000     Constant Contact (a)(b)(c)     35,760    
        Email & Other Marketing Campaign
Management Systems Delivered Over the Web
       
  1,173,100     Kenexa (a)     34,055    
        Recruiting & Workforce Management Solutions        
  900,000     SPS Commerce (a)(b)     27,342    
        Supply Chain Management Software
Delivered via the Web
       
  750,000     Jack Henry & Associates     25,890    
        IT Systems & Outsourced IT Solutions for
Financial Institutions
       
  960,329     Blackbaud     24,652    
        Software & Services for Non-profits        
  690,000     Advent Software (a)     18,706    
        Asset Management & Trading Systems        
  2,000,000     SABA (a)(b)     18,560    
        Learning Management Systems        
  2,700,000     Velti (a)(c)     17,550    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
  900,000     Active Network (a)     13,851    
        Web Delivered Software Solution for
Managing Events & Activities
       
  1,000,000     InContact (a)     5,010    
        Call Center Systems Delivered Via the
Web & Telco Services
       
  55,000     Solera Holdings     2,298    
        Software for Automotive Insurance
Claims Processing
       
      1,191,517    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Instrumentation 2.7%  
  1,600,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)(b)   $ 249,360    
        Laboratory Equipment        
  2,780,000     IPG Photonics (a)(b)     121,180    
        Fiber Lasers        
  2,035,000     Trimble Navigation (a)     93,631    
        GPS-based Instruments        
      464,171    
    > Mobile Communications 2.7%  
  4,465,000     Crown Castle International (a)     261,917    
        Communications Towers        
  3,400,000     SBA Communications (a)     193,970    
        Communications Towers        
  1,500,000     Globalstar (a)     480    
        Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier        
      456,367    
    > Telephone & Data Services 2.6%  
  9,500,000     tw telecom (a)(b)     243,770    
        Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services        
  1,400,000     AboveNet (b)     117,600    
        Metropolitan Fiber Communications Services        
  2,200,000     Cogent Communications (a)     42,350    
        Internet Data Pipelines        
  1,650,000     Boingo Wireless (a)     19,173    
        Wholesale & Retail WiFi Networks        
  2,000,000     General Communications (a)(b)     16,620    
        Commercial Communication & Consumer
CATV, Web & Phone in Alaska
       
      439,513    
    > Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment 2.4%
 
  3,415,000     Amphenol     187,552    
        Electronic Connectors        
  4,550,000     II-VI (a)(b)     75,849    
        Laser Optics & Specialty Materials        
  1,365,000     Zebra Technologies (a)     46,901    
        Bar Code Printers        
  900,000     Netgear (a)     31,059    
        Networking Products for Small Business & Home        
  605,000     Stratasys (a)(c)     29,978    
        Rapid Prototyping Systems        
  800,000     Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a)     29,280    
        Audio & Video Recording Solutions        
  207,000     Gemalto (France)     14,867    
        Digital Security Solutions        
      415,486    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 2.1%
 
  11,562,000     Atmel (a)     77,465    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency &
Memory Semiconductors
       
  7,932,000     ON Semiconductor (a)     56,317    
        Mixed Signal & Power Management
Semiconductors
       
  5,000,000     Entegris (a)     42,700    
        Semiconductor Materials Management Products        
  2,160,000     Microsemi (a)     39,938    
        Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductors        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


30



Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment—continued
 
  420,000     Littelfuse   $ 23,894    
        Little Fuses        
  1,165,000     Monolithic Power Systems (a)     23,149    
        High Performance Analog & Mixed Signal
Integrated Circuits
       
  1,900,000     IXYS (a)(b)     21,223    
        Power Semiconductors        
  400,000     Hittite Microwave (a)     20,448    
        Radio Frequency, Microwave &
Millimeterwave Semiconductors
       
  615,000     Ultratech (a)     19,373    
        Semiconductor Equipment        
  1,765,000     Pericom Semiconductor (a)(b)     15,885    
        Interface Integrated Circuits & Frequency Control Products        
  560,000     Cree (a)(c)     14,375    
        LED Lighting, Components & Chips        
  2,290,000     TriQuint Semiconductor (a)     12,595    
        Radio Frequency Semiconductors        
      367,362    
    > Computer Services 1.3%  
  3,400,000     iGATE (a)(b)     57,868    
        IT & Business Process Outsourcing Services        
  680,000     Syntel     41,275    
        Offshore IT Services        
  1,618,000     ExlService Holdings (a)(b)     39,868    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  2,125,000     Virtusa (a)(b)     28,369    
        Offshore IT Outsourcing        
  1,705,000     Genpact (a)     28,354    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  3,849,207     Hackett Group (a)(b)     21,440    
        IT Integration & Best Practice Research        
  1,091,353     WNS - ADR (India) (a)     10,619    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing)
Services
       
      227,793    
    > Gaming Equipment & Services 1.2%  
  3,725,000     Bally Technologies (a)(b)     173,809    
        Slot Machines & Software        
  1,530,000     WMS Industries (a)     30,523    
        Slot Machine Provider        
      204,332    
    > Internet Related 1.1%  
  450,000     Equinix (a)     79,042    
        Network Neutral Data Centers        
  1,450,000     TripAdvisor     64,801    
        Online Travel Research        
  304,000     NetEase.com - ADR (China) (a)     17,890    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  700,100     Yandex (Russia) (a)     13,337    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  234,168     Mail.ru - GDR (Russia) (a)(d)     7,975    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for
Russian Speakers
       
  231,700     Angies list (a)     3,670    
        Consumer Subscription & Internet Advertising        
      186,715    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Business Information & Marketing
Services 0.9%
 
  1,900,000     Verisk Analytics (a)   $ 93,594    
        Risk & Decision Analytics        
  3,027,016     Navigant Consulting (a)(b)     38,261    
        Financial Consulting Firm        
  505,000     RPX (a)     7,247    
        Patent Aggregation & Defensive Patent
Consulting
       
  234,615     FTI Consulting (a)     6,745    
        Financial Consulting Firm        
      145,847    
    > Telecommunications Equipment 0.7%  
  640,000     F5 Networks (a)     63,718    
        Internet Traffic Management Equipment        
  1,730,000     Ixia (a)     20,795    
        Telecom Network Test Equipment        
  1,345,000     Finisar (a)     20,121    
        Optical Subsystems & Components        
  1,925,000     Infinera (a)     13,167    
        Optical Networking Equipment        
      117,801    
    > CATV 0.6%  
  900,000     Discovery Series C (a)     45,081    
        Cable TV Programming        
  900,000     Liberty Global Series A (a)     44,667    
        Cable TV Franchises Outside the USA        
  15,770     Jupiter Telecommunications (Japan)     16,079    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
      105,827    
    > Financial Processors 0.6%  
  1,700,000     Global Payments     73,491    
        Credit Card Processor        
  5,000,000     Singapore Exchange (Singapore)     25,119    
        Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market
Operator
       
      98,610    
    > Electronics Distribution 0.6%  
  3,125,000     Avnet (a)     96,438    
        Electronic Components Distribution        
      96,438    
    > Contract Manufacturing 0.3%  
  3,800,000     Sanmina-SCI (a)     31,122    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
  960,000     Plexus (a)     27,072    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      58,194    
    > Advertising 0.3%  
  1,725,000     Lamar Advertising (a)     49,335    
        Outdoor Advertising        
  1,500,000     VisionChina Media - ADR (China) (a)     1,395    
        Advertising on Digital Screens in China's
Mass Transit System
       
      50,730    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


31



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Entertainment Programming 0.2%  
  1,100,000     IMAX (Canada) (a)(c)   $ 26,433    
        IMAX Movies, Theatre Equipment &
Theatre Joint Ventures
       
      26,433    
    > TV Broadcasting —%  
  2,500,000     Entravision Communications     3,025    
        Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations        
  1,750,000     Gray Television (a)(c)     2,573    
        Mid-market Affiliated TV Stations        
      5,598    
    > Radio —%  
  145,271     Saga Communications (a)     5,391    
        Radio Stations in Small & Mid-sized Cities        
      5,391    
    > Consumer Software —%  
  273,500     Carbonite (a)(c)     2,445    
        Online Data Storage        
      2,445    
Information: Total     4,666,570    
Industrial Goods & Services 19.0%      
    > Machinery 11.1%  
  6,750,000     Ametek     336,893    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  8,400,000     Donaldson (b)     280,308    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  3,125,000     Nordson     160,281    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
  3,000,000     Moog (a)(b)     124,050    
        Motion Control Products for Aerospace,
Defense & Industrial Markets
       
  3,725,000     Kennametal     123,484    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  2,325,000     Clarcor     111,972    
        Mobile & Industrial Filters        
  3,063,000     HEICO (b)     98,812    
        FAA Approved Aircraft Replacement Parts        
  1,800,000     Pall     98,658    
        Filtration & Fluids Clarification        
  2,200,000     ESCO Technologies (b)     80,168    
        Automatic Electric Meter Readers        
  1,890,000     Pentair     72,349    
        Pumps & Water Treatment        
  805,000     Toro     58,998    
        Turf Maintenance Equipment        
  2,350,000     Generac     56,541    
        Standby Power Generators        
  2,675,000     Oshkosh Corporation (a)     56,041    
        Specialty Truck Manufacturer        
  1,325,000     Polypore International (a)(c)     53,517    
        Battery Separators & Filtration Media        
  435,000     Valmont Industries     52,622    
        Center Pivot Irrigation Systems & Utility Poles        
  950,000     WABCO Holdings (a)     50,284    
        Truck & Bus Component Supplier        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  600,000     Wabtec   $ 46,806    
        Freight & Transit Component Supplier        
  350,000     Neopost (France)     18,678    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  170,000     Middleby Corp (a)     16,934    
        Manufacturer of Cooking Equipment        
  10,000,000     Marel (Iceland)     12,162    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
  1,000,000     Spartan Motors     5,240    
        Specialty Truck & Chassis Manufacturer        
      1,914,798    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 2.4%
 
  1,750,000     Albemarle     104,370    
        Refinery Catalysts & Other Specialty
Chemicals
       
  1,520,000     FMC Corporation     81,290    
        Niche Specialty Chemicals        
  800,000     Ashland     55,448    
        Diversified Chemicals Company        
  1,880,000     Drew Industries (a)(b)     52,358    
        RV & Manufactured Home Components        
  1,525,000     Novozymes (Denmark)     39,545    
        Industrial Enzymes        
  673,000     Sociedad Quimica y Minera de
Chile - ADR (Chile) (c)
    37,466    
        Producer of Specialty Fertilizers,
Lithium & Iodine
       
  2,218,700     Kansai Paint (Japan)     23,775    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  600,000     Albany International     11,226    
        Paper Machine Clothing & Composites
for Aerospace
       
  200,000     Silgan Holdings     8,538    
        Metal & Plastic Packaging        
  92,046     Mersen (France)     2,306    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      416,322    
    > Other Industrial Services 1.7%  
  3,050,000     Expeditors International of
Washington
    118,187    
        International Freight Forwarder        
  1,400,000     Forward Air     45,178    
        Freight Transportation Between Airports        
  1,350,000     LKQ (a)     45,090    
        Alternative Auto Parts Distribution        
  1,491,313     Imtech (Netherlands)     35,610    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  1,600,000     Mobile Mini (a)     23,040    
        Portable Storage Units Leasing        
  1,500,000     Acorn Energy (b)(c)     12,480    
        Frac Well Exploration/Monitoring Device,
Sonar Security, Electric Grid Monitoring
       
  750,000     UTI Worldwide     10,958    
        Freight Forwarding & Logistics        
      290,543    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


32



Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Construction 1.3%  
  2,850,000     Chicago Bridge & Iron   $ 108,186    
        Engineering & Construction for Liquefied
Natural Gas & Petrochemicals
       
  66,000     NVR (a)     56,100    
        DC Homebuilder        
  1,350,000     Fortune Brands Home & Security (a)     30,065    
        Home Building Supplies & Small Locks        
  1,800,000     Mills Estruturas e Servicos de
Engenharia (Brazil)
    24,197    
        Civil Engineering & Construction        
      218,548    
    > Electrical Components 0.7%  
  1,765,000     Acuity Brands     89,856    
        Commercial Lighting Fixtures        
  1,500,000     Ushio (Japan)     18,592    
        Industrial Light Sources        
  351,000     Saft (France)     8,421    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
      116,869    
    > Outsourcing Services 0.7%  
  2,800,000     Quanta Services (a)     67,396    
        Electrical & Telecom Construction Services        
  1,359,200     Insperity (b)     36,766    
        Professional Employer Organization        
  600,000     GP Strategies (a)     11,082    
        Training Programs        
      115,244    
    > Waste Management 0.5%  
  2,050,000     Waste Connections     61,336    
        Solid Waste Management        
  560,000     Clean Harbors (a)     31,595    
        Hazardous Waste Services & Disposal        
      92,931    
    > Conglomerates 0.2%  
  2,324,833     Aalberts Industries (Netherlands)     36,200    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
      36,200    
    > Industrial Distribution 0.2%  
  1,400,000     Interline Brands (a)     35,098    
        Industrial Distribution        
      35,098    
    > Steel 0.2%  
  2,800,000     GrafTech International (a)     27,020    
        Industrial Graphite Materials Producer        
      27,020    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     3,263,573    
Consumer Goods & Services 15.9%      
    > Retail 4.3%  
  4,505,000     lululemon athletica (a)     268,633    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  6,600,000     Pier 1 Imports (b)     108,438    
        Home Furnishing Retailer        
  3,040,000     Abercrombie & Fitch     103,786    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  3,370,000     Shutterfly (a)(b)   $ 103,425    
        Internet Photo-centric Retailer        
  4,425,000     Saks (a)(c)     47,126    
        Luxury Department Store Retailer        
  527,845     Fossil (a)     40,401    
        Watch Designer & Retailer        
  525,000     DSW     28,560    
        Branded Footwear Retailer        
  1,075,000     American Eagle Outfitters     21,210    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  971,500     Teavana (a)(c)     13,145    
        Specialty Tea Retailer        
  1,371,366     Gaiam (a)(b)     5,348    
        Healthy Living Catalogs & E-Commerce        
  66,000     The Fresh Market (a)     3,540    
        Specialty Food Retailer        
      743,612    
    > Travel 3.0%  
  3,850,000     Gaylord Entertainment (a)(b)     148,456    
        Convention Hotels        
  1,430,000     Vail Resorts     71,614    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
  1,450,000     Expedia     69,702    
        Online Travel Services Company        
  4,400,000     Avis Budget Group (a)     66,880    
        Second Largest Car Rental Company        
  3,750,000     Hertz (a)     48,000    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  970,000     Choice Hotels     38,732    
        Franchisor of Budget Hotel Brands        
  1,600,000     HomeAway (a)(c)     34,784    
        Vacation Rental Online Marketplace        
  2,000,000     Localiza Rent A Car (Brazil)     30,082    
        Car Rental        
      508,250    
    > Apparel 2.3%  
  1,660,000     PVH     129,131    
        Apparel Wholesaler & Retailer        
  2,100,000     Coach     122,808    
        Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather
Accessories
       
  1,460,000     Warnaco Group (a)     62,167    
        Global Branded Apparel Manufacturer        
  1,310,000     Deckers Outdoor (a)(c)     57,653    
        Fashion Footwear Wholesaler        
  600,000     Steven Madden (a)     19,050    
        Wholesaler/Retailer of Fashion Footwear        
  231,452     True Religion Apparel     6,708    
        Premium Denim        
      397,517    
    > Food & Beverage 1.1%  
  1,700,000     Monster Beverage (a)     121,040    
        Alternative Beverages        
  32,000,000     Olam International (Singapore)     46,347    
        Agriculture Supply Chain Manager        
  1,800,000     Arcos Dorados (Brazil)     26,604    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for
Latin America
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


33



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Food & Beverage—continued  
  45,500     Annie's (a)(c)   $ 1,905    
        Developer & Marketer of Natural & Organic Food        
  1,665,270     GLG Life Tech (Canada) (a)(b)(e)     689    
        All-natural Sweetener Extracted from the
Stevia Plant
       
      196,585    
    > Consumer Goods Distribution 1.1%  
  2,305,000     GNC Holdings     90,356    
        Specialty Retailer of Health & Wellness Products        
  2,015,000     Pool     81,527    
        Distributor of Swimming Pool Supplies &
Equipment
       
  625,000     United Stationers     16,844    
        Wholesale Distributor of Business Products        
      188,727    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.9%  
  2,190,000     Lifetime Fitness (a)(b)     101,857    
        Sport & Fitness Club Operator        
  16,857,500     Lifestyle International (Hong Kong)     37,146    
        Mid to High-end Department Store
Operator in Hong Kong & China
       
  1,062,500     Move (a)     9,679    
        Real Estate Internet Websites        
  441,666     IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China) (a)
    481    
        Provide Real Estate Services in China        
      149,163    
    > Casinos & Gaming 0.8%  
  3,950,000     Pinnacle Entertainment (a)(b)     37,999    
        Regional Casino Operator        
  850,000     Penn National Gaming (a)     37,902    
        Regional Casino Operator        
  3,000,000     Melco Crown Entertainment - ADR
(Hong Kong) (a)
    34,560    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  12,000,000     MGM China Holdings (Hong Kong)     18,400    
        Macau Casino Operator        
      128,861    
    > Furniture & Textiles 0.8%  
  4,200,000     Knoll (b)     56,364    
        Office Furniture        
  2,250,000     Herman Miller     41,670    
        Office Furniture        
  2,038,555     Interface     27,785    
        Modular & Broadloom Carpet        
  215,000     Caesarstone (Israel) (a)     2,604    
        Quartz Countertops        
      128,423    
    > Other Durable Goods 0.6%  
  1,500,000     Jarden     63,030    
        Branded Household Products        
  460,000     Cavco Industries (a)(b)     23,589    
        Manufactured Homes        
  400,000     Tesla Motors (a)(c)     12,516    
        Design, Manufacture & Sell High Performance
Electric Vehicles
       
      99,135    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Restaurants 0.4%  
  2,000,000     AFC Enterprises (a)(b)   $ 46,280    
        Popeye's Restaurants        
  450,000     Cheesecake Factory (a)     14,382    
        Casual Dining Restaurants        
  675,000     Bravo Brio Restaurant Group (a)     12,035    
        Upscale Casual Italian Restaurants        
      72,697    
    > Nondurables 0.3%  
  1,600,000     Helen of Troy (a)(b)     54,224    
        Personal Care, Housewares, Healthcare &
Home Environment Products
       
      54,224    
    > Educational Services 0.2%  
  800,000     New Oriental Education &
Technology - ADR (China) (a)
    19,600    
        Education Service Provider        
  300,000     ITT Educational Services (a)(c)     18,225    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
  2,000,000     Voyager Learning - Contingent Value
Rights (e)(f)
    220    
        Education Services for the K-12 Market        
      38,045    
    > Leisure Products 0.1%  
  1,290,000     Skullcandy (a)(c)     18,253    
        Lifestyle Branded Headphones        
      18,253    
    > Other Entertainment —%  
  265,000     CTS Eventim (Germany)     7,974    
        Event Ticket Sales        
      7,974    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     2,731,466    
Finance 11.0%      
    > Banks 4.4%  
  2,638,000     BOK Financial     153,532    
        Tulsa-based Southwest Bank        
  6,956,800     Associated Banc-Corp     91,760    
        Midwest Bank        
  2,337,313     Hancock Holding     71,148    
        Gulf Coast Bank        
  1,348,000     City National     65,486    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  2,860,000     MB Financial (b)     61,604    
        Chicago Bank        
  985,000     SVB Financial Group (a)     57,839    
        Bank to Venture Capitalists        
  5,323,500     Valley National Bancorp     56,429    
        New Jersey/New York Bank        
  3,000,000     CVB Financial     34,950    
        Inland Empire Business Bank        
  2,200,000     TCF Financial     25,256    
        Great Lakes Bank        
  700,000     Wintrust Financial     24,850    
        Chicago & Milwaukee Full Service Bank        
  1,350,000     TriCo Bancshares (b)     20,790    
        California Central Valley Bank        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Banks—continued  
  4,299,507     First Busey   $ 20,767    
        Illinois Bank        
  1,121,188     Sandy Spring Bancorp     20,181    
        Baltimore, D.C. Bank        
  2,500,000     First Commonwealth     16,825    
        Western Pennsylvania Bank        
  811,295     Hudson Valley     14,685    
        Metro New York City Bank        
  2,136,500     TrustCo Bank     11,665    
        New York State Bank        
  706,559     Eagle Bancorp (a)     11,128    
        Metro D.C. Bank        
  241,405     Pacific Continental Bank     2,141    
        Pacific Northwest Bank        
  79,800     Green Bankshares (a)     133    
        Tennessee Bank        
      761,169    
    > Insurance 2.4%  
  8,900,000     CNO Financial Group     69,420    
        Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement
Insurance
       
  833,000     Allied World Holdings     66,198    
        Commerical Lines Insurance/Reinsurance        
  2,764,000     Tower Group (b)     57,685    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  1,120,000     The Hanover Insurance Group     43,826    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  2,050,000     Selective Insurance Group     35,690    
        Commercial & Personal Lines Insurance        
  1,100,000     HCC Insurance Holdings     34,540    
        Specialty Insurance        
  832,000     Willis Group (Ireland)     30,360    
        Insurance Broker        
  925,000     Kemper     28,444    
        Multi-line Insurance        
  250,000     Enstar Group (a)     24,735    
        Insurance/Reinsurance & Related Services        
  900,000     Brown & Brown     24,543    
        Insurance Broker        
      415,441    
    > Finance Companies 1.6%  
  1,425,202     World Acceptance (a)(b)     93,778    
        Personal Loans        
  2,150,000     McGrath Rentcorp (b)     56,975    
        Temporary Space & IT Rentals        
  3,400,000     H & E Equipment Services (a)(b)     51,102    
        Heavy Equipment Leasing        
  1,123,400     CAI International (a)(b)     22,333    
        International Container Leasing        
  1,091,000     Marlin Business Services (b)     17,882    
        Small Equipment Leasing        
  450,000     Onex Capital (Canada)     17,472    
        Private Equity        
  422,500     Regional Management (a)     6,950    
        Consumer Loans        
  78,500     Textainer Group Holdings     2,897    
        Top International Container Leasor        
      269,389    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Brokerage & Money Management 1.5%  
  6,654,000     SEI Investments   $ 132,348    
        Mutual Fund Administration &
Investment Management
       
  4,036,000     Eaton Vance     108,770    
        Specialty Mutual Funds        
  300,000     FX Alliance (a)     4,713    
        FX Trading Software & Services        
  1,000,000     Artio Global Investors (c)     3,500    
        International Asset Manager        
      249,331    
    > Credit Cards 0.5%  
  550,000     Alliance Data Systems (a)     74,250    
        Diversified Credit Card Provider        
  275,000     Wright Express (a)     16,973    
        Pay Card Processor        
      91,223    
    > Diversified Financial Companies 0.4%  
  2,820,000     Leucadia National     59,981    
        Holding Company        
      59,981    
    > Savings & Loans 0.2%  
  400,000     Financial Engines (a)     8,580    
        Asset Management for 401k Plans        
  1,010,000     Provident New York Bancorp     7,666    
        New York State Thrift        
  470,000     ViewPoint Financial     7,351    
        Texas Thrift        
  452,146     Kaiser Federal     6,682    
        Los Angeles Savings & Loan        
  65,991     Berkshire Hills Bancorp     1,452    
        Northeast Thrift        
      31,731    
Finance: Total     1,878,265    
Health Care 9.7%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 4.9%  
  4,315,000     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (a)     170,787    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  6,153,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(b)(c)     156,225    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
  1,476,000     Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a)     146,567    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  3,250,000     Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     87,393    
        Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas        
  6,000,000     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     51,660    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  750,000     Onyx Pharmaceuticals (a)     49,837    
        Commercial-stage Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  3,850,000     InterMune (a)(b)     46,007    
        Drugs for Pulmonary Fibrosis & Hepatitis C        
  2,568,248     ARIAD Pharmaceuticals (a)     44,200    
        Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  3,430,000     Isis Pharmaceuticals (a)     41,160    
        Biotech Pioneer in Antisense Drugs        
  569,898     Synageva Biopharma (a)(c)     23,115    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


35



Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery—continued  
  3,609,594     Raptor Pharmaceutical (a)(b)(c)   $ 20,178    
        Orphan Drug Company        
  5,750,000     Chelsea Therapeutics
International (a)(b)(c)
    8,510    
        Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases        
  2,990,000     Anthera Pharmaceuticals (a)(b)     2,022    
        Biotech Focused on Cardiovascular, Cancer &
Immunology
       
  359,944     MicroDose Therapeutx (e)(f)     252    
        Drug Inhaler Development        
      847,913    
    > Medical Supplies 2.6%  
  4,600,000     Cepheid (a)(b)     205,850    
        Molecular Diagnostics        
  950,000     Henry Schein (a)     74,565    
        Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products        
  2,126,000     Patterson Companies     73,283    
        Dental/Vet/Med Distributor        
  1,550,000     DENTSPLY International     58,606    
        Leading Dental Supplies Manufacturer        
  375,000     Techne     27,825    
        Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for
Life Science
       
      440,129    
    > Medical Equipment & Devices 0.9%  
  550,000     Haemonetics (a)     40,760    
        Blood & Plasma Collection Equipment        
  1,275,000     Hill-Rom Holdings     39,334    
        Hospital Beds/Patient Handling        
  675,000     Sirona Dental Systems (a)     30,382    
        Manufacturer of Dental Equipment        
  950,000     PerkinElmer Inc.     24,510    
        Analytical Instruments for Life Sciences        
  570,000     Orthofix International (a)     23,513    
        Bone Fixation & Stimulation Devices        
      158,499    
    > Health Care Services 0.7%  
  665,000     Mednax (a)     45,579    
        Physician Management for Pediatric &
Anesthesia Practices
       
  4,900,000     eResearch Technology (a)(b)     39,151    
        Clinical Research Services        
  825,000     HealthSouth (a)     19,189    
        Inpatient Rehabalitation Facilities        
  1,875,000     Health Management Associates (a)     14,719    
        Non-urban Hospitals        
      118,638    
    > Pharmaceuticals 0.6%  
  4,000,000     Akorn (a)     63,080    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
  3,388,000     Adcock Ingram Holdings
(South Africa)
    24,904    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals &
Medical Supplies
       
  1,095,000     Horizon Pharma (a)(c)     7,807    
        Specialty Pharma Company        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  2,040,000     Alimera Sciences (a)(b)(c)   $ 6,100    
        Ophthalmology-focused Pharmaceutical Company        
      101,891    
Health Care: Total     1,667,070    
Energy & Minerals 6.7%      
    > Oil Services 3.2%  
  5,150,000     FMC Technologies (a)     202,034    
        Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer        
  2,114,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     79,994    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  1,289,106     Fugro (Netherlands)     78,196    
        Subsea Oilfield Services        
  1,670,000     ShawCor (Canada)     60,445    
        Oil & Gas Pipeline Products        
  1,000,000     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     38,780    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  513,000     Oil States International (a)     33,961    
        Diversified North American Oil Service Provider        
  893,600     Black Diamond Group (Canada)     20,021    
        Provides Accommodations/Equipment for
Oil Sands Development
       
  585,000     Rowan (a)     18,913    
        Contract Offshore Driller        
  2,890,900     Horizon North Logistics (Canada)     16,497    
        Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in
Northern Canada
       
  4,415,000     Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia) (a)
    1,713    
        South America-based Drilling Rig Contractor        
      550,554    
    > Oil & Gas Producers 2.4%  
  3,700,000     Pacific Rubiales Energy (Colombia)     78,354    
        Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia        
  695,000     Range Resources     43,000    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  2,700,000     Denbury Resources (a)     40,797    
        Oil Producer Using CO2 Injection        
  974,000     Rosetta Resources (a)     35,687    
        Oil & Gas Producer Exploring in
South Texas & Montana
       
  703,000     SM Energy     34,524    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,050,000     Tullow Oil (United Kingdom)     24,268    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,159,000     Laredo Petroleum (a)     24,107    
        Permian Basin Oil Producer        
  500,000     Cabot Oil and Gas     19,700    
        Large Natural Gas Producer in Appalachia &
Gulf Coast
       
  361,000     Baytex (Canada) (c)     15,208    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Canada        
  7,582,928     PetroMagdalena Energy
(Colombia) (a)(b)
    11,768    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
  550,000     Swift Energy (a)     10,236    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production        
  718,000     Celtic Exploration (Canada) (a)     9,711    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Oil & Gas Producers—continued  
  1,100,000     Kodiak Oil and Gas (a)   $ 9,031    
        Bakken Oil & Gas Producer        
  340,000     Petroleum Development
Corporation (a)
    8,337    
        Oil & Gas Producer in U.S.        
  750,000     Athabasca Oil Sands (Canada) (a)     8,251    
        Oil Sands & Unconventional Oil Development        
  37,500,000     Petromanas (Canada) (a)(b)     7,919    
        Exploring for Oil in Albania        
  200,000     Approach Resource (a)     5,108    
        Oil & Gas Producer in West Texas Permian        
  27,000,000     Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq) (a)     4,509    
        Oil Exploration in Kurdistan        
  26,000,000     Petrodorado (Colombia) (a)(b)     4,086    
  24,000,000     Petrodorado - Warrants (Colombia) (a)(f)     340    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production in
Colombia, Peru & Paraguay
       
  1,198,100     Pan Orient (Canada) (a)     4,413    
        Asian Oil & Gas Explorer        
  25,000,000     Petroamerica (Colombia) (a)(c)     3,192    
        Oil Exploration & Production in Colombia        
  493,000     Crew Energy (Canada) (a)     2,784    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  50,000,000     Gulf United (Colombia) (a)(e)(f)     2,640    
        Prospecting for Oil Alongside Large
Producers in Colombia
       
  5,116,000     Canacol (Colombia) (a)     2,286    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  8,400,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum
(United Kingdom) (a)(f)
    1,465    
  4,200,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants (United Kingdom) (a)(e)(f)     81    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in the
North Sea
       
  4,110,000     Santa Maria Petroleum
(Colombia) (a)(f)
    1,240    
  890,000     Santa Maria Petroleum (Colombia) (a)     280    
        Explores for Oil & Gas in Latin America        
  393,600     Houston American Energy (a)     441    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      413,763    
    > Mining 0.8%  
  387,000     Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     44,853    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  15,000,000     Zhaojin Mining Industry (China)     19,723    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  1,400,000     Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada) (a)     15,071    
        Gold Mining        
  550,000     Silver Wheaton (Canada)     14,762    
        Silver Mining Royalty Company        
  4,432,000     Northam Platinum (South Africa)     12,677    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
  1,150,000     Ivanhoe Mines (Mongolia) (a)(c)     11,341    
        Copper Mine Project in Mongolia        
  7,500,000     Duluth Metals (Canada) (a)(b)     10,976    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  500,000     Duluth Exploration - Special Warrants
(Canada) (a)(e)(f)
  $ 39    
        Copper & Nickel Miner        
  16,000,000     Mongolian Mining (Mongolia) (a)     9,079    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
  2,050,000     Alexco Resource (a)     9,041    
        Mining, Exploration & Environmental Services        
  800,000     Augusta Resource (a)     1,328    
        US Copper/Moly Mine        
  4,000,000     Wolverine Minerals (Canada) (a)(b)(f)     377    
  2,000,000     Wolverine Minerals - Warrants
(Canada) (a)(e)(f)
    3    
        Gold Mining        
      149,270    
    > Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution 0.1%  
  218,000     Vopak (Netherlands)     13,983    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
      13,983    
    > Agricultural Commodities 0.1%  
  1,306,818     Union Agriculture Group
(Uruguay) (a)(e)(f)
    12,794    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      12,794    
    > Alternative Energy 0.1%  
  2,000,000     GT Advanced Technologies (a)     10,560    
        Largest Manufacturer of Furnaces &
Reactors to Produce & Cast Polysilicon
       
  1,210,300     Synthesis Energy Systems (China) (a)     1,477    
        Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants        
      12,037    
Energy & Minerals: Total     1,152,401    
Other Industries 6.3%      
    > Real Estate 4.0%  
  3,700,000     DuPont Fabros Technology (b)     105,672    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  750,000     Federal Realty Investment Trust     78,068    
        Shopping Centers        
  1,850,000     Extra Space Storage     56,610    
        Self Storage Facilities        
  3,700,000     Associated Estates Realty (b)     55,315    
        Multi-family Properties        
  720,000     Digital Realty Trust     54,051    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  975,000     Post Properties     47,726    
        Multi-family Properties        
  2,450,000     Biomed Realty Trust     45,766    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  770,000     Kilroy Realty     37,276    
        West Coast Office & Industrial Properties        
  43,000,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust (Singapore)     33,434    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  3,000,000     Education Realty Trust     33,240    
        Student Housing        
  15,000,000     Ascendas REIT (Singapore)     25,589    
        Industrial Property Landlord        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Real Estate—continued  
  3,750,000     DCT Industrial Trust   $ 23,625    
        Industrial Properties        
  325,000     Jones Lang LaSalle     22,870    
        Real Estate Services        
  1,300,000     St. Joe (a)(c)     20,553    
        Florida Panhandle Landowner        
  3,500,000     Kite Realty Group (b)     17,465    
        Community Shopping Centers        
  2,000,031     Summit Hotel Properties (b)     16,740    
        Owner of Select Service Hotels        
  2,800     Orix JREIT (Japan)     12,586    
        Diversified REIT        
      686,586    
    > Transportation 1.3%  
  1,155,000     JB Hunt Transport Services     68,838    
        Truck & Intermodal Carrier        
  2,937,175     Rush Enterprises, Class A (a)(b)     48,023    
  550,000     Rush Enterprises, Class B (a)(b)     7,381    
        Truck Sales & Service        
  1,260,000     World Fuel Services     47,918    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  2,400,000     Heartland Express     34,344    
        Regional Trucker        
  300,000     Genesee & Wyoming (a)     15,852    
        Short-line Operator        
      222,356    
    > Regulated Utilities 1.0%  
  2,000,000     Northeast Utilities     77,620    
        Regulated Electric Utility        
  1,660,000     Wisconsin Energy     65,686    
        Wisconsin Utility        
  500,000     Allete     20,900    
        Regulated Electric Utility in Minnesota        
  200,000     Red Eléctrica de España (Spain)     8,729    
        Spanish Power Transmission        
      172,935    
Other Industries: Total     1,081,877    
Total Equities: 95.8%
(Cost: $10,608,838)
    16,441,222    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  303,633,050     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (g)
  $ 303,633    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $303,633)
    303,633    
Total Investments: 97.6%
(Cost: $10,912,471)(h)(i)
    16,744,855    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (303,633 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 4.2%     723,250    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 17,164,472    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the six months ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
AboveNet     1,400,000       -       -       1,400,000     $ 117,600     $ -    
Acorn Energy     1,500,000       -       -       1,500,000       12,480       180    
AFC Enterprises     2,000,000       -       -       2,000,000       46,280       -    
Alimera Sciences     2,040,000       -       -       2,040,000       6,100       -    
Anthera Pharmaceuticals     1,740,000       1,250,000       -       2,990,000       2,022       -    
Associated Estates Realty     3,700,000       -       -       3,700,000       55,315       -    
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals     3,033,715       216,285       -       3,250,000       87,393       1,295    
Bally Technologies     3,725,000       -       -       3,725,000       173,809       -    
CAI International     1,123,400       -       -       1,123,400       22,333       -    
Cavco Industries     460,000       -       -       460,000       23,589       -    
Cepheid     3,200,000       1,400,000       -       4,600,000       205,850       -    
Chelsea Therapeutics International     4,550,000       1,200,000       -       5,750,000       8,510       -    
Cogent Communications*     2,520,000       -       320,000       2,200,000       42,350       -    
Constant Contact     2,350,000       -       350,000       2,000,000       35,760       -    
Donaldson**     4,200,000       4,200,000       -       8,400,000       280,308       1,428    
Drew Industries     1,500,000       380,000       -       1,880,000       52,358       -    
Duluth Metals     7,500,000       -       -       7,500,000       10,976       -    
DuPont Fabros Technology     3,350,000       350,000       -       3,700,000       105,672       822    
eResearch Technology     4,900,000       -       -       4,900,000       39,151       -    
ESCO Technologies     2,200,000       -       -       2,200,000       80,168       352    
ExlService Holdings     1,145,000       473,000       -       1,618,000       39,868       -    
Gaiam     1,371,366       -       -       1,371,366       5,348       -    
Gaylord Entertainment     3,850,000       -       -       3,850,000       148,456       -    
General Communications     2,000,000       -       -       2,000,000       16,620       -    
GLG Life Tech     1,750,000       -       84,730       1,665,270       689       -    
H & E Equipment Services     3,400,000       -       -       3,400,000       51,102       -    
Hackett Group+     4,500,000       -       650,793       3,849,207       21,440       -    
HEICO***     2,250,000       813,000       -       3,063,000       98,812       135    
Helen of Troy     1,600,000       -       -       1,600,000       54,224       -    
Horizon Pharma*     1,095,000       -       -       1,095,000       7,807       -    
iGATE     3,400,000       -       -       3,400,000       57,868       -    
II-VI     4,550,000       -       -       4,550,000       75,849       -    
Insperity     1,210,000       149,200       -       1,359,200       36,766       387    
Interline Brands*     2,600,000       -       1,200,000       1,400,000       35,098       -    
InterMune     2,950,000       900,000       -       3,850,000       46,007       -    
IPG Photonics     2,780,000       -       -       2,780,000       121,180       -    
IXYS     1,900,000       -       -       1,900,000       21,223       -    
Kenexa*     1,700,000       -       526,900       1,173,100       34,055       -    
Kite Realty Group     3,500,000       -       -       3,500,000       17,465       420    
Knoll     4,200,000       -       -       4,200,000       56,364       1,260    
Lifetime Fitness     2,190,000       -       -       2,190,000       101,857       -    
lululemon athletica*     5,740,000       -       1,235,000       4,505,000       268,633       -    
Marlin Business Services     1,091,000       -       -       1,091,000       17,882       131    
MB Financial     2,360,000       500,000       -       2,860,000       61,604       55    
McGrath Rentcorp     2,150,000       -       -       2,150,000       56,975       1,000    
Mettler-Toledo International     1,600,000       -       -       1,600,000       249,360       -    
Micromet*     6,702,347       137,138       6,766,894       72,591       -       -    
Moog     2,775,000       225,000       -       3,000,000       124,050       -    
Navigant Consulting     2,800,000       227,016       -       3,027,016       38,261       -    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     6,000,000       -       -       6,000,000       51,660       -    
Pericom Semiconductor     1,765,000       -       -       1,765,000       15,885       -    
Petroamerica*     30,275,000       -       5,275,000       25,000,000       3,192       -    
Petrodorado     26,000,000       -       -       26,000,000       4,086       -    
PetroMagdalena Energy     7,582,928       -       -       7,582,928       11,768       -    
Petromanas     37,500,000       -       -       37,500,000       7,919       -    
Pier 1 Imports     5,600,000       1,000,000       -       6,600,000       108,438       224    
Pinnacle Entertainment     3,950,000       -       -       3,950,000       37,999       -    
Raptor Pharmaceutical     3,455,000       745,000       590,406       3,609,594       20,178       -    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Rush Enterprises     3,350,000       137,175       -       3,487,175     $ 55,404     $ -    
SABA     -       2,000,000       -       2,000,000       18,560       -    
Salem Communications*     1,527,700       -       1,527,700       -       -       -    
Santa Maria Petroleum*,****     50,000,000       -       45,000,000       5,000,000       1,520       -    
Seattle Genetics     6,153,000       -       -       6,153,000       156,225       -    
Shutterfly     3,070,000       300,000       -       3,370,000       103,425       -    
SPS Commerce     900,000       -       -       900,000       27,342       -    
Summit Hotel Properties     1,500,000       500,031       -       2,000,031       16,740       413    
Tower Group     1,675,000       1,089,000       -       2,764,000       57,685       1,038    
TriCo Bancshares     1,350,000       -       -       1,350,000       20,790       364    
True Religion Apparel*     1,507,000       -       1,275,548       231,452       6,708       46    
tw telecom     9,500,000       -       -       9,500,000       243,770       -    
Tyler Technologies*     1,700,000       -       800,000       900,000       36,315       -    
Virtusa     2,125,000       -       -       2,125,000       28,369       -    
Warnaco Group*     2,190,000       -       730,000       1,460,000       62,167       -    
Wolverine Minerals     4,000,000       -       -       4,000,000       377       -    
World Acceptance     1,505,202       -       80,000       1,425,202       93,778       -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     350,332,658       18,191,845       66,412,971       302,111,532     $ 4,463,187     $ 9,550    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Includes the effects of a 2:1 stock split.

***  Includes the effects of a 5:4 stock split.

****  Includes the effects of a 1:10 reverse stock split.

+  Includes the effects of a corporate action.

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012, were $2,717,367 and $3,965,342, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 23.10% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $302,684.

(d)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $7,975, which represented 0.05% of total net assets.

(e)  Illiquid security.

(f)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $19,451, which represented 0.11% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,306,818     $ 15,000     $ 12,794    
Gulf United   4/18/12     50,000,000       4,000       2,640    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum   11/24/10     8,400,000       3,591       1,465    
Santa Maria Petroleum   1/14/11     4,110,000       5,193       1,240    
Wolverine Minerals   6/3/11     4,000,000       2,005       377    
Petrodorado - Warrants   11/20/09     24,000,000       2,965       340    
MicroDose Therapeutx   11/24/00     359,944       2,005       252    
Voyager Learning - Contingent Value Rights   12/24/09     2,000,000       -       220    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants   11/24/10     4,200,000       526       81    
Duluth Exploration - Special Warrants   8/19/11     500,000       -       39    
Wolverine Minerals - Warrants   6/3/11     2,000,000       243       3    
            $ 35,528     $ 19,451    

 

(g)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(h)  At June 30, 2012 for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $10,912,471 and net unrealized appreciation was $5,832,384 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $6,608,143 and gross unrealized depreciation of $775,759.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(i)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 8.26% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Canada   $ 231,071       1.34    
Netherlands     208,842       1.22    
Singapore     130,489       0.76    
Colombia     105,899       0.62    
Sweden     93,549       0.55    
Hong Kong     90,106       0.52    
Brazil     80,883       0.47    
Japan     71,032       0.41    
China     60,566       0.35    
France     44,272       0.26    
Denmark     39,545       0.23    
South Africa     37,581       0.22    
Chile     37,466       0.22    
Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Israel   $ 31,884       0.19    
Ireland     30,360       0.18    
United Kingdom     25,814       0.15    
Russia     21,312       0.12    
Mongolia     20,420       0.12    
Uruguay     12,794       0.07    
Iceland     12,162       0.07    
India     10,619       0.06    
Spain     8,729       0.05    
Germany     7,974       0.05    
Iraq     4,509       0.03    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 1,417,878       8.26    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Information   $ 4,508,981     $ 157,589     $ -     $ 4,666,570    
Industrial Goods & Services     3,068,284       195,289       -       3,263,573    
Consumer Goods & Services     2,620,690       110,556       220       2,731,466    
Finance     1,878,265       -       -       1,878,265    
Health Care     1,641,914       24,904       252       1,667,070    
Energy & Minerals     975,496       164,072       12,833       1,152,401    
Other Industries     1,001,539       80,338       -       1,081,877    
Total Equities     15,695,169       732,748       13,305       16,441,222    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     303,633       -       -       303,633    
Total Investments   $ 15,998,802     $ 732,748     $ 13,305     $ 16,744,855    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price. Warrants which do not trade are valued as a percentage of the actively trading common stock using a model, based on Black Scholes. Securities which have halted or temporarily stopped trading are valued at the last sale and adjusted by a premium or a discount to account for the anticipated re-opening price. These adjustments are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ -     $ 1,575     $ 1,575     $ -    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as trading halted during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Consumer Goods & Services   $ 180     $ -     $ 40     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 220    
Health Care     270       -       (18 )     -       -       -       -       252    
Energy & Minerals     12,507       -       326       -       -       -       -       12,833    
    $ 12,957     $ -     $ 348     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 13,305    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $348.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


42



Columbia Acorn International

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Japan  
Daiseki     1,427,129       1,613,429    
Doshisha     750,600       828,000    
Horiba     257,800       424,000    
Miraca Holdings     0       659,500    
NGK Insulators     2,400,000       2,552,000    
Nihon Parkerizing     145,700       756,900    
Sanrio     500,000       865,800    
Start Today     1,718,724       2,572,724    
> Taiwan  
Chroma Ate     10,277,000       10,677,000    
CTCI Corp     18,571,200       20,120,000    
MStar Semiconductor     2,930,000       3,661,100    
Taiwan Mobile     10,329,000       16,405,300    
> Hong Kong  
Lifestyle International     18,000,000       21,845,000    
Vitasoy International     0       4,495,200    
> Singapore  
Petra Foods     0       3,071,300    
> China  
AMVIG Holdings     28,763,700       30,000,000    
Digital China     13,570,200       18,000,300    
> India  
Colgate-Palmolive India     0       545,000    
Redington India     1,477,269       13,195,000    
Titan Industries     791,352       1,600,000    
> Korea  
Hyundai Home Shopping     10,090       55,000    
Kepco Plant Service &
Engineering
    0       244,530    
> Indonesia  
Ace Indonesia     10,000,000       15,000,000    
Mayora Indah     0       2,176,600    
Mitra Adiperkasa     0       12,488,000    
MNC Skyvision     0       32,766,000    
Tower Bersama Infrastructure     48,560,000       51,767,300    
> Mongolia  
Mongolian Mining     42,636,400       60,037,500    
> Cambodia  
Nagacorp     50,000,000       60,000,000    
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Aggreko     0       596,100    
BBA Aviation     3,167,139       8,785,000    
Domino's Pizza United
Kingdom & Ireland
    2,497,000       3,107,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Greggs     1,060,885       2,300,000    
Rightmove     548,000       822,000    
Spirax Sarco     0       256,202    
WH Smith     0       1,555,000    
> Netherlands  
TKH Group     403,800       850,468    
> France  
Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    0       134,254    
Eurofins Scientific     418,000       553,000    
Neopost     430,000       675,000    
> Germany  
NORMA Group     0       690,000    
> Denmark  
Solar A/S     130,651       166,013    
> Italy  
Geox     5,800,000       7,000,000    
> Russia  
Yandex     0       1,123,695    
> Portugal  
Redes Energéticas Nacionais     8,531,175       8,635,000    
Other Countries  
> Australia  
Challenger Financial     4,546,885       11,936,400    
Commonwealth Property
Office Fund
    17,451,906       48,533,075    
Domino's Pizza Enterprises     0       1,576,290    
IAG     0       7,595,003    
UGL     2,653,389       3,973,200    
> United States  
Rowan     0       548,900    
> Israel  
Caesarstone     125,000       625,000    
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Arcos Dorados     0       1,300,000    
MRV Engenharia     2,917,000       3,577,000    
> Chile  
Viña Concha y Toro     4,016,878       5,640,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


43



Columbia Acorn International

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited), continued

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Japan  
Aeon Delight     1,860,438       1,417,438    
Ain Pharmaciez     589,792       349,792    
Gree     246,300       0    
Miura     511,450       407,050    
Seven Bank     22,694,000       20,227,000    
Shinsei Bank     18,673,649       15,024,649    
Tsumura     855,604       0    
> Taiwan  
Simplo Technology     5,614,530       5,058,830    
> Hong Kong  
Melco Crown
Entertainment - ADR
    7,000,000       6,500,000    
MGM China Holdings     12,500,000       10,000,000    
Sasa International     38,000,000       30,000,000    
> Singapore  
Olam International     27,000,000       25,000,000    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     644,000       381,300    
> Indonesia  
Jasa Marga     6,937,300       0    
> Thailand  
Home Product Center     118,000,000       110,000,000    
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Abcam     2,950,000       2,855,000    
Chemring     5,654,735       2,303,000    
Intertek Group     1,460,000       1,004,500    
JLT Group     3,000,000       2,579,333    
Premier Oil     2,636,932       2,027,932    
Rotork     730,000       517,000    
Tullow Oil     740,581       382,581    
Workspace Group     7,500,000       0    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     177,395       143,395    
Fugro     687,967       460,000    
Imtech     1,763,611       1,680,623    
> Switzerland  
Dufry Group     360,000       330,000    
Kuehne & Nagel     245,000       170,000    
> France  
Gemalto     1,073,700       729,700    
Mersen     460,000       162,844    
Rubis     353,648       0    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
> Germany  
Elringklinger     555,700       333,000    
Rheinmetall     679,600       405,000    
Rhoen-Klinikum     1,600,000       0    
> Sweden  
East Capital Explorer     905,452       419,877    
> Italy  
Ansaldo STS     2,621,149       0    
CIR     12,503,754       8,951,757    
> Russia  
Mail.ru - GDR     629,642       368,493    
> Ireland  
Paddy Power     289,400       263,400    
United Drug     6,750,000       4,237,000    
> Greece  
Intralot     6,954,400       4,384,185    
Other Countries  
> Canada  
Athabasca Oil Sands     731,000       450,000    
Baytex     615,857       263,857    
Black Diamond Group     1,049,576       770,576    
Celtic Exploration     721,000       454,000    
Crew Energy     1,043,000       332,700    
Horizon North Logistics     2,411,514       2,096,514    
> United States  
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     627,431       0    
FMC Technologies     461,213       407,213    
Oil States International     270,000       0    
World Fuel Services     987,228       763,228    
Latin America  
> Colombia  
Canacol     8,353,169       7,850,769    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


44



Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 94.6%  
Asia 43.8%      
    > Japan 17.6%  
  5,582,600     Kansai Paint   $ 59,822    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  20,227,000     Seven Bank     51,943    
        ATM Processing Services        
  20,096     Wacom     45,009    
        Computer Graphic Illustration Devices        
  3,029,900     Park24     44,746    
        Parking Lot Operator        
  1,582,200     Hoshizaki Electric     40,047    
        Commercial Kitchen Equipment        
  2,981,100     Kuraray     38,633    
        Special Resin, Fine Chemical, Fibers & Textures        
  2,572,724     Start Today (a)     35,952    
        Online Japanese Apparel Retailer        
  1,694,562     Glory     35,351    
        Currency Handling Systems & Related Equipment        
  7,780     Orix JREIT     34,971    
        Diversified REIT        
  1,417,438     Aeon Delight     32,546    
        Facility Maintenance & Management        
  865,800     Sanrio (a)     31,566    
        Character Goods & Licensing        
  295,762     Nakanishi     30,061    
        Dental Tools & Machinery        
  937,651     Kintetsu World Express     30,011    
        Airfreight Logistics        
  15,116     Advance Residence Investment     29,385    
        Residential REIT        
  2,552,000     NGK Insulators     28,260    
        Ceramic Products for Auto, Power & Electronics        
  1,613,429     Daiseki     28,052    
        Waste Disposal & Recycling        
  659,500     Miraca Holdings     27,381    
        Outsourced Lab Testing, Diagnostic
Equipment & Reagents
       
  480,000     Disco     27,184    
        Semiconductor Dicing & Grinding Equipment        
  25,979     Jupiter Telecommunications     26,488    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
  2,137,272     Japan Airport Terminal     26,068    
        Airport Terminal Operator at Haneda        
  5,540     Mori Hills REIT Investment     23,942    
        Tokyo-centric Diversified REIT        
  828,000     Doshisha     22,937    
        Wholesaler        
  2,600,000     Shimadzu     22,498    
        Analytical Instrument, Medical &
Industrial Equipment
       
  1,885,600     Asahi Diamond Industrial     21,652    
        Consumable Diamond Tools        
  349,792     Ain Pharmaciez     21,101    
        Dispensing Pharmacy/Drugstore Operator        
  339,000     FP Corporation     21,028    
        Disposable Food Trays & Containers        
  6,140     Kenedix Realty Investment     19,852    
        Tokyo Mid-size Office REIT        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  1,940,200     Sintokogio   $ 19,450    
        Automated Casting Machines, Surface
Treatment System & Consumables
       
  880,474     Aeon Mall     18,762    
        Suburban Shopping Mall Developer, Owner & Operator        
  15,024,649     Shinsei Bank     18,279    
        Commercial Bank        
  772,000     Misumi Group     18,192    
        Industrial Components Distributor        
  732,108     Icom     17,976    
        Two Way Radio Communication Equipment        
  1,405,739     Ushio     17,424    
        Industrial Light Sources        
  857,144     Ibiden     15,527    
        Electronic Parts & Ceramics        
  424,000     Horiba     14,891    
        Measuring Instruments & Analyzers        
  1,346,963     Torishima Pump Manufacturing     13,541    
        Industrial Pump for Power Generation &
Water Supply Systems
       
  1,400     Japan Real Estate Investment     12,836    
        Office REIT in Tokyo        
  1,821     Fukuoka REIT     12,539    
        Diversified REIT in Fukuoka        
  756,900     Nihon Parkerizing     11,723    
        Metal Surface Treatment Agents & Processing        
  407,050     Miura     10,838    
        Industrial Boiler        
      1,058,464    
    > Taiwan 7.2%  
  36,606,000     Far EasTone Telecom     79,642    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  16,405,300     Taiwan Mobile     54,252    
        Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator        
  20,120,000     CTCI Corp     37,671    
        International Engineering Firm        
  5,058,830     Simplo Technology     34,938    
        Battery Packs for Notebook & Tablet PCs        
  12,218,270     Tripod Technologies     34,730    
        Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)        
  5,910,000     Radiant Opto-Electronics (b)     30,036    
        LCD Back Light Units & Modules        
  2,492,300     St. Shine Optical     27,893    
        World's Leading Disposable Contact Lens OEM        
  11,200,000     Taiwan Hon Chuan     25,229    
        Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Caps, Labels)
Manufacturer
       
  3,661,100     MStar Semiconductor     24,695    
        Integrated Circuits for TV, Digital Set-top-box & Handset        
  10,677,000     Chroma Ate     24,374    
        Automatic Test Systems, Testing &
Measurement Instruments
       
  6,603,000     Advantech     21,959    
        Industrial PC & Components        
  3,181,000     President Chain Store     16,973    
        Taiwan's Number One Convenience Chain
Store Operator
       
  2,595,000     PC Home     14,711    
        Taiwanese Internet Retail Company        
  2,469,000     Lung Yen     7,138    
        Funeral Services & Columbaria        
      434,241    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Hong Kong 3.9%  
  6,500,000     Melco Crown
Entertainment - ADR (b)
  $ 74,880    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  21,845,000     Lifestyle International     48,136    
        Mid to High-end Department Store Operator
in Hong Kong & China
       
  15,625,000     L'Occitane International     43,364    
        Skin Care & Cosmetics Producer        
  8,475,000     AAC Technologies     24,664    
        Miniature Acoustic Components        
  30,000,000     Sasa International     19,007    
        Cosmetics Retailer        
  10,000,000     MGM China Holdings     15,333    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  8,000,000     Melco International     6,472    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  4,495,200     Vitasoy International     3,778    
        Hong Kong Soy Food Brand        
      235,634    
    > Singapore 3.8%  
  25,000,000     Olam International     36,209    
        Agriculture Supply Chain Manager        
  20,000,000     Ascendas REIT     34,119    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  20,000,000     CDL Hospitality Trust     30,934    
        Hotel Owner/Operator        
  35,000,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust     27,214    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  35,000,000     Mapletree Commercial Trust     27,176    
        Retail & Office Property Landlord        
  28,000,000     Mapletree Industrial Trust     26,822    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  15,000,000     Goodpack Limited     20,546    
        International Bulk Container Leasing        
  3,500,000     Singapore Exchange     17,584    
        Singapore Equity & Derivatives Market Operator        
  3,071,300     Petra Foods     6,061    
        Cocoa Processor & Chocolate Manufacturer        
      226,665    
    > China 3.1%  
  26,565,000     Want Want     32,851    
        Chinese Branded Consumer Food Company        
  18,000,300     Digital China     31,721    
        IT Distribution & Systems Integration Services        
  1,100,000     New Oriental Education &
Technology - ADR (b)
    26,950    
        Education Service Provider        
  18,920,554     Zhaojin Mining Industry     24,878    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  381,300     NetEase.com - ADR (b)     22,440    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  260,000,000     RexLot Holdings     18,625    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
  326,700     51job - ADR (a)(b)     14,881    
        Integrated Human Resource Services        
  30,000,000     AMVIG Holdings     13,284    
        Chinese Tobacco Packaging Material Supplier        
      185,630    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > India 2.4%  
  341,652     Asian Paints   $ 23,850    
        India's Largest Paint Company        
  2,262,300     United Breweries     22,126    
        India's Largest Brewer        
  13,195,000     Redington India     18,222    
        Supply Chain Solutions for IT & Mobile
Handsets in Emerging Markets
       
  8,052,053     Adani Ports & Special
Economic Zone
    17,581    
        Indian West Coast Shipping Port        
  11,163,303     Jain Irrigation Systems     16,751    
  558,165     Jain Irrigation Systems - DVR (b)     395    
        Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems &
Food Processing
       
  1,550,000     Shriram Transport Finance     14,786    
        Used Truck Finance        
  545,000     Colgate-Palmolive India     11,762    
        Consumer Products in Oral Care        
  1,600,000     Titan Industries     6,443    
        Jewlery, Watches & Eyeglasses        
  10,249,300     S. Kumars Nationwide     6,361    
        Textiles, Clothing & Retail        
  32,642,905     REI Agro     5,466    
        Basmati Rice Processing        
  1,650,000     SKIL Ports and Logistics (b)     2,920    
        Indian Container Port Project        
      146,663    
    > Korea 1.8%  
  1,134,000     Grand Korea Leisure     23,541    
        Largest 'Foreigner Only' Casino Group in Korea        
  101,150     NHN     22,186    
        Korean Online Search Services        
  623,120     Woongjin Coway     19,457    
        Korean Household Appliance Rental Service Provider        
  580,000     iMarketKorea     10,751    
        Procurement, Distribution of MRO
(Maintenance, Repair, Operations) Goods
       
  474,441     Handsome     10,683    
        Korea's Leading High-end Apparel Company        
  244,530     Kepco Plant Service & Engineering     10,314    
        Power Plant & Grid Maintenance        
  182,000     Hana Tour Service     7,146    
        Korea's Largest Wholesale Tour Provider        
  55,000     Hyundai Home Shopping     5,382    
        TV Home Shopping Company        
      109,460    
    > Indonesia 1.2%  
  29,063,787     Archipelago Resources (b)(c)     23,214    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia,
Vietnam & the Philippines
       
  51,767,300     Tower Bersama Infrastructure (b)     18,135    
        Communications Towers        
  12,488,000     Mitra Adiperkasa     9,588    
        Operator of Department Store & Specialty Retail Stores        
  15,000,000     Ace Indonesia     8,128    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
  2,176,600     Mayora Indah     5,907    
        Consumer Branded Food Manufacturer        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


46



Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Indonesia—continued  
  32,766,000     MNC Skyvision (b)   $ 5,486    
        Largest Satellite Pay TV Operator in Indonesia        
  6,217,500     Southern Arc Minerals (b)(c)     1,710    
        Gold & Copper Exploration in Indonesia        
      72,168    
    > Mongolia 0.9%  
  60,037,500     Mongolian Mining (b)     34,069    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
  1,049,943     Ivanhoe Mines (a)(b)     10,354    
  914,678     Ivanhoe Mines (a)(b)(d)     8,854    
        Copper Mine Project in Mongolia        
      53,277    
    > Philippines 0.8%  
  73,221,250     SM Prime Holdings     22,696    
        Shopping Mall Operator        
  7,931,700     Int'l Container Terminal     13,923    
        Container Handling Terminals & Port Management        
  19,454,700     Manila Water Company     11,331    
        Water Utility Company in the Philippines        
      47,950    
    > Thailand 0.7%  
  110,000,000     Home Product Center     43,930    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
      43,930    
    > Cambodia 0.4%  
  60,000,000     Nagacorp     26,831    
        Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia        
      26,831    
Asia: Total     2,640,913    
Europe 29.9%      
    > United Kingdom 5.9%  
  1,004,500     Intertek Group     42,084    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  3,375,000     Serco     28,343    
        Facilities Management        
  2,579,333     JLT Group     28,341    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
  8,785,000     BBA Aviation     28,124    
        Aviation Support Services        
  3,107,000     Domino's Pizza United
Kingdom & Ireland
    25,053    
        Pizza Delivery in the UK, Ireland & Germany        
  822,000     Rightmove     20,540    
        Internet Real Estate Listings        
  596,100     Aggreko     19,386    
        Temporary Power & Temperature Control Services        
  2,855,000     Abcam     18,643    
        Online Sales of Antibodies        
  2,300,000     Greggs     18,169    
        Bakery        
  1,761,742     Smith and Nephew     17,622    
        Medical Equipment & Supplies        
  517,000     Rotork     15,990    
        Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines        
  1,773,408     Shaftesbury     14,317    
        London Prime Retail REIT        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  1,555,000     WH Smith   $ 13,276    
        Newsprint, Book & General Stationery Retailer        
  262,300     Next     13,171    
        Clothes & Home Retailer in the UK        
  2,027,932     Premier Oil (b)     10,775    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Europe, Pakistan & Asia        
  2,303,000     Chemring     9,915    
        Defense Manufacturer of
Countermeasures & Energetics
       
  4,163,948     PureCircle (a)(b)     9,360    
        Natural Sweeteners        
  382,581     Tullow Oil     8,842    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  256,202     Spirax Sarco     7,985    
        Steam Systems for Manufacturing & Process Industries        
  2,840,000     Sterling Resources (a)(b)     2,845    
        Oil & Gas Exploration - Europe        
      352,781    
    > Netherlands 4.4%  
  1,591,702     UNIT4 (c)     40,567    
        Business Software Development        
  1,680,623     Imtech     40,130    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  2,546,126     Aalberts Industries     39,645    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
  1,234,758     Koninklijke TenCate     32,962    
        Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics        
  460,000     Fugro     27,903    
        Subsea Oilfield Services        
  1,252,514     Arcadis (a)     27,394    
        Engineering Consultants        
  317,424     Vopak     20,360    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
  850,468     TKH Group     18,269    
        Dutch Industrial Conglomerate        
  143,395     Core Laboratories     16,620    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
      263,850    
    > Switzerland 3.8%  
  310,000     Partners Group     55,134    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
  255,000     Geberit     50,306    
        Plumbing Supplies        
  330,000     Dufry Group (b)     39,999    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
  15,500     Sika     29,931    
        Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications        
  170,000     Kuehne & Nagel     18,010    
        Freight Forwarding/Logistics        
  280,000     Zehnder     16,736    
        Radiators & Ventilation Systems        
  580,000     Bank Sarasin & Cie (b)     16,342    
        Private Banking        
      226,458    
    > France 3.5%  
  553,000     Eurofins Scientific     68,673    
        Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials
Screening & Testing
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


47



Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > France—continued  
  729,700     Gemalto   $ 52,410    
        Digital Security Solutions        
  675,000     Neopost     36,023    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  971,800     Saft     23,315    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
  232,400     Norbert Dentressangle     14,744    
        Leading European Logistics & Transport Group        
  134,254     Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    6,355    
        African Wholesaler & Distributor        
  1,831,204     Hi-Media (a)(b)     4,668    
        Online Advertiser in Europe        
  162,844     Mersen     4,080    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      210,268    
    > Germany 3.2%  
  2,500,000     Wirecard     48,476    
        Online Payment Processing & Risk Management        
  148,295     Rational     35,347    
        Commercial Ovens        
  500,000     Dürr     30,851    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated
Capital Equipment
       
  405,000     Rheinmetall     19,909    
        Defense & Automotive        
  625,000     CTS Eventim     18,808    
        Event Ticket Sales        
  690,000     NORMA Group     15,161    
        Clamps for Automotive & Industrial Applications        
  165,400     Bertrandt     12,390    
        Outsourced Engineering        
  333,000     Elringklinger     7,946    
        Automobile Components        
  338,886     Deutsche Beteiligungs     6,691    
        Private Equity Investment Management        
      195,579    
    > Sweden 2.2%  
  4,056,007     Hexagon     69,621    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  4,150,024     Sweco (c)     43,732    
        Engineering Consultants        
  658,700     Unibet     16,700    
        European Online Gaming Operator        
  419,877     East Capital Explorer     2,892    
        Sweden-based Russia & Central Eastern Europe
Investment Fund
       
      132,945    
    > Denmark 1.3%  
  1,648,800     Novozymes     42,755    
        Industrial Enzymes        
  168,042     SimCorp     28,969    
        Software for Investment Managers        
  166,013     Solar A/S     9,002    
        Technical Wholesaler of Electrical,
Plumbing & HVAC Equipment
       
      80,726    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Italy 1.1%  
  2,661,000     Pirelli (a)   $ 28,065    
        Global Tire Supplier        
  166,200     Tod's (a)     16,671    
        Leather Shoes & Bags        
  7,000,000     Geox (a)     15,486    
        Apparel & Shoe Maker        
  8,951,757     CIR     8,829    
        Italian Holding Company        
      69,051    
    > Russia 0.8%  
  1,123,695     Yandex (b)     21,406    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  2,109,700     Petropavlovsk     15,114    
        Gold & Iron Ore Mining in Russia        
  368,493     Mail.ru - GDR (b)(e)     12,550    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for
Russian Speakers
       
      49,070    
    > Iceland 0.6%  
  35,982,499     Marel     36,188    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
      36,188    
    > Ireland 0.5%  
  263,400     Paddy Power     17,195    
        Irish Betting Services        
  4,237,000     United Drug     11,118    
        Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer        
      28,313    
    > Spain 0.4%  
  618,320     Red Eléctrica de España     26,987    
        Spanish Power Transmission        
      26,987    
    > Portugal 0.4%  
  8,635,000     Redes Energéticas Nacionais     22,858    
        Portuguese Power Transmission & Gas Transportation        
      22,858    
    > Czech Republic 0.4%  
  130,682     Komercni Banka     22,798    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      22,798    
    > Norway 0.4%  
  2,403,664     Atea     21,165    
        Leading Nordic IT Hardware/Software
Reseller & Installation Company
       
      21,165    
    > Finland 0.3%  
  1,039,429     Stockmann (a)     21,015    
        Department Store & Fashion Retailer in
Scandinavia & Russia
       
      21,015    
    > Belgium 0.3%  
  438,880     EVS Broadcast Equipment     20,704    
        Digital Live Mobile Production Software & Systems        
      20,704    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Kazakhstan 0.3%  
  3,319,000     Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR (b)
  $ 16,554    
        Largest Retail Bank & Insurer in Kazakhstan        
      16,554    
    > Greece 0.1%  
  4,384,185     Intralot     4,949    
        Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services        
      4,949    
Europe: Total     1,802,259    
Other Countries 16.5%      
    > South Africa 4.5%  
  1,170,188     Naspers     62,503    
        Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other
Emerging Markets
       
  3,175,083     Mr. Price     43,531    
        South African Retailer of Apparel,
Household & Sporting Goods
       
  19,098,300     Rand Merchant Insurance     40,676    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty
Insurance; Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  11,763,907     Coronation Fund Managers     39,830    
        South African Fund Manager        
  4,992,200     Adcock Ingram Holdings     36,696    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical Supplies        
  8,679,940     Northam Platinum     24,827    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
  1,025,504     Massmart Holdings     21,233    
        General Merchandise, Food & Home
Improvement Stores; Wal-Mart Subsidiary
       
      269,296    
    > Canada 3.8%  
  1,403,772     CCL Industries     51,499    
        Leading Global Label Manufacturer        
  1,212,597     ShawCor     43,890    
        Oil & Gas Pipeline Products        
  653,200     Onex Capital     25,362    
        Private Equity        
  582,942     AG Growth (a)     21,008    
        Leading Manufacturer of Augers &
Grain Handling Equipment
       
  770,576     Black Diamond Group     17,264    
        Provides Accommodations/Equipment for
Oil Sands Development
       
  984,500     Alliance Grain Traders     13,209    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
  2,919,000     DeeThree Exploration (b)(c)(f)     9,272    
  1,142,377     DeeThree Exploration (b)(c)     3,703    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  2,096,514     Horizon North Logistics     11,964    
        Provides Diversified Oil Service Offering in
Northern Canada
       
  263,857     Baytex (a)     11,116    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Canada        
  454,000     Celtic Exploration (b)     6,141    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
  1,607,306     Pan Orient (b)     5,920    
        Asian Oil & Gas Explorer        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  450,000     Athabasca Oil Sands (b)   $ 4,950    
        Oil Sands & Unconventional Oil Development        
  1,611,000     Americas Petrogas (a)(b)     2,991    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina, Potash in Peru        
  332,700     Crew Energy (b)     1,879    
        Canadian Oil & Gas Producer        
      230,168    
    > Australia 3.6%  
  3,973,200     UGL (a)     50,875    
        Engineering & Facilities Management        
  48,533,075     Commonwealth Property Office Fund     50,591    
        Australia Prime Office REIT        
  11,936,400     Challenger Financial     40,091    
        Largest Annuity Provider        
  498,560     Cochlear     33,859    
        Cochlear Implants        
  7,595,003     IAG     27,240    
        General Insurance Provider        
  1,576,290     Domino's Pizza Enterprises     16,294    
        Domino's Pizza Operator in Australia/New
Zealand & France/Benelux
       
      218,950    
    > United States 3.4%  
  1,229,871     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (b)     48,678    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  952,080     Atwood Oceanics (b)     36,027    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  965,297     Textainer Group Holdings (a)     35,619    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  763,228     World Fuel Services     29,026    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  555,500     Hornbeck Offshore (b)     21,542    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  548,900     Rowan (b)     17,746    
        Contract Offshore Driller        
  407,213     FMC Technologies (b)     15,975    
        Oil & Gas Well Head Manufacturer        
      204,613    
    > Israel 1.0%  
  4,706,527     Israel Chemicals     52,074    
        Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine &
Specialty Chemicals
       
  625,000     Caesarstone (b)     7,569    
        Quartz Countertops        
      59,643    
    > Senegal 0.2%  
  42,360     Sonatel     9,316    
        Leading Telecoms Operator in Western Africa        
      9,316    
Other Countries: Total     991,986    
Latin America 4.4%      
    > Brazil 2.8%  
  3,700,000     Localiza Rent A Car     55,652    
        Car Rental        
  1,200,000     Multiplus     28,618    
        Loyalty Program Operator in Brazil        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Brazil—continued  
  1,880,200     Mills Estruturas e Servicos
de Engenharia
  $ 25,275    
        Civil Engineering & Construction        
  4,500,000     Odontoprev     22,696    
        Dental Insurance        
  1,300,000     Arcos Dorados (a)     19,214    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for Latin America        
  3,577,000     MRV Engenharia     16,474    
        Brazilan Property Developer        
      167,929    
    > Mexico 0.8%  
  600,000     Grupo Aeroportuario del
Sureste - ADR
    46,842    
        Mexican Airport Operator        
      46,842    
    > Guatemala 0.3%  
  1,403,049     Tahoe Resources (b)     19,390    
        Silver Project in Guatemala        
      19,390    
    > Uruguay 0.2%  
  1,306,818     Union Agriculture Group (b)(f)(g)     12,794    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      12,794    
    > Chile 0.2%  
  5,640,000     Viña Concha y Toro     11,038    
        Global Branded Wine Manufacturer        
      11,038    
    > Colombia 0.1%  
  7,850,769     Canacol (b)     3,509    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  22,525,000     Gulf United (b)     1,351    
        Prospecting for Oil Alongside Large
Producers in Colombia
       
      4,860    
    > Argentina —%  
  4,950,000     Madalena Ventures (b)(f)     1,634    
  2,475,000     Madalena Ventures (b)     851    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina        
      2,485    
Latin America: Total     265,338    
Total Equities: 94.6%
(Cost: $4,751,710)
    5,700,496    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  111,196,657     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (h)
  $ 111,197    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $111,197)
    111,197    
Total Investments: 96.4%
(Cost: $4,862,907)(i)(j)
    5,811,693    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (111,197 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 5.4%     326,071    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 6,026,567    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

DVR - Differential Voting Right Equity Shares

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $110,353.

(b)  Non-income producing security.

(c)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Archipelago Resources     29,063,787       -       -       29,063,787     $ 23,214     $ -    
DeeThree Exploration     4,061,377       -       -       4,061,377       12,975       -    
Koninklijke TenCate*     1,371,573       53,685       190,500       1,234,758       32,962       - **  
Southern Arc Minerals     6,217,500       -       -       6,217,500       1,710       -    
Sweco     4,150,024       -       -       4,150,024       43,732       1,574    
UNIT4     1,591,702       -       -       1,591,702       40,567       677    
Wacom*     23,790       -       3,694       20,096       45,009       794    
Workspace Group*     8,000,000       -       8,000,000       -       -       298    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     54,479,753       53,685       8,194,194       46,339,244     $ 200,169     $ 3,343    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Rounds to less than $500.

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012 were $93,271 and $122,198 respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 2.03% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(d)  Security is traded on a U.S. exchange.

(e)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $12,550, which represented 0.21% of total net assets.

(f)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $23,700, which represented 0.39% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,306,818     $ 15,000     $ 12,794    
DeeThree Exploration   9/7/10-3/8/11     2,919,000       10,228       9,272    
Madalena Ventures   10/21/10     4,950,000       3,136       1,634    
            $ 28,364     $ 23,700    

 

(g)  Illiquid security.

(h)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(i)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $4,862,907 and net unrealized appreciation was $948,786 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $1,372,957 and gross unrealized depreciation of $424,171.

(j)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Japanese Yen   $ 1,058,464       17.5    
Euro     846,954       14.1    
United States Dollar     507,517       8.4    
Taiwan Dollar     434,241       7.2    
British Pound     391,184       6.5    
Hong Kong Dollar     343,012       5.7    
Australian Dollar     330,146       5.5    
Other currencies less than
5% of total net assets
    1,900,175       31.5    
Total Portfolio   $ 5,811,693       96.4    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 160,069     $ 2,480,844     $ -     $ 2,640,913    
Europe     40,871       1,761,388       -       1,802,259    
Other Countries     433,078       558,908       -       991,986    
Latin America     250,910       1,634       12,794       265,338    
Total Equities     884,928       4,802,774       12,794       5,700,496    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     111,197       -       -       111,197    
Total Investments   $ 996,125     $ 4,802,774     $ 12,794     $ 5,811,693    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ 10,584     $ -     $ -     $ 10,584    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 as resale restrictions no longer apply.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Latin America   $ 12,462     $ -     $ 332     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12,794    
    $ 12,462     $ -     $ 332     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 12,794    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $332.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services   $ 498,256       8.3    
Machinery     376,487       6.2    
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    363,320       6.0    
Construction     113,252       1.9    
Conglomerates     82,269       1.4    
Outsourcing Services     79,172       1.3    
Electrical Components     78,914       1.3    
Industrial Distribution     40,299       0.7    
      1,631,969       27.1    
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail     362,751       6.0    
Food & Beverage     205,154       3.4    
Casinos & Gaming     204,526       3.4    
Nondurables     111,534       1.9    
Other Consumer Services     89,612       1.5    
Travel     62,798       1.0    
Apparel     53,546       0.9    
Consumer Goods Distribution     52,921       0.9    
Other Durable Goods     44,802       0.7    
Restaurants     41,347       0.7    
Educational Services     26,950       0.5    
Other Entertainment     18,807       0.3    
Furniture & Textiles     7,569       0.1    
      1,282,317       21.3    
> Information  
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    264,450       4.4    
Mobile Communications     170,006       2.8    
Internet Related     161,623       2.7    
Business Software     139,157       2.3    
Financial Processors     66,059       1.1    
Instrumentation     61,762       1.0    
Semiconductors & Related
Equipment
    51,879       0.9    
Electronics Distribution     31,721       0.5    
CATV     26,488       0.4    
Computer Services     21,165       0.3    
Telephone & Data Services     9,316       0.2    
Satellite Broadcasting & Services     5,486       0.1    
Advertising     4,669       0.1    
      1,013,781       16.8    
> Other Industries  
Real Estate     383,867       6.4    
Transportation     116,680       1.9    
Regulated Utilities     61,175       1.0    
      561,722       9.3    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Energy & Minerals  
Oil Services   $ 192,311       3.2    
Mining     179,030       3.0    
Oil & Gas Producers     75,778       1.3    
Agricultural Commodities     26,003       0.4    
Oil Refining, Marketing &
Distribution
    20,360       0.3    
      493,482       8.2    
> Finance  
Insurance     159,044       2.6    
Brokerage & Money Management     120,890       2.0    
Banks     109,573       1.8    
Finance Companies     75,767       1.3    
      465,274       7.7    
> Health Care  
Medical Equipment & Devices     81,542       1.3    
Biotechnology & Drug Delivery     48,678       0.8    
Pharmaceuticals     47,814       0.8    
Medical Supplies     46,536       0.8    
Health Care Services     27,381       0.5    
      251,951       4.2    
Total Equities:     5,700,496       94.6    
Security Lending Collateral:     111,197       1.8    
Total Investments:     5,811,693       96.4    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (111,197 )     (1.8 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    326,071       5.4    
Net Assets:   $ 6,026,567       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


54




Columbia Acorn USA

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Information  
SABA     0       337,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
Moog     355,000       436,000    
Polypore International     100,000       200,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Caesarstone (Israel)     20,000       200,000    
Helen of Troy     106,000       262,000    
Finance  
CAI International     330,000       376,000    
First Commonwealth     556,000       834,000    
Health Care  
ARIAD Pharmaceuticals     0       379,040    
Cepheid     488,600       551,600    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     1,055,000       1,163,600    
Synageva Biopharma     29,671       129,002    
Other Industries  
DuPont Fabros Technology     519,000       625,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Approach Resource     100,000       244,000    
Hornbeck Offshore     83,000       125,000    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Information  
AboveNet     148,000       0    
Ariba     408,000       0    
Blackbaud     300,000       67,869    
Global Payments     170,000       153,000    
Ixia     903,000       813,000    
NetSuite     281,000       211,000    
Nice Systems - ADR (Israel)     177,000       160,000    
ON Semiconductor     1,061,750       961,000    
Polycom     165,000       0    
SBA Communications     560,000       529,000    
Trimble Navigation     168,000       151,000    
Industrial Goods & Services  
GrafTech International     686,000       616,000    
Interline Brands     233,400       0    
Kennametal     226,000       204,000    
Pentair     585,000       0    
Waste Connections     176,000       90,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Hertz     750,000       675,000    
Lifetime Fitness     259,000       233,000    
lululemon athletica     730,000       583,000    
Pinnacle Entertainment     775,000       698,000    
Saks     790,000       715,000    
True Religion Apparel     82,300       0    
Finance  
Eaton Vance     340,500       306,500    
Hancock Holding     278,678       251,000    
Valley National Bancorp     675,000       641,750    
Health Care  
Akorn     733,000       642,000    
Alexion Pharmaceuticals     251,000       83,000    
Gen-Probe     72,000       0    
Pacific Biosciences of California     385,000       0    
Seattle Genetics     682,000       614,000    
Sirona Dental Systems     224,000       202,000    
Other Industries  
Associated Estates Realty     600,000       540,000    
World Fuel Services     256,000       230,000    
Energy & Minerals  
FMC Technologies     167,000       0    
Rosetta Resources     143,000       129,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 99.6%  
Information 30.7%      
    > Business Software 9.3%  
  910,000     Informatica (a)   $ 38,548    
        Enterprise Data Integration Software        
  698,000     Micros Systems (a)     35,738    
        Information Systems for Hotels,
Restaurants & Retailers
       
  375,000     Ansys (a)     23,666    
        Simulation Software for Engineers & Designers        
  243,000     Concur Technologies (a)     16,548    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense
Management Software
       
  211,000     NetSuite (a)     11,557    
        End-to-end IT Systems Solutions Delivered
Over the Web
       
  290,000     SPS Commerce (a)     8,810    
        Supply Chain Management Software
Delivered via the Web
       
  198,000     Advent Software (a)     5,368    
        Asset Management & Trading Systems        
  337,000     SABA (a)     3,127    
        Learning Management Systems        
  400,000     Velti (a)(b)     2,600    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
  67,869     Blackbaud     1,742    
        Software & Services for Non-profits        
      147,704    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 3.9%
 
  1,958,000     Atmel (a)     13,119    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency & Memory
Semiconductors
       
  690,000     Microsemi (a)     12,758    
        Analog/Mixed Signal Semiconductors        
  426,000     Monolithic Power Systems (a)     8,465    
        High Performance Analog & Mixed Signal
Integrated Circuits
       
  262,000     Ultratech (a)     8,253    
        Semiconductor Equipment        
  961,000     ON Semiconductor (a)     6,823    
        Mixed Signal & Power
Management Semiconductors
       
  1,075,000     TriQuint Semiconductor (a)     5,912    
        Radio Frequency Semiconductors        
  390,000     Pericom Semiconductor (a)     3,510    
        Interface Integrated Circuits & Frequency Control Products        
  50,000     Hittite Microwave (a)     2,556    
        Radio Frequency, Microwave &
Millimeterwave Semiconductors
       
      61,396    
    > Instrumentation 3.6%  
  180,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)     28,053    
        Laboratory Equipment        
  525,000     IPG Photonics (a)     22,885    
        Fiber Lasers        
  151,000     Trimble Navigation (a)     6,947    
        GPS-based Instruments        
      57,885    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Telephone & Data Services 2.7%  
  1,457,000     tw telecom (a)   $ 37,387    
        Fiber Optic Telephone/Data Services        
  400,000     Boingo Wireless (a)(b)     4,648    
        Wholesale & Retail WiFi Networks        
      42,035    
    > Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment 2.6%
 
  1,317,000     II-VI (a)     21,954    
        Laser Optics & Specialty Materials        
  292,000     Zebra Technologies (a)     10,033    
        Bar Code Printers        
  160,000     Nice Systems - ADR (Israel) (a)     5,856    
        Audio & Video Recording Solutions        
  97,000     Netgear (a)     3,348    
        Networking Products for Small Business & Home        
      41,191    
    > Gaming Equipment & Services 2.2%  
  660,000     Bally Technologies (a)     30,796    
        Slot Machines & Software        
  235,000     WMS Industries (a)     4,688    
        Slot Machine Provider        
      35,484    
    > Computer Services 2.0%  
  556,000     ExlService Holdings (a)     13,700    
        Business Process Outsourcing        
  97,000     Syntel     5,888    
        Offshore IT Services        
  776,766     Hackett Group (a)     4,326    
        IT Integration & Best Practice Research        
  640,000     RCM Technologies (a)(c)     3,546    
        Technology & Engineering Services        
  359,000     WNS - ADR (India) (a)     3,493    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process
Outsourcing) Services
       
      30,953    
    > Mobile Communications 1.9%  
  529,000     SBA Communications (a)     30,179    
        Communications Towers        
      30,179    
    > Telecommunications Equipment 1.6%  
  732,000     Finisar (a)     10,951    
        Optical Subsystems & Components        
  813,000     Ixia (a)     9,772    
        Telecom Network Test Equipment        
  752,000     Infinera (a)     5,144    
        Optical Networking Equipment        
      25,867    
    > Contract Manufacturing 0.4%  
  236,000     Plexus (a)     6,655    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      6,655    
    > Financial Processors 0.4%  
  153,000     Global Payments     6,614    
        Credit Card Processor        
      6,614    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > TV Broadcasting 0.1%  
  875,000     Entravision Communications   $ 1,059    
        Spanish Language TV & Radio Stations        
      1,059    
Information: Total     487,022    
Industrial Goods & Services 17.2%      
    > Machinery 13.3%  
  876,300     Ametek     43,736    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  747,200     Nordson     38,324    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
  835,000     ESCO Technologies     30,427    
        Automatic Electric Meter Readers        
  890,000     Donaldson     29,699    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  631,000     HEICO     20,356    
        FAA Approved Aircraft Replacement Parts        
  436,000     Moog (a)     18,029    
        Motion Control Products for Aerospace,
Defense & Industrial Markets
       
  150,000     Toro     10,993    
        Turf Maintenance Equipment        
  200,000     Polypore International (a)(b)     8,078    
        Battery Separators & Filtration Media        
  204,000     Kennametal     6,763    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  146,000     Oshkosh Corporation (a)     3,059    
        Specialty Truck Manufacturer        
  26,000     Middleby Corp (a)     2,590    
        Manufacturer of Cooking Equipment        
      212,054    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 1.1%
 
  496,000     Drew Industries (a)     13,813    
        RV & Manufactured Home Components        
  170,000     Albany International     3,181    
        Paper Machine Clothing & Composites
for Aerospace
       
      16,994    
    > Electrical Components 0.9%  
  280,000     Acuity Brands     14,255    
        Commercial Lighting Fixtures        
      14,255    
    > Other Industrial Services 0.8%  
  600,000     Acorn Energy (b)     4,992    
        Frac Well Exploration/Monitoring Device,
Sonar Security, Electric Grid Monitoring
       
  240,000     TrueBlue (a)     3,715    
        Temporary Manual Labor        
  109,000     Forward Air     3,518    
        Freight Transportation Between Airports        
      12,225    
    > Waste Management 0.4%  
  65,000     Clean Harbors (a)     3,667    
        Hazardous Waste Services & Disposal        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  90,000     Waste Connections   $ 2,693    
        Solid Waste Management        
      6,360    
    > Steel 0.4%  
  616,000     GrafTech International (a)     5,944    
        Industrial Graphite Materials Producer        
      5,944    
    > Construction 0.3%  
  200,000     Fortune Brands Home & Security (a)     4,454    
        Home Building Supplies & Small Locks        
      4,454    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     272,286    
Consumer Goods & Services 16.2%      
    > Retail 5.4%  
  583,000     lululemon athletica (a)     34,764    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  468,500     Abercrombie & Fitch     15,994    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  805,000     Pier 1 Imports     13,226    
        Home Furnishing Retailer        
  356,000     Shutterfly (b)     10,926    
        Internet Photo-centric Retailer        
  715,000     Saks (a)(b)     7,615    
        Luxury Department Store Retailer        
  161,500     Teavana (a)(b)     2,185    
        Specialty Tea Retailer        
  9,000     The Fresh Market (a)     483    
        Specialty Food Retailer        
      85,193    
    > Travel 4.2%  
  849,700     Gaylord Entertainment (a)     32,764    
        Convention Hotels        
  1,300,950     Avis Budget Group (a)     19,775    
        Second Largest Car Rental Company        
  675,000     Hertz (a)     8,640    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  64,000     Vail Resorts     3,205    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
  140,000     HomeAway (a)(b)     3,044    
        Vacation Rental Online Marketplace        
      67,428    
    > Furniture & Textiles 1.6%  
  880,000     Knoll     11,810    
        Office Furniture        
  621,500     Interface     8,471    
        Modular & Broadloom Carpet        
  148,000     Herman Miller     2,741    
        Office Furniture        
  200,000     Caesarstone (Israel) (a)     2,422    
        Quartz Countertops        
      25,444    
    > Consumer Goods Distribution 1.2%  
  472,000     Pool     19,097    
        Distributor of Swimming Pool
Supplies & Equipment
       
      19,097    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Other Durable Goods 1.0%  
  206,000     Cavco Industries (a)   $ 10,564    
        Manufactured Homes        
  126,000     Jarden     5,294    
        Branded Household Products        
      15,858    
    > Apparel 0.8%  
  222,000     Warnaco Group (a)     9,453    
        Global Branded Apparel Manufacturer        
  73,000     Deckers Outdoor (a)(b)     3,212    
        Fashion Footwear Wholesaler        
      12,665    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.7%  
  233,000     Lifetime Fitness (a)     10,837    
        Sport & Fitness Club Operator        
      10,837    
    > Nondurables 0.6%  
  262,000     Helen of Troy (a)     8,879    
        Personal Care, Housewares, Healthcare &
Home Environment Products
       
      8,879    
    > Casinos & Gaming 0.4%  
  698,000     Pinnacle Entertainment (a)     6,715    
        Regional Casino Operator        
      6,715    
    > Leisure Products 0.2%  
  230,000     Skullcandy (a)(b)     3,255    
        Lifestyle Branded Headphones        
      3,255    
    > Educational Services 0.1%  
  37,350     ITT Educational Services (a)(b)     2,269    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
      2,269    
    > Food & Beverage —%  
  4,900     Annie's (a)(b)     205    
        Developer & Marketer of Natural &
Organic Food
       
      205    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     257,845    
Finance 13.4%      
    > Banks 7.6%  
  833,000     MB Financial     17,943    
        Chicago Bank        
  1,053,000     Associated Banc-Corp     13,889    
        Midwest Bank        
  431,597     Lakeland Financial     11,580    
        Indiana Bank        
  211,000     City National     10,250    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  170,000     SVB Financial Group (a)     9,982    
        Bank to Venture Capitalists        
  251,000     Hancock Holding     7,640    
        Gulf Coast Bank        
  1,478,200     First Busey     7,140    
        Illinois Bank        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  641,750     Valley National Bancorp   $ 6,803    
        New Jersey/New York Bank        
  535,000     TCF Financial     6,142    
        Great Lakes Bank        
  834,000     First Commonwealth     5,613    
        Western Pennsylvania Bank        
  844,000     TrustCo Bank     4,608    
        New York State Bank        
  503,426     Pacific Continental Bank     4,465    
        Pacific Northwest Bank        
  269,600     Eagle Bancorp (a)     4,246    
        Metro D.C. Bank        
  178,826     Sandy Spring Bancorp     3,219    
        Baltimore, D.C. Bank        
  210,000     CVB Financial     2,447    
        Inland Empire Business Bank        
  105,700     Hudson Valley     1,913    
        Metro New York City Bank        
  851,247     Guaranty Bancorp (a)     1,796    
        Colorado Bank        
  90,000     TriCo Bancshares     1,386    
        California Central Valley Bank        
      121,062    
    > Finance Companies 3.8%  
  345,000     World Acceptance (a)     22,701    
        Personal Loans        
  310,000     Textainer Group Holdings (b)     11,439    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  346,000     McGrath Rentcorp     9,169    
        Temporary Space & IT Rentals        
  376,000     CAI International (a)     7,475    
        International Container Leasing        
  397,172     H & E Equipment Services (a)     5,970    
        Heavy Equipment Leasing        
  100,000     Marlin Business Services     1,639    
        Small Equipment Leasing        
  45,500     Regional Management (a)     748    
        Consumer Loans        
      59,141    
    > Savings & Loans 1.0%  
  602,487     ViewPoint Financial     9,423    
        Texas Thrift        
  194,000     Berkshire Hills Bancorp     4,268    
        Northeast Thrift        
  173,073     Kaiser Federal     2,558    
        Los Angeles Savings & Loan        
      16,249    
    > Brokerage & Money
Management 0.5%
 
  306,500     Eaton Vance (b)     8,260    
        Specialty Mutual Funds        
      8,260    
    > Insurance 0.5%  
  55,000     Allied World Holdings     4,371    
        Commerical Lines Insurance/Reinsurance        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Insurance—continued  
  39,000     Enstar Group (a)   $ 3,859    
        Insurance/Reinsurance & Related Services        
      8,230    
Finance: Total     212,942    
Health Care 10.3%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 6.3%  
  520,000     BioMarin Pharmaceutical (a)     20,582    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  614,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(b)     15,589    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
  421,000     Auxilium Pharmaceuticals (a)     11,321    
        Biotech Focused on Niche Disease Areas        
  1,163,600     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)     10,019    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  83,000     Alexion Pharmaceuticals (a)     8,242    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  643,000     Isis Pharmaceuticals (a)     7,716    
        Biotech Pioneer in Antisense Drugs        
  100,000     Onyx Pharmaceuticals (a)     6,645    
        Commercial-stage Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  379,040     ARIAD Pharmaceuticals (a)     6,523    
        Biotech Focused on Cancer        
  129,002     Synageva Biopharma (a)(b)     5,232    
        Biotech Focused on Orphan Diseases        
  400,000     InterMune (a)     4,780    
        Drugs for Pulmonary Fibrosis & Hepatitis C        
  317,506     Raptor Pharmaceutical (a)(b)     1,775    
        Orphan Drug Company        
  948,000     Chelsea Therapeutics International (a)(b)     1,403    
        Biotech Focused on Rare Diseases        
  530,000     Anthera Pharmaceuticals (a)     358    
        Biotech Focused on Cardiovascular,
Cancer & Immunology
       
  18,181     Metabolex, Series A-1 (d)(e)     10    
        Diabetes Drug Development        
      100,195    
    > Medical Supplies 1.8%  
  551,600     Cepheid (a)     24,684    
        Molecular Diagnostics        
  53,000     Techne     3,933    
        Cytokines, Antibodies & Other Reagents for
Life Science
       
      28,617    
    > Medical Equipment & Devices 1.1%  
  202,000     Sirona Dental Systems (a)     9,092    
        Manufacturer of Dental Equipment        
  268,000     Hill-Rom Holdings     8,268    
        Hospital Beds/Patient Handling        
      17,360    
    > Pharmaceuticals 0.8%  
  642,000     Akorn (a)     10,124    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
  150,000     Horizon Pharma (a)(b)     1,070    
        Specialty Pharma Company        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  133,180     Alimera Sciences (a)(b)   $ 398    
        Ophthalmology-focused Pharmaceutical Company        
      11,592    
    > Health Care Services 0.3%  
  664,900     Health Management Associates (a)     5,219    
        Non-urban Hospitals        
      5,219    
Health Care: Total     162,983    
Other Industries 7.3%      
    > Real Estate 6.1%  
  915,000     Extra Space Storage     27,999    
        Self Storage Facilities        
  625,000     DuPont Fabros Technology     17,850    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
  561,200     Biomed Realty Trust     10,483    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  783,000     Education Realty Trust     8,676    
        Student Housing        
  540,000     Associated Estates Realty     8,073    
        Multi-family Properties        
  1,380,000     Kite Realty Group     6,886    
        Community Shopping Centers        
  958,000     DCT Industrial Trust     6,035    
        Industrial Properties        
  100,000     Post Properties     4,895    
        Multi-family Properties        
  77,000     Kilroy Realty     3,728    
        West Coast Office & Industrial Properties        
  200,000     St. Joe (a)(b)     3,162    
        Florida Panhandle Landowner        
      97,787    
    > Transportation 1.2%  
  230,000     World Fuel Services     8,747    
        Global Fuel Broker        
  515,091     Rush Enterprises, Class A (a)     8,422    
  115,000     Rush Enterprises, Class B (a)     1,543    
        Truck Sales & Service        
      18,712    
Other Industries: Total     116,499    
Energy & Minerals 4.5%      
    > Oil Services 2.0%  
  725,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     27,434    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  125,000     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     4,847    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
      32,281    
    > Oil & Gas Producers 1.8%  
  133,000     SM Energy     6,532    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
  244,000     Approach Resource (a)     6,232    
        Oil & Gas Producer in West Texas Permian        
  129,000     Rosetta Resources (a)     4,727    
        Oil & Gas Producer Exploring in
South Texas & Montana
       

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Oil & Gas Producers—continued  
  170,000     Petroleum Development Corporation (a)   $ 4,168    
        Oil & Gas Producer in U.S.        
  168,000     Swift Energy (a)     3,126    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production        
  510,000     Quicksilver Resources (a)(b)     2,764    
        Natural Gas & Coal Seam Gas Producer        
  262,200     Houston American Energy (a)(b)     294    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      27,843    
    > Mining 0.7%  
  77,000     Core Laboratories (Netherlands)     8,924    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  600,000     Alexco Resource (a)     2,646    
        Mining, Exploration & Environmental Services        
  180,000     Augusta Resource (a)     299    
        US Copper/Moly Mine        
      11,869    
Energy & Minerals: Total     71,993    
Total Equities: 99.6%
(Cost: $1,126,154)
    1,581,570    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 3.4%  
  53,351,300     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (f)
  $ 53,351    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $53,351)
    53,351    
Total Investments: 103.0%
(Cost: $1,179,505)(g)(h)
    1,634,921    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (3.4)%
    (53,351 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 0.4%     6,291    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 1,587,861    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $52,943.

(c)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
RCM Technologies     640,000       -       -       640,000     $ 3,546     $ -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     640,000       -       -       640,000     $ 3,546     $ -    

 

  The aggregate cost and value of this company at June 30, 2012, were $3,624 and $3,546, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 0.22% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(d)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $10, which represented less than 0.01% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Metabolex, Series A-1   2/11/00     18,181     $ 2,000     $ 10    
            $ 2,000     $ 10    

 

(e)  Illiquid security.

(f)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(g)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $1,179,505 and net unrealized appreciation was $455,416 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $563,241 and gross unrealized depreciation of $107,825.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(h)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 1.30% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Netherlands   $ 8,924       0.56    
Israel     8,278       0.52    
India     3,493       0.22    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 20,695       1.30    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Information   $ 487,022     $ -     $ -     $ 487,022    
Industrial Goods & Services     272,286       -       -       272,286    
Consumer Goods & Services     257,845       -       -       257,845    
Finance     212,942       -       -       212,942    
Health Care     162,973       -       10       162,983    
Other Industries     116,499       -       -       116,499    
Energy & Minerals     71,993       -       -       71,993    
Total Equities     1,581,560       -       10       1,581,570    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     53,351       -       -       53,351    
Total Investments   $ 1,634,911     $ -     $ 10     $ 1,634,921    

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Health Care   $ 27     $ -     $ (17 )   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10    
    $ 27     $ -     $ (17 )   $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 10    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized depreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $17.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Taiwan  
CTCI Corp     2,789,400       3,508,400    
Taiwan Mobile     1,179,000       3,133,800    
> Japan  
Start Today     0       496,000    
Other Countries  
> Australia  
Challenger Financial     826,355       2,809,800    
Commonwealth Property
Office Fund
    3,170,358       10,466,968    
IAG     0       1,652,046    
UGL     0       1,000,050    
> Canada  
Goldcorp     0       344,400    
Latin America  
> Mexico  
Fresnillo     0       597,400    
> Guatemala  
Tahoe Resources     0       196,800    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Japan  
Ain Pharmaciez     74,000       0    
Asahi Diamond Industrial     528,000       1,000    
Gree     59,400       0    
Kansai Paint     1,911,000       319,000    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     84,000       1,000    
> Korea  
NHN     49,830       32,830    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Northam Platinum     1,146,000       0    
Rand Merchant Insurance     7,601,015       6,483,015    
> Canada  
AG Growth     89,000       0    
Europe  
> Germany  
Rheinmetall     109,500       0    
Rhoen-Klinikum     175,000       0    
> United Kingdom  
Chemring     772,800       0    
Intertek Group     178,000       79,000    
JLT Group     314,000       296,400    
Serco     659,000       583,000    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     28,100       0    
Imtech     239,919       190,916    
> Switzerland  
Kuehne & Nagel     28,000       0    
> Denmark  
Novozymes     145,000       125,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 94.9%  
Asia 44.4%      
    > Singapore 15.0%  
  13,130,000     Ascendas REIT   $ 22,399    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  20,395,000     Mapletree Industrial Trust     19,537    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
  11,142,000     Mapletree Logistics Trust     8,664    
        Industrial Property Landlord        
      50,600    
    > Taiwan 12.2%  
  11,103,000     Far EasTone Telecom     24,156    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  3,133,800     Taiwan Mobile     10,363    
        Taiwan's Second Largest Mobile Operator        
  3,508,400     CTCI Corp     6,569    
        International Engineering Firm        
      41,088    
    > Japan 10.1%  
  5,753,734     Seven Bank     14,776    
        ATM Processing Services        
  8,970     Jupiter Telecommunications     9,146    
        Largest Cable Service Provider in Japan        
  496,000     Start Today     6,931    
        Online Japanese Apparel Retailer        
  319,000     Kansai Paint     3,418    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
  1,000     Asahi Diamond Industrial     11    
        Consumable Diamond Tools        
      34,282    
    > China 2.7%  
  4,146,000     Zhaojin Mining Industry     5,452    
        Gold Mining & Refining in China        
  3,044,000     Want Want     3,764    
        Chinese Branded Consumer Food Company        
  1,000     NetEase.com - ADR (a)     59    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
      9,275    
    > Indonesia 2.3%  
  9,272,000     Archipelago Resources (a)     7,406    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia, Vietnam &
the Philippines
       
  1,404,000     MNC Skyvision (a)     235    
        Largest Satellite Pay TV Operator in Indonesia        
      7,641    
    > Korea 2.1%  
  32,830     NHN     7,201    
        Korean Online Search Services        
      7,201    
Asia: Total     150,087    
Other Countries 28.6%      
    > Australia 11.6%  
  1,000,050     UGL     12,805    
        Engineering & Facilities Management        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  10,466,968     Commonwealth Property Office Fund   $ 10,911    
        Australia Prime Office REIT        
  2,809,800     Challenger Financial     9,437    
        Largest Annuity Provider        
  1,652,046     IAG     5,925    
        General Insurance Provider        
      39,078    
    > South Africa 8.7%  
  6,483,015     Rand Merchant Insurance     13,808    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  1,317,200     Adcock Ingram Holdings     9,682    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals &
Medical Supplies
       
  112,700     Naspers     6,020    
        Media in Africa, China, Russia & Other
Emerging Markets
       
      29,510    
    > Canada 5.0%  
  344,400     Goldcorp     12,943    
        Gold Mining        
  106,400     CCL Industries     3,903    
        Leading Global Label Manufacturer        
      16,846    
    > United States 1.8%  
  94,000     Atwood Oceanics (a)     3,557    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
  52,000     SM Energy     2,554    
        Oil & Gas Producer        
      6,111    
    > Israel 1.5%  
  460,000     Israel Chemicals     5,090    
        Producer of Potash, Phosphates, Bromine &
Specialty Chemicals
       
      5,090    
Other Countries: Total     96,635    
Europe 16.4%      
    > Germany 3.6%  
  630,000     Wirecard     12,216    
        Online Payment Processing &
Risk Management
       
      12,216    
    > United Kingdom 3.4%  
  583,000     Serco     4,896    
        Facilities Management        
  79,000     Intertek Group     3,310    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  296,400     JLT Group     3,256    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
      11,462    
    > Sweden 3.0%  
  595,666     Hexagon     10,225    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
      10,225    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Iceland 1.7%  
  4,800,000     Marel   $ 5,838    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish
Processing Equipment
       
      5,838    
    > Netherlands 1.4%  
  190,916     Imtech     4,559    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
      4,559    
    > Switzerland 1.3%  
  24,000     Partners Group     4,268    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
      4,268    
    > Belgium 1.0%  
  74,000     EVS Broadcast Equipment     3,491    
        Digital Live Mobile Production
Software & Systems
       
      3,491    
    > Denmark 1.0%  
  125,000     Novozymes     3,241    
        Industrial Enzymes        
      3,241    
Europe: Total     55,300    
Latin America 5.5%      
    > Mexico 4.0%  
  597,400     Fresnillo     13,684    
        Silver & Metal Byproduct Mining in Mexico        
      13,684    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Guatemala 0.8%  
  196,800     Tahoe Resources (a)   $ 2,720    
        Silver Project in Guatemala        
      2,720    
    > Uruguay 0.5%  
  191,666     Union Agriculture Group (a)(b)(c)     1,876    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
      1,876    
    > Colombia 0.2%  
  1,880,000     Santa Maria Petroleum (a)(b)     567    
        Explores for Oil & Gas in Latin America        
      567    
Latin America: Total     18,847    
Total Equities: 94.9%
(Cost: $273,433)
    320,869    
Total Investments: 94.9%
(Cost: $273,433)(d)(e)
    320,869    
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 5.1%     17,265    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 338,134    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $2,443, which represented 0.72% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     191,666     $ 2,200     $ 1,876    
Santa Maria Petroleum   1/14/11     1,880,000       2,376       567    
            $ 4,576     $ 2,443    

 

(c)  Illiquid security.

(d)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $273,433 and net unrealized appreciation was $47,436 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $56,811 and gross unrealized depreciation of $9,375.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(e)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Singapore Dollar   $ 50,600       15.0    
Taiwan Dollar     41,089       12.2    
Austrailian Dollar     39,078       11.6    
Japanese Yen     34,282       10.1    
British Pound     32,552       9.6    
South African Rand     29,510       8.7    
United States Dollar     20,988       6.2    
Euro     20,266       6.0    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    52,504       15.5    
Total Portfolio   $ 320,869       94.9    

 

  At June 30, 2012, the Fund had entered into the following forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts to Buy
  Forward Foreign Currency
Exchange Contracts to Sell
  Principal Amount in
Foreign Currency
  Principal
Amount in U.S. Dollar
  Settlement Date   Unrealized
Appreciation/
(Depreciation)
 
USD     ZAR         236,888     $ 28,000     7/13/12   $ (932 )  

 

The counterparty for all forward foreign currency exchange contracts is State Street Bank and Trust Company.

USD = United States Dollar

ZAR = South African Rand

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued, forward foreign currency exchange contracts and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 59     $ 150,028     $ -     $ 150,087    
Other Countries     22,957       73,678       -       96,635    
Europe     -       55,300       -       55,300    
Latin America     2,720       14,251       1,876       18,847    
Total Equities     25,736       293,257       1,876       320,869    
Total Investments   $ 25,736     $ 293,257     $ 1,876     $ 320,869    
Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign
Currency Exchange Contracts
    -       (932 )     -       (932 )  
Total Investments   $ 25,736     $ 292,325     $ 1,876     $ 319,937    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rate of the underlying currencies. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the Investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Latin America   $ 1,828     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,876    
    $ 1,828     $ -     $ 48     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 1,876    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $48.

  The Fund does not hold any significant investments categorized as Level 3.

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs, which may include but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International Select

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Information  
Mobile Communications   $ 34,520       10.2    
Internet Related     13,279       4.0    
Financial Processors     12,216       3.6    
Business Software     10,224       3.0    
CATV     9,146       2.7    
Computer Hardware & Related
Equipment
    3,491       1.0    
Satellite Broadcasting & Services     235       0.1    
      83,111       24.6    
> Other Industries  
Real Estate     61,511       18.2    
> Finance  
Insurance     32,427       9.6    
Banks     14,776       4.4    
Brokerage & Money Management     4,268       1.2    
      51,471       15.2    
> Energy & Minerals  
Mining     42,204       12.5    
Oil Services     3,557       1.0    
Oil & Gas Producers     3,121       0.9    
Agricultural Commodities     1,876       0.6    
      50,758       15.0    
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services     20,674       6.1    
Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals
    11,749       3.5    
Construction     6,569       1.9    
Machinery     5,849       1.7    
Outsourcing Services     4,896       1.5    
      49,737       14.7    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail   $ 6,931       2.0    
Nondurables     3,904       1.2    
Food & Beverage     3,764       1.1    
      14,599       4.3    
> Health Care  
Pharmaceuticals     9,682       2.9    
Total Equities:     320,869       94.9    
Total Investments:     320,869       94.9    
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    17,265       5.1    
Net Assets:   $ 338,134       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Industrial Goods & Services  
Nordson     160,000       220,000    
Information  
Globalstar     15,000,000       16,721,800    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Vail Resorts     0       235,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Canadian Solar (China)     2,700,000       3,301,200    
Houston American Energy     826,400       1,455,000    
Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia)
    12,700,000       13,613,200    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Industrial Goods & Services  
Ametek     1,490,000       1,358,000    
Donaldson     1,260,000       1,140,000    
Expeditors International of
Washington
    600,000       475,000    
Kennametal     975,000       865,000    
Pall     690,000       625,000    
Quanta Services     1,420,000       1,000,000    
Information  
Amphenol     645,000       560,000    
Atmel     1,175,000       1,140,000    
Sanmina-SCI     4,375,000       3,026,600    
SBA Communications     1,010,000       735,000    
VisionChina Media - ADR (China)     6,108,437       5,427,200    
WNS - ADR (India)     3,940,000       3,405,000    
Consumer Goods & Services  
Abercrombie & Fitch     555,000       455,000    
Coach     615,000       555,000    
Gaylord Entertainment     1,020,000       930,000    
Hertz     5,225,000       4,495,000    
IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China)
    1,143,333       998,000    
ITT Educational Services     270,000       223,000    
lululemon athletica     390,000       305,000    
RexLot Holdings (China)     260,000,000       208,000,000    
Safeway     1,100,000       0    
Tiffany & Co.     200,000       184,000    
Finance  
City National     630,000       540,000    
CNO Financial Group     8,325,000       7,140,000    
Discover Financial Services     2,115,000       1,935,000    
Regional Management     84,500       0    
SEI Investments     965,000       775,000    
Energy & Minerals  
Canacol (Colombia)     30,872,300       29,187,400    
Eacom Timber (Canada)     33,572,000       8,440,000    
Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada)     870,000       835,000    
Pacific Rubiales Energy
(Colombia)
    1,480,000       1,170,000    
Petrodorado (Colombia)     34,700,000       33,700,000    
Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq)     36,500,000       30,473,500    
Health Care  
Akorn     1,400,000       1,310,000    
NPS Pharmaceuticals     2,510,000       2,340,000    
Seattle Genetics     395,000       383,000    
Other Industries  
Biomed Realty Trust     1,660,000       1,435,000    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 98.0%  
Industrial Goods & Services 21.7%      
    > Machinery 16.4%  
  1,358,000     Ametek   $ 67,778    
        Aerospace/Industrial Instruments        
  1,140,000     Donaldson     38,042    
        Industrial Air Filtration        
  625,000     Pall     34,256    
        Filtration & Fluids Clarification        
  865,000     Kennametal     28,675    
        Consumable Cutting Tools        
  220,000     Nordson     11,284    
        Dispensing Systems for Adhesives & Coatings        
      180,035    
    > Outsourcing Services 2.2%  
  1,000,000     Quanta Services (a)     24,070    
        Electrical & Telecom Construction Services        
      24,070    
    > Other Industrial Services 1.7%  
  475,000     Expeditors International of Washington     18,406    
        International Freight Forwarder        
      18,406    
    > Industrial Materials & Specialty
Chemicals 1.4%
 
  300,000     FMC Corporation     16,044    
        Niche Specialty Chemicals        
      16,044    
Industrial Goods & Services: Total     238,555    
Information 20.1%      
    > Mobile Communications 8.0%  
  735,000     SBA Communications (a)     41,932    
        Communications Towers        
  700,000     Crown Castle International (a)     41,062    
        Communications Towers        
  16,721,800     Globalstar (a)(b)(c)     5,351    
        Satellite Mobile Voice & Data Carrier        
      88,345    
    > Computer Services 3.0%  
  3,405,000     WNS - ADR (India) (a)(b)     33,131    
        Offshore BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) Services        
      33,131    
    > Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment 2.8%
 
  560,000     Amphenol     30,755    
        Electronic Connectors        
      30,755    
    > Contract Manufacturing 2.3%  
  3,026,600     Sanmina-SCI (a)     24,788    
        Electronic Manufacturing Services        
      24,788    
    > Instrumentation 1.8%  
  126,000     Mettler-Toledo International (a)     19,637    
        Laboratory Equipment        
      19,637    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Business Software 1.0%  
  167,000     Concur Technologies (a)   $ 11,373    
        Web Enabled Cost & Expense Management
Software
       
      11,373    
    > Semiconductors & Related
Equipment 0.7%
 
  1,140,000     Atmel (a)     7,638    
        Microcontrollers, Radio Frequency & Memory
Semiconductors
       
      7,638    
    > Advertising 0.5%  
  5,427,200     VisionChina Media - ADR
(China) (a)(b)(c)
    5,047    
        Advertising on Digital Screens in China's Mass
Transit System
       
      5,047    
Information: Total     220,714    
Consumer Goods & Services 19.2%      
    > Travel 9.6%  
  4,495,000     Hertz (a)     57,536    
        Largest U.S. Rental Car Operator        
  930,000     Gaylord Entertainment (a)     35,861    
        Convention Hotels        
  235,000     Vail Resorts     11,769    
        Ski Resort Operator & Developer        
      105,166    
    > Retail 3.9%  
  305,000     lululemon athletica (a)     18,187    
        Premium Active Apparel Retailer        
  455,000     Abercrombie & Fitch     15,534    
        Teen Apparel Retailer        
  184,000     Tiffany & Co.     9,743    
        Luxury Good Retailer        
      43,464    
    > Apparel 2.9%  
  555,000     Coach     32,456    
        Designer & Retailer of Branded Leather Accessories        
      32,456    
    > Casinos & Gaming 1.4%  
  208,000,000     RexLot Holdings (China)     14,900    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
      14,900    
    > Educational Services 1.2%  
  223,000     ITT Educational Services (a)(c)     13,547    
        Postsecondary Degree Services        
      13,547    
    > Other Consumer Services 0.1%  
  998,000     IFM Investments (Century 21
China RE) - ADR (China) (a)(b)
    1,088    
        Provide Real Estate Services in China        
      1,088    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Food & Beverage 0.1%  
  1,500,000     GLG Life Tech (Canada) (a)(c)(d)   $ 621    
        All-natural Sweetener Extracted from the
Stevia Plant
       
      621    
Consumer Goods & Services: Total     211,242    
Finance 16.2%      
    > Credit Cards 6.1%  
  1,935,000     Discover Financial Services     66,912    
        Credit Card Company        
      66,912    
    > Insurance 5.0%  
  7,140,000     CNO Financial Group     55,692    
        Life, Long-term Care & Medical Supplement
Insurance
       
      55,692    
    > Banks 3.7%  
  540,000     City National     26,233    
        Bank & Asset Manager        
  1,075,000     Associated Banc-Corp     14,179    
        Midwest Bank        
      40,412    
    > Brokerage & Money Management 1.4%  
  775,000     SEI Investments     15,415    
        Mutual Fund Administration & Investment
Management
       
      15,415    
Finance: Total     178,431    
Energy & Minerals 9.7%      
    > Oil & Gas Producers 5.3%  
  1,170,000     Pacific Rubiales Energy (Colombia)     24,777    
        Oil Production & Exploration in Colombia        
  29,187,400     Canacol (Colombia) (a)     13,044    
        Oil Producer in South America        
  33,700,000     Petrodorado (Colombia) (a)(b)     5,296    
  17,144,000     Petrodorado - Warrants (Colombia) (a)(e)     243    
        Oil & Gas Exploration & Production in
Colombia, Peru & Paraguay
       
  30,473,500     Shamaran Petroleum (Iraq) (a)     5,088    
        Oil Exploration in Kurdistan        
  24,000,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum
(United Kingdom) (a)(b)(e)
    4,187    
  12,000,000     Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants (United Kingdom) (a)(d)(e)     232    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in the
North Sea
       
  17,575,000     Petromanas (Canada) (a)     3,711    
        Exploring for Oil in Albania        
  1,455,000     Houston American Energy (a)(c)     1,630    
        Oil & Gas Exploration/Production in Colombia        
      58,208    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Agricultural Commodities 1.6%  
  1,742,424     Union Agriculture Group
(Uruguay) (a)(d)(e)
  $ 17,058    
        Farmland Operator in Uruguay        
  8,440,000     Eacom Timber (Canada) (a)     829    
        Canadian Lumber Producer        
      17,887    
    > Alternative Energy 1.5%  
  3,301,200     Canadian Solar (China) (a)(b)(c)     11,884    
        Solar Cell & Module Manufacturer        
  2,425,000     Synthesis Energy Systems (China) (a)     2,959    
        Owner/Operator of Gasification Plants        
  1,165,000     Real Goods Solar (a)     1,316    
        Residential Solar Energy Installer        
      16,159    
    > Mining 0.8%  
  835,000     Kirkland Lake Gold (Canada) (a)     8,989    
        Gold Mining        
      8,989    
    > Oil Services 0.5%  
  13,613,200     Tuscany International Drilling
(Colombia) (a)
    5,282    
        South America-based Drilling Rig Contractor        
      5,282    
Energy & Minerals: Total     106,525    
Health Care 6.0%      
    > Biotechnology & Drug Delivery 2.7%  
  2,340,000     NPS Pharmaceuticals (a)     20,148    
        Orphan Drugs & Healthy Royalties        
  383,000     Seattle Genetics (a)(c)     9,724    
        Antibody-based Therapies for Cancer        
      29,872    
    > Pharmaceuticals 1.9%  
  1,310,000     Akorn (a)     20,659    
        Develops, Manufactures & Sells Specialty
Generic Drugs
       
      20,659    
    > Medical Supplies 1.4%  
  190,000     Henry Schein (a)     14,913    
        Largest Distributor of Healthcare Products        
      14,913    
Health Care: Total     65,444    
Other Industries 5.1%      
    > Real Estate 3.7%  
  1,435,000     Biomed Realty Trust     26,806    
        Life Science-focused Office Buildings        
  475,000     DuPont Fabros Technology     13,566    
        Technology-focused Office Buildings        
      40,372    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Regulated Utilities 1.4%  
  403,000     Wisconsin Energy   $ 15,946    
    Wisconsin Utility        
      15,946    
Other Industries: Total     56,318    
Total Equities: 98.0%
(Cost: $835,953)
    1,077,229    
Securities Lending Collateral 2.4%  
  26,067,257     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (f)
    26,067    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $26,067)
    26,067    
Total Investments: 100.4%
(Cost: $862,020)(g)(h)
    1,103,296    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (2.4)%
    (26,067 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 2.0%     21,891    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 1,099,120    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  An affiliated person of the Fund may include any company in which the Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. Holdings and transactions in these affiliated companies during the period ended June 30, 2012, are as follows:

Security   Balance of
Shares Held
12/31/11
  Purchases/
Additions
  Sales/
Reductions
  Balance of
Shares Held
6/30/12
  Value   Dividend  
Canacol*     31,372,300       -       2,184,900       29,187,400     $ 13,044     $ -    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum     24,000,000       -       -       24,000,000       4,187       -    
Canadian Solar     2,700,000       601,200       -       3,301,200       11,884       -    
Eacom Timber*     36,000,000       -       27,560,000       8,440,000       829       -    
GLG Life Tech*     1,850,000       -       350,000       1,500,000       621       -    
Globalstar     13,184,322       3,815,678       278,200       16,721,800       5,351       -    
IFM Investments (Century 21 China RE) - ADR**     3,430,000       -       2,432,000       998,000       1,088       -    
Petrodorado     34,700,000       -       1,000,000       33,700,000       5,296       -    
Real Goods Solar*     1,500,000       -       335,000       1,165,000       1,316       -    
Sanmina-SCI*     6,100,000       -       3,073,400       3,026,600       24,788       -    
Synthesis Energy Systems*     2,950,372       -       525,372       2,425,000       2,959       -    
VisionChina Media - ADR     7,000,000       -       1,572,800       5,427,200       5,047       -    
WNS - ADR     4,254,230       -       849,230       3,405,000       33,131       -    
Total of Affiliated Transactions     169,041,224       4,416,878       40,160,902       133,297,200     $ 109,541     $ -    

 

*  At June 30, 2012, the Fund owned less than five percent of the company's outstanding voting shares.

**  Includes the effects of a 1:3 stock split.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  The aggregate cost and value of these companies at June 30, 2012, were $152,247 and $65,984, respectively. Investments in affiliated companies represented 6.00% of the Fund's total net assets at June 30, 2012.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $25,542.

(d)  Illiquid security.

(e)  Denotes a restricted security, which is subject to restrictions on resale under federal securities laws. These securities are valued at fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. At June 30, 2012, the market value of these securities amounted to $21,720, which represented 1.98% of total net assets.

  Additional information on these securities is as follows:

Security   Acquisition
Dates
  Shares   Cost   Value  
Union Agriculuture Group   12/8/10-6/27/12     1,742,424     $ 20,000     $ 17,058    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum   11/24/10     24,000,000       10,260       4,187    
Petrodorado - Warrants   11/20/09     17,144,000       2,118       243    
Canadian Overseas Petroleum - Warrants   11/24/10     12,000,000       1,502       232    
            $ 33,880     $ 21,720    

 

(f)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(g)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $862,020 and net unrealized appreciation was $241,276 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $390,213 and gross unrealized depreciation of $148,937.

(h)  On June 30, 2012, the market value of foreign securities represented 14.41% of total net assets. The Fund's foreign portfolio was diversified as follows:

Country   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Colombia   $ 48,642       4.43    
China     35,878       3.27    
India     33,131       3.01    
Uruguay     17,058       1.55    
Canada     14,150       1.29    
Iraq     5,088       0.46    
United Kingdom     4,419       0.40    
Total Foreign Portfolio   $ 158,366       14.41    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Industrial Goods & Services   $ 238,555     $ -     $ -     $ 238,555    
Information     220,714       -       -       220,714    
Consumer Goods & Services     195,721       15,521       -       211,242    
Finance     178,431       -       -       178,431    
Energy & Minerals     84,805       4,662       17,058       106,525    
Health Care     65,444       -       -       65,444    
Other Industries     56,318       -       -       56,318    
Total Equities     1,039,988       20,183       17,058       1,077,229    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     26,067       -       -       26,067    
Total Investments   $ 1,066,055     $ 20,183     $ 17,058     $ 1,103,296    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements. Securities acquired via private placement that have a holding period or an extended settlement period are valued at a discount to the same shares that are trading freely on the market. These discounts are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations. Factors may include, but are not limited to, trade volume, shares outstanding and stock price. Warrants which do not trade are valued as a percentage of the actively trading common stock using a model, based on Black Scholes. Securities which have halted or temporarily stopped trading are valued at the last sale and adjusted by a premium or a discount to account for the anticipated re-opening price. These adjustments are determined by the investment manager's experience with similar securities or situations.

  The following table shows transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy:

Transfers In   Transfers Out  
Level 1   Level 2   Level 1   Level 2  
$ -     $ 1,665     $ 1,665     $ -    

 

  Financial assets were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 as trading halted during the period.

  The following table reconciles asset balances for the period ending June 30, 2012, in which significant observable and/or unobservable inputs (Level 3) were used in determining value:

Investments
in Securities
  Balance
as of
December 31,
2011
  Realized
Gain/(Loss)
  Change in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
  Purchases   Sales   Transfers
into
Level 3
  Transfers
out of
Level 3
  Balance
as of
June 30,
2012
 
Equities  
Energy & Minerals   $ 16,617     $ -     $ 441     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 17,058    
    $ 16,617     $ -     $ 441     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -     $ 17,058    

 

  The information in the above reconciliation table represents fiscal year to date activity for any securities identified as using Level 3 inputs at either the beginning or the end of the current fiscal period.

  The change in unrealized appreciation attributed to securities owned at June 30, 2012, which were valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), amounted to $441.

  Quantitative information pertaining to Level 3 unobservable fair value measurements

    Fair Value at
6/30/12
 
Valuation Technique(s)
 
Unobservable Input (s)
  Range (Weighted
Average)
 
Equities     17,058     Market comparable companies   Discount for lack of marketability   -2% to -28% (-12%)  

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  Certain common stock classified as Level 3 are valued at fair value, using a market approach, as determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by and under the general supervision of the Board. To determine fair value for these securities, for which no market exists, the Committee utilizes the valuation technique it deems most appropriate in the circumstances, using some unobservable inputs which may include, but are not limited to trades of similar securities, estimated earnings of the company, market multiples derived from a set of comparable companies, and the position of the security within the company's capital structure. Significant increases or decreases to any of these inputs could result in a significantly lower or higher fair value measurement. Generally, a change in estimated earnings of a company may result in a change to the comparable companies and market multiples utilized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


75



Columbia Thermostat Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Affiliated Stock Funds: 49.4%  
  1,176,526     Columbia Acorn International
Fund, Class I
  $ 43,684    
  2,984,136     Columbia Dividend Income Fund,
Class I
    43,240    
  1,097,965     Columbia Acorn Fund, Class I     32,675    
  2,152,889     Columbia Contrarian Core
Fund, Class I
    32,487    
  1,706,619     Columbia Select Large Cap
Growth Fund, Class I (a)
    21,862    
  872,274     Columbia Acorn Select Fund,
Class I
    21,772    
  1,599,099     Columbia Large Cap Enhanced
Core Fund, Class I
    21,684    
Total Stock Funds: (Cost: $196,004)     217,404    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Affiliated Bond Funds: 48.2%  
  11,245,529     Columbia Intermediate Bond
Fund, Class I
  $ 105,933    
  6,646,182     Columbia Income Opportunities
Fund, Class I
    63,936    
  3,616,501     Columbia U.S. Treasury Index
Fund, Class I
    42,205    
Total Bond Funds: (Cost: $208,564)     212,074    
Total Investments: 97.6%
(Cost: $404,568)(b)
    429,478    
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 2.4%     10,573    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 440,051    

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  At June 30, 2012 for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $404,568 and net unrealized gain was $24,910 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $24,910 and gross unrealized depreciation of $0.

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day. Typical Level 2 securities include short-term investments valued at amortized cost.

  Under the direction of the Board of Trustees (the Board), the Valuation Committee (the Committee) is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Total Stock Funds   $ 217,404     $ -     $ -     $ 217,404    
Total Bond Funds     212,074       -       -       212,074    
Total Investments   $ 429,478     $ -     $ -     $ 429,478    

 

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Asia  
> Taiwan  
CTCI Corp     64,762       73,762    
Far EasTone Telecom     58,126       74,126    
MStar Semiconductor     9,800       13,500    
PC Home     13,700       15,700    
> Indonesia  
Archipelago Resources     137,500       150,100    
Mayora Indah     0       13,600    
Surya Citra Media     93,264       102,764    
Tower Bersama Infrastructure     535,709       537,609    
> Hong Kong  
AAC Technologies     18,027       21,027    
Lifestyle International     28,089       52,089    
Sasa International     89,999       99,799    
> China  
RexLot Holdings     823,246       1,196,000    
> India  
Redington India     7,562       37,794    
> Philippines  
Int'l Container Terminal     40,787       44,487    
> Cambodia  
Nagacorp     340,000       420,000    
> Mongolia  
Mongolian Mining     98,500       140,500    
> Singapore  
Petra Foods     0       19,900    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Mr. Price     6,597       6,797    
> United States  
Textainer Group Holdings     2,204       2,404    
> Canada  
Americas Petrogas     17,500       19,000    
Europe  
> Kazakhstan  
Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR
    17,800       19,400    
> France  
Compagnie Française de
l'Afrique Occidentale
    0       325    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Arcos Dorados     0       4,000    
MRV Engenharia     11,325       12,425    
Multiplus     3,144       3,444    
> Mexico  
Grupo Aeroportuario del
Sureste - ADR
    1,647       1,747    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited), continued

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Asia  
> Indonesia  
Jasa Marga     109,911       0    
> China  
NetEase.com - ADR     1,277       977    
Other Countries  
> South Africa  
Northam Platinum     15,354       10,854    
> Canada  
Alliance Grain Traders     10,801       8,801    
Crew Energy     4,172       0    
Europe  
> Sweden  
East Capital Explorer     8,806       4,006    
> Germany  
Dürr     1,229       1,060    
> France  
Rubis     965       0    
Latin America  
> Brazil  
Mills Estruturas e Servicos
de Engenharia
    3,361       0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 96.9%  
Asia 60.7%      
    > Taiwan 19.3%  
  74,126     Far EasTone Telecom   $ 161    
        Taiwan's Third Largest Mobile Operator        
  73,762     CTCI Corp     138    
        International Engineering Firm        
  9,200     St. Shine Optical     103    
        World's Leading Disposable Contact Lens OEM        
  42,990     Chroma Ate     98    
        Automatic Test Systems, Testing & Measurement
Instruments
       
  33,000     Tripod Technologies     94    
        Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)        
  13,500     MStar Semiconductor     91    
        Integrated Circuits for TV, Digital Set-top-box & Handset        
  15,700     PC Home     89    
        Taiwanese Internet Retail Company        
  12,342     Simplo Technology     85    
        Battery Packs for Notebook & Tablet PCs        
  15,277     Radiant Opto-Electronics (a)     78    
        LCD Back Light Units & Modules        
  21,169     Advantech     70    
        Industrial PC & Components        
  18,500     Lung Yen     54    
        Funeral Services & Columbaria        
  23,689     Taiwan Hon Chuan     53    
        Beverage Packaging (Bottles, Caps, Labels)
Manufacturer
       
      1,114    
    > Indonesia 11.2%  
  369,019     Ace Indonesia     200    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
  537,609     Tower Bersama Infrastructure (a)     188    
        Communications Towers        
  150,100     Archipelago Resources (a)     120    
        Gold Mining Projects in Indonesia, Vietnam &
the Philippines
       
  102,764     Surya Citra Media     105    
        Free to Air TV in Indonesia        
  13,600     Mayora Indah     37    
        Consumer Branded Food Manufacturer        
      650    
    > Hong Kong 7.1%  
  52,089     Lifestyle International     115    
        Mid to High-end Department Store Operator in
Hong Kong & China
       
  128,862     Melco International     105    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  5,650     Melco Crown Entertainment - ADR (a)     65    
        Macau Casino Operator        
  99,799     Sasa International     63    
        Cosmetics Retailer        
  21,027     AAC Technologies     61    
        Miniature Acoustic Components        
      409    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > China 6.0%  
  54,951     Digital China   $ 97    
        IT Distribution & Systems Integration Services        
  1,196,000     RexLot Holdings     86    
        Lottery Equipment Supplier in China        
  977     NetEase.com - ADR (a)     57    
        Chinese Online Gaming Services        
  1,254     51job - ADR (a)(b)     57    
        Integrated Human Resource Services        
  111,475     AMVIG Holdings     49    
        Chinese Tobacco Packaging Material Supplier        
      346    
    > India 5.2%  
  8,635     United Breweries     85    
        India's Largest Brewer        
  14,240     Titan Industries     57    
        Jewlery, Watches & Eyeglasses        
  24,700     Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone     54    
        Indian West Coast Shipping Port        
  37,794     Redington India     52    
        Supply Chain Solutions for IT & Mobile Handsets
in Emerging Markets
       
  33,749     Jain Irrigation Systems     51    
        Agricultural Micro-irrigation Systems &
Food Processing
       
      299    
    > Philippines 3.4%  
  44,487     Int'l Container Terminal     78    
        Container Handling Terminals & Port Management        
  109,465     Manila Water Company     64    
        Water Utility Company in the Philippines        
  176,818     SM Prime Holdings     55    
        Shopping Mall Operator        
      197    
    > Cambodia 3.3%  
  420,000     Nagacorp     188    
        Casino/Entertainment Complex in Cambodia        
      188    
    > Thailand 1.9%  
  272,518     Home Product Center     109    
        Home Improvement Retailer        
      109    
    > Mongolia 1.4%  
  140,500     Mongolian Mining (a)     80    
        Coking Coal Mining in Mongolia        
      80    
    > Japan 1.2%  
  6,760     Kansai Paint     72    
        Paint Producer in Japan, India, China &
Southeast Asia
       
      72    
    > Singapore 0.7%  
  19,900     Petra Foods     39    
        Cocoa Processor & Chocolate Manufacturer        
      39    
Asia: Total     3,503    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Other Countries 16.9%      
    > South Africa 10.9%  
  75,000     Rand Merchant Insurance   $ 160    
        Directly Sold Property & Casualty Insurance;
Holdings in Other Insurers
       
  45,226     Coronation Fund Managers     153    
        South African Fund Manager        
  16,350     Adcock Ingram Holdings     120    
        Manufacturer of Pharmaceuticals & Medical
Supplies
       
  6,797     Mr. Price     93    
        South African Retailer of Apparel, Household &
Sporting Goods
       
  3,497     Massmart Holdings     73    
        General Merchandise, Food & Home Improvement
Stores; Wal-Mart Subsidiary
       
  10,854     Northam Platinum     31    
        Platinum Mining in South Africa        
      630    
    > United States 3.3%  
  2,404     Textainer Group Holdings (b)     89    
        Top International Container Leasor        
  1,709     Hornbeck Offshore (a)     66    
        Supply Vessel Operator in U.S. Gulf of Mexico        
  952     Atwood Oceanics (a)     36    
        Offshore Drilling Contractor        
      191    
    > Canada 2.7%  
  8,801     Alliance Grain Traders     118    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
  19,000     Americas Petrogas (a)     35    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina, Potash in Peru        
      153    
Other Countries: Total     974    
Europe 11.0%      
    > Sweden 2.6%  
  7,231     Hexagon     124    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization
Software & Equipment
       
  4,006     East Capital Explorer     28    
        Sweden-based Russia & Central Eastern Europe
Investment Fund
       
      152    
    > Switzerland 2.5%  
  1,178     Dufry Group (a)     143    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
      143    
    > Kazakhstan 1.7%  
  19,400     Halyk Savings Bank of
Kazakhstan - GDR (a)
    97    
        Largest Retail Bank & Insurer in Kazakhstan        
      97    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Czech Republic 1.4%  
  474     Komercni Banka   $ 83    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      83    
    > Italy 1.4%  
  7,631     Pirelli     80    
        Global Tire Supplier        
      80    
    > Germany 1.1%  
  1,060     Dürr     65    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated
Capital Equipment
       
      65    
    > France 0.3%  
  325     Compagnie Française de l'Afrique Occidentale     15    
        African Wholesaler & Distributor        
      15    
Europe: Total     635    
Latin America 8.3%      
    > Brazil 5.0%  
  6,090     Localiza Rent A Car     92    
        Car Rental        
  3,444     Multiplus     82    
        Loyalty Program Operator in Brazil        
  4,000     Arcos Dorados (b)     59    
        McDonald's Master Franchise for Latin America        
  12,425     MRV Engenharia     57    
        Brazilan Property Developer        
      290    
    > Mexico 2.4%  
  1,747     Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste - ADR     136    
        Mexican Airport Operator        
      136    
    > Chile 0.7%  
  18,900     Viña Concha y Toro     37    
        Global Branded Wine Manufacturer        
      37    
    > Argentina 0.2%  
  40,200     Madalena Ventures (a)     14    
        Oil & Gas Exploration in Argentina        
      14    
Latin America: Total     477    
Total Equities: 96.9%
(Cost: $5,503)
    5,589    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Number of Shares     Value (000)  
Securities Lending Collateral 1.8%  
  104,775     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (c)
  $ 105    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $105)
    105    
Total Investments: 98.7%
(Cost: $5,608)(d)(e)
    5,694    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (1.8)%
    (105 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 3.1%     183    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 5,772    

 

ADR - American Depositary Receipts

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

 

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $105.

(c)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(d)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $5,608 and net unrealized appreciation was $86 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $549 and gross unrealized depreciation of $463.

(e)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Taiwan Dollar   $ 1,114       19.3    
Hong Kong Dollar     843       14.6    
United States Dollar     663       11.5    
South African Rand     630       10.9    
Indonesian Rupiah     530       9.2    
Indian Rupee     298       5.2    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    1,511       26.2    
Total Portfolio   $ 5,589       96.9    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Asia   $ 179     $ 3,324     $ -     $ 3,503    
Other Countries     344       630       -       974    
Europe     -       635       -       635    
Latin America     477       -       -       477    
Total Equities     1,000       4,589       -       5,589    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     105       -       -       105    
Total Investments   $ 1,105     $ 4,589     $ -     $ 5,694    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Retail   $ 827       14.4    
Casinos & Gaming     443       7.7    
Food & Beverage     354       6.1    
Other Consumer Services     225       3.9    
Travel     92       1.6    
Other Durable Goods     80       1.4    
Consumer Goods Distribution     52       0.9    
      2,073       36.0    
> Information  
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    388       6.7    
Mobile Communications     350       6.1    
Business Software     124       2.1    
TV Broadcasting     104       1.8    
Instrumentation     98       1.7    
Electronics Distribution     97       1.7    
Semiconductors &
Related Equipment
    91       1.6    
Internet Related     58       1.0    
      1,310       22.7    
> Finance  
Brokerage & Money Management     181       3.2    
Banks     180       3.1    
Insurance     160       2.8    
Finance Companies     89       1.5    
      610       10.6    
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    175       3.0    
Construction     138       2.4    
Other Industrial Services     132       2.3    
Machinery     116       2.0    
      561       9.7    
> Energy & Minerals  
Mining     231       4.0    
Agricultural Commodities     118       2.0    
Oil Services     102       1.8    
Oil & Gas Producers     49       0.8    
      500       8.6    
> Other Industries  
Transportation     136       2.4    
Real Estate     112       1.9    
Regulated Utilities     64       1.1    
      312       5.4    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Health Care  
Pharmaceuticals   $ 120       2.1    
Medical Supplies     103       1.8    
      223       3.9    
Total Equities:     5,589       96.9    
Security Lending Collateral:     105       1.8    
Total Investments:     5,694       98.7    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (105 )     (1.8 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    183       3.1    
Net Assets:   $ 5,772       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


83



Columbia Acorn European Fund

Major Portfolio Changes in the Second Quarter (Unaudited)

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Purchases  
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Aggreko     0       700    
BBA Aviation     0       7,480    
Charles Taylor     15,220       22,220    
Domino's Pizza United Kingdom &
Ireland
    3,610       5,090    
Greggs     999       3,200    
Rightmove     1,000       1,400    
WH Smith     0       2,000    
> Netherlands  
Vopak     0       300    
> Switzerland  
Dufry Group     170       310    
Partners Group     160       295    
> Russia  
Yandex     0       1,900    

 

    Number of Shares  
    3/31/12   6/30/12  
Sales  
Europe  
> United Kingdom  
Chemring     4,900       0    
Intertek Group     1,100       500    
Workspace Group     5,800       0    
> France  
Mersen     600       213    
Rubis     310       0    
> Netherlands  
Core Laboratories     330       230    
Fugro     410       0    
> Germany  
Rheinmetall     560       360    
> Russia  
Mail.ru - GDR     1,000       600    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), June 30, 2012

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
            Equities: 92.9%  
Europe 89.8%      
    > United Kingdom 18.3%  
  22,220     Charles Taylor   $ 56    
        Insurance Services        
  5,090     Domino's Pizza United Kingdom & Ireland     41    
        Pizza Delivery in the UK, Ireland & Germany        
  1,400     Rightmove     35    
        Internet Real Estate Listings        
  2,827     JLT Group     31    
        International Business Insurance Broker        
  3,480     Serco     29    
        Facilities Management        
  3,180     Shaftesbury     26    
        London Prime Retail REIT        
  3,200     Greggs     25    
        Bakery        
  7,480     BBA Aviation     24    
        Aviation Support Services        
  700     Aggreko     23    
        Temporary Power & Temperature Control Services        
  500     Intertek Group     21    
        Testing, Inspection, Certification Services        
  3,190     Abcam     21    
        Online Sales of Antibodies        
  660     Rotork     20    
        Valve Actuators for Oil & Water Pipelines        
  2,000     WH Smith     17    
        Newsprint, Book & General Stationery Retailer        
  2,870     Premier Oil (a)     15    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Europe, Pakistan & Asia        
  71     Spirax Sarco     2    
        Steam Systems for Manufacturing & Process Industries        
      386    
    > France 14.2%  
  600     Eurofins Scientific     75    
        Food, Pharmaceuticals & Materials Screening &
Testing
       
  1,000     Gemalto     72    
        Digital Security Solutions        
  1,200     1000 mercis     55    
        Interactive Advertising & Marketing        
  1,300     Saft     31    
        Niche Battery Manufacturer        
  360     Norbert Dentressangle     23    
        Leading European Logistics & Transport Group        
  400     Neopost     21    
        Postage Meter Machines        
  7,100     Hi-Media (a)     18    
        Online Advertiser in Europe        
  213     Mersen     5    
        Advanced Industrial Materials        
      300    
    > Netherlands 12.3%  
  1,730     UNIT4     44    
        Business Software Development        

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
  2,785     Aalberts Industries   $ 43    
        Flow Control & Heat Treatment        
  1,412     Koninklijke TenCate     38    
        Advanced Textiles & Industrial Fabrics        
  1,499     Imtech     36    
        Electromechanical & Information & Communications
Technology Installation & Maintenance
       
  1,480     Arcadis     32    
        Engineering Consultants        
  230     Core Laboratories     27    
        Oil & Gas Reservoir Consulting        
  917     TKH Group     20    
        Dutch Industrial Conglomerate        
  300     Vopak     19    
        World's Largest Operator of Petroleum &
Chemical Storage Terminals
       
      259    
    > Germany 10.1%  
  3,250     Wirecard     63    
        Online Payment Processing & Risk Management        
  520     Dürr     32    
        Automotive Plant Engineering & Associated Capital Equipment        
  130     Rational     31    
        Commercial Ovens        
  375     Bertrandt     28    
        Outsourced Engineering        
  500     Stratec Biomedical Systems     22    
        Diagnostic Instrumentation        
  590     CTS Eventim     18    
        Event Ticket Sales        
  360     Rheinmetall     18    
        Defense & Automotive        
      212    
    > Switzerland 9.9%  
  300     Geberit     59    
        Plumbing Supplies        
  295     Partners Group     52    
        Private Markets Asset Management        
  21     Sika     41    
        Chemicals for Construction & Industrial Applications        
  310     Dufry Group (a)     38    
        Operates Airport Duty Free & Duty Paid Shops        
  320     Zehnder     19    
        Radiators & Ventilation Systems        
      209    
    > Sweden 6.0%  
  3,070     Hexagon     53    
        Design, Measurement & Visualization Software &
Equipment
       
  4,570     Sweco     48    
        Engineering Consultants        
  1,000     Unibet     25    
        European Online Gaming Operator        
      126    
    > Italy 3.7%  
  11,000     Geox     24    
        Apparel & Shoe Maker        

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Italy—continued  
  230     Tod's   $ 23    
        Leather Shoes & Bags        
  2,000     Pirelli     21    
        Global Tire Supplier        
  9,960     CIR     10    
        Italian Holding Company        
      78    
    > Russia 2.7%  
  1,900     Yandex (a)     36    
        Search Engine for Russian & Turkish Languages        
  600     Mail.ru - GDR (a)(b)     21    
        Internet Social Networking & Games for Russian Speakers        
      57    
    > Iceland 2.5%  
  43,750     Marel     53    
        Largest Manufacturer of Poultry & Fish Processing
Equipment
       
      53    
    > Ireland 1.9%  
  300     Paddy Power     20    
        Irish Betting Services        
  7,300     United Drug     19    
        Irish Pharmaceutical Wholesaler & Outsourcer        
      39    
    > Portugal 1.7%  
  13,480     Redes Energéticas Nacionais     36    
        Portuguese Power Transmission &
Gas Transportation
       
      36    
    > Norway 1.6%  
  3,710     Atea     33    
        Leading Nordic IT Hardware/Software Reseller &
Installation Company
       
      33    
    > Belgium 1.2%  
  530     EVS Broadcast Equipment     25    
        Digital Live Mobile Production Software & Systems        
      25    
    > Czech Republic 1.1%  
  140     Komercni Banka     24    
        Leading Czech Universal Bank        
      24    
    > Poland 1.1%  
  4,000     FX Energy (a)     24    
        Oil & Gas Producer in Poland        
      24    
    > Denmark 0.8%  
  300     Solar A/S     16    
        Technical Wholesaler of Electrical, Plumbing &
HVAC Equipment
       
      16    

 

Number of Shares     Value (000)  
    > Greece 0.7%  
  13,330     Intralot   $ 15    
        Lottery & Gaming Systems & Services        
      15    
Europe: Total     1,892    
Other Countries 1.7%      
    > Canada 1.3%  
  1,970     Alliance Grain Traders     26    
        Global Leader in Pulse Processing & Distribution        
      26    
    > United States 0.4%  
  1,300     Velti (a)(c)     9    
        Mobile Marketing Software Platform        
      9    
Other Countries: Total     35    
Asia 1.4%      
    > Hong Kong 1.4%  
  11,000     L'Occitane International     30    
        Skin Care & Cosmetics Producer        
      30    
Asia: Total     30    
Total Equities: 92.9%
(Cost: $1,874)
    1,957    
Securities Lending Collateral 0.3%      
  5,850     Dreyfus Government Cash
Management Fund
(7 day yield of 0.01%) (d)
    6    
Total Securities Lending Collateral:
(Cost: $6)
    6    
Total Investments: 93.2%
(Cost: $1,880)(e)(f)
    1,963    
Obligation to Return Collateral for
Securities Loaned: (0.3)%
    (6 )  
Cash and Other Assets Less Liabilities: 7.1%     149    
Total Net Assets: 100.0%   $ 2,106    

 

GDR - Global Depositary Receipts

REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

(a)  Non-income producing security.

(b)  Security exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. This security may only be resold in exempt transactions to qualified buyers. Private resales of this security to qualified institutional buyers are also exempt from registration pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. At June 30, 2012, this security had an aggregate value of $21, which represented 1.00% of total net assets.

(c)  All or a portion of this security was on loan at June 30, 2012. The total market value of securities on loan at June 30, 2012 was $6.

(d)  Investment made with cash collateral received from securities lending activity.

(e)  At June 30, 2012, for federal income tax purposes, the cost of investments was $1,880 and net unrealized appreciation was $83 consisting of gross unrealized appreciation of $191 and gross unrealized depreciation of $108.

(f)  On June 30, 2012, the Fund's total investments were denominated in currencies as follows:

Currency   Value   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
Euro   $ 937       44.5    
British Pound     386       18.3    
Swiss Franc     209       9.9    
Swedish Krona     126       6.0    
United States Dollar     116       5.5    
Other currencies less
than 5% of total net assets
    183       8.7    
Total Portfolio   $ 1,957       92.9    

 

Fair Value Measurements

  Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund's investments, following the input prioritization hierarchy established by GAAP. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:

    Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities

    Level 2 – prices determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk and others)

    Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs where quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable or less reliable (including management's own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment)

  The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.

  Examples of the types of securities in which the Fund would typically invest and how they are classified within this hierarchy are as follows. Typical Level 1 securities include exchange traded domestic equities, mutual funds whose NAVs are published each day and exchange traded foreign equities that are not statistically fair valued. Typical Level 2 securities include exchange traded foreign equities that are statistically fair valued and short-term investments valued at amortized cost. Additionally, securities fair valued by the Valuation Committee (the Committee) of the Fund's Board of Trustees (the Board) that rely on significant observable inputs are also included in Level 2. Typical Level 3 securities include any security fair valued by the Committee that relies on significant unobservable inputs.

  Under the direction of the Board, the Committee is responsible for carrying out the valuation procedures approved by the Board.

  The Committee meets as necessary, and no less frequently than quarterly, to determine fair values for securities for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the investment manager believes that available market quotations are unreliable, and to review the continuing appropriateness of the current value of any security subject to the Trust's Portfolio Pricing Policy and the pricing procedures of the investment manager (the Policies). The Policies address, among other things: circumstances under which market quotations will be deemed readily available; selection of third party pricing vendors; appropriate pricing methodologies; events that require fair valuation and fair value techniques; and circumstances under which securities will be deemed to pose a potential for stale pricing, including when securities are illiquid, restricted, or in default. The Committee may also meet to discuss additional valuation matters, which may include review of back-testing results, review of time-sensitive information or approval of other valuation related actions, and to review the appropriateness of the Policies.

  For investments categorized as Level 3, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Funds' securities may include: (i) data specific to the issuer or comparable issuers, (ii) general market or specific sector news and (iii) quoted prices and specific or similar security transactions. The Committee considers this data and any changes from prior periods in order to assess the reasonableness of observable and unobservable inputs, any assumptions or internal models used to value those securities and changes in fair value. Significant changes in any of these factors could result in lower or higher fair value measurements. Various factors impact the frequency of monitoring (which may occur as often as daily), however the Committee may determine that changes to inputs, assumptions and models are not required with the same frequency.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


87



Columbia Acorn European Fund

Statement of Investments (Unaudited), continued

> Notes to Statement of Investments (dollar values in thousands)

The following table summarizes the inputs used, as of June 30, 2012, in valuing the Fund's assets:

Investment Type   Quoted Prices
(Level 1)
  Other
Significant
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
  Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
  Total  
Equities  
Europe   $ 87     $ 1,805     $ -     $ 1,892    
Other Countries     35       -       -       35    
Asia     -       30       -       30    
Total Equities     122       1,835       -       1,957    
Total Securities Lending Collateral     6       -       -       6    
Total Investments   $ 128     $ 1,835     $ -     $ 1,963    

 

  The Fund's assets assigned to the Level 2 input category are generally valued using a market approach, in which a security's value is determined through its correlation to prices and information from observable market transactions for similar or identical assets. Foreign equities are generally valued at the last sale price on the foreign exchange or market on which they trade. The Fund may use a statistical fair valuation model, in accordance with the policy adopted by the Board, provided by an independent third party to value securities principally traded in foreign markets in order to adjust for possible stale pricing that may occur between the close of the foreign exchanges and the time for valuation. These models take into account available market data including intraday index, ADR, and ETF movements.

  There were no transfers of financial assets between levels 1 and 2 during the period.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Portfolio Diversification (Unaudited)

At June 30, 2012, the Fund's portfolio investments as a percentage of net assets were diversified as follows:

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Industrial Goods & Services  
Other Industrial Services   $ 235       11.2    
Machinery     178       8.4    
Industrial Materials &
Specialty Chemicals
    84       4.0    
Outsourcing Services     81       3.8    
Conglomerates     73       3.4    
Construction     59       2.8    
Electrical Components     31       1.5    
Industrial Distribution     16       0.8    
      757       35.9    
> Information  
Business Software     105       5.0    
Computer Hardware &
Related Equipment
    97       4.6    
Internet Related     92       4.4    
Financial Processors     63       3.0    
Business Information &
Marketing Services
    55       2.6    
Computer Services     32       1.5    
Advertising     18       0.8    
      462       21.9    
> Consumer Goods & Services  
Casinos & Gaming     60       2.9    
Retail     55       2.6    
Nondurables     54       2.6    
Restaurants     41       1.9    
Other Durable Goods     40       1.9    
Food & Beverage     25       1.2    
Apparel     24       1.1    
Other Entertainment     18       0.9    
      317       15.1    
> Finance  
Insurance     87       4.1    
Brokerage & Money Management     53       2.5    
Banks     24       1.2    
      164       7.8    
> Energy & Minerals  
Oil & Gas Producers     39       1.9    
Mining     27       1.3    
Agricultural Commodities     26       1.2    
Oil Refining, Marketing & Distribution     19       0.9    
      111       5.3    
> Other Industries  
Regulated Utilities     36       1.7    
Real Estate     25       1.2    
Transportation     23       1.1    
      84       4.0    

 

    Value (000)   Percentage
of Net Assets
 
> Health Care  
Medical Equipment & Devices   $ 22       1.0    
Medical Supplies     21       1.0    
Pharmaceuticals     19       0.9    
      62       2.9    
Total Equities:     1,957       92.9    
Security Lending Collateral:     6       0.3    
Total Investments:     1,963       93.2    
Obligation to Return
Collateral for Securities
Loaned:
    (6 )     (0.3 )  
Cash and Other Assets
Less Liabilities:
    149       7.1    
Net Assets:   $ 2,106       100.0    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited)

June 30, 2012   Columbia
Acorn
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn
USA
  Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
 
(in thousands)  
Assets:  
Unaffiliated investments, at cost   $ 8,195,104     $ 4,769,636     $ 1,175,881     $ 273,433    
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4)     2,717,367       93,271       3,624          
Unaffiliated investments, at value (including securities on loan: Columbia Acorn Fund $302,684;
Columbia Acorn International $110,353; Columbia Acorn USA $52,943; Columbia Acorn
International Select $—; Columbia Acorn Select $25,542; Columbia Thermostat Fund $—;
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $105; Columbia Acorn European Fund $6)
  $ 12,779,513     $ 5,689,495     $ 1,631,375     $ 320,869    
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4)     3,965,342       122,198       3,546          
Cash     723,080       234,386       5,316       17,891    
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $—; Columbia Acorn International $978; Columbia Acorn
USA $—; Columbia Acorn International Select $183; Columbia Acorn Select $—; Columbia Thermostat
Fund $—; Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $1; Columbia Acorn European Fund $—)
    1,468       980             184    
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     14,479       26,099       1,960       4,811    
Fund shares sold     13,853       101,107       1,798       719    
Dividends and interest     6,953       5,681       386       387    
Securities lending income     764       147       111       3    
Foreign tax reclaims     309       4,004             211    
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor           1                
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments     2,374       659       195          
Other assets     228       20       10       1    
Total Assets     17,508,363       6,184,777       1,644,697       345,076    
Liabilities:  
Collateral on securities loaned     303,633       111,197       53,351          
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                       933    
Payable to advisor                          
Payable for:  
Investments purchased     9,292       35,885       871       5,304    
Fund shares redeemed     26,065       5,369       2,043       540    
Management fee     292       120       36       8    
Administration fee     18       6       2       (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees     43       9       2       1    
Reports to shareholders     565       263       50       39    
Deferred Trustees' fees     2,374       659       195          
Transfer agent fees     1,403       374       241       25    
Trustees' fees           1             40    
Custody fees     75       185       2       16    
Professional fee     88       48       39       25    
Chief compliance officer expenses     43       13       4       2    
Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable           4,024                
Other liabilities           57             9    
Total Liabilities     343,891       158,210       56,836       6,942    
Net Assets   $ 17,164,472     $ 6,026,567     $ 1,587,861     $ 338,134    
Composition of Net Assets:  
Paid-in capital   $ 10,721,070     $ 5,301,264     $ 1,029,599     $ 279,482    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     (28,080 )     (36,596 )     (3,403 )     (2,516 )  
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     639,075       (182,854 )     106,249       14,670    
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     4,584,409       919,859       455,494       47,436    
Affiliated investments     1,247,975       28,927       (78 )        
Foreign currency translations     23       (9 )           (6 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                       (932 )  
Foreign capital gains tax           (4,024 )              
Net Assets   $ 17,164,472     $ 6,026,567     $ 1,587,861     $ 338,134    
Net asset value per share – Class A (b)   $ 28.69     $ 37.01     $ 28.52     $ 26.62    
(Net assets/shares)     ($3,289,689/114,676)       ($926,998/25,045)       ($157,525/5,523)       ($57,282/2,152)    
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (c)   $ 30.44     $ 39.27     $ 30.26     $ 28.24    
(Net asset value per share/front-end sales charge)     ($28.69/0.9425)       ($37.01/0.9425)       ($28.52/0.9425)       ($26.62/0.9425)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (b)   $ 26.32     $ 35.88     $ 26.27     $ 25.45    
(Net assets/shares)     ($45,604/1,733)       ($21,112/588)       ($1,627/62)       ($1,364/53)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (b)   $ 25.92     $ 35.73     $ 25.99     $ 25.32    
(Net assets/shares)     ($749,753/28,929)       ($92,746/2,596)       ($31,666/1,218)       ($8,585/339)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class I (d)   $ 29.76     $ 37.13     $ 29.75     $ 26.88    
(Net assets/shares)     ($32,680/1,098)       ($62,855/1,693)       ($618/21)     ($ 3/— (e))  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R   $     $ 36.97     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )     ($961/26)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R5   $     $ 37.10     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )     ($2,179/59)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (d)   $ 29.74     $ 37.10     $ 29.72     $ 26.88    
(Net assets/shares)     ($13,046,746/438,699)       ($4,919,716/132,598)       ($1,396,425/46,989)       ($270,900/10,078)    

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $500.

(b)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  On sales of $50,000 or more the offering price is reduced.

(d)  Redemption price per share is equal to net asset value.

(e)  Rounds to less than 500 shares.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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June 30, 2012   Columbia
Acorn
Select
  Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
 
(in thousands)  
Assets:  
Unaffiliated investments, at cost   $ 709,773     $     $ 5,608     $ 1,880    
Affiliated investments, at cost (See Note 4)     152,247       404,568                
Unaffiliated investments, at value (including securities on loan: Columbia Acorn Fund $302,684;
Columbia Acorn International $110,353; Columbia Acorn USA $52,943; Columbia Acorn
International Select $—; Columbia Acorn Select $25,542; Columbia Thermostat Fund $—;
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $105; Columbia Acorn European Fund $6)
  $ 1,037,312     $     $ 5,694     $ 1,963    
Affiliated investments, at value (See Note 4)     65,984       429,478                
Cash     19,892       4,565       219       153    
Foreign currency (cost: Columbia Acorn Fund $—; Columbia Acorn International $978; Columbia Acorn
USA $—; Columbia Acorn International Select $183; Columbia Acorn Select $—; Columbia Thermostat
Fund $—; Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund $1; Columbia Acorn European Fund $—)
                1          
Receivable for:  
Investments sold     1,867             2       38    
Fund shares sold     677       9,061       10          
Dividends and interest     670       1,251       9       1    
Securities lending income     290             (a)     (a)  
Foreign tax reclaims                 1       2    
Expense reimbursement due from Advisor           (a)              
Trustees' Deferred Compensation Investments     237                      
Other assets     6       (a)     8       8    
Total Assets     1,126,935       444,355       5,944       2,165    
Liabilities:  
Collateral on securities loaned     26,067             105       6    
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Payable to advisor                 8       7    
Payable for:  
Investments purchased           3,645       18       11    
Fund shares redeemed     1,180       591                
Management fee     24       1       (a)     (a)  
Administration fee     1       1       (a)     (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees     4       4       (a)     (a)  
Reports to shareholders     122       8       10       10    
Deferred Trustees' fees     237                      
Transfer agent fees     124       23       (a)     (a)  
Trustees' fees     1       23       (a)     (a)  
Custody fees     2       (a)     11       5    
Professional fee     38       8       12       15    
Chief compliance officer expenses     6             (a)     (a)  
Deferred foreign capital gains tax payable                 4          
Other liabilities     9             4       5    
Total Liabilities     27,815       4,304       172       59    
Net Assets   $ 1,099,120     $ 440,051     $ 5,772     $ 2,106    
Composition of Net Assets:  
Paid-in capital   $ 820,730     $ 434,121     $ 5,754     $ 2,021    
Undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income     (2,288 )     2,831       10       23    
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)     39,399       (21,811 )     (74 )     (21 )  
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     327,539             86       83    
Affiliated investments     (86,263 )     24,910                
Foreign currency translations     3             (a)     (a)  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Foreign capital gains tax                 (4 )        
Net Assets   $ 1,099,120     $ 440,051     $ 5,772     $ 2,106    
Net asset value per share – Class A (b)   $ 24.17     $ 13.65     $ 10.15     $ 10.50    
(Net assets/shares)     ($303,485/12,557)       ($171,091/12,535)       ($1,274/125)       ($203/19)    
Maximum offering price per share – Class A (c)   $ 25.64     $ 14.48     $ 10.77     $ 11.14    
(Net asset value per share/front-end sales charge)     ($24.17/0.9425)       ($13.65/0.9425)       ($10.15/0.9425)       ($10.50/0.9425)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class B (b)   $ 22.43     $ 13.71     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)     ($15,343/684)       ($5,833/425)     ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class C (b)   $ 22.20     $ 13.69     $ 10.10     $ 10.46    
(Net assets/shares)     ($60,556/2,728)       ($111,865/8,170)       ($216/21)       ($18/2)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class I (d)   $ 24.96     $     $ 10.19     $ 10.51    
(Net assets/shares)     ($21,778/872)     ($ —/— )     ($5/1)       ($5/1)    
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R   $     $     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class R5   $     $     $     $    
(Net assets/shares)   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )   ($ —/— )  
Net asset value and offering price per share – Class Z (d)   $ 24.92     $ 13.51     $ 10.19     $ 10.52    
(Net assets/shares)     ($697,958/28,005)       ($151,262/11,198)       ($4,277/420)       ($1,880/178)    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


91



Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

(in thousands)   Columbia
Acorn
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn
USA
  Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
 
Investment Income:  
Dividend income   $ 68,183     $ 86,067     $ 5,295     $ 5,357    
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4)     9,504       2,251                
Interest income     (a)     (a)           3    
Securities lending income, net     4,039       707       536       15    
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares                          
      81,726       89,025       5,831       5,375    
Foreign taxes withheld     (1,840 )     (8,503 )     (7 )     (469 )  
Total Investment Income     79,886       80,522       5,824       4,906    
Expenses:  
Management fee     56,115       22,639       7,167       1,578    
Administration fee     3,398       1,155       323       65    
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees:  
Class A     4,288       1,203       214       72    
Class B     219       89       7       6    
Class C     3,851       491       162       44    
Class R           2                
Transfer agent fees:  
Class A     1,487       758       84       38    
Class B     53       48       3       2    
Class C     339       71       15       7    
Class R           1                
Class R5           (a)              
Class Z     2,916       1,058       560       74    
Custody fees           547       7       42    
Trustees' fees     496       171       49       10    
Registration and blue sky fees     109       89       55       41    
Reports to shareholders     1,207       692       249       93    
Audit fees     39       62       19       20    
Legal fees     773       291       87       18    
Interest expense (See Note 5)                          
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4)     247       83       23       5    
Organizational expenses (See Note 4)                          
Other expenses     355       133       36       13    
Total Expenses     75,892       29,583       9,060       2,128    
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor (See Note 4)           (206 )              
Net Expenses     75,892       29,377       9,060       2,128    
Net Investment Income/(Loss)     3,994       51,145       (3,236 )     2,778    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
on Portfolio Positions:
 
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     669,444       118,555       106,876       14,604    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     560                      
Foreign currency translations     (99 )     (1,108 )           (108 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           5,423             210    
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares                          
Net realized gain/(loss)     669,905       122,870       106,876       14,706    
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     667,791       317,503       52,933       15,607    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     169,764       (10,385 )     231          
Foreign currency translations     35       70             6    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts           (4,539 )           16    
Foreign capital gains tax           (1,703 )              
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)     837,590       300,946       53,164       15,629    
Net realized and unrealized gain     1,507,495       423,816       160,040       30,335    
Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations   $ 1,511,489     $ 474,961     $ 156,804     $ 33,113    

 

(a)  Rounds to less than $500.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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(in thousands)   Columbia
Acorn
Select
  Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
  Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
 
Investment Income:  
Dividend income   $ 4,297     $     $ 55     $ 44    
Dividend income from affiliates (See Note 4)                          
Interest income                       (a)  
Securities lending income, net     1,292             (a)     (a)  
Dividends from affiliated investment company shares           3,776                
      5,589       3,776       55       44    
Foreign taxes withheld     (47 )           (3 )     (5 )  
Total Investment Income     5,542       3,776       52       39    
Expenses:  
Management fee     5,314       154       31       12    
Administration fee     249       60       1       (a)  
12b-1 Service and Distribution fees:  
Class A     428       153       1       (a)  
Class B     81       31                
Class C     331       330       1       (a)  
Class R                          
Transfer agent fees:  
Class A     193       58       1       (a)  
Class B     22       7                
Class C     35       30       (a)     (a)  
Class R                          
Class R5                          
Class Z     264       31       1       (a)  
Custody fees           3       30       2    
Trustees' fees     44       7       (a)     (a)  
Registration and blue sky fees     52       65       56       57    
Reports to shareholders     226       65       14       14    
Audit fees     20       10       27       23    
Legal fees     66       9       (a)     (a)  
Interest expense (See Note 5)     1                      
Chief compliance officer expenses (See Note 4)     18       4       (a)     (a)  
Organizational expenses (See Note 4)                 23       21    
Other expenses     162       10       2       3    
Total Expenses     7,506       1,027       188       132    
Less reimbursement of expenses by Investment Advisor (See Note 4)           (127 )     (149 )     (118 )  
Net Expenses     7,506       900       39       14    
Net Investment Income/(Loss)     (1,964 )     2,876       13       25    
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/(Loss)
on Portfolio Positions:
 
Net Realized Gain/(Loss) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     73,373             (19 )     (8 )  
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     (12,823 )     (2,082 )              
Foreign currency translations     (8 )           (1 )     (1 )  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Distributions from affiliated investment company shares           1,621                
Net realized gain/(loss)     60,542       (461 )     (20 )     (9 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on:  
Unaffiliated investments     34,747             220       169    
Affiliated investments (See Note 4)     19,182       10,983                
Foreign currency translations     3             (a)     (a)  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts                          
Foreign capital gains tax                 (3 )        
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)     53,932       10,983       217       169    
Net realized and unrealized gain     114,474       10,522       197       160    
Net Increase in Net Assets resulting from Operations   $ 112,510     $ 13,398     $ 210     $ 185    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ 3,994     $ (26,858 )   $ 51,145     $ 70,394     $ (3,236 )   $ (9,383 )   $ 2,778     $ 3,857    
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, foreign
currency transactions, forward foreign currency
exchange contracts and foreign capital gains tax
    669,345       756,714       122,870       226,124       106,876       41,208       14,706       45,952    
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and
distributions from affiliated investment companies and
affiliated investment company shares
    560       (10,817 )           (3,603 )           (512 )              
Reimbursement from affiliate (See Note 4)                       174                            
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments, foreign currency translations,
forward foreign currency exchange contracts and
foreign capital gains tax
    667,826       (1,530,794 )     311,331       (1,230,965 )     52,933       (112,790 )     15,629       (89,001 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on affiliated investment companies and affiliated
investment company shares
    169,764       (43,544 )     (10,385 )     22,440       231       876                
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations     1,511,489       (855,299 )     474,961       (915,436 )     156,804       (80,601 )     33,113       (39,192 )  
Distributions to Shareholders From:  
Net investment income – Class A           (2,049 )     (1,509 )     (21,972 )                       (1,392 )  
Net realized gain – Class A     (41,199 )     (144,445 )                 (285 )     (1,096 )     (256 )     (901 )  
Net investment income – Class B                       (600 )                       (23 )  
Net realized gain – Class B     (649 )     (4,964 )                 (3 )     (21 )     (7 )     (31 )  
Net investment income – Class C                       (2,369 )                       (70 )  
Net realized gain – Class C     (10,281 )     (35,291 )                 (62 )     (217 )     (40 )     (150 )  
Net investment income – Class I           (34 )     (385 )     (676 )                       (c)  
Net realized gain – Class I     (431 )     (670 )                 (1 )     (16 )     (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class R5                 (13 )                                
Net investment income – Class Z           (36,823 )     (25,320 )     (131,455 )                       (9,039 )  
Net realized gain – Class Z     (154,079 )     (521,915 )                 (2,401 )     (8,481 )     (1,201 )     (4,186 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (206,639 )     (746,191 )     (27,227 )     (157,072 )     (2,752 )     (9,831 )     (1,504 )     (15,792 )  
Share Transactions:  
Subscriptions – Class A     281,631       881,347       99,830       302,659       11,204       41,839       7,107       18,154    
Distributions reinvested – Class A     38,957       134,125       1,446       18,983       262       993       248       2,039    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class A
                      204,930                            
Redemptions – Class A     (528,484 )     (1,072,697 )     (170,050 )     (251,677 )     (37,979 )     (80,479 )     (11,843 )     (26,422 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (207,896 )     (57,225 )     (68,774 )     274,895       (26,513 )     (37,647 )     (4,488 )     (6,229 )  
Distributions reinvested – Class B (d)     639       4,777       (c)     558       3       27       8       51    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class B
                      12,517                            
Redemptions – Class B     (27,729 )     (215,636 )     (5,444 )     (13,183 )     (847 )     (6,779 )     (579 )     (1,017 )  
Net Decrease – Class B     (27,090 )     (210,859 )     (5,444 )     (108 )     (844 )     (6,752 )     (571 )     (966 )  
Subscriptions – Class C     40,316       101,181       4,825       19,819       896       2,255       363       966    
Distributions reinvested – Class C     8,259       27,313             1,845       56       193       36       188    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class C
                      25,563                            
Redemptions – Class C     (72,750 )     (154,450 )     (17,087 )     (42,187 )     (2,816 )     (5,937 )     (1,317 )     (2,975 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (24,175 )     (25,956 )     (12,262 )     5,040       (1,864 )     (3,489 )     (918 )     (1,821 )  
Subscriptions – Class I     27,185       17,610       37,921       27,930       2,148       11,070                
Distributions reinvested – Class I     431       704       385       676       1       16                
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class I
                      152,987                            
Redemptions – Class I     (12,325 )     (13,595 )     (30,100 )     (184,760 )     (4,296 )     (38,709 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     15,291       4,719       8,206       (3,167 )     (2,147 )     (27,623 )              

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than $500.

(d)  Presentation for fiscal year 2011 has been changed to conform to that of the current year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Operations:  
Net investment income/(loss)   $ (1,964 )   $ (7,972 )   $ 2,876     $ 2,784     $ 13     $ 1     $ 25     $ (3 )  
Net realized gain/(loss) on investments, foreign
currency transactions, forward foreign currency
exchange contracts and foreign capital gains tax
    73,365       209,796                   (20 )     (57 )     (9 )     6    
Net realized gain/(loss) on affiliated investments and
distributions from affiliated investment companies and
affiliated investment company shares
    (12,823 )     (66,391 )     (461 )     8,878                            
Reimbursement from affiliate (See Note 4)                                                  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on investments, foreign currency translations,
forward foreign currency exchange contracts and
foreign capital gains tax
    34,750       (347,748 )                 217       (135 )     169       (86 )  
Net change in net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation)
on affiliated investment companies and affiliated
investment company shares
    19,182       (112,603 )     10,983       (4,866 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Operations     112,510       (324,918 )     13,398       6,796       210       (191 )     185       (83 )  
Distributions to Shareholders From:  
Net investment income – Class A           (7,162 )     (201 )     (1,706 )                 (c)     (1 )  
Net realized gain – Class A     (6,620 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class B           (500 )     (8 )     (351 )                          
Net realized gain – Class B     (386 )                                            
Net investment income – Class C           (672 )     (125 )     (405 )                 (c)     (c)  
Net realized gain – Class C     (1,438 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class I           (141 )                 (c)           (c)     (c)  
Net realized gain – Class I     (494 )                                   (c)     (c)  
Net investment income – Class R5                                                  
Net investment income – Class Z           (22,715 )     (182 )     (1,460 )     (2 )           (2 )     (11 )  
Net realized gain – Class Z     (14,894 )                                   (1 )     (3 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (23,832 )     (31,190 )     (516 )     (3,922 )     (2 )           (3 )     (15 )  
Share Transactions:  
Subscriptions – Class A     27,104       72,441       102,772       44,385       1,051       351       63       164    
Distributions reinvested – Class A     6,159       6,307       180       1,391                   (c)     1    
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class A
                                                 
Redemptions – Class A     (91,503 )     (203,499 )     (17,032 )     (11,539 )     (86 )     (13 )     (29 )        
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (58,240 )     (124,751 )     85,920       34,237       965       338       34       165    
Distributions reinvested – Class B (d)     325       464       18       381                            
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class B
                                                 
Redemptions – Class B     (13,176 )     (37,412 )     (6,155 )     (18,369 )                          
Net Decrease – Class B     (12,851 )     (36,948 )     (6,137 )     (17,988 )                          
Subscriptions – Class C     1,768       3,603       79,175       15,268       79       138       13       5    
Distributions reinvested – Class C     1,143       494       89       313                   (c)     (c)  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class C
                                                 
Redemptions – Class C     (8,647 )     (23,948 )     (2,845 )     (4,725 )           (10 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (5,736 )     (19,851 )     76,419       10,856       79       128       13       5    
Subscriptions – Class I     18,526       12,447                         5             5    
Distributions reinvested – Class I     494       141                   (c)           (c)     (c)  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class I
                                                 
Redemptions – Class I     (8,175 )     (8,782 )                                      
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     10,845       3,806                   (c)     5       (c)     5    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Subscriptions – Class R                 356       370                            
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R
                      2,027                            
Redemptions – Class R                 (1,617 )     (77 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                 (1,261 )     2,320                            
Subscriptions – Class R5                 (c)     3                            
Distributions reinvested – Class R5                 2                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R5
                      2,232                            
Redemptions – Class R5                 (27 )     (c)                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R5                 (25 )     2,235                            
Subscriptions – Class Z     958,888       2,172,346       681,137       965,616       109,255       349,841       19,696       45,936    
Distributions reinvested – Class Z     133,961       471,639       19,181       91,324       2,158       7,534       524       5,069    
Redemptions – Class Z     (1,325,932 )     (2,515,311 )     (458,986 )     (973,865 )     (204,681 )     (331,533 )     (34,101 )     (113,289 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (233,083 )     128,674       241,332       83,075       (93,268 )     25,842       (13,881 )     (62,284 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions     (476,953 )     (160,647 )     161,772       364,290       (124,636 )     (49,669 )     (19,858 )     (71,300 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements (See Note 7)                 108       108                            
Increase from contribution from affiliate (See Note 4)                                                  
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     827,897       (1,762,137 )     609,614       (708,110 )     29,416       (140,101 )     11,751       (126,284 )  
Net Assets:  
Beginning of period     16,336,575       18,098,712       5,416,953       6,125,063       1,558,445       1,698,546       326,383       452,667    
End of period   $ 17,164,472     $ 16,336,575     $ 6,026,567     $ 5,416,953     $ 1,587,861     $ 1,558,445     $ 338,134     $ 326,383    
Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net
Investment Income
  $ (28,080 )   $ (32,074 )   $ (36,596 )   $ (60,514 )   $ (3,403 )   $ (167 )   $ (2,516 )   $ (5,294 )  

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than $500.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Subscriptions – Class R                                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R
                                                 
Redemptions – Class R                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                                                  
Subscriptions – Class R5                                                  
Distributions reinvested – Class R5                                                  
Net assets of shares issued in connection with
Merger – Class R5
                                                 
Redemptions – Class R5                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R5                                                  
Subscriptions – Class Z     57,480       177,362       120,997       42,102       1,290       2,949       195       1,589    
Distributions reinvested – Class Z     11,596       17,488       116       1,165       2             3       13    
Redemptions – Class Z     (283,273 )     (653,289 )     (39,753 )     (14,914 )     (1 )     (c)     (c)     (c)  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (214,197 )     (458,439 )     81,360       28,353       1,291       2,949       198       1,602    
Net Increase/(Decrease) from Share Transactions     (280,179 )     (636,183 )     237,562       55,458       2,335       3,420       245       1,777    
Increase from regulatory settlements (See Note 7)                                                  
Increase from contribution from affiliate (See Note 4)           57                                        
Total Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets     (191,501 )     (992,234 )     250,444       58,332       2,543       3,229       427       1,679    
Net Assets:  
Beginning of period     1,290,621       2,282,855       189,607       131,275       3,229             1,679          
End of period   $ 1,099,120     $ 1,290,621     $ 440,051     $ 189,607     $ 5,772     $ 3,229     $ 2,106     $ 1,679    
Undistributed (Overdistributed) Net
Investment Income
  $ (2,288 )   $ (324 )   $ 2,831     $ 471     $ 10     $ (1 )   $ 23     $ (c)  

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


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Statements of Changes in Net Assets, continued

    Columbia
Acorn Fund
  Columbia Acorn
International
  Columbia
Acorn USA
  Columbia Acorn
International Select
 
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest:   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011 (a)   2012   2011   2012   2011  
Subscriptions – Class A     9,628       30,309       2,671       7,713       391       1,507       274       666    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class A
    1,388       4,849       40       463       9       38       9       78    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class A                       5,467                            
Less shares redeemed – Class A     (18,258 )     (37,725 )     (4,553 )     (6,592 )     (1,318 )     (2,879 )     (454 )     (980 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (7,242 )     (2,567 )     (1,842 )     7,051       (918 )     (1,334 )     (171 )     (236 )  
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class B (d)
    25       185             14       (c)     1       (c)     2    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class B                       343                            
Less shares redeemed – Class B     (1,030 )     (8,046 )     (151 )     (353 )     (32 )     (267 )     (23 )     (39 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B     (1,005 )     (7,861 )     (151 )     4       (32 )     (266 )     (23 )     (37 )  
Subscriptions – Class C     1,516       3,779       134       519       34       90       14       36    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class C
    325       1,086             46       2       8       1       8    
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class C                       703                            
Less shares redeemed – Class C     (2,746 )     (5,913 )     (484 )     (1,110 )     (107 )     (231 )     (52 )     (115 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (905 )     (1,048 )     (350 )     158       (71 )     (133 )     (37 )     (71 )  
Subscriptions – Class I     901       639       1,013       764       70       371                
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class I
    15       25       11       17       (c)     1                
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class I                       4,062                            
Less shares redeemed – Class I     (413 )     (454 )     (797 )     (5,004 )     (147 )     (1,289 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     503       210       227       (161 )     (77 )     (917 )              
Subscriptions – Class R                 10       10                            
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R                       54                            
Less shares redeemed – Class R                 (46 )     (2 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                 (36 )     62                            
Subscriptions – Class R5                 (c)     (c)                          
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class R5
                (c)                                
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R5                       59                            
Less shares redeemed – Class R5                 (c)                                
Net Increase – Class R5                 (c)     59                            
Subscriptions – Class Z     31,901       72,817       18,269       24,482       3,627       12,164       743       1,655    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class Z
    4,605       16,442       535       2,222       75       274       20       192    
Less shares redeemed – Class Z     (43,613 )     (85,040 )     (12,206 )     (25,537 )     (6,966 )     (11,564 )     (1,298 )     (4,157 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (7,107 )     4,219       6,598       1,167       (3,264 )     874       (535 )     (2,310 )  
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest     (15,756 )     (7,047 )     4,446       8,340       (4,362 )     (1,776 )     (766 )     (2,654 )  

 

(a)  Class R and Class R5 shares reflect activity for the period August 15, 2011 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2011.

(b)  For the period from August 19, 2011 (commencement of operations) to December 31, 2011.

(c)  Rounds to less than 500 shares.

(d)  Presentation for fiscal year 2011 has been changed to conform to that of the current year.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


98



    Columbia
Acorn Select
  Columbia
Thermostat Fund
  Columbia Acorn
Emerging Markets Fund
  Columbia Acorn
European Fund
 
Changes in Shares of Beneficial Interest:   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
  (Unaudited)
Six months
ended
June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands)   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011 (b)   2012   2011 (b)  
Subscriptions – Class A     1,056       2,804       7,563       3,467       97       37       6       16    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class A
    256       242       13       109                   (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class A                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class A     (3,581 )     (8,092 )     (1,260 )     (898 )     (8 )     (1 )     (3 )        
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class A     (2,269 )     (5,046 )     6,316       2,678       89       36       3       16    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class B (d)
    14       19       1       30                            
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class B                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class B     (551 )     (1,569 )     (453 )     (1,427 )                          
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class B     (537 )     (1,550 )     (452 )     (1,397 )                          
Subscriptions – Class C     75       145       5,788       1,196       7       15       1       1    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class C
    52       21       7       24                   (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class C                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class C     (365 )     (1,011 )     (210 )     (368 )           (1 )              
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class C     (238 )     (845 )     5,585       852       7       14       1       1    
Subscriptions – Class I     708       520                         1             1    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class I
    20       5                               (c)     (c)  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class I                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class I     (319 )     (335 )                                      
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class I     409       190                         1       (c)     1    
Subscriptions – Class R                                                  
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class R                                                  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class R                                                  
Subscriptions – Class R5                                                  
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class R5
                                                 
Shares issued in connection with merger – Class R5                                                  
Less shares redeemed – Class R5                                                  
Net Increase – Class R5                                                  
Subscriptions – Class Z     2,182       6,576       8,991       3,338       122       298       17       159    
Shares issued in reinvestment and capital
gains – Class Z
    467       654       9       92       (c)           (c)     2    
Less shares redeemed – Class Z     (10,647 )     (25,141 )     (2,944 )     (1,192 )     (c)     (c)     (c)     (c)  
Net Increase/(Decrease) – Class Z     (7,998 )     (17,911 )     6,056       2,238       122       298       17       161    
Net Increase/(Decrease) in Shares of Beneficial Interest     (10,633 )     (25,162 )     17,505       4,371       218       349       21       179    

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 


99




Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Financial Highlights

Columbia Acorn Fund

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 26.63     $ 29.24     $ 23.98     $ 17.22     $ 28.87     $ 29.02    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (a)     (0.02 )     (0.10 )     (0.06 )     (0.02 )     (0.01 )     0.05 (b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.44       (1.30 )     6.18       6.78       (10.98 )     2.13    
Total from Investment Operations     2.42       (1.40 )     6.12       6.76       (10.99 )     2.18    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.02 )     (0.02 )                 (0.03 )  
From net realized gains     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (1.21 )     (0.86 )           (0.66 )     (2.33 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 28.69     $ 26.63     $ 29.24     $ 23.98     $ 17.22     $ 28.87    
Total Return (d)     9.11 %(e)     (4.91 )%     25.61 %     39.26 %     (38.72 )%     7.39 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.05 %(h)     1.06 %(i)     1.07 %(i)     1.07 %(i)     1.05 %(i)     1.02 %(i)  
Net investment income/(loss)     (0.14 )%(h)     (0.33 )%(i)     (0.22 )%(i)     (0.12 )%(i)     (0.04 )%(i)     0.17 %(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     18 %     28 %     27 %     21 %     20 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 3,289,689     $ 3,246,833     $ 3,639,788     $ 2,937,761     $ 2,221,100     $ 4,300,920    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn Fund

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.53     $ 27.14     $ 22.43     $ 16.21     $ 27.39     $ 27.78    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.10 )     (0.27 )     (0.21 )     (0.14 )     (0.15 )     (0.11 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.25       (1.15 )     5.76       6.36       (10.37 )     2.02    
Total from Investment Operations     2.15       (1.42 )     5.55       6.22       (10.52 )     1.91    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.32     $ 24.53     $ 27.14     $ 22.43     $ 16.21     $ 27.39    
Total Return (d)     8.78 %(e)     (5.34 )%     24.81 %     38.37 %     (39.11 )%     6.76 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.65 %(h)     1.67 %(i)     1.69 %(i)     1.74 %(i)     1.65 %(i)     1.59 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (0.76 )%(h)     (0.98 )%(i)     (0.88 )%(i)     (0.77 )%(i)     (0.64 )%(i)     (0.39 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     18 %     28 %     27 %     21 %     20 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 45,604     $ 67,153     $ 287,650     $ 525,072     $ 581,587     $ 1,270,292    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


100



Columbia Acorn Fund

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.18     $ 26.85     $ 22.23     $ 16.09     $ 27.25     $ 27.70    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.12 )     (0.29 )     (0.24 )     (0.17 )     (0.19 )     (0.18 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.22       (1.19 )     5.70       6.31       (10.31 )     2.03    
Total from Investment Operations     2.10       (1.48 )     5.46       6.14       (10.50 )     1.85    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )           (0.66 )     (2.30 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.92     $ 24.18     $ 26.85     $ 22.23     $ 16.09     $ 27.25    
Total Return (d)     8.70 %(e)     (5.63 )%     24.63 %     38.16 %     (39.23 )%     6.56 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.80 %(h)     1.82 %(i)     1.85 %(i)     1.89 %(i)     1.83 %(i)     1.79 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (0.89 )%(h)     (1.10 )%(i)     (1.00 )%(i)     (0.93 )%(i)     (0.82 )%(i)     (0.60 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     18 %     28 %     27 %     21 %     20 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 749,753     $ 721,446     $ 829,181     $ 736,818     $ 622,665     $ 1,312,243    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.03 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn Fund

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 27.57     $ 30.19     $ 26.80    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.04       0.01       (0.01 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.51       (1.35 )     4.26    
Total from Investment Operations     2.55       (1.34 )     4.25    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.09 )     (0.02 )  
From net realized gains     (0.36 )     (1.19 )     (0.84 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.36 )     (1.28 )     (0.86 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 29.76     $ 27.57     $ 30.19    
Total Return (c)     9.27 %(d)     (4.57 )%     15.94 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     0.72 %(e)     0.72 %(f)     0.71 %(e)(f)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.24 %(e)     0.02 %(f)     (0.13 )%(e)(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(d)     18 %     28 %(d)  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 32,680     $ 16,397     $ 11,627    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


101



Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Financial Highlights, continued

Columbia Acorn International

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.15     $ 40.87     $ 34.13     $ 23.03     $ 43.42     $ 40.07    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.27       0.32       0.22       0.23       0.47       0.27    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.65       (6.02 )     7.21       11.27       (20.20 )     6.52    
Reimbursement from affiliate           0.00 (b)                          
Total from Investment Operations     2.92       (5.70 )     7.43       11.50       (19.73 )     6.79    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.06 )     (1.02 )     (0.69 )     (0.41 )     (0.06 )     (0.08 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.06 )     (1.02 )     (0.69 )     (0.41 )     (0.66 )     (3.44 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 37.01     $ 34.15     $ 40.87     $ 34.13     $ 23.03     $ 43.42    
Total Return (c)     8.56 %(d)     (14.37 )%(e)(f)     22.23 %     50.40 %     (46.09 )%     16.90 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.24 %(g)     1.30 %(h)     1.35 %(h)     1.36 %(h)     1.31 %(h)     1.23 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.44 %(g)     0.84 %(h)     0.62 %(h)     0.85 %(h)     1.36 %(h)     0.60 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.04 %(g)     0.02 %     %     %     %     0.00 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %(d)     32 %     25 %     31 %     38 %     28 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 926,998     $ 918,112     $ 810,603     $ 578,599     $ 366,820     $ 622,901    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a trading error. Had the Fund not received this reimbursement total return would have been lower by less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 33.17     $ 39.96     $ 33.22     $ 22.41     $ 42.46     $ 39.39    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.12       0.06       0.03       0.08       0.27       0.04    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.59       (5.85 )     7.02       10.92       (19.72 )     6.39    
Increase from payments by affiliate           0.00 (b)                          
Total from Investment Operations     2.71       (5.79 )     7.05       11.00       (19.45 )     6.43    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (1.00 )     (0.31 )     (0.20 )           (0.00 )(b)  
From net realized gains                             (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders           (1.00 )     (0.31 )     (0.20 )     (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 35.88     $ 33.17     $ 39.96     $ 33.22     $ 22.41     $ 42.46    
Total Return (c)     8.17 %(d)     (14.92 )%(e)(f)     21.49 %     49.36 %     (46.41 )%     16.25 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.99 %(g)     1.96 %(h)     1.96 %(h)     2.03 %(h)     1.90 %(h)     1.81 %(h)  
Net investment income     0.64 %(g)     0.15 %(h)     0.08 %(h)     0.29 %(h)     0.77 %(h)     0.08 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.03 %(g)     0.02 %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %(d)     32 %     25 %     31 %     38 %     28 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 21,112     $ 24,510     $ 29,368     $ 38,835     $ 39,153     $ 103,631    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a trading error. Had the Fund not received this reimbursement total return would have been lower by less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 33.03     $ 39.79     $ 33.08     $ 22.30     $ 42.32     $ 39.35    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (a)     0.12       0.04       (0.05 )     0.02       0.21       (0.06 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.58       (5.86 )     7.03       10.89       (19.63 )     6.39    
Increase from payments by affiliate           0.00 (b)                          
Total from Investment Operations     2.70       (5.82 )     6.98       10.91       (19.42 )     6.33    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.94 )     (0.27 )     (0.14 )           (0.00 )(b)  
From net realized gains                             (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders           (0.94 )     (0.27 )     (0.14 )     (0.60 )     (3.36 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.01                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 35.73     $ 33.03     $ 39.79     $ 33.08     $ 22.30     $ 42.32    
Total Return (c)     8.17 %(d)     (15.02 )%(e)(f)     21.34 %     49.12 %     (46.50 )%     16.01 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.99 %(g)     2.06 %(h)     2.11 %(h)     2.17 %(h)     2.08 %(h)     1.99 %(h)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.69 %(g)     0.10 %(h)     (0.13 )%(h)     0.07 %(h)     0.60 %(h)     (0.14 )%(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.02 %(g)     0.01 %     %     %     %     0.00 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %(d)     32 %     25 %     31 %     38 %     28 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 92,746     $ 97,328     $ 110,931     $ 85,625     $ 62,906     $ 153,416    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a trading error. Had the Fund not received this reimbursement total return would have been lower by less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.33     $ 40.92     $ 37.69    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.34       0.37       0.08    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.67       (5.94 )     3.49    
Increase from payments by affiliate           0.00 (c)        
Total from Investment Operations     3.01       (5.57 )     3.57    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.21 )     (1.02 )     (0.34 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.21 )     (1.02 )     (0.34 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (b)                 0.00 (c)  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 37.13     $ 34.33     $ 40.92    
Total Return (d)     8.79 %(e)     (14.02 )%(f)     9.50 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     0.87 %(g)     0.91 %(h)     0.94 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.82 %(g)     0.99 %(h)     0.77 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     18 %(e)     32 %     25 %(e)  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 62,855     $ 50,335     $ 66,581    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed the Fund for a loss on a trading error. Had the Fund not received this reimbursement total return would have been lower by less than 0.01%.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International

Class R Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.11     $ 40.11    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.19       (0.00 )(c)  
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)     2.67       (6.00 )  
Increase from payments by affiliate           0.00 (c)  
Total from Investment Operations     2.86       (6.00 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 36.97     $ 34.11    
Total Return (d)(e)     8.38 %     (14.96 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.47 %     1.59 %(g)  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     1.01 %     (0.02 )%(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     32 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 961     $ 2,130    

 

(a)  Class R shares commenced operations on August 15, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International

Class R5 Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 34.31     $ 40.24    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.34       0.09    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.66       (6.02 )  
Increase from payments by affiliate           0.00 (c)  
Total from Investment Operations     3.00       (5.93 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.21 )        
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.21 )        
Increase from regulatory settlements     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 37.10     $ 34.31    
Total Return (d)(e)     8.77 %     (14.74 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     0.88 %     0.91 %(g)  
Net investment income (f)     1.82 %     0.65 %(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     32 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 2,179     $ 2,038    

 

(a)  Class R5 shares commenced operations on August 15, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 25.94     $ 27.54     $ 22.43     $ 15.90     $ 27.23     $ 28.02    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.09 )     (0.22 )     (0.15 )     (0.11 )     (0.14 )     (0.09 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.72       (1.21 )     5.26       6.64       (10.23 )     1.01    
Total from Investment Operations     2.63       (1.43 )     5.11       6.53       (10.37 )     0.92    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                       0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 28.52     $ 25.94     $ 27.54     $ 22.43     $ 15.90     $ 27.23    
Total Return (d)     10.15 %(e)     (5.21 )%     22.78 %     41.07 %     (39.38 )%     3.18 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.31 %(h)     1.30 %(i)     1.30 %(i)     1.32 %(i)     1.29 %(i)     1.25 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (0.61 )%(h)     (0.78 )%(i)     (0.64 )%(i)     (0.64 )%(i)     (0.60 )%(i)     (0.29 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     20 %     32 %     28 %     23 %     21 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 157,525     $ 167,038     $ 214,097     $ 178,605     $ 136,597     $ 245,085    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn USA

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.98     $ 25.60     $ 20.99     $ 14.98     $ 25.87     $ 26.87    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.17 )     (0.37 )     (0.30 )     (0.22 )     (0.27 )     (0.25 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.51       (1.08 )     4.91       6.23       (9.66 )     0.96    
Total from Investment Operations     2.34       (1.45 )     4.61       6.01       (9.93 )     0.71    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                       0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.27     $ 23.98     $ 25.60     $ 20.99     $ 14.98     $ 25.87    
Total Return (d)     9.77 %(e)     (5.68 )%     21.96 %     40.12 %     (39.75 )%     2.53 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     2.01 %(h)     1.92 %(i)     1.98 %(i)     2.02 %(i)     1.92 %(i)     1.85 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (1.32 )%(h)     (1.42 )%(i)     (1.37 )%(i)     (1.33 )%(i)     (1.24 )%(i)     (0.87 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     20 %     32 %     28 %     23 %     21 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 1,627     $ 2,253     $ 9,222     $ 20,903     $ 23,633     $ 53,820    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn USA

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.72     $ 25.39     $ 20.84     $ 14.89     $ 25.77     $ 26.81    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.18 )     (0.39 )     (0.31 )     (0.24 )     (0.30 )     (0.30 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.50       (1.11 )     4.86       6.19       (9.62 )     0.97    
Total from Investment Operations     2.32       (1.50 )     4.55       5.95       (9.92 )     0.67    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.17 )                 (0.96 )     (1.71 )  
Increase from regulatory settlements                       0.00 (c)              
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.99     $ 23.72     $ 25.39     $ 20.84     $ 14.89     $ 25.77    
Total Return (d)     9.79 %(e)     (5.92 )%     21.83 %     39.96 %     (39.87 )%     2.39 %(f)(g)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     2.05 %(h)     2.05 %(i)     2.08 %(i)     2.13 %(i)     2.08 %(i)     2.03 %(i)  
Net investment loss     (1.35 )%(h)     (1.53 )%(i)     (1.41 )%(i)     (1.45 )%(i)     (1.39 )%(i)     (1.07 )%(i)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(j)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     20 %     32 %     28 %     23 %     21 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 31,666     $ 30,584     $ 36,101     $ 32,508     $ 25,899     $ 50,743    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.09 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(h)  Annualized.

(i)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(j)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn USA

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 27.00     $ 28.56     $ 24.24    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (b)     (0.04 )     (0.14 )     (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.84       (1.25 )     4.35    
Total from Investment Operations     2.80       (1.39 )     4.32    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net realized gains     (0.05 )     (0.17 )        
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.05 )     (0.17 )        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 29.75     $ 27.00     $ 28.56    
Total Return (c)     10.38 %(d)     (4.88 )%     17.82 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     0.96 %(e)     0.94 %(f)     0.94 %(e)(f)  
Net investment loss     (0.28 )%(e)     (0.47 )%(f)     (0.35 )%(e)(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(d)     20 %     32 %(d)  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 618     $ 2,635     $ 28,993    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International Select

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.26     $ 28.01     $ 23.39     $ 17.99     $ 31.74     $ 27.68    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.18       0.18       0.08       0.10       0.20       0.04 (b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.30       (2.95 )     4.84       5.43       (13.41 )     5.91    
Total from Investment Operations     2.48       (2.77 )     4.92       5.53       (13.21 )     5.95    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.59 )     (0.30 )     (0.15 )           (0.12 )  
From net realized gains     (0.12 )     (0.39 )                 (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.98 )     (0.30 )     (0.15 )     (0.54 )     (1.89 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.02                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.62     $ 24.26     $ 28.01     $ 23.39     $ 17.99     $ 31.74    
Total Return (d)     10.23 %(e)     (10.11 )%     21.41 %     31.01 %     (42.30 )%     21.50 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.50 %(g)     1.51 %(h)     1.56 %(h)     1.56 %(h)     1.54 %(h)     1.49 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.42 %(g)     0.66 %(h)     0.33 %(h)     0.53 %(h)     0.78 %(h)     0.11 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(i)  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     44 %     42 %     56 %     68 %     57 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 57,282     $ 56,350     $ 71,668     $ 64,664     $ 46,522     $ 48,538    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(i)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International Select

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.27     $ 26.72     $ 22.34     $ 17.16     $ 30.50     $ 26.73    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (a)     0.10       0.01       (0.06 )     (0.01 )     0.04       (0.13 )(b)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.20       (2.82 )     4.62       5.17       (12.84 )     5.67    
Total from Investment Operations     2.30       (2.81 )     4.56       5.16       (12.80 )     5.54    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.25 )     (0.18 )                    
From net realized gains     (0.12 )     (0.39 )                 (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.64 )     (0.18 )           (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)     0.00 (c)  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (c)     0.02                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.45     $ 23.27     $ 26.72     $ 22.34     $ 17.16     $ 30.50    
Total Return (d)     9.89 %(e)     (10.64 )%     20.63 %(f)     30.19 %(f)     (42.68 )%     20.69 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     2.11 %(g)     2.14 %(h)     2.20 %(h)     2.20 %(h)     2.17 %(h)     2.10 %(h)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.77 %(g)     0.04 %(h)     (0.27 )%(h)     (0.05 )%(h)     0.16 %(h)     (0.45 )%(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     0.04 %     0.12 %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     44 %     42 %     56 %     68 %     57 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 1,364     $ 1,774     $ 3,030     $ 3,887     $ 4,444     $ 11,941    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn International Select

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.17     $ 26.58     $ 22.21     $ 17.08     $ 30.42     $ 26.70    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (a)     0.08       (0.04 )     (0.10 )     (0.06 )     0.00 (b)     (0.20 )(c)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.19       (2.81 )     4.60       5.17       (12.80 )     5.69    
Total from Investment Operations     2.27       (2.85 )     4.50       5.11       (12.80 )     5.49    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.17 )     (0.13 )                    
From net realized gains     (0.12 )     (0.39 )                 (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.12 )     (0.56 )     (0.13 )           (0.54 )     (1.77 )  
Redemption fees added to paid in capital (a)                 0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)     0.00 (b)  
Increase from regulatory settlements                 0.00 (b)     0.02                
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 25.32     $ 23.17     $ 26.58     $ 22.21     $ 17.08     $ 30.42    
Total Return (d)     9.81 %(e)     (10.81 )%     20.45 %     30.04 %     (42.79 )%     20.53 %(f)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     2.29 %(g)     2.31 %(h)     2.36 %(h)     2.42 %(h)     2.34 %(h)     2.29 %(h)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.62 %(g)     (0.14 )%(h)     (0.45 )%(h)     (0.30 )%(h)     0.01 %(h)     (0.68 )%(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(e)     44 %     42 %     56 %     68 %     57 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 8,585     $ 8,704     $ 11,885     $ 11,096     $ 9,747     $ 13,023    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Net investment income per share includes special dividends. The effect of these dividends amounted to $0.07 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn International Select

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 24.45     $ 28.33     $ 26.11    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.23       0.31       0.03    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     2.32       (2.97 )     2.19    
Total from Investment Operations     2.55       (2.66 )     2.22    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.83 )        
From net realized gains     (0.12 )     (0.39 )        
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.12 )     (1.22 )        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 26.88     $ 24.45     $ 28.33    
Total Return (c)     10.44 %(d)     (9.68 )%     8.50 %(d)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses     1.14 %(e)     1.04 %(f)     1.14 %(e)(f)  
Net investment income     1.78 %(e)     1.12 %(f)     0.44 %(e)(f)  
Portfolio turnover rate     29 %(d)     44 %     42 %(d)  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 3     $ 2     $ 3    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  Annualized.

(f)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 22.95     $ 27.94     $ 22.81     $ 13.77     $ 27.89     $ 26.18    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.06 )     (0.15 )     (0.18 )     (0.14 )     (0.18 )     (0.15 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     1.81       (4.46 )     5.31       9.18       (13.25 )     2.50    
Total from Investment Operations     1.75       (4.61 )     5.13       9.04       (13.43 )     2.35    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.38 )                          
From net realized gains     (0.53 )                       (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.38 )                 (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 24.17     $ 22.95     $ 27.94     $ 22.81     $ 13.77     $ 27.89    
Total Return (b)     7.64 %(c)     (16.65 )%     22.49 %     65.65 %     (49.31 )%(d)     8.92 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses before interest expense     1.32 %(f)     1.28 %(g)     1.28 %(g)     1.30 %(g)     1.24 %(g)     1.19 %(g)  
Interest expense     0.00 %(f)(h)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.32 %(f)     1.28 %(g)     1.28 %(g)     1.30 %(g)     1.24 %(g)     1.19 %(g)  
Net investment loss     (0.45 )%(f)     (0.57 )%(g)     (0.73 )%(g)     (0.78 )%(g)     (0.80 )%(g)     (0.52 )%(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(c)     21 %     28 %     19 %     28 %     14 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 303,485     $ 340,325     $ 555,263     $ 522,443     $ 395,794     $ 1,117,941    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn Select

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.40     $ 26.06     $ 21.41     $ 13.02     $ 26.57     $ 25.13    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.13 )     (0.30 )     (0.31 )     (0.24 )     (0.31 )     (0.31 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     1.69       (4.13 )     4.96       8.63       (12.55 )     2.39    
Total from Investment Operations     1.56       (4.43 )     4.65       8.39       (12.86 )     2.08    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.23 )                          
From net realized gains     (0.53 )                       (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.23 )                 (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 22.43     $ 21.40     $ 26.06     $ 21.41     $ 13.02     $ 26.57    
Total Return (b)     7.30 %(c)     (17.11 )%     21.72 %     64.44 %     (49.62 )%(d)     8.22 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses before interest expense     1.90 %(f)     1.88 %(g)     1.92 %(g)     2.01 %(g)     1.87 %(g)     1.79 %(g)  
Interest expense     0.00 %(f)(h)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     1.90 %(f)     1.88 %(g)     1.92 %(g)     2.01 %(g)     1.87 %(g)     1.79 %(g)  
Net investment loss     (1.08 )%(f)     (1.21 )%(g)     (1.39 )%(g)     (1.49 )%(g)     (1.43 )%(g)     (1.12 )%(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.01 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(c)     21 %     28 %     19 %     28 %     14 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 15,343     $ 26,126     $ 72,203     $ 88,004     $ 73,152     $ 199,182    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Select

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 21.20     $ 25.83     $ 21.25     $ 12.94     $ 26.46     $ 25.07    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment loss (a)     (0.14 )     (0.32 )     (0.34 )     (0.26 )     (0.34 )     (0.36 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     1.67       (4.12 )     4.92       8.57       (12.49 )     2.39    
Total from Investment Operations     1.53       (4.44 )     4.58       8.31       (12.83 )     2.03    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.19 )                          
From net realized gains     (0.53 )                       (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.19 )                 (0.69 )     (0.64 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 22.20     $ 21.20     $ 25.83     $ 21.25     $ 12.94     $ 26.46    
Total Return (b)     7.23 %(c)     (17.27 )%     21.55 %     64.22 %     (49.71 )%(d)     8.04 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses before interest expense     2.07 %(f)     2.05 %(g)     2.07 %(g)     2.14 %(g)     2.04 %(g)     1.98 %(g)  
Interest expense     0.00 %(f)(h)     %     %     %     %     %  
Net expenses     2.07 %(f)     2.05 %(g)     2.07 %(g)     2.14 %(g)     2.04 %(g)     1.98 %(g)  
Net investment loss     (1.19 )%(f)     (1.34 )%(g)     (1.52 )%(g)     (1.62 )%(g)     (1.60 )%(g)     (1.31 )%(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     %     %     %     %     %     0.00 %(h)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(c)     21 %     28 %     19 %     28 %     14 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 60,556     $ 62,887     $ 98,445     $ 93,121     $ 70,962     $ 197,100    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Not annualized.

(d)  Total return includes a voluntary reimbursement by the Advisor for a realized investment loss due to a trading error. This reimbursement increased total return and net asset value per share by less than 0.01% and less than $0.01, respectively.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn Select

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 23.65     $ 28.74     $ 24.74    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.00 (c)     (0.03 )     0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     1.84       (4.59 )     3.99    
Total from Investment Operations     1.84       (4.62 )     4.00    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income           (0.47 )        
From net realized gains     (0.53 )              
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.53 )     (0.47 )        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 24.96     $ 23.65     $ 28.74    
Total Return (d)     7.79 %(e)     (16.25 )%     16.17 %(e)  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses before interest expense     0.97 %(f)     0.92 %(g)     0.91 %(f)(g)  
Interest expense     0.00 %(f)(h)     %     %  
Net expenses     0.97 %(f)     0.92 %(g)     0.91 %(f)(g)  
Net investment income/(loss)     0.03 %(f)     (0.12 )%(g)     0.18 %(f)(g)  
Portfolio turnover rate     8 %(e)     21 %     28 %(e)  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 21,778     $ 10,944     $ 7,832    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on September 27, 2010. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

(h)  Rounds to less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Thermostat Fund

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.82     $ 12.58     $ 10.90     $ 8.26     $ 12.31     $ 12.59    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.13       0.28       0.19       0.11       0.22       0.49    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.72       0.30       1.67       2.53       (3.98 )     0.53    
Total from Investment Operations     0.85       0.58       1.86       2.64       (3.76 )     1.02    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.34 )     (0.18 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.22 )     (0.51 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.07 )     (0.79 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.34 )     (0.18 )     (0.00 )(b)     (0.29 )     (1.30 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.65     $ 12.82     $ 12.58     $ 10.90     $ 8.26     $ 12.31    
Total Return (c)(d)     6.61 %(e)     4.62 %     17.28 %     31.98 %     (30.67 )%     8.19 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     0.50 %(g)     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %(h)     0.50 %(h)  
Net investment income     1.94 %(g)     2.17 %(h)     1.64 %(h)     1.17 %(h)     1.99 %(h)     3.75 %(h)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.09 %(g)     0.17 %     0.22 %     0.28 %     0.18 %     0.18 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     47 %(e)     130 %     118 %     17 %     130 %     128 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 171,091     $ 79,744     $ 44,527     $ 42,976     $ 41,032     $ 53,246    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the affiliated funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(g)  Annualized.

(h)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

Columbia Thermostat Fund

Class B Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.91     $ 12.64     $ 10.93     $ 8.32     $ 12.38     $ 12.62    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.09       0.15       0.13       0.06       0.16       0.42    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.73       0.38       1.67       2.55       (4.00 )     0.54    
Total from Investment Operations     0.82       0.53       1.80       2.61       (3.84 )     0.96    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.26 )     (0.09 )           (0.15 )     (0.41 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.07 )     (0.79 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.26 )     (0.09 )           (0.22 )     (1.20 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.71     $ 12.91     $ 12.64     $ 10.93     $ 8.32     $ 12.38    
Total Return (b)(c)     6.33 %(d)     4.19 %     16.64 %     31.37 %     (31.10 )%     7.71 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (e)     1.00 %(f)     1.00 %(g)     1.00 %(g)     1.00 %(g)     1.00 %(g)     1.00 %(g)  
Net investment income     1.31 %(f)     1.18 %(g)     1.10 %(g)     0.64 %(g)     1.45 %(g)     3.25 %(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.17 %(f)     0.23 %     0.28 %     0.32 %     0.20 %     0.19 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     47 %(d)     130 %     118 %     17 %     130 %     128 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 5,833     $ 11,318     $ 28,752     $ 32,758     $ 36,673     $ 67,709    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the affiliated funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Thermostat Fund

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended December 31,  
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011   2010   2009   2008   2007  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 12.91     $ 12.62     $ 10.91     $ 8.33     $ 12.37     $ 12.62    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (a)     0.08       0.18       0.10       0.03       0.13       0.39    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.72       0.31       1.68       2.55       (3.97 )     0.53    
Total from Investment Operations     0.80       0.49       1.78       2.58       (3.84 )     0.92    
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.02 )     (0.20 )     (0.07 )           (0.13 )     (0.38 )  
From net realized gains                             (0.07 )     (0.79 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.20 )     (0.07 )           (0.20 )     (1.17 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 13.69     $ 12.91     $ 12.62     $ 10.91     $ 8.33     $ 12.37    
Total Return (b)(c)     6.18 %(d)     3.87 %     16.43 %     30.97 %     (31.20 )%     7.36 %  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (e)     1.25 %(f)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)     1.25 %(g)  
Net investment income     1.22 %(f)     1.40 %(g)     0.88 %(g)     0.39 %(g)     1.23 %(g)     3.02 %(g)  
Waiver/Reimbursement     0.10 %(f)     0.18 %     0.24 %     0.30 %     0.20 %     0.19 %  
Portfolio turnover rate     47 %(d)     130 %     118 %     17 %     130 %     128 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 111,865     $ 33,378     $ 21,866     $ 21,090     $ 24,383     $ 26,908    

 

(a)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(b)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(c)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(d)  Not annualized.

(e)  In addition to the fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the affiliated funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the reported expense ratios.

(f)  Annualized.

(g)  The benefits derived from custody fees paid indirectly had an impact of less than 0.01%.

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.26     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.03       (0.00 )(c)  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.86       (0.74 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.89       (0.74 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.15     $ 9.26    
Total Return (d)(e)(f)     9.61 %     (7.40 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (g)     1.79 %     1.85 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (g)     0.53 %     (0.01 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (g)     6.25 %     18.28 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (f)     15 %     9 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 1,274     $ 332    

 

(a)  Class A shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Rounds to less than $0.01 per share.

(d)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no initial sales charge or contingent deferred sales charge.

(e)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(f)  Not annualized.

(g)  Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.24     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     (0.03 )     (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.89       (0.74 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.86       (0.76 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.10     $ 9.24    
Total Return (c)(d)(e)     9.31 %     (7.60 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     2.55 %     2.60 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     (0.52 )%     (0.68 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     5.95 %     22.46 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     15 %     9 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 216     $ 127    

 

(a)  Class C shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.29     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income (b)     0.02       0.01    
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.89       (0.72 )  
Total from Investment Operations     0.91       (0.71 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.01 )        
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.01 )        
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.19     $ 9.29    
Total Return (c)(d)(e)     9.76 %     (7.10 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.41 %     1.41 %  
Net investment income (f)     0.47 %     0.17 %  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     5.83 %     17.90 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     15 %     9 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 5     $ 5    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested and no contingent deferred sales charge.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Class A Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.43     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.12       (0.03 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.97       (0.46 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.09       (0.49 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.06 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.08 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.50     $ 9.43    
Total Return (c)(d)(e)     11.53 %     (4.97 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.60 %     1.75 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     2.27 %     (0.84 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     12.28 %     31.84 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     17 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 203     $ 154    

 

(a)  Class A shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

Columbia Acorn European Fund

Class C Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.44     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.08       (0.06 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.96       (0.45 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.04       (0.51 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.03 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.05 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.46     $ 9.44    
Total Return (c)(d)(e)     10.99 %     (5.14 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     2.39 %     2.50 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     1.48 %     (1.66 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     12.53 %     33.29 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     17 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 18     $ 5    

 

(a)  Class C shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn European Fund

Class I Shares   (Unaudited)
Six months
ended June 30,
  Year ended
December 31,
 
Selected data for a share outstanding throughout each period    2012   2011 (a)  
Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period   $ 9.43     $ 10.00    
Income from Investment Operations  
Net investment income/(loss) (b)     0.14       (0.02 )  
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss)     0.96       (0.46 )  
Total from Investment Operations     1.10       (0.48 )  
Less Distributions to Shareholders  
From net investment income     (0.01 )     (0.07 )  
From net realized gains     (0.01 )     (0.02 )  
Total Distributions to Shareholders     (0.02 )     (0.09 )  
Net Asset Value, End of Period   $ 10.51     $ 9.43    
Total Return (c)(d)(e)     11.64 %     (4.81 )%  
Ratios to Average Net Assets/Supplemental Data  
Net expenses (f)     1.31 %     1.31 %  
Net investment income/(loss) (f)     2.69 %     (0.47 )%  
Waiver/Reimbursement (f)     12.17 %     28.69 %  
Portfolio turnover rate (e)     18 %     17 %  
Net assets at end of period (000s)   $ 5     $ 5    

 

(a)  Class I shares commenced operations on August 19, 2011. Per share data and total return reflect activity from that date.

(b)  Per share data was calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period.

(c)  Total return at net asset value assuming all distributions reinvested.

(d)  Had the Investment Manager and/or Transfer Agent not waived fees and/or reimbursed a portion of expenses, total return would have been reduced.

(e)  Not annualized.

(f)  Annualized.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.  Nature of Operations

Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select, Columbia Acorn Select, Columbia Thermostat Fund, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund (the Funds) are each a series of Columbia Acorn Trust (the Trust). The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The investment objective of each Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.

Columbia Thermostat Fund pursues its investment objective by investing in shares of other mutual funds. As a "fund of funds" under normal circumstances, the Fund allocates at least 95% of its net assets among a selected group of affiliated stock and bond mutual funds (underlying portfolio funds) according to the current level of the Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index in relation to predetermined ranges set by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (the Investment Manager). The Fund may invest up to 5% of its net assets plus any cash received that day in cash, repurchase agreements, high quality short-term paper and government securities.

Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares. Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn International Select and Columbia Acorn Select each currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. Columbia Acorn International currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C, Class I, Class R, Class R5 and Class Z shares. Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund each currently offers Class A, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares. Columbia Thermostat Fund currently offers Class A, Class B, Class C and Class Z shares. Effective February 29, 2008, the Funds generally no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in the Fund's Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Funds and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

Class A shares are sold with a front-end sales charge. Class A shares bought without an initial sales charge in accounts aggregating $1 million to $50 million at the time of purchase are subject to a 1.00% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) if the shares are redeemed within 18 months of purchase.

Class B shares are subject to CDSC if redeemed within six years of purchase. Class B shares will convert to Class A shares automatically eight years after purchase.

Class C shares are offered at net asset value but are subject to a CDSC on redemptions made within one year after purchase.

Class I, Class R and Class R5 shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class I, Class R and Class R5 shares.

Class Z shares are offered at net asset value. There are certain restrictions on who may purchase Class Z shares. Generally, Class Z shares of a Fund may be exchanged for shares of another fund distributed by Columbia Management Distributors, Inc. at no additional charge.

The financial highlights for the Fund's Class Z shares are presented in a separate semiannual report.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses are allocated pro rata on the basis of the relative net assets of all classes, except that each class bears certain expenses specific to that class such as distribution services, transfer agent fees, and certain other class specific expenses. Differences in class expenses may result in payment of different dividend distributions for each class. All of the Funds' share classes have equal rights with respect to voting, subject to Fund or class specific matters.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

>Security valuation

Securities of the Funds are valued at market value or, if a market quotation for a security is not readily available or is deemed not to be reliable because of events or circumstances that have occurred between the market quotation and the time as of which the security is to be valued, the security is valued at a fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. With respect to Columbia Thermostat Fund, investments in portfolio funds are valued at their net asset values as reported by the portfolio funds. A security traded on a securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market in which transaction prices are reported is valued at the last sales price at the time of valuation. A security traded principally on NASDAQ is valued at the


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NASDAQ official closing price. Mutual Funds and Exchange Traded Funds are valued at their closing net asset value as reported to NASDAQ.

Short-term investments maturing in 60 days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are marked-to-market based upon foreign currency exchange rates provided by a pricing service.

A security for which a market quotation is not readily available and any other assets are valued at their fair value determined in good faith under consistently applied procedures established by the Board of Trustees. The Trust has retained an independent statistical fair value pricing service that employs a systematic methodology to assist in the fair valuation process for securities principally traded in a foreign market in order to adjust for possible changes in value that may occur between the close of the foreign exchange and the time as of which the securities are to be valued. If a security is valued at fair value, that value may be different from the last quoted market price for the security. A security for which there is no reported sale on the valuation date is valued at the mean of the latest bid and ask quotations.

>Foreign currency translations

Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the New York spot market rate of exchange at the time of valuation. Purchases and sales of investments and dividend and interest income are translated into U.S. dollars using the spot market rate of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The gain or loss resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates is included with net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments, as appropriate.

>Repurchase agreements

Each Fund may engage in repurchase agreement transactions. Each Fund, through its custodian, receives delivery of underlying securities collateralizing repurchase agreements. The counterparty is required to maintain collateral that is at all times at least equal to the repurchase price including interest. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the counterparty to the agreement, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings.

>Restricted securities

Restricted securities are securities that may only be resold upon registration under federal securities laws or in transactions exempt from registration. In some cases, the issuer of restricted securities has agreed to register such securities for resale at the issuer's expense either upon demand by the Fund or in connection with another registered offering of the securities. Many restricted securities may be resold in the secondary market in transactions exempt from registration. Such restricted securities may be determined to be liquid under criteria established by the Board of Trustees.

>Derivative instruments

Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select invest in certain derivative instruments as detailed below to meet their investment objectives. Derivatives are instruments whose values depend on, or are derived from, in whole or in part, the value of one or more other assets, such as securities, currencies, commodities or indices. Derivative instruments may be used to maintain cash reserves while maintaining exposure to certain other assets, to offset anticipated declines in values of investments, to facilitate trading, to reduce transaction costs and to pursue higher investment returns. The Funds may also use derivative instruments to mitigate certain investment risks, such as foreign currency exchange rate risk, interest rate risk and credit risk. Derivatives may involve various risks, including the potential inability of the counterparty to fulfill its obligation under the terms of the contract, the potential for an illiquid secondary market and the potential for market movements which may expose the Funds to gains or losses in excess of the amount shown in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. These contracts are intended to be used to minimize the exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations during the period between the trade and settlement dates of the contracts. Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the currency exposure associated with some or all of the Fund's securities or to hedge out of a currency that is off benchmark.

The values of forward foreign currency exchange contracts fluctuate with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Each Fund will record a realized gain or loss when the forward foreign currency exchange contract is closed.

The use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the prices of the Funds' portfolio securities. The risks of forward foreign currency exchange contracts include movement in the values of the foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar (or other foreign currencies) and


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited), continued

the possibility that counterparties will not complete their contractual obligations, which may be in excess of the amount reflected, if any, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Effects of derivative transactions in the financial statements

The following tables are intended to provide additional information about the effect of derivatives on the financial statements of Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select including: the fair value of derivatives by risk category and the location of those fair values in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities; the impact of derivative transactions on the Funds' operations over the period including realized gains or losses and unrealized gains or losses. The derivative schedules following the Statements of Investments present additional information regarding derivative instruments outstanding at the end of the period, if any.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International entered into three forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The effect of derivative instruments on Columbia Acorn International's Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012, was as follows:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income

    Risk
Exposure
Category
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
(in thousands)  
Forward foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
  Foreign Exchange
Rate Risk
  $ 5,423     $ (4,539 )  

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International Select entered into 12 forward foreign currency exchange contracts.

The following table is a summary of the value of Columbia Acorn International Select's derivative instruments as of June 30, 2012.

Liability Derivatives

Risk Exposure
Category
  Statement of Assets
and Liabilities Location
  Fair
Value
 
(in thousands)  
Foreign exchange contracts   Unrealized depreciation on
forward foreign currency
exchange contracts
    $(932)    

 

The effect of derivative instruments on Columbia Acorn International Select's Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2012, was as follows:

Amount of Realized Gain (Loss) and Change in Unrealized
Appreciation (Depreciation)
on Derivatives Recognized in Income

    Risk
Exposure
Category
  Realized
Gain (Loss)
  Change
in
Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)
 
(in thousands)  
Forward foreign
currency
exchange
contracts
  Foreign Exchange
Rate Risk
  $ 210     $ 16    

 

>Security transactions and investment income

Security transactions, investment income and shareholder fund transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed) and dividend income and realized gain distributions from other funds are recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of discounts on debt obligations when required for federal income tax purposes. Realized gains and losses from security transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

Awards, if any, from class action litigation related to securities owned may be recorded as a reduction of cost of those securities. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, the proceeds are recorded as realized gains.

The Funds estimate the tax character of distributions from real estate investment trusts (REITs). Distributions received in excess of income are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments. If the applicable securities are no longer owned, any distributions received in excess of income are recorded as realized gains.

>Fund share valuation

Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a daily basis at net asset value, subject to any applicable sales charge. Net asset value per share is determined daily as of the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open for trading. Generally, income, expenses and realized and unrealized gain/(losses) of a Fund are allocated to each class proportionately on a daily basis for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class. The Rule 12b-1 distribution and service fees and transfer agent fees are charged to each specific class as expenses are incurred.


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Redemption fees are accounted for as an addition to paid in capital for purposes of determining the net asset value of each class.

>Securities lending

Each Fund, except Columbia Thermostat Fund, may lend securities up to one-third of the value of its total assets to certain approved brokers, dealers and other financial institutions to earn additional income. The Fund retains the benefits of owning the securities, including receipt of dividends or interest generated by the security. Each Fund also receives a fee for the loan. Each Fund has the ability to recall the loans at any time and could do so in order to vote proxies or to sell the loaned securities. Each loan is collateralized by cash that exceeds the value of the securities on loan. The market value of the loaned securities is determined daily at the close of business of each Fund and any additional required collateral is delivered to each Fund on the next business day. Each Fund has elected to invest the cash collateral in the Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund, and the income earned is paid to each Fund, net of any fees remitted to Goldman Sachs Agency Lending, the lending agent, and net of any borrower rebates. The Investment Manager does not retain any fees earned by the lending program. Generally, in the event of borrower default, a Fund has the right to use the collateral to offset any losses incurred. In the event a Fund is delayed or prevented from exercising its right to dispose of the collateral, there may be a potential loss to the Fund. Some of these losses may be indemnified by the lending agent. Each Fund bears the risk of loss with respect to the investment of collateral.

The net securities lending income earned as of June 30, 2012, by each Fund is included in the Statements of Operations.

>Federal income taxes

It is each Fund's policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code available to regulated investment companies and, in the manner provided therein, distribute substantially all their taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of investments and foreign currency transactions reportable for federal income tax purposes. Columbia Thermostat Fund distributes all of its taxable income, as well as any net realized gain on sales of portfolio fund shares and any distributions of net realized gains received by the Fund from its portfolio funds, reportable for federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, the Funds paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

>Foreign capital gains taxes

Realized gains in certain countries may be subject to foreign taxes at the fund level. The Funds accrue for such foreign taxes on net realized and unrealized gains at the appropriate rate for each jurisdiction. The amount, if any, is disclosed as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

>Distributions to shareholders

Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date.

>Indemnification

In the normal course of business, the Trust on behalf of the Funds enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and that provide general indemnities. A Fund's maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims against the Fund. Also, under the Trust's organizational documents, the trustees and officers of the Trust are indemnified against certain liabilities that may arise out of their duties to the Trust. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss due to these warranties and indemnities to be remote.

>Recent Accounting Pronouncement

Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU No. 2011-11, Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities. The objective of the FASB is to enhance current disclosure requirements on offsetting of certain assets and liabilities and to enable financial statement users to compare financial statements prepared under GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards.

Specifically, ASU No. 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose both gross and net information for derivatives and other financial instruments that are subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement. The standard requires disclosure of collateral received in connection with the master netting agreements or similar agreements. The effective date of ASU No. 2011-11 is for interim and annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of this guidance and the impact it will have on the financial statement amounts and footnote disclosures, if any.

3.  Federal Tax Information

The timing and character of income and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP. Reclassifications are made to the Funds' capital accounts for permanent tax


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

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differences to reflect income and gains available for distribution (or available capital loss carryforwards) under income tax regulations.

The following capital loss carryforward, determined as of December 31, 2011, may be available to reduce taxable income arising from future net realized gains on investments, if any, to the extent permitted by the Internal Revenue Code:

    Year of Expiration      
Fund   2015   2016   2017   2018   Unlimited   Total  
( in thousands)  
Columbia
Acorn
International
  $ 15,640     $ 82,683     $ 189,008     $     $     $ 287,331    
Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
                17,733       2,955             20,688    
Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets
Fund
                            11       11    

 

Unlimited capital loss carryforwards are required to be utilized prior to any capital losses which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, capital loss carryforwards which carry an expiration date may be more likely to expire unused.

Columbia Acorn International acquired capital loss carryforwards in connection with the merger with RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund of $121,174,098 and $73,618,287, respectively (Note 8). In addition to the acquired capital loss carryforwards, the Fund also acquired unrealized capital gains as a result of the merger. The yearly utilization of the acquired capital loss carryforwards may be limited by the Internal Revenue Code. Any capital loss carryforwards acquired as part of a merger that are permanently lost due to the provisions under the Internal Revenue Code are included as being expired.

Under current tax rules, regulated investment companies can elect to treat certain late-year ordinary losses incurred and post-October capital losses (capital losses realized after October 31) as arising on the first day of the following taxable year. At December 31, 2011, the Funds elected to treat the following late year ordinary losses and post-October capital losses as arising on January 1, 2012:

Fund   Late year
ordinary
losses
  Post-October
capital losses
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 9,350     $ 50,163    
Columbia Acorn International           12,775    
Columbia Acorn USA           3,057    
Columbia Acorn International Select     2,622       3,120    
Columbia Acorn Select     107       3,172    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund           42    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     2       7    

 

Management of the Funds has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. However, management's conclusion may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws, regulations, and administrative interpretations (including relevant court decisions). Generally, the Funds' federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service.

4.  Transactions With Affiliates

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC (Columbia Management), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (Ameriprise Financial). CWAM furnishes continuing investment supervision to the Funds and is responsible for the overall management of the Funds' business affairs.

CWAM receives a monthly advisory fee based on each Fund's average daily net assets at the following annual rates:

Columbia Acorn Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $700 million     0.74 %  
$700 million to $2 billion     0.69 %  
$2 billion to $6 billion     0.64 %  
$6 billion and over     0.63 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.19 %  
$100 million to $500 million     0.94 %  
$500 million and over     0.74 %  

 

Columbia Acorn USA

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $200 million     0.94 %  
$200 million to $500 million     0.89 %  
$500 million to $2 billion     0.84 %  
$2 billion to $3 billion     0.80 %  
$3 billion and over     0.70 %  

 

Columbia Acorn International Select

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
  Up to $500 million       0.94 %  
  $500 million and over       0.90 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Select

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $700 million     0.85 %  
$700 million to $2 billion     0.80 %  
$2 billion to $3 billion     0.75 %  
$3 billion and over     0.70 %  


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Columbia Thermostat Fund

    Annual
Fee Rate
 
All Average Daily Net Assets     0.10 %  

 

Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.25 %  
$100 million to $500 million     1.00 %  
$500 million and over     0.80 %  

 

Columbia Acorn European Fund

Average Daily Net Assets   Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $100 million     1.19 %  
$100 million to $500 million     0.94 %  
$500 million and over     0.74 %  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the annualized effective investment advisory fee rate were as follows:

Fund  
Columbia Acorn Fund     0.64 %  
Columbia Acorn International     0.76 %  
Columbia Acorn USA     0.86 %  
Columbia Acorn International Select     0.94 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     0.83 %  
Columbia Thermostat Fund     0.10 %  
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     1.25 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1.19 %  

 

>Expense Limit

CWAM has voluntarily agreed to reimburse the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodial charges relating to overdrafts, if any) after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, exceeding annually each class' average daily net assets as follows:

Fund   Class A   Class B   Class C   Class I  
Columbia Acorn
International Select
    1.70 %     2.20 %     2.45 %     1.28 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     1.60 %     2.10 %     2.35 %     1.25 %  

 

This arrangement may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM on 30 days notice.

CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Columbia Thermostat Fund through April 30, 2013 so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service fees, interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any) do not exceed the annual rate of 0.25% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue after April 30, 2013.

CWAM has contractually agreed to waive fees and/or reimburse expenses of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund through April 30, 2013, so that the ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of interest and fees on borrowings, and expenses associated with each Fund's investment in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), do not exceed the following annual rates based on each class' average daily net assets:

Fund   Class A   Class C   Class I  
Columbia Acorn Emerging
Markets Fund
    1.85 %     2.60 %     1.41 %  
Columbia Acorn European
Fund
    1.75 %     2.50 %     1.31 %  

 

There is no guarantee that these arrangements will continue after April 30, 2013.

CWAM may recoup any fees waived and/or expenses reimbursed with respect to any share class of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund for a one-year period following the date of such fee waiver and/or reimbursement if such recovery does not cause the Funds' ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Funds' investment in other investment companies, if any) to exceed the annual expense limitations above, or to exceed such annual expense limitations as may be in place at the time of the recoupment, whichever is less.

Effective August 15, 2011, CWAM and its affiliates have contractually agreed to waive a portion of total annual Fund operating expenses incurred by Class A shares, Class B shares and Class C shares of Columbia Acorn International such that the Fund's total annual Fund operating expenses will be reduced by 0.04%, 0.03% and 0.02% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively, through August 14, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.


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Expenses reimbursed by CWAM and its affiliates for the six months ended June 30, 2012, were as follows:

Fund   Expenses
Reimbursed
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn International Select   $ 206    
Columbia Thermostat Fund     127    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund     149    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     118    

 

CWAM provides administrative services and receives an administration fee from the Funds at the following annual rates:

Columbia Acorn Trust

Aggregate Average Daily
Net Assets of the Trust
  Annual
Fee Rate
 
Up to $8 billion     0.050 %  
$8 billion to $16 billion     0.040 %  
$16 billion to $35 billion     0.030 %  
$35 billion to $45 billion     0.025 %  
$45 billion and over     0.015 %  

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the annualized effective administration fee rate was 0.04% of each Fund's average daily net assets. CWAM has delegated to Columbia Management responsibility to provide certain sub-administrative services to the Funds.

Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. (CMID), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is the distributor of the Funds.

Each Fund has adopted a Rule 12b-1 (distribution and service) plan which requires it to pay CMID a monthly service fee equal to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class B and Class C shares and a monthly distribution fee equal to 0.50%, 0.75% and 0.50%, annually, of the average daily net assets attributable to Class B, Class C and Class R shares, respectively. CMID receives no compensation with respect to Class R5 and Class Z shares.

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp. (CMIS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, is the transfer agent of the Funds. Effective May 1, 2012, CMIS receives monthly account-based service fees based on the number of open Fund accounts. CMIS is also reimbursed by the Funds for the fees and expenses that it pays retirement plan sponsors, defined contribution plans and 529 Plans (the Plans) or other financial intermediaries that maintain omnibus accounts with the Funds and provide record keeping services to shareholders invested through the Plans. Such fees are calculated as a percentage of the average aggregate value of each Fund's shares maintained by a Plan. CMIS is also reimbursed for the fees and expenses that it pays each fund supermarket, broker-dealer firm or other financial intermediary that maintains an omnibus accounts with a Fund. Such fees are based on the number of sub-accounts comprising the omnibus position. Each Fund paid CMIS a monthly fee at the annual rate of $17.00 per open account prior to May 1, 2012, and $20.00 per open account thereafter.

The Transfer Agent also receives compensation from fees for various shareholder services and reimbursements for certain out-of-pocket fees. Class I shares do not pay transfer agent fees.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Funds' annualized effective transfer agent fee rates as a percentage of average daily net assets of each class were as follows:

Fund   Class A   Class B   Class C   Class R   Class R5  
Columbia
Acorn Fund
    0.09 %     0.18 %     0.09 %              
Columbia
Acorn
International
    0.16 %     0.40 %     0.14 %     0.11 %     0.02 %  
Columbia
Acorn USA
    0.10 %     0.30 %     0.09 %              
Columbia
Acorn
International
Select
    0.13 %     0.24 %     0.17 %              
Columbia
Acorn Select
    0.11 %     0.20 %     0.11 %              
Columbia
Thermostat
Fund
    0.09 %     0.18 %     0.09 %              
Columbia
Acorn
Emerging
Markets Fund
    0.13 %           0.14 %              
Columbia
Acorn
European
Fund
    0.04 %           0.08 %              

 

In connection with the acquisition that closed August 15, 2011, Columbia Acorn International assumed the assets and obligations of RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund and RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund (See Note 8), which together with certain other associated investment companies, have severally, but not jointly, guaranteed the performance and observance of all the terms and conditions of a lease (including the payment of rent (the Guaranty)) entered into by Seligman Data Corp. (SDC), the former transfer agent of Seligman Global Smaller Companies Fund and Seligman International Growth Fund, which were acquired by RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund


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and RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund, respectively, in previous years. The lease and the Guaranty expire in January 2019. At June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International's total potential future obligation over the life of the Guaranty is $131,390. The liability remaining at June 30, 2012, for non-recurring charges associated with the lease amounted to $75,951 and is included within payable for other liabilities in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.

Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers of CWAM. The Trust makes no direct payments to its officers and trustees who are affiliated with CWAM.

The Board of Trustees has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer of the Trust in accordance with federal securities regulations. The Funds, along with other affiliated funds, pay their pro-rata share of the expenses associated with the Office of the Chief Compliance Officer. These expenses are disclosed separately as "Chief compliance officer expenses" in the Statements of Operations.

The Trust offers a deferred compensation plan for its independent trustees. Under that plan, a trustee may elect to defer all or a portion of his or her compensation. Amounts deferred are retained by the Trust and may represent an unfunded obligation of the Trust. The value of amounts deferred is determined by reference to the change in value of Class Z shares of one or more series of the Trust or a money market fund as specified by the trustee. Benefits under the deferred compensation plan are payable in accordance with the plan.

Organizational expenses for Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund consist of offering costs which were incurred prior to the initial public offering of shares of the Funds and include, among other things, state registration filing fees and printing costs. The offering costs were paid by CWAM as incurred. The Funds have capitalized these offering costs and are amortizing them to expense over a period of 12 months from the commencement of the initial public offering of shares. The Funds reimburse CWAM during the 12 month period on a monthly basis an amount equal to the offering amortized to expense by each Fund during that month.

An affiliated person of a Fund may include any company in which a Fund owns five percent or more of its outstanding voting shares. On June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International, Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Thermostat Fund each held five percent or more of the outstanding voting securities of one or more companies. Details of investments in those affiliated companies are presented on pages 39, 51, 60, 72 and 76, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the Funds engaged in purchase and sales transactions with funds that have a common investment adviser (or affiliated investment advisers), common directors/trustees, and/or common officers. Those transactions complied with Rule 17a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and were as follows:

    Purchases   Sales  
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 800     $    
Columbia Acorn International     1,450          
Columbia Acorn Select           1,446    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets
Fund
    12          

 

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Management reimbursed Columbia Acorn International $174,055 for a loss on a trading error.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Acorn Select Class Z shares received a payment of $56,666 from Columbia Management as a reimbursement for certain shareholder transactions processed at an incorrect price. The payment has been included in "Increase from contribution from affiliate" on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

5.  Borrowing Arrangements

The Trust participates in a $150 million credit facility, along with another Trust managed by CWAM, which was entered into to facilitate portfolio liquidity. Under the facility, as in effect for the six months ended June 30, 2012, interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the higher of Federal Funds Rate or Overnight LIBOR plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum of the unutilized line of credit is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their relative net assets. The commitment fee is included in "Other expenses" in the Statements of Operations. The Trust expects to renew this line of credit for one year durations annually in July at then current market rates and terms.

Except for Columbia Acorn Select, no Fund had borrowings during the six months ended June 30, 2012. For Columbia Acorn Select, the average daily loan balance outstanding on days when borrowing existed was $8,500,000 at a weighted average interest rate of 1.49%.


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6.  Investment Transactions

The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales, other than short-term obligations, for the six months ended June 30, 2012, were:

Fund   Purchases   Proceeds from
Sales
 
(in thousands)  
Columbia Acorn Fund   $ 1,335,545     $ 2,296,276    
Columbia Acorn International     1,052,221       1,021,815    
Columbia Acorn USA     129,533       261,587    
Columbia Acorn International Select     93,008       111,597    
Columbia Acorn Select     99,446       423,716    
Columbia Thermostat Fund     382,471       144,148    
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets
Fund
    3,240       715    
Columbia Acorn European Fund     503       331    

 

7. Regulatory Settlements with Third Parties

During the six months ended June 30, 2012, Columbia Acorn International received payments of $107,802 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, Columbia Acorn International received payments of $107,617 resulting from certain regulatory settlements with third parties in which the Fund had participated. The payments have been included in "Increase from regulatory settlements" in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.

8.  Fund Merger

On August 15, 2011, Columbia Acorn International acquired the assets and assumed the identified liabilities of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund, both series of RiverSource International Managers Series, Inc., which were sub-advised by CWAM. The reorganization was completed after shareholders approved the plan on May 11, 2011. The purpose of the transaction was to combine funds managed by CWAM with comparable investment objectives and strategies.

The aggregate net assets of Columbia Acorn International immediately before the acquisitions were $5,887,634,436 and the combined net assets immediately after the acquisitions were $6,287,891,195.

The merger was accomplished by a tax-free exchange of 48,230,699 shares of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund valued at $311,482,971 (including $29,840,736 of unrealized appreciation) and 15,801,504 shares of RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund valued at $88,773,788 (including $6,322,097 of unrealized appreciation).

In exchange for RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund shares, Columbia Acorn International issued the following number of shares:

    RiverSource
Partners
International
Select Growth
Fund
  RiverSource
Partners
International
Small Cap
Fund
 
Class A     3,800,227       1,666,707    
Class B     267,259       75,499    
Class C     183,761       518,779    
Class I     4,010,380       51,634    
Class R     35,341       48,348    
Class R5     5,711       23,983    

 

For financial reporting purposes, net assets received and shares issued by Columbia Acorn International were recorded at fair value; however, RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund's cost of investments was carried forward.

The financial statements reflect the operations of Columbia Acorn International for the period prior to the merger and the combined fund for the period subsequent to the merger. Because the combined investment portfolios have been managed as a single integrated portfolio since the merger was completed, it is not practicable to separate the amounts of revenue and earnings of RiverSource Partners International Select Growth Fund and RiverSource Partners International Small Cap Fund that have been included in the combined Fund's Statement of Operations since the merger was completed.

Assuming the merger had been completed on January 1, 2011, Columbia Acorn International's pro-forma net investment income, net gain on investments, net change in unrealized depreciation and net increase in net assets from operations for the year ended December 31, 2011, would have been approximately $76.7 million, $260.0 million, $(1,274.8) million and $(938.1) million, respectively.

9.  Shareholder Concentration

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beneficially. Subscription and redemption activity of these accounts may have a significant effect on the operations of the Funds.

Fund   Number of
unaffiliated
accounts
  Percentage of
shares
outstanding
held –
unaffiliated
  Percentage of
shares
outstanding
held –
affiliated
 
Columbia Acorn Fund     1       11.1 %        
Columbia Acorn International     3       38.7 %        
Columbia Acorn USA     3       51.7 %        
Columbia International Select     1       43.6 %        
Columbia Acorn Select     2       26.5 %        
Columbia Thermostat Fund     2       38.2 %        
Columbia Acorn Emerging
Markets Fund
    1       17.4 %     29.7 %  
Columbia Acorn European Fund     1       18.0 %     53.7 %  

 

10.  Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosure.

11.  Information Regarding Pending and Settled Legal Proceedings

Ameriprise Financial and certain of its affiliates have historically been involved in a number of legal, arbitration and regulatory proceedings, including routine litigation, class actions, and governmental actions, concerning matters arising in connection with the conduct of their business activities. Ameriprise Financial believes that the Funds are not currently the subject of, and that neither Ameriprise Financial nor any of its affiliates are the subject of, any pending legal, arbitration or regulatory proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds. Ameriprise Financial is required to make 10-Q, 10-K and, as necessary, 8-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on legal and regulatory matters that relate to Ameriprise Financial and its affiliates. Copies of these filings may be obtained by accessing the SEC website at www.sec.gov.

There can be no assurance that these matters, or the adverse publicity associated with them, will not result in increased fund redemptions, reduced sale of fund shares or other adverse consequences to the Funds. Further, although we believe proceedings are not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Funds or the ability of Ameriprise Financial or its affiliates to perform under their contracts with the Funds, these proceedings are subject to uncertainties and, as such, we are unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss that may result. An adverse outcome in one or more of these proceedings could result in adverse judgments, settlements, fines, penalties or other relief that could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition or results of operations of Ameriprise Financial.


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Board Approval of the Advisory Agreement

Columbia Acorn Trust (the "Trust") has an investment advisory agreement (the "Advisory Agreement") with Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC ("Columbia WAM") under which Columbia WAM manages the Columbia Acorn Funds (each, a "Fund", and together, the "Funds"). More than 75% of the trustees of the Trust (the "Trustees") are persons who have no direct or indirect interest in the Advisory Agreement and are not "interested persons" (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act")) of the Trust (the "Independent Trustees"). The Trustees oversee the management of each Fund and, as required by law, determine at least annually whether to continue the Advisory Agreement for each Fund.

The Contract Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Trustees (the "Board"), which is comprised solely of Independent Trustees, makes recommendations to the Board regarding any proposed continuation of the Advisory Agreement. After the Committee has made its recommendations, the full Board determines whether to approve continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The Board also considers matters bearing on the Advisory Agreement at its various meetings throughout the year, meets at least quarterly with Columbia WAM's portfolio managers and receives monthly reports from Columbia WAM on the performance of the Funds.

In connection with their most recent consideration of the Advisory Agreement for each Fund, the Committee and all Trustees received and reviewed a substantial amount of information provided by Columbia WAM, Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC ("Columbia Management") and Ameriprise Financial, Inc. ("Ameriprise") in response to written requests from the Independent Trustees and their independent legal counsel. Throughout the process, the Trustees had numerous opportunities to ask questions of and request additional materials from Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise.

During each meeting at which the Committee or the Independent Trustees considered the Advisory Agreement, they met in executive session with their independent legal counsel. The Committee also met with representatives of Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise on several occasions. In all, the Committee convened formally on six separate occasions to consider the continuation of the Advisory Agreement. The Board and/or some or all of the Independent Trustees met on other occasions to receive the Committee's status reports, receive presentations from Columbia WAM, Columbia Management and Ameriprise representatives, and to discuss outstanding issues. In addition, the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board, also comprised exclusively of Independent Trustees, reviewed the performance of the Funds and presented its findings to the Board and the Committee throughout the year. The Compliance Committee of the Board also provided information to the Committee with respect to relevant matters.

The Trustees reviewed the Advisory Agreement, as well as certain information obtained through Columbia WAM's, Columbia Management's and Ameriprise's responses to independent legal counsel's questionnaires. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the Management Fee Evaluation dated June 2012 (the "Fee Evaluation") prepared by the Trust's chief compliance officer, senior vice president and general counsel, at the request of the Board.

The materials reviewed by the Committee and the Trustees included, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of each Fund and of independently selected peer groups of funds and of the Funds' performance benchmarks over various time periods, (ii) information on each Fund's advisory fees and other expenses, including information comparing the Fund's fees and expenses to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense limitations and fee breakpoints, (iii) data on sales and redemptions of Fund shares, and (iv) information on the profitability to Columbia WAM and Ameriprise, as well as potential "fall-out" or ancillary benefits that Columbia WAM and its affiliates may receive as a result of their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees also considered other information such as (i) Columbia WAM's financial condition, (ii) each Fund's investment objective and strategy, (iii) the size, education and experience of Columbia WAM's investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iv) the portfolio manager compensation framework, (v) the allocation of the Funds' brokerage, and the use of "soft" commission dollars to pay for research products and services, (vi) Columbia WAM's risk management program, and (vii) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds' investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies.

At a meeting held on June 6, 2012, upon recommendations of the Committee, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the continuation of the Advisory Agreement.


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In considering the continuation of the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various factors that they determined were relevant, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. The material factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees' determination to approve the continuation of the Advisory Agreement are discussed below.

Nature, quality and extent of services. The Trustees reviewed the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates to the Funds under the Advisory Agreement, taking into account the investment objective and strategy of each Fund and knowledge gained from meetings with management, which were held on at least a quarterly basis. In addition, the Trustees reviewed the available resources and key personnel of Columbia WAM and its affiliates, especially those providing investment management services to the Funds. The Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by Columbia WAM and its affiliates, including: managing the execution of portfolio transactions and selecting broker-dealers for those transactions; monitoring adherence to the Funds' investment restrictions; producing shareholder reports; providing support services for the Board and committees of the Board; managing the Funds' securities lending program; communicating with shareholders; serving as the Funds' administrator; and overseeing the activities of the Funds' other service providers, including monitoring for compliance with various policies and procedures as well as applicable securities laws and regulations.

The Trustees concluded that the nature, quality and extent of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates to each Fund under the Advisory Agreement were appropriate for the Funds and that the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those services by Columbia WAM. They also concluded that Columbia WAM currently had sufficient personnel, with appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively, and that the firm had demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain well-qualified personnel. In addition, they took note of the quality of Columbia WAM's compliance record.

Performance of the Funds. The Trustees received and considered detailed performance information at various meetings of the Board, the Committee and the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board throughout the year. They reviewed information comparing each Fund's performance with that of its benchmark(s) and with the performance of comparable funds and peer groups as identified by Lipper Inc. ("Lipper") and Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar"). The Trustees evaluated the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including over the one-, three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2011. The Trustees also considered peer performance rankings for similar time periods although they focused more on the five-year period, or the since inception periods in the case of the two newer Funds, Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund.

The Trustees noted that Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Acorn International Select had delivered excellent results over the past five years, and had done so while exposing investors to less risk than competing funds, according to Morningstar. They also considered that Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund had delivered excellent returns since inception versus their respective Morningstar peer groups, although their returns were below median compared to their respective Lipper peer groups. The Trustees considered that these newer Funds had operated for less than one year and that the Funds had relatively few peers in their peer groups compared to peer groups for other Funds.

The Trustees considered that the domestic Funds have had mixed results. Columbia Acorn Fund underperformed its peers over the five-year period, ending December 31, 2011, but the Fund beat its benchmark during the same period. Columbia Acorn Fund underperformed its peer groups for the one- and three-year periods as well, and outperformed its benchmark for the three-year but not the one-year period. The Trustees considered, however, that Morningstar and Lipper ranked Columbia Acorn Fund as the best-performing fund over the past ten years. Columbia Acorn Select underperformed its peers and benchmark over the five-year period ending December 31, 2011 and exposed investors to more risk versus its peers. The Trustees considered that Columbia Acorn Select had performed better over the three-year period, but that its one-year returns were well below the peer group median and benchmark. Columbia Acorn USA's returns were behind its peer group median over the five-year period ending December 31, 2011, though it outperformed its benchmark for the same period. The Trustees noted that the Fund also had underperformed its peers for the one- and three-year periods but had outperformed its benchmark for the same periods. Over the ten-year period, Columbia Acorn USA ranked above


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median according to Morningstar and Lipper. The Fund also exposed shareholders to more risk than its peers. Columbia Thermostat Fund outperformed its stated benchmark, a 50/50 blend of the Fund's primary equity and debt benchmarks, over the three- and five-year periods ending December 31, 2011, and enjoyed strong rankings from Morningstar and Lipper versus its peer groups over these periods.

The Trustees concluded that Fund performance was satisfactory with respect to the international Funds and Columbia Thermostat Fund. The Trustees determined that performance with respect to Columbia Acorn Select, in particular, and with respect to Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Acorn USA needed to be improved, although performance of these three Funds had been ahead of their benchmarks at the time of the June 6th Board meeting. The Trustees concluded, however, that Columbia WAM had taken and continued to take a number of corrective steps to improve performance of the underperforming domestic Funds, that Columbia WAM had reported that these steps were being successfully implemented, and that the Investment Performance Analysis Committee of the Board was monitoring these Funds' performance closely. In addition the Trustees considered that the Chief Investment Officer (the "CIO") of Columbia WAM had reported to them at numerous committee and Board meetings on the corrective steps being taken to improve performance, and committee representatives met separately with the CIO on multiple occasions to discuss the underperforming Funds.

The Trustees concluded that, although past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results, the strong overall longer-term performance record of the international Funds, Columbia Acorn Fund and Columbia Thermostat Fund, and the steps taken by Columbia WAM to correct performance in the underperforming domestic Funds, were an important factor in their evaluation of the quality of services provided by Columbia WAM under the Advisory Agreement for these Funds.

Costs of Services and Profits Realized by Columbia WAM. At various Committee and Board meetings, the Trustees examined detailed information on the fees and expenses of each Fund in comparison to information for comparable funds provided by Lipper and Morningstar. The Trustees reviewed data from Lipper and Morningstar and noted that in general the Funds' total net operating expenses were equal to or below their Morningstar median peer group rankings, except that Columbia Acorn USA, Columbia Acorn European Fund, and Columbia Acorn Select had total net operating expenses above their Morningstar peer group medians. All of the Funds' total net operating expenses, however, were below their Lipper peer group medians.

The actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Fund, Columbia Acorn International and Columbia Thermostat Fund were lower than both their Morningstar and Lipper peer groups; the actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Acorn USA were higher than the median advisory fee of the Funds' Lipper and Morningstar peer groups; the actual advisory fees paid by Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund were higher than the median advisory fees paid by the Funds' Morningstar peer groups but not their Lipper peer groups; and the actual advisory fee paid by Columbia Acorn International Select was higher than the median advisory fee of the Fund's Lipper peer group, but not of its Morningstar peer group.

The Trustees also reviewed the advisory fee rates charged by Columbia WAM for managing other investment companies (including the Columbia Wanger Funds), sub-advised funds and other institutional separate accounts, as detailed in materials provided to the Committee by Columbia WAM and in the Fee Evaluation. The Trustees noted that the Funds' advisory fees were generally comparable to the Columbia Wanger Funds' advisory fees at the same asset levels. The Trustees also examined Columbia WAM's institutional separate account fees for various investment strategies; in some cases those fees were higher than the advisory fees charged to the Funds, and in a few instances the fees were lower. The Trustees noted that Columbia WAM performs significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to sub-advised funds or non-mutual fund clients, including administrative services, oversight of the Funds' other service providers, Trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other services, and that, in servicing the Funds, Columbia WAM assumes many legal and business risks that it does not assume in servicing many of its non-fund clients.

The Trustees concluded that the rates of advisory fees payable to Columbia WAM were reasonable in relation to the nature and quality of the services to be provided. The Trustees also concluded that the Funds' overall expense ratios were reasonable, considering the quality of the services provided by Columbia WAM and its affiliates and the investment performance of the Funds, taking into account Columbia WAM's continuing steps to improve performance of the underperforming domestic Funds.


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The Trustees reviewed the analysis of the historic profitability of Columbia WAM in serving as each Fund's investment adviser and of Columbia WAM and its affiliates in their relationships with each Fund. The Committee and Trustees met with representatives from Ameriprise to discuss its methodologies for calculating profitability and allocating costs. They considered that Ameriprise calculated profitability and allocated costs on a contract-by-contract and fund-by-fund basis. The Trustees also considered the methodology used by Columbia WAM and Ameriprise in determining compensation payable to portfolio managers and the competitive market for investment management talent. The Trustees were also provided with profitability information from Lipper, which compared Columbia WAM's profitability to other similar investment advisers in the mutual fund industry. The Trustees concluded that Columbia WAM's and its affiliates' profits were within a reasonable range of those of competitors with similar business models. The Trustees discussed, however, that profitability comparisons among fund managers may not always be meaningful due to the lack of consistency in data, small number of publicly-owned managers, and the fact that profitability of any investment manager is affected by numerous factors, including its particular organizational structure, the types of funds and other accounts managed, other lines of business, expense allocation methodology, capital structure and cost of capital.

Economies of Scale. At various Committee and Board meetings and other informal meetings, the Trustees considered information about the extent to which Columbia WAM realizes economies of scale in connection with an increase in Fund assets. The Trustees also discussed the potential for Fund sales growth. The Trustees noted that the advisory fee schedule for each Fund, other than Columbia Thermostat Fund, includes breakpoints in the rate of fees at various asset levels. The Trustees concluded that the fee structure of each Fund was reflective of a sharing between Columbia WAM and the Funds of economies of scale.

Other Benefits to Columbia WAM. The Trustees also reviewed benefits that accrue to Columbia WAM and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds, based upon information provided to them by Ameriprise and as outlined in the Fee Evaluation. They noted that the Funds' transfer agency services are performed by Columbia Management Investment Services Corp., an affiliate of Ameriprise, which receives compensation from the Funds for its services provided. They considered that an affiliate of Ameriprise, Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc. ("CMID"), serves as the Funds' distributor under a distribution agreement, and that it receives fees under the Trust's Rule 12b-1 Plan, most of which CMID pays to broker-dealers. In addition, Columbia Management provides sub-administration services to the Funds. The Committee received information regarding the profitability of each Fund agreement with Columbia WAM affiliates. The Committee and the Board also reviewed information about and discussed the capabilities of each affiliated entity in performing its duties.

The Trustees considered other ways that the Funds and Columbia WAM may potentially benefit from their relationship with each other. For example, the Trustees considered Columbia WAM's use of commissions paid by each Fund on its portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain research products and services benefiting the Funds and/or other clients of Columbia WAM. The Committee reviewed Columbia WAM's annual "soft dollar" report and met with representatives from Columbia WAM to review Columbia WAM's soft dollar spending. The Committee also considered that the Compliance Committee of the Board regularly reviewed third-party prepared reports that evaluated the quality of Columbia WAM's execution of the Funds' portfolio transactions. The Trustees noted that these reports showed that Columbia WAM's execution capabilities were generally better than industry peers. The Trustees determined that Columbia WAM's use of the Funds' "soft" commission dollars to obtain research products and services was consistent with current regulatory requirements and guidance. They also concluded that Columbia WAM benefits from the receipt of proprietary research products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio transactions of the Funds, and that the Funds benefit from Columbia WAM's receipt of those products and services as well as research products and services acquired through commissions paid by other clients of Columbia WAM.

After full consideration of the above factors, as well as other factors that were instructive in evaluating the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the continuation of the Advisory Agreement was in the best interest of each Fund. On June 6, 2012, the Trustees approved continuation of the Advisory Agreement through July 31, 2013.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Second Quarter Class A, B, C, I, R and R5 Expense Information (Unaudited)

Columbia Acorn Fund   Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     0.64 %     0.64 %     0.64 %     0.64 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.16 %     0.26 %     0.16 %     0.08 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.05 %     1.65 %     1.80 %     0.72 %          
Columbia Acorn International   Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I   Class R   Class R5  
Management Fees     0.76 %     0.76 %     0.76 %     0.76 %     0.76 %     0.76 %  
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %     0.00 %     0.50 %     0.00 %  
Other Expenses     0.23 %     0.48 %     0.23 %     0.11 %     0.21 %     0.12 %  
Net Expense Ratio     1.24 %     1.99 %     1.99 %     0.87 %     1.47 %     0.88 %  
Columbia Acorn USA   Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     0.86 %     0.86 %     0.86 %     0.86 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.20 %     0.40 %     0.19 %     0.10 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.31 %     2.01 %     2.05 %     0.96 %          
Columbia Acorn International Select   Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     0.94 %     0.94 %     0.94 %     0.94 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.31 %     0.42 %     0.35 %     0.20 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.50 %     2.11 %     2.29 %     1.14 %          
Columbia Acorn Select   Class A   Class B*   Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     0.83 %     0.83 %     0.83 %     0.83 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.24 %     0.32 %     0.24 %     0.14 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.32 %     1.90 %     2.07 %     0.97 %          
Columbia Thermostat Fund   Class A   Class B*   Class C              
Management Fees     0.10 %     0.10 %     0.10 %              
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %     0.75 %     1.00 %              
Other Expenses**     0.15 %     0.15 %     0.15 %              
Net Expense Ratio**     0.50 %     1.00 %     1.25 %              
Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund   Class A       Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     1.25 %         1.25 %     1.25 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %         1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.29 %         0.30 %     0.16 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.79 %         2.55 %     1.41 %          
Columbia Acorn European Fund   Class A       Class C   Class I          
Management Fees     1.19 %         1.19 %     1.19 %          
Distribution and Services (12b-1) Fees     0.25 %         1.00 %     0.00 %          
Other Expenses     0.16 %         0.20 %     0.12 %          
Net Expense Ratio     1.60 %         2.39 %     1.31 %          

 

    See the Funds' prospectuses for information on minimum initial investment amounts and other details of buying, selling and exchanging shares of the Funds.

    Fees and expenses are for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The fees and expenses of Columbia Acorn Select and Columbia Acorn International Select include the effect of the voluntary undertaking by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC (CWAM) to waive fees and/or reimburse the Funds for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and extraordinary expenses, but inclusive of custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Funds' custodian, in excess of the following annual rates:

Fund   Class A   Class B   Class C   Class I  
Columbia Acorn International Select     1.70 %     2.20 %     2.45 %     1.30 %  
Columbia Acorn Select     1.60 %     2.10 %     2.35 %     1.25 %  

 

    These arrangements may be modified or terminated by either the Funds or CWAM upon 30 days notice.

    Columbia Thermostat Fund's fees and expenses include the effect of CWAM's contractual undertaking to waive fees and/or reimburse the Fund for any ordinary operating expenses (exclusive of distribution and service fees, interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investments in other investment companies, but including custodian charges relating to overdrafts, if any), after giving effect to any balance credits from the Fund's custodian, in excess of the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets. Columbia Thermostat Fund's waiver/reimbursement arrangement is contractual through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

    The fees and expenses of Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund and Columbia Acorn European Fund also include the effect of fee waivers/reimbursement. CWAM has contractually undertaken to waive fees and/or reimburse Columbia Acorn Emerging Markets Fund so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, if any) do not exceed the annual rates of 1.85%, 2.60% and 1.41% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter. CWAM has contractually undertaken to waive fees and/or reimburse Columbia Acorn European Fund so that the Fund's ordinary operating expenses (excluding interest and fees on borrowings and expenses associated with the Fund's investment in other investment companies, if any) do not exceed the annual rates of 1.75%, 2.50% and 1.31% of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C and Class I shares, respectively, through April 30, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

    Columbia Acorn International's fees and expenses include the effect of the contractual undertaking by CWAM and its affiliates, effective August 15, 2011, to waive a portion of total annual Fund operating expenses incurred by Class A, Class B and Class C shares of Columbia Acorn International such that the Fund's total annual Fund operating expenses will be reduced by 0.04%, 0.03% and 0.02% for Class A, Class B and Class C shares of the Fund, respectively, through August 14, 2013. There is no guarantee that this arrangement will continue thereafter.

  *  The Funds generally no longer accept investments by new or existing investors in Class B shares, except in connection with the reinvestment of any dividend and/or capital gain distributions in Class B shares of the Funds and exchanges by existing Class B shareholders of certain other funds within the Columbia Family of Funds.

  **  Does not include estimated fees and expenses of 0.61% incurred by the Fund from the underlying portfolio funds in which it invests.


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Columbia Acorn Family of Funds

Trustees

Laura M. Born

Chair of the Board

Steven N. Kaplan

Vice Chair of the Board

Michelle L. Collins

Maureen M. Culhane

Margaret M. Eisen

John C. Heaton

Charles P. McQuaid

David J. Rudis

David B. Small

Ralph Wanger (Trustee Emeritus)

Officers

Charles P. McQuaid

President

Ben Andrews

Vice President

Robert A. Chalupnik

Vice President

Michael G. Clarke

Assistant Treasurer

Joseph F. DiMaria

Assistant Treasurer

P. Zachary Egan

Vice President

Fritz Kaegi

Vice President

John M. Kunka

Assistant Treasurer

Stephen Kusmierczak

Vice President

Joseph C. LaPalm

Vice President

Bruce H. Lauer

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer

Louis J. Mendes III

Vice President

Robert A. Mohn

Vice President

Christopher J. Olson

Vice President

Christopher O. Petersen

Assistant Secretary

Scott R. Plummer

Assistant Secretary

Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg

Vice President

Linda K. Roth-Wiszowaty

Assistant Secretary

Robert P. Scales

Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Legal Officer,
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Investment Manager

Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC
227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000
Chicago, Illinois 60606

1-800-922-6769

Distributor

Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc.
225 Franklin Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02110

Transfer Agent, Dividend Disbursing Agent

Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P. O. Box 8081
Boston, Massachusetts 02266-8081

1-800-345-6611

Legal Counsel to the Funds

Perkins Coie LLP
Washington, DC

Legal Counsel to the Independent Trustees

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chicago, Illinois

This report, including the schedules of investments, is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of Columbia Acorn Trust.

A description of the policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies and a copy of the Funds' voting record are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling 800-922-6769 and (ii) on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, is available from the SEC's website. Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities is also available at www.columbiamanagement.com under "About Us." From there, click on "Disclosures."

The Funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds' Form N-Q is available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. The Funds' complete portfolio holdings are disclosed at www.columbiamanagement.com approximately 30 to 40 days after each month-end.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of a mutual fund carefully before investing. For a free prospectus, which contains this and other important information about the funds, visit www.columbiamanagement.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Columbia Acorn Funds are distributed by Columbia Management Investment Distributors, Inc., member FINRA and managed by Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC.

Find out what's new – visit our web site at:

www.columbiamanagement.com

Our e-mail address is:

ServiceInquiries@ColumbiaManagement.com

Shareholders should not include personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers or taxpayer identification numbers in e-mail. We are unable to accept account transactions sent via e-mail.


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Columbia Management®

Columbia Acorn Family of Funds
Class A, B, C, I, R and R5 Shares

Semiannual Report, June 30, 2012

For More Information

You'll find more information about the Columbia Acorn Family of Funds in the documents described below. Contact Columbia Funds as follows to obtain these documents free of charge:

By Mail:  Columbia Funds
c/o Columbia Management Investment Services Corp.
P.O. Box 8081
Boston, MA 02266-8081

By Telephone: 800.345.6611

Online: www.columbiamanagement.com

Shareholder Communications with the Board

The Funds' Board of Trustees has adopted procedures by which shareholders may communicate with the Board. Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Board should send their written communications to the Board by mail, c/o Columbia Wanger Asset Management, LLC, 227 West Monroe Street, Suite 3000, Chicago, Illinois 60606, Attention: Secretary. Shareholder communications must (i) be in writing, (ii) identify the Columbia Acorn Fund to which the communication relates and (iii) state the particular class of shares and number of shares held by the communicating shareholder.

Prospectuses and the Statement of Additional Information (SAI)

The prospectuses and the SAI provide more detailed information about the Funds and their policies. The SAI is legally part of each prospectus (it's incorporated by reference). A copy of each has been filed with the SEC.

Information Provided by the SEC

You can review and copy information about the Funds (including their prospectuses, the SAI and shareholder reports) at the SEC's Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. To find out more about the operation of the Public Reference Room, call the SEC at 202.551.8090. Reports and other information about the Fund are also available in the EDGAR Database on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, or you can receive copies of this information, for a fee, by electronic request at the following e-mail address: publicinfo@sec.gov. You can also obtain copies of this information by writing the Public Reference Section, Securities and Exchange Commission, Washington, DC 20549-0102.

The investment company registration number of Columbia Acorn Trust, of which each of these Funds is a series, is 811-01829.

© 2012 Columbia Management Investment Advisers, LLC. All rights reserved.

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Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments

 

(a)          The registrant’s “Schedule I — Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” (as set forth in 17 CFR 210.12-12) is included in Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

 

(b)         Not applicable.

 

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

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable.

 



 

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

 

There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors.

 

Item 11. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)          The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officers, based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, have concluded that such controls and procedures are adequately designed to ensure that material information required to be disclosed by the registrant in Form N-CSR is accumulated and communicated to the registrant’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

(b)         There was no change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 12. Exhibits.

 

(a)(1) Code of ethics required to be disclosed under Item 2 of Form N-CSR: Not applicable for semiannual reports.

 

(a)(2) Certifications pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.

 

(a)(3) Not applicable.

 

(b) Certification pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)) attached hereto as Exhibit 99.906CERT.

 



 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

(registrant)

 

Columbia Acorn Trust

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Charles P. McQuaid

 

 

Charles P. McQuaid, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

August 21, 2012

 

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Charles P. McQuaid

 

 

Charles P. McQuaid, President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

August 21, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By (Signature and Title)

 

/s/ Bruce H. Lauer

 

 

Bruce H. Lauer, Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

 

August 21, 2012