N-CSR 1 d552050dncsr.htm SIT LARGE CAP GROWTH FUND, INC. Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

 

 

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: 811-03343

 

 

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

3300 IDS Center 80 South Eighth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Paul E. Rasmussen, VP Treasurer

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

3300 IDS Center

80 South Eighth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

 

Copy to:

Mike Radmer, Esq.

Dorsey & Whitney

Suite 1500

50 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498

 

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (612) 332-3223

Date of fiscal year end: June 30, 2013

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2013

 

 

 


Item 1: Reports to Stockholders


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Sit Mutual Funds

STOCK FUNDS ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page

Chairman’s Letter

       2  

Fund Reviews and Schedules of Investments

    

Balanced Fund

       4  

Dividend Growth Fund

       10  

Global Dividend Growth Fund

       14  

Large Cap Growth Fund

       20  

Mid Cap Growth Fund

       24  

Small Cap Growth Fund

       28  

International Growth Fund

       32  

Developing Markets Growth Fund

       38  

Statements of Assets and Liabilities

       44  

Statements of Operations

       46  

Statements of Changes in Net Assets

       48  

Financial Highlights

       52  

Notes to Financial Statements

       60  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

       67  

Expense Example

       68  

Federal Tax Information

       69  

Information About Directors and Officers

       70  

Additional Information

       72  

 

This document must be preceded or accompanied by a Prospectus.


    

CHAIRMAN’S LETTER

 

August 6, 2013

Dear Fellow Shareholders:

The picture for the U.S. economy has been dynamic and complex in recent years, with varying headwinds and tailwinds producing the same result: a subpar economic recovery. The most recent final estimate for first quarter 2013 real gross domestic product (GDP) was +1.8%, and the underlying consumer spending data, which accounts for over two-thirds of U.S. GDP, point to slightly weaker growth in the second quarter. In addition, while housing has begun to contribute positively to growth, it has largely been offset by relatively weak corporate capital spending and a marked slowdown in federal government spending. On a positive note, the June nonfarm payroll figure was stronger than forecasted and there were upward revisions to the prior two months. However, looking at the data over the past few quarters reveals a somewhat weaker trend, as the number of jobs created in each of the past three quarters has been slowly declining. Manufacturing activity, which had been a key pillar of strength in the early stages of the recovery, has stagnated, as measured by the National Purchasing Managers Indices (PMI’s) on both a regional and national basis. Bottom line, we believe that the sluggish pace of growth will likely continue over the near-to-intermediate term. Our current forecast for 2013 GDP is currently +1.6%.This subdued level of growth, combined with benign inflation trends in recent quarters, point to a continuance of the low interest rate environment that has prevailed over the last several years. We will continue to monitor the statistics closely, but our expectation is that is that inflation will remain controlled for the foreseeable horizon. However, we are also cognizant that at some point the Federal Reserve (Fed) will need to retract the record levels of accommodative monetary policy (including quantitative easing, or QE) at an appropriate pace to maintain a controlled rate of inflation.

Without question, trends outside the U.S. will continue to have a direct impact on both our domestic economy and financial markets. While there are key headwinds facing the European economy, we are beginning to see signs of stabilization. Both the manufacturing and industrial production data have begun to rise, albeit off depressed levels, indicating the severe drawdown of inventories may have run its course. One of the most important issues, however, is the lack of improvement in the rate of unemployment, with recent statistics at all-time high levels. The finance sector has also been slow to recover as banks continue to deleverage and manage through elevated credit costs. Bottom line, we believe the region is “bouncing along the bottom” at current depressed levels, but is no longer worsening. In Japan, the economy has shown early signs of a positive response to Prime Minister Shizo Abe’s economic policy agenda, with a solid improvement in GDP, driven by both improved industrial and consumer activity. However, while the recent improvement is encouraging, the long-term sustainability is unclear given the country’s challenging demographics of the aging population and elevated government debt levels. Finally, while China has been the engine for growth in Asia and the entire global economy, it is clear that new government officials are determined to push forward structural reforms. This will undoubtedly lead to less fiscal stimulus and more restrictive credit policies, which will have the effect of slowing economic growth from the very rapid pace experienced over the past several years.

 

 

 

Equity Strategy

Despite a marked deceleration in corporate earnings growth given ongoing economic challenges, U.S. stocks posted strong gains over the past twelve months. It is our view, however, gains experienced over the past twelve months will be difficult to repeat in the year ahead, barring an unforeseen acceleration in the pace of economic growth. Specifically, the gains in stocks over the past year have been largely due to an expansion of price-earnings multiples rather than corporate earnings growth. For example, we estimate that the S&P 500 price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple (on trailing twelve month earnings) has risen from 13.8x to 16.9x, a 20%+ increase, and therefore accounting for the bulk of gains in stock prices. And while we do not believe valuation levels are excessive given the low levels of interest rates and inflation, valuations look closer to “fair” based on the clouded outlook for corporate earnings and the direction of monetary policy. Without question, the Fed with other central banks around the world, have engaged in highly unusual and accommodative economic policies that have had the effect of boosting the valuation of equities. Speculation surrounding the Fed’s “tapering” the level of quantitative easing resulted in significant volatility in recent weeks as investors grapple with the potential impact, including potentially higher interest rates. We continue to believe, however, that interest rates will be remain very low given the slow pace of economic growth with limited signs of inflationary pressures.

One effect of the Fed’s quantitative easing program, in our view, is that it allowed investors to be less discriminating about companies in which they have chosen to invest. Over the past year, the result has been that more speculative companies with riskier financial metrics have outperformed companies with more sound long-term prospects. Given our view that the U.S. economy will continue to muddle through the current recovery at a subpar rate of growth, we expect the anticipation of the QE tapering to cause differentiation among companies that execute and generate earnings growth in this challenging environment. Against this backdrop, we continue to believe it is appropriate to maintain a highly diversified, high quality bias within the Funds. Our emphasis remains on companies with strong balance sheets and high free cash flow generation. This financial strength enables companies to make acquisitions to augment internal earnings growth or, preferably, return capital back to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and/or dividends.

We continue to believe equity valuations are attractive in many regions outside the U.S., including Europe. We continue to focus on European companies with a global presence, and we have been somewhat encouraged by emerging signs of stability in the regional economy. The Japanese market was considered a relative safe haven for the first half of the fiscal year, but we believe this is no longer the case given the structural risks to the economy and the unproven nature of recently implemented policies. We, therefore, remain underweight in Japan in global Funds. As previously mentioned, while China has been a

 

 

 

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key growth driver for the global economy, policies aimed at structural reform will take time. This leads us to an increasingly cautious, more defensive view on the economy.

Our research effort is highly focused on high quality companies with sustainable, long-term earnings growth prospects. We strongly believe that this focus will reward our shareholders over time.

With best wishes,

 

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Roger J. Sit

Chairman, President, CEO and Global CIO

    

 

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

 

 

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     Sit Balanced Fund

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The Sit Balanced Fund’s dual objectives are to seek long-term growth of capital consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income. It pursues its objectives by investing in a diversified portfolio of stocks and bonds. The Fund may emphasize either equity securities or fixed-income securities, or hold equal amounts of each, dependent upon the Adviser’s analysis of market, financial and economic conditions.

The Fund’s permissible investment allocation is: 35-65% in equity securities and 35-65% in fixed-income securities. At all times at least 25% of the fixed-income assets will be invested in fixed-income senior securities.

 

 

 

The Sit Balanced Fund’s twelve-month return was +10.26%. The S&P 500® Index return was +20.60% over the period, while the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index declined -0.69%. The Lipper Balanced Fund Index gained +11.70% over the period.

Stocks moved solidly higher over the past twelve months. Although economic conditions around the world have posed challenges for corporate earnings, stock valuations have been boosted by continued low interest rates and highly accommodative Federal Reserve policy. We continue to feel strongly that an emphasis on “quality” is particularly important, as risks (higher taxes, excessive government debt, the slowdown in China) to the fragile global economic recovery still exist. We believe that companies with stable earnings growth, strong cash flow generation and minimal debt levels will outperform the overall market, as economic growth remains quite sluggish and investors seek firms that have financial flexibility to repurchase stock, increase dividends or make accretive acquisitions to augment earnings growth. In terms of performance, the equity portion of the Fund lagged the S&P 500® Index return over the past twelve months. This was largely due to negative stock selection in the electronic technology and technology services sectors, while underweighting the strong finance sector also detracted from relative returns. Conversely, the strong performance of Celgene and Gilead Sciences helped the health technology sector contribute positively to relative returns. Underweighting utilities, which lagged over the period, also helped.

Despite the recent rise in interest rates, we believe U.S. Treasury rates remain exceptionally low and, therefore, we remain underweighted to the sector. Conversely, we believe high quality corporate bonds, closed-end funds and mortgages continue to provide investors with attractive risk-adjusted return potential. The fixed income portion of the Fund outperformed the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index over the period. The primary driver of the outperformance was our significant yield advantage. The fixed income portion of the portfolio also benefitted from its defensive interest rate posture, as interest rates rose during the period. In fact, principal returns from both the asset-backed and taxable municipal sectors were positive on an abs-

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

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The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the S&P 500® Index and the Barclays Aggregate Bond Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the primary index for the equity portion of the Fund.

2 Barclays Aggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged market value-weighted index which measures the performance of investment grade debt securities with maturities of at least one year. This is the primary index for the fixed income portion of the Fund.

 

olute basis during the period, in contrast to price declines experienced by the majority of fixed income markets.

As of June 30, 2013, the asset allocation of the Fund was 64% equities, 33% fixed income, and 3% cash and equivalents.

Roger J. Sit

Bryce A. Doty

John M. Bernstein

Portfolio Managers

 

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

     

Sit

Balanced

Fund

 

S&P 500®

Index 1

 

Barclays

Aggregate

Bond

Index 2

One Year

       10.26 %       20.60 %       -0.69 %

Five Year

       4.75         7.01         5.19  

Ten Year

       6.13         7.30         4.52  

Since Inception

(12/31/93)

       6.54         8.62         5.87  

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 BarclaysAggregate Bond Index is an unmanaged market value-weighted index which measures the performance of investment grade debt securities with maturities of at least one year.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 18.42 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $ 16.97 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $ 13.5 Million

TOP HOLDINGS

 

Top Equity Holdings:

    1. Chevron Corp.

    2. International Business Machines Corp.

    3. Google, Inc.

    4. Apple, Inc.

    5. Marathon Petroleum Corp.

Top Fixed Income Holdings:

    1. GNMA, 4.50%, 6/15/40

    2. U.S. Treasury Strips, 3.09%, 8/15/20

    3. U.S. Treasury Note, 1.75%, 5/15/23

    4. U.S. Treasury Note, 2.75%, 11/15/42

    5. EMC Corp., 3.38%, 6/1/23

 

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

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Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Balanced Fund

 

 

  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 63.7%

  

Communications - 1.9%

  

1,900

   Rogers Communications, Inc.      74,480   

225

   SBA Communications Corp. *      16,677   

3,375

   Verizon Communications, Inc.      169,898   
     

 

 

 
        261,055   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 0.9%

  

500

   Polaris Industries, Inc.      47,500   

900

   Tupperware Brands Corp.      69,921   
     

 

 

 
        117,421   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 6.3%

  

4,200

   Coca-Cola Co.      168,462   

1,325

   General Mills, Inc.      64,302   

1,000

   Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. *      62,020   

1,300

   NIKE, Inc.      82,784   

2,275

   PepsiCo, Inc.      186,072   

1,650

   Philip Morris International, Inc.      142,923   

1,800

   Procter & Gamble Co.      138,582   
     

 

 

 
        845,145   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 3.1%

  

1,600

   McDonald’s Corp.      158,400   

2,500

   News Corp.      81,500   

950

   Visa, Inc.      173,612   
     

 

 

 
        413,512   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 6.9%

  

550

   Apple, Inc.      217,844   

4,000

   Applied Materials, Inc.      59,640   

1,051

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.      39,249   

1,850

   Broadcom Corp.      62,456   

2,750

   Ciena Corp. *      53,405   

1,400

   EMC Corp.      33,068   

2,400

   Intel Corp.      58,128   

1,185

   International Business Machines Corp.      226,465   

2,900

   Qualcomm, Inc.      177,132   
     

 

 

 
        927,387   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 4.7%

  

2,200

   Chevron Corp.      260,348   

475

   Continental Resources, Inc. *      40,878   

2,675

   Marathon Petroleum Corp.      190,086   

1,600

   Occidental Petroleum Corp.      142,768   
     

 

 

 
        634,080   
     

 

 

 

Finance - 6.6%

  

900

   ACE, Ltd.      80,532   

275

   Allstate Corp.      13,233   

1,225

   Ameriprise Financial, Inc.      99,078   

1,025

   Discover Financial Services      48,831   

650

   Franklin Resources, Inc.      88,413   

 

  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

455

   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.      68,819   

2,800

   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      147,812   

2,000

   Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.      79,840   

400

   MetLife, Inc.      18,303   

600

   PartnerRe, Ltd.      54,336   

1,200

   US Bancorp      43,380   

3,700

   Wells Fargo & Co.      152,699   
     

 

 

 
        895,276   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 2.0%

  

1,005

   Express Scripts Holding Co. *      61,998   

600

   McKesson Corp.      68,700   

2,225

   UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      145,693   
     

 

 

 
        276,391   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 7.3%

  

575

   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *      53,038   

775

   Allergan, Inc.      65,286   

1,000

   Baxter International, Inc.      69,270   

3,200

   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      143,008   

1,050

   Celgene Corp. *      122,756   

400

   Covidien, PLC      25,135   

2,400

   Gilead Sciences, Inc. *      122,904   

50

   Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *      25,329   

700

   Johnson & Johnson      60,102   

4,538

   Pfizer, Inc.      127,102   

1,200

   Stryker Corp.      77,616   

900

   Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.      76,167   

359

   Zoetis, Inc.      11,077   
     

 

 

 
        978,790   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 1.1%

  

1,425

   Schlumberger, Ltd.      102,116   

1,200

   Seadrill, Ltd.      48,888   
     

 

 

 
        151,004   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 2.0%

  

115

   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.      19,722   

1,650

   Ecolab, Inc.      140,564   

1,325

   International Paper Co.      58,711   

475

   Praxair, Inc.      54,701   
     

 

 

 
        273,698   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 6.0%

  

650

   3M Co.      71,078   

525

   Caterpillar, Inc.      43,307   

1,675

   Danaher Corp.      106,028   

1,000

   Deere & Co.      81,250   

1,050

   Eaton Corp., PLC      69,100   

1,200

   Emerson Electric Co.      65,448   

900

   Flowserve Corp.      48,609   

3,400

   General Electric Co.      78,846   

950

   Honeywell International, Inc.      75,373   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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Quantity/
Principal
Amount ($)
  Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)  

325

  Precision Castparts Corp.     73,453   

1,050

  United Technologies Corp.     97,587   
   

 

 

 
      810,079   
   

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 6.2%

 

245

  Amazon.com, Inc. *     68,034   

475

  Costco Wholesale Corp.     52,521   

1,750

  CVS Caremark Corp.     100,065   

1,900

  Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.     95,114   

750

  eBay, Inc. *     38,790   

1,425

  Home Depot, Inc.     110,395   

600

  Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *     39,312   

2,100

  Target Corp.     144,606   

2,300

  TJX Cos., Inc.     115,138   

950

  Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.     70,766   
   

 

 

 
      834,741   
   

 

 

 

Technology Services - 6.6%

 

1,425

 

Accenture, PLC

    102,543   

900

 

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *

    56,349   

255

 

Google, Inc. *

    224,494   

1,400

 

Informatica Corp. *

    48,972   

3,300

 

Microsoft Corp.

    113,949   

4,200

 

Oracle Corp.

    129,024   

140

 

priceline.com, Inc. *

    115,798   

1,225

 

Teradata Corp. *

    61,532   

650

 

VMware, Inc. *

    43,544   
   

 

 

 
      896,205   
   

 

 

 

Transportation - 1.3%

 

800

  Union Pacific Corp.     123,424   

625

  United Parcel Service, Inc.     54,050   
   

 

 

 
      177,474   
   

 

 

 

Utilities - 0.8%

 

1,300

  Kinder Morgan, Inc.     49,595   

1,400

  Wisconsin Energy Corp.     57,386   
   

 

 

 
      106,981   
   

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $5,879,642)

    8,599,239   
   

 

 

 

Bonds - 32.8%

 

Asset-Backed Securities - 3.3%

 

17,891

 

Bayview Financial Acquisition Trust,
2006-D 1A2, 5.66%, 12/28/36 14

    18,105   

80,569

 

Centex Home Equity,
2004-D AF4, 4.68%, 6/25/32 14

    83,926   
 

Citifinancial Mortgage Securities, Inc.:

 

26,809

 

2004-1 AF3, 3.77%, 4/25/34 14

    27,396   

59,060

 

2003-1 AF5, 4.78%, 1/25/33 14

    60,932   

46,534

 

Conseco Finance,
2001-D M1, 1.54%, 11/15/32 1

    44,552   

    

Principal

Amount ($)

  Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)  

29,725

 

First Franklin Mtge. Loan
Asset-Backed Certs.,
2005-FF2 M2, 0.63%, 3/25/35 1

    29,542   

15,614

 

Irwin Home Equity Corp., 2005-1 M1,
5.42%, 6/25/35 14

    15,644   

31,173

 

New Century Home Equity Loan Trust,
2005-A A4W, 4.88%, 8/25/35 14

    29,087   

72,675

 

RAAC Series,
2005-SP2 1M1, 0.71%, 5/25/44 1

    70,576   

50,000

 

Residential Asset Mortgage Products, Inc.,
2005-RZ3 A3, 0.59%, 9/25/35 1

    47,391   

15,590

 

Residential Funding Mortgage
Securities II, Inc.,
2003-HI2 A6, 5.26%, 7/25/28 14

    15,831   
   

 

 

 
      442,982   
   

 

 

 

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 3.9%

 

19,818

 

Fannie Mae Grantor Trust, 2004-T3, 1A3,
7.00%, 2/25/44

    22,733   
 

Fannie Mae REMIC:

 

6,794

 

2013-35 A, 6.50%, 7/25/31

    6,919   

42,736

 

2009-30 AG, 6.50%, 5/25/39

    46,539   

15,000

 

2013-28 WD, 6.50%, 5/25/42

    17,368   

17,021

 

2010-108 AP, 7.00%, 9/25/40

    19,173   
 

Freddie Mac REMIC:

 

28,343

 

7.00%, 11/15/29

    30,327   

61,588

 

7.50%, 6/15/30

    71,739   

79,320

 

Government National Mortgage Association,
2005-74 HA, 7.50%, 9/16/35

    90,526   

5,020

 

Master Asset Securitization Trust,
2003-4 CA1, 8.00%, 5/25/18

    5,300   
 

Sequoia Mortgage Trust:

 

24,800

 

2013-4 A3, 1.55%, 4/25/43 1

    24,759   

42,749

 

2013-1 2A1, 1.86%, 2/25/43 1

    38,608   

48,875

 

2013-3 A2, 2.50%, 3/25/43 1

    49,694   

39,107

 

2012-4 A2, 3.00%, 9/25/42 1

    38,861   

51,879

 

Vendee Mortgage Trust,
2008-1 B, 7.93%, 3/15/25 1

    60,506   
   

 

 

 
      523,052   
   

 

 

 

Corporate Bonds - 8.5%

 

50,000

 

Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corp.,
5.40%, 5/15/18

    57,438   

100,000

 

BP Capital Markets, PLC,
2.75%, 5/10/23

    92,462   

25,000

 

Coca-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc.,
7.00%, 10/1/26

    31,446   

83,012

 

Continental Airlines 2009-1 Pass Thru Certs.,
9.00%, 7/8/16

    95,257   

50,000

 

Copano Energy Finance Corp.,
7.13%, 4/1/21

    55,625   

100,000

 

EMC Corp.,
3.38%, 6/1/23

    98,151   

50,000

 

Google, Inc.,
3.63%, 5/19/21

    52,255   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Balanced Fund (Continued)

 

 

Principal

Amount ($)

   Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)  

50,000

  

Microsoft Corp.,
4.00%, 2/8/21

    54,050   

70,000

  

Northern States Power Co.,
7.13%, 7/1/25

    84,367   

43,146

  

Northwest Airlines 1999-2 A Pass Thru Tr,
7.58%, 3/1/19

    49,833   

75,000

  

Pacific Bell Telephone Co.,
7.13%, 3/15/26

    91,767   

25,000

  

PacifiCorp,
7.70%, 11/15/31

    34,206   

50,000

  

PepsiCo, Inc.,
2.75%, 3/1/23

    47,309   

70,123

  

Procter & Gamble ESOP,
9.36%, 1/1/21

    91,042   

50,000

  

South Carolina Electric & Gas Co.,
6.50%, 11/1/18

    60,786   

50,000

  

Statoil ASA,
3.15%, 1/23/22

    49,543   

50,000

  

Tosco Corp.,
8.13%, 2/15/30

    69,259   

21,000

  

Validus Holdings, Ltd.,
8.88%, 1/26/40

    26,516   
    

 

 

 
       1,141,312   
    

 

 

 

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation - 2.1%

 

65,754

  

2.50%, 4/1/27

    66,216   

22,383

  

6.00%, 10/1/21

    24,471   

7,745

  

6.50%, 1/1/14

    7,798   

14,460

  

6.50%, 4/1/38

    16,297   

44,319

  

7.00%, 7/1/32

    50,673   

16,739

  

7.00%, 5/1/34

    19,180   

27,301

  

7.00%, 11/1/37

    31,216   

14,684

  

7.00%, 1/1/39

    16,754   

26,637

  

7.50%, 11/1/36

    31,823   

7,254

  

8.00%, 9/1/15

    7,804   

12,020

  

8.38%, 5/17/20

    13,736   
    

 

 

 
       285,968   
    

 

 

 

Federal National Mortgage Association - 4.1%

 

45,181

  

6.50%, 5/1/36

    50,487   

60,911

  

6.63%, 11/1/30

    69,196   

48,190

  

6.63%, 1/1/31

    54,744   

21,960

   7.00%, 12/1/32     24,954   

44,648

  

7.00%, 3/1/33

    49,213   

30,001

  

7.00%, 12/1/36

    35,329   

19,559

  

7.00%, 11/1/38

    22,648   

54,065

  

7.23%, 12/1/30

    61,635   

6,208

  

7.50%, 6/1/32

    7,409   

21,674

  

7.50%, 4/1/33

    25,906   

22,699

  

7.50%, 11/1/33

    27,077   

31,716

  

7.50%, 1/1/34

    37,747   

11,213

  

7.50%, 4/1/38

    13,402   

40,265

  

8.00%, 2/1/31

    48,740   

10,413

  

8.42%, 7/15/26

    11,244   

Principal

Amount ($)/

Quantity

   Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)  

7,134

  

9.50%, 5/1/27

    8,548   
    

 

 

 
       548,279   
    

 

 

 
    

Government National Mortgage Association - 5.2%

 

324,581

  

4.50%, 6/15/40

    360,698   

48,839

  

6.63%, 4/20/31

    55,965   

27,865

  

7.00%, 12/15/24

    32,388   

63,013

  

7.00%, 9/20/38

    72,019   

44,346

  

7.23%, 12/20/30

    51,941   

45,343

  

8.00%, 7/15/24

    53,011   

71,891

  

8.38%, 3/15/31

    75,543   

919

  

9.50%, 9/20/18

    1,043   
    

 

 

 
       702,608   
    

 

 

 

Taxable Municipal Securities - 0.8%

 

60,000

  

Academica Charter Schools,
7.18%, 8/15/13 4

    59,865   

50,000

  

Texas St. Pub. Fin. Auth. Charter Sch.
Fin. Rev.,
8.75%, 8/15/27

    55,789   
    

 

 

 
       115,654   
    

 

 

 

U.S. Government / Federal Agency Securities - 4.5%

 
  

U.S. Treasury Note:

 

150,000

  

1.75%, 5/15/23

    140,484   

50,000

  

2.00%, 2/15/23

    48,121   

125,000

  

2.75%, 11/15/42

    107,774   
  

U.S. Treasury Strips:

 

275,000

  

3.09%, 8/15/20 6

    238,356   

150,000

  

4.21%, 2/15/36 6

    67,614   
    

 

 

 
       602,349   
    

 

 

 

Foreign Government Bonds - 0.4%

 

60,000

  

Province of Manitoba Canada,
2.10%, 9/6/22

    55,861   
    

 

 

 

Total Bonds
(cost: $4,335,273)

    4,418,065   
    

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 0.4%

 

4,300

  

American Strategic Income Portfolio, Inc. II

    35,303   

1,100

  

Blackrock Build America Bond Trust

    22,219   
    

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds
(cost: $63,375)

    57,522   
    

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 96.9%
(cost: $10,278,290)

    13,074,826   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 3.1%

    416,915   
    

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

    $13,491,741   
    

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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* 

Non-income producing security.

 

1 

Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of June 30, 2013.

 

4 

144A Restricted Security. The total value of such securities as of June 30, 2013 was $59,865 and represented 0.4% of net assets. This security has been determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

 

6 

Zero coupon or convertible capital appreciation bond, for which the rate disclosed is either the effective yield on purchase date or the coupon rate to be paid upon conversion to coupon paying, respectively.

 

14 

Step Coupon: A bond that pays an initial coupon rate for the first period and then a higher coupon rate for the following periods. Rate disclosed is as of June 30, 2013.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

PLC — Public Limited Company

REMIC — Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit

 

 

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

    Investment in Securities  
    Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
    Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
   

Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

  Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

    8,599,239        —              8,599,239   

Asset-Backed Securities

           442,982              442,982   

Collateralized Mortgage Obligations

           523,052              523,052   

Corporate Bonds

           1,141,312              1,141,312   

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

           285,968              285,968   

Federal National Mortgage Association

           548,279              548,279   

Government National Mortgage Association

           702,608              702,608   

Taxable Municipal Securities

           115,654              115,654   

U.S. Government / Federal Agency Securities

           602,349              602,349   

Foreign Government Bonds

           55,861              55,861   

Closed-End Mutual Funds

    57,522        —              57,522   

Total:

    8,656,761        4,418,065              13,074,826   

 

** 

For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

9


 

    Sit Dividend Growth Fund - Class I and Class S

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Dividend Growth Fund is to provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500® Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks. The Fund may invest the balance of its assets in preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

 

 

The Sit Dividend Growth Fund Class I posted a +19.77% return over the last twelve months, compared to the +20.60% return for the S&P 500® Index.

U.S. equities posted solid gains despite a decidedly clouded economic picture, both in the U.S. and in many regions around the world. While market volatility has increased in recent months as investors contemplate the eventual end to the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing (QE) program, we believe interest rates will be remain very low, given the slow pace of economic growth with limited signs of inflationary pressures. Against this backdrop, we continue to believe it is appropriate to maintain a highly diversified, high quality bias within the Fund. It is our view that investors will continue to rotate to dividend-paying stocks as “total return” vehicles, given stillattractive equity valuations and low interest rates generated from most fixed income instruments. It remains encouraging to see companies respond to investors’ desire for higher dividends. For example, over the past twelve months, 83 companies within the Fund (out of 90 current holdings) have increased their dividend, with a median increase of +11%. In terms of portfolio structure, the Fund’s largest sector overweightings (compared to the S&P 500® Index) are in producer manufacturing, consumer durables and health technology. The largest underweightings are in consumer services, technology services and process industries.

Relative to the S&P 500® Index, performance over the past year was negatively impacted by underweighting the strong-performing consumer services sector, the impact of cash reserves (which diluted returns in a rising market), and stock selection within finance. While the Fund’s finance holdings produced strong absolute returns, the comparable S&P 500® Index was aided by strong performances by Citigroup and Bank of America, which do not offer attractive dividend yields (and are therefore are not held in the Fund). On a positive note, the electronic technology and utilities sectors helped relative performance over the period.The Fund’s underweighted position

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the S&P 500® Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

in Apple and strong performances of shares of Kinder Morgan and UGI added to relative returns in these sectors.

Our research effort is highly focused on companies with strong financial characteristics, growth prospects and management teams committed to returning excess capital back to shareholders over the long term.

Roger J. Sit

Kent L. Johnson

Michael J. Stellmacher

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

    Sit Dividend
Growth Fund
   
     Class I   Class S   S&P 500®
Index 1

One Year

  19.77%   19.39%   20.60%

Five Year

  7.80   7.52   7.01

Since Inception - Class I

(12/31/03)

  8.72   n/a   6.11

Since Inception - Class S

(3/31/06)

  n/a   7.47   5.24

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Class I:

    

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

     $ 16.35 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

     $ 14.10 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

     $ 920.3 Million

Class S:

    

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

     $ 16.29 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

     $ 14.06 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

     $ 134.5 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

     $ 88.6 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Chevron Corp.

  2. International Business Machines Corp.

  3. Verizon Communications, Inc.

  4. Johnson & Johnson

  5. PepsiCo, Inc.

  6. Microsoft Corp.

  7. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

  8. Procter & Gamble Co.

  9. Pfizer, Inc.

10. Occidental Petroleum Corp.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Dividend Growth Fund

 

 

  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 96.6%

  

Commercial Services - 1.5%

  

135,500

   Moody’s Corp.      8,256,015   

222,250

   Nielsen Holdings NV      7,465,378   
     

 

 

 
        15,721,393   
     

 

 

 

Communications - 3.5%

  

326,400

   Rogers Communications, Inc.      12,794,880   

475,700

   Verizon Communications, Inc.      23,946,738   
     

 

 

 
        36,741,618   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Durables - 2.6%

  

144,800

   Snap-On, Inc.      12,942,224   

103,800

   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.      8,023,740   

88,900

   Tupperware Brands Corp.      6,906,641   
     

 

 

 
        27,872,605   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 9.7%

  

98,800

   Coach, Inc.      5,640,492   

106,100

   Colgate-Palmolive Co.      6,078,469   

99,050

   Diageo, PLC, ADR      11,385,798   

246,400

   General Mills, Inc.      11,957,792   

165,500

   NIKE, Inc.      10,539,040   

271,300

   PepsiCo, Inc.      22,189,627   

152,600

   Philip Morris International, Inc.      13,218,212   

276,100

   Procter & Gamble Co.      21,256,939   
     

 

 

 
        102,266,369   
     

 

 

 

Consumer Services - 2.3%

  

119,800

   McDonald’s Corp.      11,860,200   

182,600

   Viacom, Inc.      12,425,930   
     

 

 

 
        24,286,130   
     

 

 

 

Electronic Technology - 9.0%

  

24,700

   Apple, Inc.      9,783,176   

411,500

   Applied Materials, Inc.      6,135,465   

293,500

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.      10,971,030   

242,400

   Broadcom Corp.      8,183,424   

570,700

   Intel Corp.      13,822,354   

140,100

   International Business Machines Corp.      26,774,511   

253,000

   Qualcomm, Inc.      15,453,240   

81,700

   TE Connectivity, Ltd.      3,720,618   
     

 

 

 
        94,843,818   
     

 

 

 

Energy Minerals - 8.6%

  

287,200

   Chevron Corp.      33,987,248   

69,650

   EQT Corp.      5,528,120   

284,100

   Marathon Oil Corp.      9,824,178   

179,300

   Marathon Petroleum Corp.      12,741,058   

203,000

   Occidental Petroleum Corp.      18,113,690   

153,050

   Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR      10,142,624   
     

 

 

 
        90,336,918   
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

Finance - 14.3%

  

108,650

   ACE, Ltd.      9,722,002   

163,500

   Ameriprise Financial, Inc.      13,223,880   

124,500

   Discover Financial Services      5,931,180   

198,600

   First Republic Bank      7,642,128   

84,150

   Franklin Resources, Inc.      11,446,083   

63,200

   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.      9,559,000   

404,800

   JPMorgan Chase & Co.      21,369,392   

330,700

   Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.      13,201,544   

145,800

   MetLife, Inc.      6,671,808   

54,900

   PartnerRe, Ltd.      4,971,744   

428,200

   PennantPark Investment Corp.      4,731,610   

96,900

   Travelers Cos., Inc.      7,744,248   

352,100

   US Bancorp      12,728,415   

219,600

   Validus Holdings, Ltd.      7,931,952   

342,900

   Wells Fargo & Co.      14,151,483   
     

 

 

 
        151,026,469   
     

 

 

 

Health Services - 2.9%

  

197,300

   Cardinal Health, Inc.      9,312,560   

69,400

   McKesson Corp.      7,946,300   

200,200

   UnitedHealth Group, Inc.      13,109,096   
     

 

 

 
        30,367,956   
     

 

 

 

Health Technology - 11.6%

  

189,500

   Abbott Laboratories      6,609,760   

208,800

   Baxter International, Inc.      14,463,576   

261,800

   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.      11,699,842   

278,600

   Covidien, PLC      17,507,224   

272,200

   Johnson & Johnson      23,371,092   

333,900

   Merck & Co., Inc.      15,509,655   

703,338

   Pfizer, Inc.      19,700,490   

182,500

   Stryker Corp.      11,804,100   

41,237

   Zoetis, Inc.      1,273,820   
     

 

 

 
        121,939,559   
     

 

 

 

Industrial Services - 1.9%

  

96,400

   National Oilwell Varco, Inc.      6,641,960   

90,900

   Oceaneering International, Inc.      6,562,980   

178,550

   Seadrill, Ltd.      7,274,127   
     

 

 

 
        20,479,067   
     

 

 

 

Process Industries - 1.3%

  

314,469

   International Paper Co.      13,934,121   
     

 

 

 

Producer Manufacturing - 10.8%

  

72,100

   3M Co.      7,884,135   

200,525

   ADT Corp.      7,990,921   

90,400

   Autoliv, Inc.      6,996,056   

98,100

   Caterpillar, Inc.      8,092,269   

65,300

   Deere & Co.      5,305,625   

226,400

   Eaton Corp., PLC      14,899,384   

194,500

   Emerson Electric Co.      10,608,030   
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

479,600

   General Electric Co.      11,121,924   

215,500

   Honeywell International, Inc.      17,097,770   

334,900

   Tyco International, Ltd.      11,034,955   

142,800

   United Technologies Corp.      13,271,832   
     

 

 

 
        114,302,901   
     

 

 

 

Retail Trade - 5.7%

  

257,900

   CVS Caremark Corp.      14,746,722   

150,500

   Home Depot, Inc.      11,659,235   

160,000

   Target Corp.      11,017,600   

189,800

   TJX Cos., Inc.      9,501,388   

179,200

   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      13,348,608   
     

 

 

 
        60,273,553   
     

 

 

 

Technology Services - 4.9%

  

197,300

   Accenture, PLC      14,197,708   

114,950

   Automatic Data Processing, Inc.      7,915,457   

619,500

   Microsoft Corp.      21,391,335   

265,200

   Oracle Corp.      8,146,944   
     

 

 

 
        51,651,444   
     

 

 

 

Transportation - 1.9%

  

72,100

   Union Pacific Corp.      11,123,588   

107,800

   United Parcel Service, Inc.      9,322,544   
     

 

 

 
        20,446,132   
     

 

 

 

 

 

  Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

Utilities - 4.1%

  

404,600

   Kinder Morgan, Inc.      15,435,490   

143,500

   NextEra Energy, Inc.      11,692,380   

164,600

   UGI Corp.      6,437,506   

223,000

   Wisconsin Energy Corp.      9,140,770   
     

 

 

 
        42,706,146   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks

  

(cost: $865,519,794)

     1,019,196,199   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 1.7%

  

338,700

   Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co.      13,172,043   

142,100

   Tortoise Energy Capital Corp.      4,916,660   
     

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds

  

(cost: $13,981,450)

     18,088,703   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 98.3%

  

(cost: $879,501,244)

     1,037,284,902   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 1.7%

     17,537,059   
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $ 1,054,821,961   
     

 

 

 

 

 

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
    

 

Level 1

Quoted

Price ($)

    

 

Level 2

Other significant
observable inputs ($)

  

 

Level 3

Significant

unobservable inputs ($)

   Total ($)  

Common Stocks **

     1,019,196,199               1,019,196,199   

Closed-End Mutual Funds

     18,088,703               18,088,703   

Total:

     1,037,284,902               1,037,284,902   

 

**

For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

 

 

13


 

    Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund - Class I and Class S

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Global Dividend Growth Fund is to provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the MSCI World Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, the Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

The Fund seeks to achieve its objectives by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying common stocks issued by U.S. and foreign companies. The Fund may invest the balance of its assets in preferred stocks, convertible bonds, and U.S. Treasury securities.

 

 

The Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund Class I trailed the MSCI World Index for the last twelve months, appreciating +16.36% versus a rise of 18.58% for the Index. The last twelve months can be described as a very volatile period. Generally, non-dividend-paying, smaller cap, and lower quality stocks outperformed in this market environment. The Fund’s high quality and dividend focus contributed to the underperformance over the last twelve-month period. In addition, the Japanese equity market responded positively to Prime Minister Shizo Abe’s recent economic policy agenda, causing that market to rally immensely since November 2012. The Fund is meaningfully underweight Japanese securities as high quality dividend paying stocks are limited.

On an industry basis, the utility and telecom stocks contributed positively to performance thanks to great stock selection. The overweight stance in both sectors slightly took away from relative performance. The underweight position and negative stock selection in the media, banks, semiconductor, and automobile industries more than offset the above reference positive performance. Given the strong upward markets over the last twelve months, the cash position also hurt relative performance.

Geographically, North America was the top contributing region on a relative basis due to good stock selection. The overweight position modestly detracted from relative performance. Asian securities (ex-Japan) trailed the market over the last twelve months and in particular emerging market stocks have trailed in the last six months. Conversely, the UK hurt performance as the Fund was overweight an underperforming region and the stock selection was poor.

The Fund is broadly diversified on an industry basis and on a geographic basis is more heavily skewed to the United States and Europe. The securities are primarily globally dominant, large cap stocks that are of high quality and pay dividends. Typical characteristics may include: healthy dividend growth, high free cash flow yield, earnings stability, good return on invested capital, strong free cash flow margins, and low debt levels. The Fund remains attractively valued relative to the Index. We believe the focus on companies with strong operational and financial characteristics will generate solid and predictable earnings along with growing dividends and thus should reward shareholders over the longer term. Over the past twelve months, dividend

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years (or for the life of the Fund if shorter) as compared to the performance of the Composite Index, S&P 500® Index, MSCI EAFE Index and MSCIWorld Index. The index used to compare the Fund’s performance was changed to the MSCI World Index from a composite index (comprised of 60% S&P 500 and 40% MSCI EAFE Index) because the InvestmentAdviser believes that the MSCIWorld Index is an appropriate broad-based securities market index which is more widely available to investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 A composite index comprised of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

2 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada.

4 The MSCI World Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets.

 

increases continue with nearly 95% (80 out of 84) of the companies within the Fund increasing their dividends over the past twelve months. The average dividend increase was 16.5%.

Roger J. Sit             Raymond E. Sit     Tasha M. Murdoff

Kent L. Johnson     Michael J. Stellmacher

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

    Sit Global
Dividend
Growth Fund
   

MSCI
World

Index 4

 
       Class I     Class S    

One Year

    16.36     16.01     18.58

Since Inception

(9/30/08)

    10.09        9.81        6.49   

 

The index used to compare the Fund’s performance was changed to the MSCI World Index from a composite index (comprised of 60% S&P 500 and 40% MSCI EAFE Index) because the InvestmentAdviser believes that the MSCIWorld Index is an appropriate broad-based securities market index which is more widely available to investors.

as of June 30, 2013

 

    Sit Global
Dividend
Growth Fund
    Composite     S&P
500®
    MSCI
EAFE
 
       Class I     Class S     Index 1     Index 2     Index 3  

One Year

    16.36     16.01     19.90     20.60     18.62

Since Inception

(9/30/08)

    10.09        9.81        7.42        9.39        4.27   

 

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 A composite index comprised of 60% S&P 500® Index and 40% MSCI EAFE Index.

2 S&P 500® Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of 500 widely held common stocks of large-cap companies. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

3 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada.

4 The MSCIWorld Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets.

 

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Class I:

  

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $14.27 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $12.55 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $14.2 Million

Class S:

  

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $14.25 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $12.54 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $3.3 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $91.0 Billion

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Centrica, PLC

  2. Chevron Corp.

  3. Verizon Communications, Inc.

  4. Covidien, PLC

  5. GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, ADR

  6. Johnson & Johnson

  7. McDonald’s Corp.

  8. Diageo, PLC, ADR

  9. Pfizer, Inc.

10. International Business Machines Corp.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

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Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Common Stocks - 95.9%

  

Asia - 6.8%

  

Australia - 2.5%

  

4,450

   BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR    256,587

1,350

   Westpac Banking Corp., ADR    178,052
     

 

      434,639
     

 

China/Hong Kong - 1.3%

  

4,250

   HSBC Holdings, PLC, ADR    220,575
     

 

Japan - 2.3%

  

6,300

   Komatsu, Ltd.    145,101

7,000

   Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.    256,363
     

 

      401,464
     

 

Singapore - 0.7%

  

3,500

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.    130,830
     

 

Europe - 29.9%

  

France - 1.4%

  

1,450

   BNP Paribas SA    79,381

2,300

   Schlumberger, Ltd.    164,818
     

 

      244,199
     

 

Germany - 2.2%

  

900

   Allianz SE    131,364

690

   Muenchener Rueckver    126,761

650

   Volkswagen AG    131,289
     

 

      389,414
     

 

Ireland - 3.9%

  

2,050

   Accenture, PLC    147,518

5,700

   Covidien, PLC    358,188

2,725

   Eaton Corp., PLC    179,332
     

 

      685,038
     

 

Italy - 0.7%

  

6,300

   Eni SpA    129,300
     

 

Norway - 1.5%

  

6,300

   Seadrill, Ltd.    256,662
     

 

Spain - 2.0%

  

10,800

   Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, ADR    90,828

2,090

   Inditex SA    257,790
     

 

      348,618
     

 

Sweden - 0.7%

  

1,600

   Autoliv, Inc.    123,824
     

 

Switzerland - 5.2%

  

1,500

   ACE, Ltd.    134,220

4,505

   Nestle SA    295,621

135

   SGS SA    289,834

2,400

   Syngenta AG, ADR    186,864
     

 

      906,539
     

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)

United Kingdom - 12.3%

 

3,440

   British American Tobacco, PLC   176,437

10,675

   Burberry Group, PLC   219,613

92,465

   Centrica, PLC   505,760

3,025

   Diageo, PLC, ADR   347,724

7,100

   GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, ADR   354,787

16,600

   Pearson, PLC, ADR   297,306

3,700

   Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR   245,199
    

 

     2,146,826
    

 

North America - 59.2%

 

Bermuda - 0.5%

 

1,000

   PartnerRe, Ltd.   90,560
    

 

Canada - 1.5%

 

6,600

   Rogers Communications, Inc.   258,720
    

 

United States - 57.2%

 

1,150

   3M Co.   125,752

575

   Apple, Inc.   227,746

1,950

   Automatic Data Processing, Inc.   134,277

2,400

   Baxter International, Inc.   166,248

3,000

   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.   134,070

2,400

   Broadcom Corp.   81,024

3,700

   Cardinal Health, Inc.   174,640

2,700

   Caterpillar, Inc.   222,723

4,050

   Chevron Corp.   479,277

3,800

   CVS Caremark Corp.   217,284

1,925

   Deere & Co.   156,406

3,100

   Emerson Electric Co.   169,074

900

   Franklin Resources, Inc.   122,418

2,450

   General Mills, Inc.   118,898

600

   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.   90,750

3,000

   Home Depot, Inc.   232,410

2,750

   Honeywell International, Inc.   218,185

7,600

   Intel Corp.   184,072

1,575

   International Business Machines Corp.   300,998

3,900

   International Paper Co.   172,809

4,100

   Johnson & Johnson   352,026

5,600

   JPMorgan Chase & Co.   295,624

7,350

   Kinder Morgan, Inc.   280,402

3,100

   Marathon Petroleum Corp.   220,286

4,300

   Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.   171,656

3,550

   McDonald’s Corp.   351,450

4,700

   Merck & Co., Inc.   218,315

2,000

   MetLife, Inc.   91,520

7,600

   Microsoft Corp.   262,428

1,550

   Moody’s Corp.   94,442

2,375

   Occidental Petroleum Corp.   211,921

3,050

   PepsiCo, Inc.   249,460

11,800

   Pfizer, Inc.   330,507

2,850

   Philip Morris International, Inc.   246,867

2,750

   Procter & Gamble Co.   211,722
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

3,700

   Qualcomm, Inc.      225,996   

1,800

   Snap-On, Inc.      160,884   

1,625

   Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.      125,612   

2,975

   Target Corp.      204,858   

3,450

   TJX Cos., Inc.      172,707   

1,000

   Travelers Cos., Inc.      79,920   

1,600

   Tupperware Brands Corp.      124,304   

825

   Union Pacific Corp.      127,281   

3,150

   United Parcel Service, Inc.      272,412   

2,125

   United Technologies Corp.      197,498   

7,000

   US Bancorp      253,050   

8,900

   Verizon Communications, Inc.      448,026   

1,100

   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.      81,939   

4,000

   Wells Fargo & Co.      165,080   

693

   Zoetis, Inc.      21,416   
     

 

 

 
        9,978,670   
     

 

 

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $14,666,251)

     16,745,878   
     

 

 

 

Closed-End Mutual Funds - 1.3%

  

3,400

   Kayne Anderson MLP Investment Co.      132,226   

2,500

   Tortoise Energy Capital Corp.      86,500   
     

 

 

 

Total Closed-End Mutual Funds
(cost: $148,353)

     218,726   
     

 

 

 

Total Investments in Securities - 97.2%
(cost: $14,814,604)

     16,964,604   

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 2.8%

     488,570   
     

 

 

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

     $17,453,174   
     

 

 

 

 

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

MLP — Master Limited Partnership

PLC — Public Limited Company

    

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (Continued)

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
    

Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

   Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Australia

     434,639                    434,639   

Bermuda

     90,560                    90,560   

Canada

     258,720                    258,720   

China/Hong Kong

     220,575                    220,575   

France

     164,818         79,381            244,199   

Germany

             389,414            389,414   

Ireland

     685,038                    685,038   

Italy

             129,300            129,300   

Japan

             401,464            401,464   

Norway

     256,662                    256,662   

Singapore

     130,830                    130,830   

Spain

     90,828         257,790            348,618   

Sweden

     123,824                    123,824   

Switzerland

     321,084         585,455            906,539   

United Kingdom

     1,245,016         901,810            2,146,826   

United States

     9,978,670                    9,978,670   
     14,001,264         2,744,614            16,745,878   

Closed-End Mutual Funds

     218,726                    218,726   

Total:

     14,219,990         2,744,614            16,964,604   

The Fund adjusts the closing price of foreign equity securities by applying a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchanges. At each reporting period, this process is applied for all foreign securities and therefore all foreign securities are classified as level 2. There are no transfers between level 1 and level 2 between reporting periods as a result of applying this process. Level 1 securities of foreign issuers are primarily American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). There were no transfers into or out of level 3 during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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    Sit Large Cap Growth Fund

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Large Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of domestic growth companies with capitalizations of $5 billion or more at the time of purchase.

 

 

The Sit Large Cap Growth Fund’s one-year return was +14.18%, compared to the +17.07% return for the Russell 1000® Growth index.

U.S. stocks posted solid returns over the past twelve months.Although corporate earnings growth has slowed considerably in recent quarters, equity valuations have moved higher amid continued low interest rates and highly accommodative monetary policy by the Federal Reserve (the “Fed”). Also, while market volatility has increased in recent months as investors consider the impact of the end of the Fed’s quantitative easing (QE) program, we believe the combination of sluggish economic growth with low inflation will keep interest rates contained, which will further fuel investors’ appetite for stocks and support valuations. In terms of investment strategy, we continue a focus on high quality companies that can generate earnings growth even in a slow growth economy. In addition to earnings growth, the Fund’s emphasis remains on companies with strong balance sheets and high free cash flow generation. This financial strength enables companies to make acquisitions to augment earnings growth or, preferably, return capital back to shareholders in the form of share repurchases or dividends. In terms of sectors, we continue to favor growth companies in the technology, health care and retail sectors.

Relative to the Russell 1000® Growth Index, performance over the past year was negatively impacted by stock selection in the technology services and process industries sectors. Laggards in these sectors included CF Industries, Praxair, VMware, Teradata and Informatica. In addition, performance was hurt by an underweighted position in consumer services, as many cable and media companies not held in the Fund posted strong returns over the period. On the positive side, strong stock selection in health technology and finance aided performance over the past twelve months. Gilead Sciences, Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb,Thermo Fisher Scientific, Goldman Sachs Group and JPMorgan Chase were among the key outperformers in these sectors, with each stock posting a return of +40% or greater over the period.

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the Russell 1000® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

Based on strong business fundamentals and attractive valuations, we continue to be optimistic on the outlook for companies held in the Fund.

Roger J. Sit

Ronald D. Sit

Michael J. Stellmacher

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

      Sit Large
Cap Growth
Fund
    Russell
1000®
Growth
Index 1
    Russell
1000®
Index  2
 

One Year

     14.18     17.07     21.24

Five Year

     4.21        7.47        7.12   

Ten Year

     7.25        7.40        7.67   

Since Inception 3

     9.62        10.65        11.60   

(9/2/82)

                        

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 Russell 1000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Russell 1000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of approximately 1,000 of the largest U.S. companies by market capitalization.

3 On 6/6/93, the Fund’s investment objective changed to allow for a portfolio of 100% stocks. Prior to that time, the portfolio was required to contain no more than 80% stocks.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 47.53 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $ 45.53 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $ 196.3 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $ 99.3 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Google, Inc.

  2. International Business Machines Corp.

  3. Apple, Inc.

  4. Qualcomm, Inc.

  5. Oracle Corp.

  6. PepsiCo, Inc.

  7. Visa, Inc.

  8. Coca-Cola Co.

  9. Philip Morris International, Inc.

10. Ecolab, Inc.

 

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Common Stocks - 98.6%

  

Communications - 2.4%

  

30,700

   Rogers Communications, Inc.    1,203,440

5,300

   SBA Communications Corp. *    392,836

63,200

   Verizon Communications, Inc.    3,181,488
     

 

      4,777,764
     

 

Consumer Durables - 1.2%

11,800

   Polaris Industries, Inc.    1,121,000

16,000

   Tupperware Brands Corp.    1,243,040
     

 

      2,364,040
     

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 10.1%

95,300

   Coca-Cola Co.    3,822,483

33,300

   General Mills, Inc.    1,616,049

21,400

   Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. *    1,327,228

33,400

   NIKE, Inc.    2,126,912

50,300

   PepsiCo, Inc.    4,114,037

43,800

   Philip Morris International, Inc.    3,793,956

40,500

   Procter & Gamble Co.    3,118,095
     

 

      19,918,760
     

 

Consumer Services - 4.6%

31,600

   McDonald’s Corp.    3,128,400

55,400

   News Corp.    1,806,040

22,200

   Visa, Inc.    4,057,050
     

 

      8,991,490
     

 

Electronic Technology - 13.7%

16,350

   Apple, Inc.    6,475,908

70,700

   Applied Materials, Inc.    1,054,137

32,700

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.    1,222,326

51,800

   Broadcom Corp.    1,748,768

88,600

   Ciena Corp. *    1,720,612

56,800

   EMC Corp.    1,341,616

79,100

   Intel Corp.    1,915,802

36,600

   International Business Machines Corp.    6,994,626

71,200

   Qualcomm, Inc.    4,348,896
     

 

      26,822,691
     

 

Energy Minerals - 3.9%

26,600

   Chevron Corp.    3,147,844

11,500

   Continental Resources, Inc. *    989,690

34,900

   Marathon Petroleum Corp.    2,479,994

11,400

   Occidental Petroleum Corp.    1,017,222
     

 

      7,634,750
     

 

Finance - 3.9%

11,100

   ACE, Ltd.    993,228

13,900

   Franklin Resources, Inc.    1,890,678

9,300

   Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.    1,406,625

34,700

   JPMorgan Chase & Co.    1,831,813

25,600

   Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.    1,021,952

9,100

   MetLife, Inc.    416,416
     

 

      7,560,712
     

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Health Services - 3.5%

29,819

   Express Scripts Holding Co. *    1,839,534

14,200

   McKesson Corp.    1,625,900

52,600

   UnitedHealth Group, Inc.    3,444,248
     

 

      6,909,682
     

 

Health Technology - 12.2%

14,700

   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *    1,355,928

19,400

   Allergan, Inc.    1,634,256

22,900

   Baxter International, Inc.    1,586,283

71,100

   Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.    3,177,459

26,300

   Celgene Corp. *    3,074,733

9,400

   Covidien, PLC    590,696

68,100

   Gilead Sciences, Inc. *    3,487,401

1,200

   Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *    607,896

21,100

   Johnson & Johnson    1,811,646

97,254

   Pfizer, Inc.    2,724,084

26,200

   Stryker Corp.    1,694,616

22,700

   Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.    1,921,101

7,865

   Zoetis, Inc.    242,949
     

 

      23,909,048
     

 

Industrial Services - 1.6%

30,400

   Schlumberger, Ltd.    2,178,464

24,400

   Seadrill, Ltd.    994,056
     

 

      3,172,520
     

 

Process Industries - 4.0%

7,900

   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.    1,354,850

41,000

   Ecolab, Inc.    3,492,790

29,200

   International Paper Co.    1,293,852

14,600

   Praxair, Inc.    1,681,336
     

 

      7,822,828
     

 

Producer Manufacturing - 9.3%

20,000

   3M Co.    2,187,000

19,600

   Caterpillar, Inc.    1,616,804

42,100

   Danaher Corp.    2,664,930

25,450

   Deere & Co.    2,067,812

12,400

   Eaton Corp., PLC    816,044

26,700

   Emerson Electric Co.    1,456,218

19,800

   Flowserve Corp.    1,069,398

25,100

   Honeywell International, Inc.    1,991,434

8,500

   Precision Castparts Corp.    1,921,085

26,500

   United Technologies Corp.    2,462,910
     

 

      18,253,635
     

 

Retail Trade - 10.6%

7,500

   Amazon.com, Inc. *    2,082,675

10,600

   Costco Wholesale Corp.    1,172,042

51,100

   CVS Caremark Corp.    2,921,898
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

46,400

   Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.    2,322,784

16,000

   eBay, Inc. *    827,520

34,800

   Home Depot, Inc.    2,695,956

13,200

   Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *    864,864

44,900

   Target Corp.    3,091,814

56,900

   TJX Cos., Inc.    2,848,414

25,600

   Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.    1,906,944
     

 

      20,734,911
     

 

Technology Services - 13.7%

  

45,100

   Accenture, PLC    3,245,396

21,800

   Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *    1,364,898

8,800

   Google, Inc. *    7,747,256

38,800

   Informatica Corp. *    1,357,224

80,000

   Microsoft Corp.    2,762,400

139,100

   Oracle Corp.    4,273,152

3,600

   priceline.com, Inc. *    2,977,668

29,937

   Teradata Corp. *    1,503,736

24,200

   VMware, Inc. *    1,621,158
     

 

      26,852,888
     

 

Transportation - 2.5%

  

22,000

   Union Pacific Corp.    3,394,160

18,300

   United Parcel Service, Inc.    1,582,584
     

 

      4,976,744
     

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Utilities - 1.4%

  

39,700

   Kinder Morgan, Inc.    1,514,555

32,100

   Wisconsin Energy Corp.    1,315,779
     

 

      2,830,334
     

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $136,860,453)

   193,532,797
     

 

Total Investments in Securities - 98.6%
(cost: $136,860,453)

   193,532,797

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 1.4%

   2,751,853
     

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $196,284,650
     

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

   Investment in Securities
   Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
  Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
  Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

  Total ($)

 

Common Stocks **

   193,532,797       193,532,797

 

Total:

   193,532,797       193,532,797

 

**

For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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    Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund pursues this objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of growth companies with capitalizations of $2 billion to $15 billion at the time of purchase.

 

 

 

The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund’s twelve-month return was +14.70%, compared to +22.88% for the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. The Russell MidCap® Index advanced +25.41% during the period.

Stocks overcame a broad-based slowdown in corporate earnings to post solid returns over the past few months. The key issue for the U.S. equity market is the growth outlook for the economy. While there are clearly some bright spots – including a recovery in housing and booming domestic energy production – we continue to believe the sluggish growth environment is likely to persist. A slowdown in government spending, higher tax rates and very modest growth in consumer incomes are among the key reasons for this subdued outlook. The good news, however, from our perspective, is that there are many companies selling at attractive valuations with positive secular growth prospects.While the Fund’s largest sector weightings remain in the “traditional” growth sectors of electronic technology and health technology, we also have a significant commitment to the retail trade and finance sectors. These sectors are benefitting from a combination of improving credit conditions, driven by slow but steady gains in the labor market, and the “wealth effect,” generated from higher real estate values and stock prices.

Although we are happy to report solid absolute returns to our shareholders, we are not pleased by the relative underperformance compared to the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. The Fund’s one-year relative performance was negatively impacted by stock selection in the electronic technology, process industries, consumer services and health technology sectors. Underperformers in these sectors included VeriFone Systems, Skyworks Solutions, CF Industries, Albemarle, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Intuitive Surgical and Allergan. These negatives were partially offset by positive stock selection in finance and energy minerals sectors. Strong performers in these sectors included Ameriprise Financial, Affiliated Managers Group, Gulfport Energy and Marathon Petroleum.

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the Russell Midcap® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

Our research effort is highly focused on companies with strong, experienced management teams, sound balance sheets, and sustainable earnings growth potential. We strongly believe that this focus will reward our shareholders over time. We appreciate your continued interest in the Fund.

Roger J. Sit

Kent L. Johnson

Robert W. Sit

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

    

Sit

Mid Cap
Growth Fund

    Russell
Midcap®
Growth
Index 1
    Russell
Midcap®
Index 2
 

One Year

    14.70     22.88     25.41

Five Year

    4.28        7.61        8.28   

Ten Year

    8.87        9.94        10.65   

Since Inception

(9/2/82)

    11.70        n/a        n/a   

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains and all fee waivers. Without the fee waivers total return and yield figures would have been lower. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 Russell Midcap® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Russell Midcap® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of approximately 800 of the smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 17.69 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $15.77 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $152.1 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $13.9 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. TJX Cos., Inc.

  2. ANSYS, Inc.

  3. Ecolab, Inc.

  4. Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.

  5. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

  6. Waste Connections, Inc.

  7. Macy’s, Inc.

  8. Precision Castparts Corp.

  9. Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

10. Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.

 

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Common Stocks - 97.7%

  

Commercial Services - 1.3%

  

14,800

   Moody’s Corp.    901,764

31,200

   Nielsen Holdings NV    1,048,008
     

 

      1,949,772
     

 

Communications - 1.4%

  

29,300

   SBA Communications Corp. *    2,171,716
     

 

Consumer Durables - 4.7%

  

13,100

   Fossil Group, Inc. *    1,353,361

15,900

   Polaris Industries, Inc.    1,510,500

27,000

   Snap-On, Inc.    2,413,260

24,100

   Tupperware Brands Corp.    1,872,329
     

 

      7,149,450
     

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 4.5%

  

52,200

   Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.    1,835,352

108,500

   Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *    3,190,985

28,900

   Michael Kors Holdings, Ltd. *    1,792,378
     

 

      6,818,715
     

 

Consumer Services - 5.0%

  

10,700

   AMC Networks, Inc. *    699,887

5,800

   Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. *    2,113,230

74,900

   Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.    3,207,218

39,532

   Marriott International, Inc.    1,595,907
     

 

      7,616,242
     

 

Electronic Technology - 6.9%

  

42,000

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.    1,569,960

56,800

   Broadcom Corp.    1,917,568

89,800

   Ciena Corp. *    1,743,916

11,100

   F5 Networks, Inc. *    763,680

29,500

   Linear Technology Corp.    1,086,780

10,700

   MICROS Systems, Inc. *    461,705

80,800

   Skyworks Solutions, Inc. *    1,768,712

34,900

   Veeco Instruments, Inc. *    1,236,158
     

 

      10,548,479
     

 

Energy Minerals - 3.6%

  

8,900

   Continental Resources, Inc. *    765,934

32,500

   Gulfport Energy Corp. *    1,529,775

31,200

   Marathon Petroleum Corp.    2,217,072

27,500

   Southwestern Energy Co. *    1,004,575
     

 

      5,517,356
     

 

Finance - 9.7%

  

18,050

   ACE, Ltd.    1,615,114

14,800

   Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *    2,426,312

29,000

   Ameriprise Financial, Inc.    2,345,520

19,800

   Arthur J Gallagher & Co.    865,062

24,700

   Discover Financial Services    1,176,708

7,200

   IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. *    1,279,872

32,200

   Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc.    1,285,424

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

27,100

   Signature Bank/New York NY *    2,249,842

21,400

   T Rowe Price Group, Inc.    1,565,410
     

 

      14,809,264
     

 

Health Services - 1.6%

  

25,000

   Express Scripts Holding Co. *    1,542,250

7,500

   Stericycle, Inc. *    828,225
     

 

      2,370,475
     

 

Health Technology - 8.9%

  

16,000

   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *    1,475,840

18,300

   Allergan, Inc.    1,541,592

20,500

   Celgene Corp. *    2,396,655

11,300

   Edwards Lifesciences Corp. *    759,360

13,400

   IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. *    1,203,052

2,700

   Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *    1,367,766

29,450

   Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.    2,492,354

38,300

   Thoratec Corp. *    1,199,173

14,200

   Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *    1,134,154
     

 

      13,569,946
     

 

Industrial Services - 5.7%

  

34,800

   Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV    2,076,168

11,000

   National Oilwell Varco, Inc.    757,900

14,950

   Schlumberger, Ltd.    1,071,317

43,000

   Seadrill, Ltd.    1,751,820

71,700

   Waste Connections, Inc.    2,949,738
     

 

      8,606,943
     

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 1.7%

  

26,700

   Haynes International, Inc.    1,278,129

116,000

   Stillwater Mining Co. *    1,245,840
     

 

      2,523,969
     

 

Process Industries - 8.0%

  

17,200

   Airgas, Inc.    1,641,912

30,400

   Albemarle Corp.    1,893,616

11,800

   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.    2,023,700

38,400

   Ecolab, Inc.    3,271,296

31,200

   FMC Corp.    1,905,072

30,900

   Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.    1,492,779
     

 

      12,228,375
     

 

Producer Manufacturing - 10.9%

  

31,600

   AGCO Corp.    1,586,004

60,187

   AMETEK, Inc.    2,545,910

20,300

   Cummins, Inc.    2,201,738

11,622

   Eaton Corp., PLC    764,834

28,800

   Flowserve Corp.    1,555,488

15,500

   MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.    1,200,630

11,900

   Precision Castparts Corp.    2,689,519

25,500

   SPX Corp.    1,835,490

83,400

   Trimble Navigation, Ltd. *    2,169,234
     

 

      16,548,847
     

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer   

Fair Value ($)

Retail Trade - 10.9%

  

15,800

   Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. *    1,120,220

52,100

   Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.    2,608,126

13,100

   Dollar Tree, Inc. *    666,003

26,600

   Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *    1,742,832

58,600

   Macy’s, Inc.    2,812,800

18,300

   Nordstrom, Inc.    1,096,902

78,300

   TJX Cos., Inc.    3,919,698

26,200

   Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. *    2,624,192
     

 

      16,590,773
     

 

Technology Services - 10.6%

  

47,100

   ANSYS, Inc. *    3,443,010

15,100

   Citrix Systems, Inc. *    910,983

38,300

   Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. *    2,397,963

63,400

   Informatica Corp. *    2,217,732

3,000

   priceline.com, Inc. *    2,481,390

39,500

   Teradata Corp. *    1,984,085

22,600

   Ultimate Software Group, Inc. *    2,650,754
     

 

      16,085,917
     

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Utilities - 2.3%

  

51,500

   Calpine Corp. *    1,093,345

25,100

   UGI Corp.    981,661

35,300

   Wisconsin Energy Corp.    1,446,947
     

 

      3,521,953
     

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $94,373,730)

   148,628,192
     

 

Total Investments in Securities - 97.7%
(cost: $94,373,730)

   148,628,192

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 2.3%

   3,500,556
     

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $152,128,748
     

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

 

    

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

 

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

  

 

Investment in Securities

  

    

 
 

Level 1

Quoted
Price ($)

  

  
  

  Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
  Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

    Total ($)   

Common Stocks **

     148,628,192            148,628,192   

Total:

     148,628,192            148,628,192   

 

** 

For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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    Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the Sit Small Cap Growth Fund is to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing, under normal market conditions, at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies with capitalizations at the time of purchase of up to $3.0 billion, or up to the market capitalization of the largest company included in the Russell 2000 Index measured at the end of the previous twelve months ($6.7 billion as of June 30, 2013).

The Adviser invests in a diversified group of growing small companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth. The Adviser believes that a company’s earnings growth is the primary determinant of its potential long-term return and evaluates a company’s potential for above average long-term earnings and revenue growth.

 

 

 

The Sit Small Cap Growth Fund return was +14.08% over the past twelve months. This compares to the +23.67% return for the Russell 2000® Growth Index and the +24.21% gain for the Russell 2000® Index.

Despite an increase in volatility in recent months, U.S. equity markets posted solid returns over the past year. And, while corporate earnings have slowed considerably in recent quarters as the economic recovery has stalled to some degree, low interest rates and a highly accommodative Federal Reserve have been key factors supporting stock prices. However, we believe returns are likely to be more modest in the year ahead, as valuations have moved higher despite the absence of a material gain in corporate profits. Moreover, based on several metrics that we monitor, we believe lower quality, more speculative small capitalization stocks have been a key to beating the market in recent months. While there are many possible explanations for this (including the Federal Reserve’s quantitative easing program), we believe higher quality companies will outperform in the long run. We continue to believe that a focus on quality growth companies is appropriate in this slow growth environment. Quality, as we define it, refers to companies with strong balance sheets, predictable earnings growth, consistent cash flow generation, and management teams that focus on improving returns on capital. While there are high quality companies in many sectors of the market, we believe they are particularly prevalent in the heaviest weighted sectors within the Fund, including electronic technology, producer manufacturing, health technology and finance.

The Fund underperformed the Russell 2000® Growth Index over the past twelve months. Relative performance was negatively impacted by stock selection in the electronic technology, technology services, retail trade and consumer non-durables sectors. In terms of individual stocks, Monster Beverage, Informatica, Skyworks Solutions,

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the Russell 2000® Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

VeriFone Systems,Alexion Pharmaceuticals andVolcano most negatively impacted relative returns. Conversely, the Fund’s energy minerals holdings performed well over the period, with particular strong performance from our Gulfport Energy position. In addition, holdings in the consumer durables sector added to relative returns, as Snap-On and Tupperware Brands outperformed the market over the period.

We appreciate shareholders’ continued interest in the Fund.

Roger J. Sit             Michael J. Stellmacher

Kent L. Johnson     Robert W. Sit

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

     Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
   

Russell

2000®
Growth Index 1

    Russell
2000®
Index 2
 

One Year

    14.08     23.67     24.21

Five Year

    5.99        8.89        8.77   

Ten Year

    8.75        9.62        9.53   

Since Inception

(7/1/94)

    10.59        7.28        9.10   

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 Russell 2000® Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, an index consisting of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on market capitalization.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 50.08 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $ 43.90 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $ 84.8 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $ 5.2 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Ultimate Software Group, Inc.

  2. Gulfport Energy Corp.

  3. Dunkin’ Brand Group, Inc.

  4. Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.

  5. Snap-On, Inc.

  6. ANSYS, Inc.

  7. Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

  8. Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

  9. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV.

10. Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Common Stocks - 99.1%

  

Commercial Services - 1.8%

  

14,800

   DigitalGlobe, Inc. *    458,948

41,200

   On Assignment, Inc. *    1,100,864
     

 

      1,559,812
     

 

Communications - 1.9%

  

13,150

   SBA Communications Corp. *    974,678

24,100

   TW Telecom, Inc. *    678,174
     

 

      1,652,852
     

 

Consumer Durables - 6.2%

  

8,000

   Fossil Group, Inc. *    826,480

17,000

   Polaris Industries, Inc.    1,615,000

19,600

   Snap-On, Inc.    1,751,848

13,200

   Tupperware Brands Corp.    1,025,508
     

 

      5,218,836
     

 

Consumer Non-Durables - 4.7%

  

56,900

   Iconix Brand Group, Inc. *    1,673,429

33,000

   Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.    1,646,040

30,300

   Vera Bradley, Inc. *    656,298
     

 

      3,975,767
     

 

Consumer Services - 5.1%

  

16,600

   Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. *    1,629,456

42,800

   Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc.    1,832,696

31,300

   Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. *    859,811

120

   Noodles & Co. *    4,410
     

 

      4,326,373
     

 

Electronic Technology - 6.1%

  

9,750

   3D Systems Corp. *    428,025

57,300

   Ciena Corp. *    1,112,766

4,400

   F5 Networks, Inc. *    302,720

9,000

   MICROS Systems, Inc. *    388,350

51,500

   Skyworks Solutions, Inc. *    1,127,335

23,000

   Synaptics, Inc. *    886,880

19,200

   Veeco Instruments, Inc. *    680,064

20,100

   Volterra Semiconductor Corp. *    283,812
     

 

      5,209,952
     

 

Energy Minerals - 4.3%

  

5,700

   EPL Oil & Gas, Inc. *    167,352

44,200

   Gulfport Energy Corp. *    2,080,494

31,200

   Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. *    416,208

35,000

   Western Refining, Inc.    982,450
     

 

      3,646,504
     

 

Finance - 9.3%

  

10,800

   Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. *    1,770,552

21,700

   Axis Capital Holdings, Ltd.    993,426

29,200

   First Republic Bank/CA    1,123,616

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

18,900

   Signature Bank/New York NY *    1,569,078

12,650

   Stifel Financial Corp. *    451,225

38,500

   TCF Financial Corp.    545,930

14,400

   Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. *    638,784

22,400

   Validus Holdings, Ltd.    809,088
     

 

      7,901,699
     

 

Health Services - 4.8%

  

13,000

   Advisory Board Co. *    710,450

8,900

   Air Methods Corp.    301,532

7,100

   Athenahealth, Inc. *    601,512

30,700

   Healthcare Services Group, Inc.    752,764

23,000

   HMS Holdings Corp. *    535,900

10,400

   Stericycle, Inc. *    1,148,472
     

 

      4,050,630
     

 

Health Technology - 9.8%

  

16,900

   Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *    1,558,856

11,300

   Celgene Corp. *    1,321,083

11,400

   Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. *    550,620

18,700

   Haemonetics Corp. *    773,245

3,600

   HeartWare International, Inc. *    342,396

1,300

   Intuitive Surgical, Inc. *    658,554

15,200

   NuVasive, Inc. *    376,808

18,400

   PerkinElmer, Inc.    598,000

9,100

   Techne Corp.    628,628

20,500

   Thoratec Corp. *    641,855

12,000

   Vivus, Inc. *    150,960

37,100

   Volcano Corp. *    672,623
     

 

      8,273,628
     

 

Industrial Services - 7.4%

  

13,200

   Atwood Oceanics, Inc. *    687,060

27,400

   Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV    1,634,684

5,200

   Core Laboratories NV    788,632

15,000

   EMCOR Group, Inc.    609,750

10,700

   Lufkin Industries, Inc.    946,629

39,100

   Waste Connections, Inc.    1,608,574
     

 

      6,275,329
     

 

Non-Energy Minerals - 1.2%

  

12,700

   Haynes International, Inc.    607,949

42,200

   Stillwater Mining Co. *    453,228
     

 

      1,061,177
     

 

Process Industries - 3.5%

  

27,600

   American Vanguard Corp.    646,668

6,400

   CF Industries Holdings, Inc.    1,097,600

19,000

   Olin Corp.    454,480

15,900

   Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.    768,129
     

 

      2,966,877
     

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Producer Manufacturing - 11.9%

  

6,400

   AGCO Corp.    321,216

31,600

   AMETEK, Inc.    1,336,680

14,000

   Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.    676,620

14,000

   CLARCOR, Inc.    730,940

14,400

   Crane Co.    862,848

6,600

   Esterline Technologies Corp. *    477,114

25,500

   IDEX Corp.    1,372,155

14,000

   Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.    801,780

8,400

   MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.    650,664

9,100

   Proto Labs, Inc. *    591,227

46,000

   Trimble Navigation, Ltd. *    1,196,460

20,000

   Wabtec Corp.    1,068,600
     

 

      10,086,304
     

 

Retail Trade - 5.8%

  

17,700

   Casey’s General Stores, Inc.    1,064,832

28,600

   Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.    1,431,716

14,800

   Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *    969,696

14,100

   Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. *    1,412,256
     

 

      4,878,500
     

 

Technology Services - 12.4%

  

23,200

   ANSYS, Inc. *    1,695,920

7,900

   Citrix Systems, Inc. *    476,607

10,100

   CommVault Systems, Inc. *    766,489

18,600

   Concur Technologies, Inc. *    1,513,668

34,500

   Informatica Corp. *    1,206,810

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

14,100

   Solera Holdings, Inc.    784,665

22,500

   Syntel, Inc.    1,414,575

20,400

   Ultimate Software Group, Inc. *    2,392,716

11,600

   ValueClick, Inc. *    286,288
     

 

      10,537,738
     

 

Transportation - 1.6%

  

18,900

   Hub Group, Inc. *    688,338

38,100

   Knight Transportation, Inc.    640,842
     

 

      1,329,180
     

 

Utilities - 1.3%

  

6,300

   ITC Holdings Corp.    575,190

13,100

   UGI Corp.    512,341
     

 

      1,087,531
     

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $58,991,128)

   84,038,689
     

 

Total Investments in Securities - 99.1%
(cost: $58,991,128)

   84,038,689

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 0.9%

   754,055
     

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $84,792,744
     

 

 

 

 

* 

Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

 

 

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements:

 

     Investment in Securities   
    
 
 
Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
  
  
  
  Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
  Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

    Total ($)   

Common Stocks **

     84,038,689            84,038,689   

Total:

     84,038,689            84,038,689   

 

** 

For equity securities categorized in a single level, refer to the Schedule of Investments for further breakdown.

For the reporting period, there were no transfers between levels 1, 2 and 3.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

 

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OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The objective of the International Growth Fund is long-term growth. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 90% of its net assets in common stocks of growth companies domiciled outside the United States. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Adviser seeks industries and sectors that it believes have earnings growth prospects that are greater than the average. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.

 

 

 

The Sit International Growth Fund appreciated +15.06% for the twelvemonth period ended June 30, 2013, but modestly underperformed the MSCI EAFE Growth Index, which appreciated +18.67%. The Fund’s top contributing sectors to absolute performance were information technology, financials, industrials, and health care. On a geographic basis, European and Japanese stocks led the rest of international markets. Much of the performance in European stocks was a “bounce off the bottom” from last summer’s financial crisis lows. Over the last six months, the Japanese equity market responded positively to Prime Minister Shizo Abe’s economic policy agenda, even though the agenda has yet to be proven.

The top two contributing industries to relative performance were materials and technology hardware. The combination of good stock selection, the underweight position in materials, and overweight position in technology hardware relative to the Index led to the strong relative performance. Finally the retailing, insurance, energy, and semiconductor industries all contributed to the relative performance due to either stock selection or the allocation effect. While those industries all contributed to relative performance, the automobile, media, telecommunications, and consumer services industries all took away to performance due to less than stellar stock selection.

On a regional basis, euro area stocks contributed the most to relative performance due to strong stock selection and the underweight position. The UK was the largest detractor to relative performance due to negative stock selection and the overweight position in a country that lagged the Index.

The Fund’s largest regional exposure remains Europe. In this region, valuations are attractive relative to historical measures. The Fund remains globally diversified. Holdings have exposure to not only Europe, but also to emerging markets (Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and South Africa), along with the U.S. These securities have high quality characteristics such as strong balance sheets, good cash flow, stable and/or improving sales and earnings, and improving margins. The Fund has a broad exposure to a variety of sectors including cyclical securities, consumption stocks, and financials.

 

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the MSCI EAFE Growth Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 MSCI EAFE Growth Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of growth oriented developed market stocks within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

In Asia, the Japanese equity market has been considered a safe haven for the past several years; however this no longer appears to be the case given the structural risks to the economy and the unproven nature of Mr.Abe’s economic policies. The Fund remains underweight Japan with a focus on defensive consumption-driven companies and export-oriented businesses. Elsewhere in Asia, China has been the main growth engine for the global economy, but its economy continues to decelerate. Higher wages in China are beginning to push manufacturing overseas to less expensive countries in Southeast Asia and Mexico. China is emphasizing a shift in its economy to consumption. Given the cautious stance on China over the near term, the Fund’s holdings remain defensively positioned.

Roger J. Sit         Tasha M. Murdoff

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURNS

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

      Sit
International
Growth
Fund
    MSCI
EAFE
Growth
Index 1
    MSCI
EAFE
Index  2
 

One Year

     15.06     18.67     18.62

Five Year

     -1.93        -0.38        -0.63   

Ten Year

     5.93        7.62        7.67   

Since Inception

(11/1/91)

     3.88        3.89        5.18   

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains and all fee waivers. Without the fee waivers total return and yield figures would have been lower. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 MSCI EAFE Growth Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of growth oriented developed market stocks within Europe, Australasia and the Far East. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets, excluding the US & Canada

FUND DIVERSIFICATION - BY REGION

     

 

Sit Int’l
Growth Fund

     MSCI EAFE
Growth Index
 

Europe

     64.4%         62.6%   

Asia

     26.3%         36.9%   

Other

     6.4%         0.5%   

Cash & Other Net Assets

     2.9%         —      

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 15.05 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $ 13.29 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $ 20.9 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $ 60.8 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Nestle SA

  2. Diageo, PLC, ADR

  3. Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR

  4. Centrica, PLC

  5. British American Tobacco, PLC

  6. Roche Holding AG

  7. BHP Billiton, Ltd.

  8. Syngenta AG

  9. Pearson, PLC, ADR

10. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.

 

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit International Growth Fund

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)

Common Stocks - 97.1%

 

Africa/Middle East - 0.9%

 

South Africa - 0.9%

 

4,500

   Sasol, Ltd., ADR   194,895
    

 

Asia - 26.3%

 

Australia - 5.5%

 

7,575

   Australia & New Zealand Banking Group, Ltd.   196,643

18,750

   BHP Billiton, Ltd.   539,680

2,400

   Rio Tinto, PLC, ADR   98,591

2,300

   Westpac Banking Corp., ADR   303,347
    

 

     1,138,261
    

 

China/Hong Kong - 3.6%

 

33,950

   HSBC Holdings, PLC   351,901

9,860

   HSBC Holdings, PLC   102,073

4,900

   New Oriental Education & Tech. Group, ADR   108,535

8,880

   Standard Chartered, PLC   192,789
    

 

     755,298
    

 

Japan - 14.5%

 

41,000

   Daicel Corp.   358,339

700

   Fanuc, Ltd.   101,309

13,800

   Honda Motor Co., Ltd.   512,662

6,100

   Japan Tobacco, Inc.   215,315

14,100

   Komatsu, Ltd.   324,750

18,000

   Kubota Corp.   261,961

4,800

   Makita Corp.   258,059

9,100

   Seven & I Holdings Co., Ltd.   333,272

1,100

   SMC Corp.   220,523

3,900

   Softbank Corp.   227,019

4,900

   Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc.   224,288
    

 

     3,037,497
    

 

Singapore - 1.8%

 

5,000

   Avago Technologies, Ltd.   186,900

15,000

   DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.   182,519
    

 

     369,419
    

 

South Korea - 0.9%

 

330

   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., GDR   192,390
    

 

Europe - 64.4%

 

Denmark - 1.1%

 

1,525

   Novo Nordisk A/S   237,080
    

 

France - 6.6%

 

3,985

   BNP Paribas SA   218,158

2,525

   Dassault Systemes SA   308,622

5,900

   Ingenico   392,609

2,020

   Sanofi   208,828

3,450

   Schlumberger, Ltd.   247,227
    

 

     1,375,444
    

 

 

Quantity

   Name of Issuer   Fair Value ($)

Germany - 6.9%

 

2,930

   Adidas AG   316,728

2,750

   Allianz SE   401,391

1,160

   Muenchener Rueckver   213,106

900

   Rational AG   301,303

1,015

   Volkswagen AG   205,012
    

 

     1,437,540
    

 

Ireland - 2.0%

 

6,550

   Covidien, PLC   411,602
    

 

Italy - 2.5%

 

8,400

   Eni SpA   172,400

23,600

   Prada SpA   212,819

3,600

   Tenaris SA, ADR   144,971
    

 

     530,190
    

 

Netherlands - 2.4%

 

2,450

   ASML Holding NV   193,795

33,700

   ING Groep NV *   307,986
    

 

     501,781
    

 

Norway - 2.0%

 

10,500

   Seadrill, Ltd.   427,770
    

 

Spain - 2.7%

 

17,300

   Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA, ADR   145,493

3,350

   Inditex SA   413,205
    

 

     558,698
    

 

Sweden - 1.0%

 

2,700

   Autoliv, Inc.   208,953
    

 

Switzerland - 15.9%

 

8,195

   Credit Suisse Group AG, ADR   216,840

10,200

   Nestle SA   669,328

5,225

   Novartis AG   370,090

2,175

   Roche Holding AG   539,829

228

   SGS SA   489,498

1,925

   Sulzer AG   307,390

360

   Swatch Group AG   196,646

1,370

   Syngenta AG   534,244
    

 

     3,323,865
    

 

United Kingdom - 21.3%

 

11,570

   British American Tobacco, PLC   593,424

16,370

   Burberry Group, PLC   336,774

110,300

   Centrica, PLC   603,313

5,450

   Diageo, PLC, ADR   626,477

9,350

   GlaxoSmithKline, PLC, ADR   467,220

28,900

   Pearson, PLC, ADR   517,599

4,430

   Reckitt Benckiser Group, PLC   313,365

9,400

   Royal Dutch Shell, PLC, ADR   622,938

3,485

   Shire, PLC   110,441

86,330

   Vodafone Group, PLC   247,395
    

 

     4,438,946
    

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Latin America - 1.6%

  

Argentina - 0.7%

  

1,300

   MercadoLibre, Inc.    140,087
     

 

Brazil - 0.9%

  

3,800

   AGCO Corp.    190,722
     

 

North America - 3.9%

  

Bermuda - 0.8%

  

1,850

   PartnerRe, Ltd.    167,536
     

 

Canada - 3.1%

  

2,100

   Canadian National Railway Co.    204,267

3,300

   Lululemon Athletica, Inc. *    216,216

5,700

   Rogers Communications, Inc.    223,440
     

 

      643,923
     

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $16,500,321)

   20,281,897
     

 

Total Investments in Securities - 97.1%
(cost: $16,500,321)

   20,281,897

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 2.9%

   608,134
     

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $20,890,031
     

 

 

 

 

*

Non-income producing security.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

PLC — Public Limited Company

 

    

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit International Growth Fund (Continued)

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
     Level 1
Quoted
Price ($)
     Level 2
Other significant
observable inputs ($)
    

Level 3

Significant
unobservable inputs ($)

   Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Argentina

     140,087                    140,087   

Australia

     401,938         736,323            1,138,261   

Bermuda

     167,536                    167,536   

Brazil

     190,722                    190,722   

Canada

     643,923                    643,923   

China/Hong Kong

     108,535         646,763            755,298   

Denmark

             237,080            237,080   

France

     247,227         1,128,217            1,375,444   

Germany

             1,437,540            1,437,540   

Ireland

     411,602                    411,602   

Italy

     144,971         385,219            530,190   

Japan

             3,037,497            3,037,497   

Netherlands

     193,795         307,986            501,781   

Norway

     427,770                    427,770   

Singapore

     186,900         182,519            369,419   

South Africa

     194,895                    194,895   

South Korea

     192,390                    192,390   

Spain

     145,493         413,205            558,698   

Sweden

     208,953                    208,953   

Switzerland

     216,840         3,107,025            3,323,865   

United Kingdom

     2,234,234         2,204,712            4,438,946   

Total:

     6,457,811         13,824,086            20,281,897   

The Fund adjusts the closing price of foreign equity securities by applying a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchanges. At each reporting period, this process is applied for all foreign securities and therefore all foreign securities are classified as level 2. There are no transfers between level 1 and level 2 between reporting periods as a result of applying this process. Level 1 securities of foreign issuers are primarily American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). There were no transfers into or out of level 3 during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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    Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

 

 

OBJECTIVE & STRATEGY

The Fund seeks to maximize long-term capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks of companies domiciled or operating in a developing market. In selecting investments for the Fund, the Adviser begins by selecting countries or regions in which to invest by considering several factors affecting the economy and equity market of foreign countries and regions. After the country and regional allocations are determined, the Adviser seeks industries and sectors that appear to have strong earnings growth prospects. Within the selected industries and sectors, the Adviser invests in foreign growth-oriented companies it believes exhibit the potential for superior growth.

 

 

 

The Sit Development Markets Growth Fund slightly outperformed the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, rising +0.36% versus +0.32% for the Index. The relative performance gain was made in the first six months of 2013. As markets grew more volatile and emerging markets sold off more than other international stocks, the Fund gained traction relative to the Index. The more conservative style and high quality nature of the Fund were the two key reasons. The Fund continues to hold companies with strong, experienced management teams, sound balance sheets, cash flow generation, and sustainable earnings and revenue growth.

The capital goods and utilities industries meaningfully contributed the relative outperformance over the last twelve months thanks to great stock selection. The media industry also positively impacted relative performance given the overweight position (relative to the Index) and good stock selection. Partially offsetting the above relative performance was the negative stock selection and underweight in the banking industry, which outperformed the overall Index. Consumer services also negatively impacted the Fund due to poor stock selection.

On a country basis, South Africa, Korea, and Brazil contributed the most to relative performance. All three proved to have positive stock selection even though all three countries underperformed the Index in U.S. dollar terms. China and Mexico took away absolute performance, due to less-than-stellar stock selection.

China has been the main growth engine for the global economy, but its economy continues to decelerate. Higher wages in China are beginning to push manufacturing overseas to less expensive countries in Southeast Asia and Mexico. Southeast Asian economic growth will be strong in 2013, growing at around 5.0% for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, driven by domestic consumption. The shift in manufacturing to these countries, together with a young population, will further increase consumption. Given our cautious stance on the economic growth prospects in China over the near term, we remain defensive.

HYPOTHETICAL GROWTH OF $10,000

 

LOGO

The chart above illustrates the total value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the Fund over the past 10 years as compared to the performance of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Returns include the reinvestment of distributions. The chart does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares.

1 MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of emerging markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. This is the Fund’s primary index.

 

Latin America continues to lose steam, driven by Brazil and recent weakness in Mexico. Brazil’s economy has been affected by the slowdown in China’s demand for raw materials. Slower economic growth has hurt the consumer. Moreover, in late June, a political crisis erupted with riots that included more than 300,000 protesters. The unrest began over a 7% increase in bus fares (since rescinded), but it is also a reflection of anger over the government’s focus on the upcoming World Cup in 2014 and Olympics in 2016, and not enough attention on infrastructure improvement for the rest of the population. Mexi-co’s economy was also weak because of slower growth from the United States, its main trading partner.Within LatinAmerica the focus remains on high quality growth stocks.

Roger J. Sit

Raymond E. Sit

Portfolio Managers

 

 

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COMPARATIVE RATES OF RETURN

 

as of June 30, 2013

 

      Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
    MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Index 1
    MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Growth
Index 2
 

One Year

     0.36     0.32     4.88

Five Year

     -3.71        -2.86        -2.48   

Ten Year

     10.49        10.95        10.50   

Since Inception

(7/1/94)

     4.28        3.61        n/a   

Performance figures are historical and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Contact the Fund for performance data current to the most recent month-end. Returns include changes in share price as well as reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Returns do not reflect the deduction of the 2% redemption fee imposed if shares are redeemed or exchanged within 30 calendar days from their date of purchase. If imposed, the fee would reduce the performance quoted. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. Management fees and administrative expenses are included in the Fund’s performance. Returns for periods greater than one year are compounded average annual rates of return.

1 MSCI Emerging Markets Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of emerging markets. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

2 MSCI Emerging Markets Growth Index is an unmanaged free float-adjusted market capitalization index that measures equity market performance of growth oriented emerging market stocks.

FUND DIVERSIFICATION - BY REGION

 

      Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
     MSCI
Emerging
Markets
Index
 

Asia

     59.5%         62.5%   

Latin America

     28.2%         20.2%   

Africa/Middle East

     9.9%         7.5%   

Europe

     1.1%         9.8%   

Cash & Other Net Assets

     1.3%         —     

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

PORTFOLIO SUMMARY

 

 

Net Asset Value 6/30/13:

   $ 16.40 Per Share

Net Asset Value 6/30/12:

   $ 17.70 Per Share

Total Net Assets:

   $ 10.6 Million

Weighted Average Market Cap:

   $ 35.1 Billion

 

TOP 10 HOLDINGS

 

  1. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

  2. Cia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR

  3. Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

  4. Embraer SA, ADR

  5. Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

  6. Bangkok Bank PCL

  7. Naspers, Ltd.

  8. BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

  9. Banco Bradesco SA

10. CNOOC, Ltd., ADR

 

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

FUND DIVERSIFICATION

 

 

LOGO

Based on total net assets as of June 30, 2013. Subject to change.

 

 

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

 

     
Quantity    Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

Common Stocks - 98.7%

  

Africa/Middle East - 9.9%

  

Israel - 1.1%

  

3,300

  

NICE Systems, Ltd., ADR

     121,737   
     

 

 

 

South Africa - 8.8%

  

6,275

  

Bidvest Group, Ltd.

     155,469   

11,500

  

MTN Group, Ltd.

     213,893   

4,180

  

Naspers, Ltd.

     308,533   

5,800

  

Sasol, Ltd., ADR

     251,198   
     

 

 

 
        929,093   
     

 

 

 

Asia - 59.5%

  

Australia - 3.8%

  

5,175

  

BHP Billiton, Ltd., ADR

     298,390   

2,300

  

Rio Tinto, Ltd.

     110,229   
     

 

 

 
        408,619   
     

 

 

 

China/Hong Kong - 23.6%

  

160,000

  

Belle International Holdings, Ltd.

     218,733   

4,200

  

China Life Insurance Co., Ltd., ADR

     146,496   

26,000

  

China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd.

     92,809   

104,000

  

China Oilfield Services, Ltd.

     202,268   

53,000

  

China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd.

     134,730   

3,600

  

China Unicom Hong Kong, Ltd., ADR

     47,303   

204,000

  

China ZhengTong Auto Services, Ltd. *

     95,065   

1,725

  

CNOOC, Ltd., ADR

     288,903   

36,000

  

ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd.

     190,680   

31,500

  

Hengan International Group Co., Ltd.

     342,251   

7,600

   New Oriental Education & Tech. Group, ADR      168,340   

66,000

  

PetroChina Co., Ltd.

     71,568   

8,400

  

Tencent Holdings, Ltd.

     327,997   

149,000

  

Travelsky Technology, Ltd.

     94,420   

58,000

  

Want Want China Holdings, Ltd.

     81,295   
     

 

 

 
        2,502,858   
     

 

 

 

India - 2.5%

  

4,400

  

ICICI Bank, Ltd., ADR

     168,300   

3,200

  

Reliance Industries, Ltd., GDR 4

     92,901   
     

 

 

 
        261,201   
     

 

 

 

Indonesia - 2.7%

  

409,000

  

Astra International Tbk PT

     287,521   
     

 

 

 

Malaysia - 1.0%

  

5,600

  

British American Tobacco Malaysia

     105,354   
     

 

 

 

Philippines - 1.5%

  

207,700

  

Manila Water Co., Inc.

     155,616   
     

 

 

 

Singapore - 0.9%

  

8,000

  

DBS Group Holdings, Ltd.

     97,343   
     

 

 

 
     
Quantity    Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)  

South Korea - 13.0%

  

13,025

  

Cheil Worldwide, Inc. *

     279,604   

760

  

E-Mart Co., Ltd.

     133,469   

6,317

  

Industrial Bank of Korea

     60,259   

1,100

  

POSCO, ADR

     71,588   

480

  

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

     561,036   

8,500

  

Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.

     278,698   
     

 

 

 
        1,384,654   
     

 

 

 

Taiwan - 4.9%

  

65,856

  

Cathay Financial Holding Co., Ltd.

     89,500   

29,860

  

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., GDR

     144,862   

78,482

  

Taiwan Semiconductor Co.

     284,112   
     

 

 

 
        518,474   
     

 

 

 

Thailand - 5.6%

  

13,000

  

Advanced Info Service PCL

     117,526   

46,600

  

Bangkok Bank PCL

     310,370   

227,683

  

Siam Global House PCL

     170,104   
     

 

 

 
        598,000   
     

 

 

 

Europe - 1.1%

  

Russia - 1.1%

  

18,550

  

Gazprom OAO, ADR *

     121,813   
     

 

 

 

Latin America - 28.2%

  

Argentina - 1.5%

  

1,500

  

MercadoLibre, Inc.

     161,640   
     

 

 

 

Brazil - 20.3%

  

4,150

  

AGCO Corp.

     208,288   

22,635

  

Banco Bradesco SA

     292,146   

6,000

  

Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao Grupo Pao de Acucar, ADR

     272,760   

12,000

  

Cia de Bebidas das Americas, ADR

     448,200   

9,150

  

Embraer SA, ADR

     337,544   

21,500

  

Petrobras

     156,383   

9,250

  

Telefonica Brasil SA, ADR

     211,085   

17,400

  

Vale SA, ADR

     228,810   
     

 

 

 
        2,155,216   
     

 

 

 

Chile - 1.7%

  

7,250

  

Banco Santander Chile, ADR

     177,269   
     

 

 

 

Mexico - 2.8%

  

6,000

  

America Movil SAB de CV, ADR

     130,500   

2,500

  

Grupo Televisa SA, ADR

     62,099   

35,100

  

Wal-Mart de Mexico

     98,386   
     

 

 

 
        290,985   
     

 

 

 
 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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Quantity

   Name of Issuer    Fair Value ($)

Peru - 1.9%

  

7,350

   Southern Copper Corp.    203,009
     

 

Total Common Stocks
(cost: $8,258,286)

   10,480,402
     

 

Total Investments in Securities - 98.7%
(cost: $8,258,286)

   10,480,402

Other Assets and Liabilities, net - 1.3%

   134,849
     

 

Total Net Assets - 100.0%

   $10,615,251
     

 

 

 

     

 

*

Non-income producing security.

 

4 

144A Restricted Security. The total value of such securities as of June 30, 2013 was $92,901 and represented 0.9% of net assets. This security has been determined to be liquid by the Adviser in accordance with guidelines established by the Board of Directors.

Numeric footnotes not disclosed are not applicable to this Schedule of Investments.

ADR — American Depositary Receipt

GDR — Global Depositary Receipt

    

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS

June 30, 2013

 

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (Continued)

A summary of the levels for the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows (see Note 2 - significant accounting policies in the notes to financial statements):

 

     Investment in Securities  
    

Level 1

Quoted

Price ($)

    

Level 2

Other significant
observable inputs ($)

    

Level 3

Significant

unobservable inputs ($)

   Total ($)  

Common Stocks

           

Argentina

     161,640                    161,640   

Australia

     298,390         110,229            408,619   

Brazil

     2,155,216                    2,155,216   

Chile

     177,269                    177,269   

China/Hong Kong

     651,042         1,851,816            2,502,858   

India

     261,201                    261,201   

Indonesia

             287,521            287,521   

Israel

     121,737                    121,737   

Malaysia

             105,354            105,354   

Mexico

     290,985                    290,985   

Peru

     203,009                    203,009   

Philippines

             155,616            155,616   

Russia

             121,813            121,813   

Singapore

             97,343            97,343   

South Africa

     251,198         677,895            929,093   

South Korea

     71,588         1,313,066            1,384,654   

Taiwan

             518,474            518,474   

Thailand

             598,000            598,000   
     4,643,275         5,837,127            10,480,402   

Total:

     4,643,275         5,837,127            10,480,402   

The Fund adjusts the closing price of foreign equity securities by applying a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchanges. At each reporting period, this process is applied for all foreign securities and therefore all foreign securities are classified as level 2. There are no transfers between level 1 and level 2 between reporting periods as a result of applying this process. Level 1 securities of foreign issuers are primarily American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) or Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs). There were no transfers into or out of level 3 during the reporting period.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements

  

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STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

June 30, 2013

 

       Sit
Balanced
Fund
     Sit
Dividend
Growth
Fund
       Sit
Global
Dividend
Growth
Fund
 

ASSETS

            

Investments in securities, at identified cost

       $10,278,290         $879,501,244           $14,814,604   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Investments in securities, at fair value - see accompanying schedule for detail

       $13,074,826         $1,037,284,902           $16,964,604   

Cash in bank on demand deposit

       469,239         17,418,955           535,779   

Accrued interest and dividends receivable

       45,240         1,368,595           41,659   

Receivable for investment securities sold

       25,755         3,087,890             

Other receivables (note 5)

                           

Receivable for Fund shares sold

               2,991,453           800   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

       13,615,060         1,062,151,795           17,542,842   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

            

Payable for investment securities purchased

       112,129         3,886,391           71,149   

Payable for Fund shares redeemed

               2,569,553             

Accrued investment management fees and advisory fees

       11,190         846,112           17,861   

Accrued 12b-1 fees (Class S)

               27,778           658   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

       123,319         7,329,834           89,668   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to outstanding capital stock

       $13,491,741         $1,054,821,961           $17,453,174   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets consist of:

            

Capital (par value and paid-in surplus)

       $11,325,016         $880,800,816           $14,617,372   

Undistributed (distributions in excess of) net investment income

       45,468         3,697,176           96,078   

Accumulated net realized gain (loss) from security transactions and foreign currency transactions

       (675,279      12,540,311           590,011   

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions

       2,796,536         157,783,658           2,149,713   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 
       $13,491,741         $1,054,821,961           $17,453,174   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Outstanding shares:

            

Common Shares (Class I) *

       732,531         56,300,069           994,703   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

               8,254,378           228,532   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to outstanding shares:

            

Common Shares (Class I) *

       $13,491,741         $920,323,751           $14,196,272   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

               134,498,210           3,256,902   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net asset value per share of outstanding capital stock:

            

Common Shares (Class I) *

       $18.42         $16.35           $14.27   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Common Shares (Class S) *

               $16.29           $14.25   
    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

* Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds offer multiple share classes (I and S). All other Funds offer a single share class.

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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Sit
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Mid Cap
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
International
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
 
                   
  $136,860,453         $94,373,730         $58,991,128        $16,500,321        $8,258,286   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $193,532,797         $148,628,192         $84,038,689        $20,281,897        $10,480,402   
  2,502,700         3,782,658         894,385        275,755        106,494   
  199,884         76,876         20,110        110,523        38,899   
  1,800,154                 163,737                 
                         275,505          
  4,784         1,772         75               7,279   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  198,040,319         152,489,498         85,116,996        20,943,680        10,633,074   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  1,266,004         170,240         200,894        23,401          
  324,321         32,657         18,595        4,001          
  165,344         157,853         104,763        26,247        17,823   
                                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  1,755,669         360,750         324,252        53,649        17,823   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $196,284,650         $152,128,748         $84,792,744        $20,890,031        $10,615,251   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  $127,205,868         $90,424,616         $61,373,289        $19,969,786        $7,780,497   
  794,468                        197,482        16,575   
 

 

    

11,611,970

  

  

     7,449,670         (1,628,106     (3,055,668     596,506   
 

 

    

56,672,344

  

  

     54,254,462         25,047,561        3,778,431        2,221,673   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $196,284,650         $152,128,748         $84,792,744        $20,890,031        $10,615,251   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  4,129,861         8,600,172         1,693,123        1,388,395        647,452   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  $196,284,650         $152,128,748         $84,792,744        $20,890,031        $10,615,251   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
  $47.53         $17.69         $50.08        $15.05        $16.40   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                                  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Year Ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

     Sit
Balanced
Fund
     Sit
Dividend
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Global
Dividend
Growth
Fund
 

Investment income:

        

Income:

        

Dividends*

     $169,808         $23,583,011         $462,357   

Interest

     151,359                   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total income

     321,167         23,583,011         462,357   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Expenses (note 4):

        

Investment management and advisory service fee

     127,525         8,481,022         188,601   

12b-1 fees (Class S)

             297,557         6,920   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total expenses

     127,525         8,778,579         195,521   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net investment income (loss)

     193,642         14,804,432         266,836   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Realized and unrealized gain (loss):

        

Net realized gain (loss) on investments

     102,059         22,700,812         682,074   

Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions

                     (104

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions

     923,868         111,370,988         1,238,541   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net gain (loss)

     1,025,927         134,071,800         1,920,511   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

     $1,219,569         $148,876,232         $2,187,347   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

        

* Foreign taxes withheld on dividends received

     $480         $63,648         $8,005   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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Sit
Large Cap
Growth
Fund
     Sit
Mid Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Small Cap
Growth
Fund
    Sit
International
Growth
Fund
    Sit
Developing
Markets
Growth
Fund
 
                  
                  
  $4,265,080         $1,607,552        $697,100        $593,228        $263,244   
                                 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,265,080         1,607,552        697,100        593,228        263,244   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  2,219,300         1,854,434        1,211,421        307,540        235,309   
                                 

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,219,300         1,854,434        1,211,421        307,540        235,309   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,045,780         (246,882     (514,321     285,688        27,935   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  30,360,515         7,449,677        4,028,160        1,315,086        825,698   
                        (1,149     149   
 

 

    

(2,912,175)

  

  

     12,813,030        7,149,264        1,196,714        (765,583

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  27,448,340         20,262,707        11,177,424        2,510,651        60,264   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $29,494,120         $20,015,825        $10,663,103        $2,796,339        $88,199   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                  
  $8,174         $1,271        $1,540        $32,163        $26,719   

 

    

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

    Sit Balanced Fund     Sit Dividend Growth Fund  
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
 

Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

    $193,642        $193,914        $14,804,432        $8,772,052   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

    102,059        291,129        22,700,812        4,527,727   

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency transactions

    923,868        14,485        111,370,988        13,514,965   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    1,219,569        499,528        148,876,232        26,814,744   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from:

       

Net investment income

       

Common shares (Class I)

    (196,000     (167,000     (11,965,578     (6,136,804

Common shares (Class S)

                  (1,731,523     (947,200

Net realized gains on investments

       

Common shares (Class I)

                  (10,089,890     (2,673,682

Common shares (Class S)

                  (1,708,350     (539,573
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

    (196,000     (167,000     (25,495,341     (10,297,259
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

       

Proceeds from shares sold

       

Common shares (Class I)

    2,160,216        835,851        391,479,786        386,618,169   

Common shares (Class S)

                  45,123,682        57,987,284   

Reinvested distributions

       

Common shares (Class I)

    194,442        165,623        8,486,434        2,714,201   

Common shares (Class S)

                  3,416,911        1,479,873   

Payments for shares redeemed

       

Common shares (Class I)

    (1,707,960     (662,941     (205,257,111     (111,475,601

Common shares (Class S)

                  (32,353,411     (17,633,797
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in net assets from capital transactions.

    646,698        338,533        210,896,291        319,690,129   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    1,670,267        671,061        334,277,182        336,207,614   

Net assets:

       

Beginning of period

    11,821,474        11,150,413        720,544,779        384,337,165   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period *

    $13,491,741        $11,821,474        $1,054,821,961        $720,544,779   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital transactions in shares:

       

Sold

       

Common shares (Class I)

    119,571        50,113        25,170,642        28,454,189   

Common shares (Class S)

                  2,958,887        4,335,020   

Reinvested distributions

       

Common shares (Class I)

    11,088        10,185        574,182        206,662   

Common shares (Class S)

                  232,216        113,481   

Redeemed

       

Common shares (Class I)

    (94,923     (40,716     (13,377,883     (8,316,466

Common shares (Class S)

                  (2,112,078     (1,331,075
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    35,736        19,582        13,445,966        23,461,811   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

* includes undistributed net investment income (loss)

    $45,468        $47,269        $3,697,176        $2,740,097   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund     Sit Large Cap Growth Fund     Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund  
Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
 
                   
  $266,836        $192,469        $2,045,780        $1,777,799        ($246,882     ($480,599
 
 
    
681,970
 
  
    (12,776     30,360,515        27,810,923        7,449,677        6,985,144   
 
 
    
1,238,541
 
  
    (308,151     (2,912,175     (22,004,874     12,813,030        (8,630,862

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,187,347        (128,458     29,494,120        7,583,848        20,015,825        (2,126,317

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
         
                   
  (196,378     (136,621     (2,065,000     (2,117,000              
  (39,623     (30,379                            
         
  (68,213     (90,583     (16,571,341            (3,183,573       
  (15,464     (23,745                            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (319,678     (281,328     (18,636,341     (2,117,000     (3,183,573       

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
                  
  3,225,955        3,330,147        10,446,065        24,201,382        5,582,140        5,259,839   
  829,670        1,310,129                               
                   
  259,962        224,872        18,309,598        2,015,056        3,080,881          
  55,002        54,094                               
                   
  (1,247,399     (598,820     (97,585,147     (142,471,528     (17,967,678     (23,820,050
  (567,072     (158,928                            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  2,556,118        4,161,494        (68,829,484     (116,255,090     (9,304,657     (18,560,211

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  4,423,787        3,751,708        (57,971,705     (110,788,242     7,527,595        (20,686,528
                   
  13,029,387        9,277,679        254,256,355        365,044,597        144,601,153        165,287,681   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $17,453,174        $13,029,387        $196,284,650        $254,256,355        $152,128,748        $144,601,153   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
                   
                   
  232,699        268,737        223,599        540,919        330,997        330,880   
  59,328        107,366                               
                   
  19,646        18,743        417,360        49,486        189,127          
  4,174        4,537                               
                   
  (87,696     (48,310     (2,094,980     (3,311,258     (1,089,062     (1,571,151
  (43,011     (12,884                            

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  185,140        338,189        (1,454,021     (2,720,853     (568,938     (1,240,271

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $96,078        $66,928        $794,468        $813,688                 

 

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Continued)

 

    Sit Small Cap Growth Fund     Sit International Growth Fund  
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
    Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
 

Operations:

       

Net investment income (loss)

    ($514,321     ($630,338     $285,688        $333,300   

Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency transactions

    4,028,160        6,595,004        1,313,937        (36,363

Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and foreign currency transactions

    7,149,264        (8,427,070     1,196,714        (3,006,587
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

    10,663,103        (2,462,404     2,796,339        (2,709,650
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Distributions from:

       

Net investment income

       

Common shares (Class I)

                  (323,000     (348,000

Net realized gains on investments

       

Common shares (Class I)

                           
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total distributions

                  (323,000     (348,000
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital share transactions:

       

Proceeds from shares sold

       

Common shares (Class I)

    2,569,401        4,473,100        691,966        558,305   

Reinvested distributions

       

Common shares (Class I)

                  321,167        344,445   

Payments for shares redeemed

       

Common shares (Class I)

    (6,642,060     (18,552,516     (1,892,538     (3,371,988
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Decrease in net assets from capital transactions

    (4,072,659     (14,079,416     (879,405     (2,469,238
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total increase (decrease) in net assets

    6,590,444        (16,541,820     1,593,934        (5,526,888

Net assets:

       

Beginning of period

    78,202,300        94,744,120        19,296,097        24,822,985   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

End of period*

    $84,792,744        $78,202,300        $20,890,031        $19,296,097   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Capital transactions in shares:

       

Sold

       

Common shares (Class I)

    54,522        104,438        45,368        42,488   

Reinvested distributions

       

Common shares (Class I)

                  21,759        28,187   

Redeemed

       

Common shares (Class I)

    (142,873     (483,086     (130,179     (257,048
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease)

    (88,351     (378,648     (63,052     (186,373
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

*includes undistributed net investment income (loss)

                  $197,482        $235,943   

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

  

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Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund  
Year Ended
June  30,

2013
    Year Ended
June  30,

2012
 
           
  $27,935        $35,900   
 

 

    

825,847

  

  

    673,110   
 

 

    

(765,583

  

    (3,117,392

 

 

   

 

 

 
  88,199        (2,408,382

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
           
  (36,001     (36,001
           
  (881,318     (956,672

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (917,319     (992,673

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
           
  882,833        1,890,676   
           
  901,850        977,185   
           
  (1,974,407     (3,252,391

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (189,724     (384,530

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (1,018,844     (3,785,585
           
  11,634,095        15,419,680   

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $10,615,251        $11,634,095   

 

 

   

 

 

 
           
           
  48,716        103,103   
           
  50,552        56,616   
           
  (109,173     (165,992

 

 

   

 

 

 
  (9,905     (6,273

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $16,575        $24,492   

    

    

 

 

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Balanced Fund

 

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $16.97        $16.47        $14.18        $12.96        $16.32   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.27        0.29        0.27        0.35        0.41   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.46        0.46        2.32        1.24        (3.32

Total from operations

     1.73        0.75        2.59        1.59        (2.91

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.28     (0.25     (0.30     (0.37     (0.45

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $18.42        $16.97        $16.47        $14.18        $12.96   

Total investment return 2

     10.26%        4.61%        18.46%        12.33%        (17.84%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $13,492        $11,821        $11,150        $10,550        $10,349   

Ratios: 3

          

Expenses

     1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%   

Net investment income

     1.52%        1.75%        1.75%        2.44%        3.12%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     30.86%        47.01%        40.84%        46.79%        30.26%   

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

3 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

    

  

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Dividend Growth Fund

Class I    Years Ended June 30,  
   2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 14.10      $ 13.91      $ 10.64      $ 9.60      $ 13.11   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.27        0.24        0.21        0.19        0.23   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.46        0.26        3.23        1.03        (3.09

Total from operations

     2.73        0.50        3.44        1.22        (2.86

Redemption fees 2

                                   

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.26     (0.21     (0.17     (0.18     (0.26

From net realized gains

     (0.22     (0.10                   (0.39

Total distributions

     (0.48     (0.31     (0.17     (0.18     (0.65

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 16.35      $ 14.10      $ 13.91      $ 10.64      $ 9.60   

Total investment return 3

     19.77%        3.76%        32.58%        12.71%        (21.59%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 920,324      $ 619,667      $ 328,057      $ 39,430      $ 28,305   

Ratios: 4

          

Expenses

     1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%   

Net investment income

     1.78%        1.79%        1.59%        1.70%        2.35%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     26.58%        26.84%        14.67%        31.84%        69.10%   
Class S    Years Ended June 30,  
   2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 14.06      $ 13.87      $ 10.61      $ 9.58      $ 13.08   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.23        0.21        0.17        0.16        0.21   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.44        0.26        3.23        1.02        (3.09

Total from operations

     2.67        0.47        3.40        1.18        (2.88

Redemption fees 2

                                   

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.22     (0.18     (0.14     (0.15     (0.23

From net realized gains

     (0.22     (0.10                   (0.39

Total distributions

     (0.44     (0.28     (0.14     (0.15     (0.62

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 16.29      $ 14.06      $ 13.87      $ 10.61      $ 9.58   

Total investment return 3

     19.39%        3.53%        32.27%        12.37%        (21.79%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 134,498      $ 100,878      $ 56,280      $ 24,894      $ 15,730   

Ratios: 4

          

Expenses

     1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%   

Net investment income

     1.53%        1.54%        1.34%        1.45%        2.10%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     26.58%        26.84%        14.67%        31.84%        69.10%   

 

1

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

4

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

    

  

 

JUNE 30, 2013

  

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund

Class I    Years Ended June 30,     Nine
Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $12.55        $13.26        $10.41        $9.70        $10.00   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.25        0.24        0.20        0.17        0.15   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.78        (0.58     2.95        0.68        (0.36

Total from operations

     2.03        (0.34     3.15        0.85        (0.21

Redemption fees 2

                                   

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.23     (0.22     (0.17     (0.14     (0.09

From net realized gains

     (0.08     (0.15     (0.13              

Total distributions

     (0.31     (0.37     (0.30     (0.14     (0.09

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $14.27        $12.55        $13.26        $10.41        $9.70   

Total investment return 3

     16.36%        (2.44%     30.55%        8.79%        (2.06%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $14,196        $10,421        $7,834        $2,832        $2,290   

Ratios: 4

          

Expenses

     1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%   

Net investment income

     1.81%        1.97%        1.57%        1.48%        2.30%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     26.15%        26.65%        21.84%        21.60%        17.69% 5 

    

          
Class S    Years Ended June 30,    

Nine

Months Ended
June 30,

 
   2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $12.54        $13.24        $10.40        $9.70        $10.00   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.21        0.21        0.16        0.14        0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.78        (0.57     2.95        0.68        (0.36

Total from operations

     1.99        (0.36     3.11        0.82        (0.23

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.20     (0.19     (0.14     (0.12     (0.07

From net realized gains

     (0.08     (0.15     (0.13              

Total distributions

     (0.28     (0.34     (0.27     (0.12     (0.07

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $14.25        $12.54        $13.24        $10.40        $9.70   

Total investment return 3

     16.01%        (2.60%     30.17%        8.47%        (2.18%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $3,257        $2,608        $1,444        $882        $740   

Ratios: 4

          

Expenses

     1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%   

Net investment income

     1.56%        1.72%        1.32%        1.23%        2.05%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     26.15%        26.65%        21.84%        21.60%        17.69%   

 

1

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

4

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

5

Not annualized.

 

  

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $45.53        $43.96        $34.75        $32.42        $43.41   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.43        0.26        0.22        0.22        0.28   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     5.69        1.63        9.21        2.33        (11.06

Total from operations

     6.12        1.89        9.43        2.55        (10.78

Redemption fees

       2         2         2         2       0.01   

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.46     (0.32     (0.22     (0.22     (0.22

From net realized gains

     (3.66                            

Total distributions

     (4.12     (0.32     (0.22     (0.22     (0.22

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $47.53        $45.53        $43.96        $34.75        $32.42   

Total investment return 3

     14.18%        4.39%        27.18%        7.80%        (24.77%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $196,285        $254,256        $365,045        $407,359        $324,071   

Ratios: 4

          

Expenses

     1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%        1.00%   

Net investment income

     0.92%        0.61%        0.54%        0.58%        0.85%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     13.42%        15.06%        25.36%        15.93%        27.98%   

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

4 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

  

 

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Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $15.77        $15.88        $11.57        $9.90        $14.83   

Operations:

          

Net investment loss 1

     (0.03     (0.05     (0.06     (0.05     (0.03

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     2.32        (0.06     4.37        1.72        (4.81

Total from operations

     2.29        (0.11     4.31        1.67        (4.84

Capital share proceeds

                     2,3                

Redemption fees 2

                                   

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net realized gains

     (0.37                          (0.09

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $17.69        $15.77        $15.88        $11.57        $9.90   

Total investment return 4

     14.70%        (0.69%     37.25% 5       16.87%        (32.51%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $152,129        $144,601        $165,288        $130,258        $127,477   

Ratios: 6, 7

          

Expenses (without waiver)

     1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%        1.25%   

Expenses (with waiver)

     1.25%        1.25%        1.20%        1.15%        1.15%   

Net investment loss (without waiver)

     (0.17%     (0.33%     (0.49%     (0.52%     (0.40%

Net investment loss (with waiver)

     (0.17%     (0.33%     (0.44%     (0.42%     (0.30%

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     16.91%        16.23%        26.98%        20.39%        18.07%   

 

1 

The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

3 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was less than 0.01%.

6 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

7 

Total Fund expenses are calculated at 1.25% of average daily net assets. The investment adviser voluntarily limited expenses to 1.15% of average daily net assets through December 31, 2010 at which time the agreement was terminated.

 

  

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Small Cap Growth Fund

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

   $ 43.90      $ 43.86      $ 31.32      $ 25.89      $ 37.44   

Operations:

          

Net investment loss 1

     (0.30     (0.34     (0.36     (0.24     (0.16

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     6.48        0.38        12.89        5.67        (11.39

Total from operations

     6.18        0.04        12.53        5.43        (11.55

Capital share proceeds

                   0.01 2                

Redemption fees 3

                                   

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

   $ 50.08      $ 43.90      $ 43.86      $ 31.32      $ 25.89   

Total investment return 4

     14.08%        0.09%        40.04% 5       20.97%        (30.85%

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

   $ 84,793      $ 78,202      $ 94,744      $ 59,848      $ 58,352   

Ratios: 6

          

Expenses

     1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%   

Net investment loss

     (0.64%     (0.82%     (0.91%     (0.80%     (0.61%

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     28.36%        22.32%        30.33%        22.41%        26.19%   

 

1 

The net investment income (loss) per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.03%.

6 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

  

 

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Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit International Growth Fund

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $13.29        $15.16        $11.67        $10.90        $17.80   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.20        0.22        0.16        0.11        0.13   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     1.80        (1.86     3.39        0.65        (6.95

Total from operations

     2.00        (1.64     3.55        0.76        (6.82

Capital share proceeds

                   0.07   2       0.13   2       0.10   2  

Redemption fees

              3         3         3         3  

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.24     (0.23     (0.13     (0.12     (0.18

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $15.05        $13.29        $15.16        $11.67        $10.90   

Total investment return 4

     15.06%        (10.69%     31.08% 5       8.10% 5       (37.71% )5  

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $20,890        $19,296        $24,823        $20,586        $21,009   

Ratios: 6, 7

          

Expenses (without waiver)

     1.50%        1.50%        1.61%        1.85%        1.85%   

Expenses (with waiver)

     1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%        1.50%   

Net investment income (without waiver)

     1.39%        1.62%        1.01%        0.50%        0.74%   

Net investment income (with waiver)

     1.39%        1.62%        1.12%        0.85%        1.09%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     27.93%        27.82%        35.95%        25.09%        33.12%   

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements. See Note 5.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.60%, 1.20%, and 0.57% for the years ended June 30, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

6 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

7 

Effective November 1, 2010, total Fund expenses are limited to 1.50% of average daily net assets. Prior to this date, expenses were calculated at a higher rate, and the investment adviser voluntarily absorbed expenses that were otherwise payable by the Fund.

 

  

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Per share income and capital changes for a share outstanding throughout the period. See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund

      Years Ended June 30,  
      2013     2012     2011     2010     2009  

Net Asset Value:

          

Beginning of period

     $17.70        $23.24        $19.00        $16.13        $25.97   

Operations:

          

Net investment income 1

     0.04        0.06        0.03        0.01        0.04   

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

     0.14        (3.89     4.90        2.90        (9.15

Total from operations

     0.18        (3.83     4.93        2.91        (9.11

Capital share proceeds

                                 0.09   2  

Redemption fees

              3                3         

Distributions to Shareholders:

          

From net investment income

     (0.06     (0.06     (0.02     (0.04       

From net realized gains

     (1.42     (1.65     (0.67            (0.82

Total distributions

     (1.48     (1.71     (0.69     (0.04     (0.82

Net Asset Value:

          

End of period

     $16.40        $17.70        $23.24        $19.00        $16.13   

Total investment return 4

     0.36%        (16.29%     25.95%        18.05%        (33.73% )5  

Net assets at end of period (000’s omitted)

     $10,615        $11,634        $15,420        $14,043        $13,203   

Ratios: 6

          

Expenses

     2.00%        2.00%        2.00%        2.00%        2.00%   

Net investment income.

     0.24%        0.29%        0.15%        0.06%        0.24%   

Portfolio turnover rate (excluding short-term securities)

     15.48%        22.56%        19.14%        19.90%        13.56%   

 

1 

The net investment income per share is based on average shares outstanding for the period.

2 

The Fund accounted for proceeds during the year from market timing settlements.

3 

Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.

4 

Total investment return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period (not annualized) and assumes reinvestment of distributions at net asset value.

5 

Impact on total return from capital share proceeds was 0.37%.

6 

Ratios are annualized for periods less than one year. In addition to fees and expenses which the Fund bears directly, the Fund indirectly bears a pro rata share of the fees and expenses of the acquired funds in which it invests. Such indirect expenses are not included in the above reported expense ratios.

 

  

 

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Year Ended June 30, 2013

 

 

 

(1)

Organization

Sit Mutual Funds are no-load funds, and are registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (as amended) as diversified, open-end management investment companies, or series thereof. The Sit Balanced, Sit Dividend Growth, Sit Global Dividend Growth, Sit Small Cap Growth, Sit International Growth, and Sit Developing Markets Growth are series funds of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

This report covers the equity funds of the Sit Mutual Funds (the Funds). Each fund has 10 billion authorized shares of capital stock with a par value of $0.001. The investment objective for each Fund is as follows:

 

Fund

  

Investment Objective

Balanced

  

Long-term growth consistent with the preservation of principal and to provide regular income.

Dividend Growth

  

Provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the S&P 500® Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, maximize long-term capital appreciation.

Global Dividend Growth

  

Provide current income that exceeds the dividend yield of the MSCI World Index and that grows over a period of years. Secondarily, maximize long-term capital appreciation.

Large Cap Growth Fund

  

Maximize long-term capital appreciation.

Mid Cap Growth Fund

  

Maximize long-term capital appreciation.

Small Cap Growth

  

Maximize long-term capital appreciation.

International Growth

  

Maximize long-term growth.

Developing Markets Growth

  

Maximize long-term capital appreciation.

The Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds offer Class I and Class S shares. Both classes of shares have identical voting, dividend, and liquidation rights. The distribution fee differs among classes, the Class S shares have a 0.25% distribution fee, whereas Class I has no distribution fee. Income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based upon its relative net assets.

 

(2)

Significant Accounting Policies

Investments in Securities

Investments in securities traded on national or international securities exchanges are valued at the last reported sales price prior to the time when assets are valued. Securities traded on the over-the-counter market are valued at the last reported sales price or if the last sales price is not available at the last reported bid price. The sale and bid prices or prices deemed best to reflect fair value quoted by dealers who make markets in these securities are obtained from independent pricing services. Consistent with the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, debt securities maturing in more than 60 days are priced by an independent pricing service. The pricing service may use models that price securities based on current yields and relative security characteristics, such as coupon rate, maturity date, issuer credit quality, and prepayment speeds as applicable. When market quotations are not readily available, or when the Adviser becomes aware that a significant event impacting the value of a security or group of securities has occurred after the closing of the exchange on which the security or securities principally trade, but before the calculation of the daily net asset value, securities are valued at fair value as determined in good faith using procedures established by the Board of Directors. The procedures consider, among others, the following factors to determine a security’s fair value: the nature and pricing history (if any) of the security; whether any dealer quotations for the security are available; and possible valuation methodologies that could be used to determine the fair value of the security. Debt securities of sufficient credit quality maturing in less than 60 days when acquired, or which subsequently are within 60 days of maturity, are valued at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

Security transactions are accounted for on the date the securities are purchased or sold. Securities gains and losses are calculated on the identified-cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date or upon the receipt of ex-dividend notification in the case of certain foreign securities. Interest, including level-yield amortization of long-term bond premium and discount, is recorded on the accrual basis.

 

  

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Fair Value Measurements

The inputs and valuations techniques used to measure fair value of the Funds’ net assets are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:

Ÿ  Level 1 – quoted prices for active markets for identical securities. An active market for the security is a market in which transactions occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis. A quoted price in an active market provides the most reliable evidence of fair value.

Ÿ  Level 2 – debt securities are valued based on evaluated prices received from independent pricing services or from dealers who make markets in such securities. For corporate bonds, U.S. government and government agency obligations, and municipal securities the pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as dealer supplied prices. For asset-backed securities and mortgage-backed securities, the pricing services utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed assumptions, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as dealer supplied prices. For foreign equities, the pricing services adjust closing prices by applying a systematic process for events occurring after the close of the foreign exchange by utilizing such inputs as Depositary Receipts, quoted prices for similar securities, exchange rates, and certain indexes. All of these inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. An adjustment to any observable input that is significant to the fair value may render the measurement a Level 3 measurement.

Ÿ  Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs, including the Adviser’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

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

A summary of the levels for the Funds’ investments as of June 30, 2013 is included with the Funds’ schedule of investments.

Foreign Currency Translations and Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

The fair value of securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies for Global Dividend Growth, International Growth and Developing Markets Growth Funds are translated daily into U.S. dollars at the closing rate of exchange (approximately 4:00 p.m. E.S.T). Purchases and sales of securities, income and expenses are translated at the exchange rate on the transaction date. Dividend and interest income includes currency exchange gains (losses) realized between the accrual and payment dates on such income. Exchange gains (losses) may also be realized between the trade and settlement dates on security and forward contract transactions. For securities denominated in foreign currencies, the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses is reflected as a component of such gains or losses.

The Global Dividend Growth, International Growth and Developing Markets Growth Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts generally for operational purposes, but the Adviser may occasionally utilize contracts to protect against adverse exchange rate fluctuation. Any gains (losses) generated by these contracts are disclosed separately on the statement of operations. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by the Funds and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation is determined using foreign currency exchange rates from an independent pricing service. The Funds are subject to the credit risk that the other party will not complete the obligations of the contract.

Federal Taxes

The Funds’ policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of their taxable income to shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required. Also, in order to avoid the payment of any federal excise taxes, the Funds will distribute substantially all of their net investment income and net realized gains on a calendar year basis.

Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken in federal tax returns for all open tax years and has concluded that as of June 30, 2013, no provision for income would be required in the Funds’ financial statements. The Funds’ federal and state income and federal excise returns for the 2010, 2011 and 2012 tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.

 

  

 

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Year Ended June 30, 2013 (Continued)

 

At June 30, 2013, the gross unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and cost of securities on a tax basis for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

 

                  Net Unrealized      Cost of  
     Unrealized      Unrealized     Appreciation      Securities on a  
     Appreciation      Depreciation     (Depreciation)      Tax Basis  

Balanced

     $2,963,164         ($166,192     $2,796,972         $10,277,854   

Dividend Growth

     163,192,377         (7,072,287     156,120,090         881,164,812   

Global Dividend Growth

     2,460,449         (307,874     2,152,575         14,812,029   

Large Cap Growth

     58,489,977         (1,821,033     56,668,944         136,863,853   

Mid Cap Growth

     56,423,107         (2,168,645     54,254,462         94,373,730   

Small Cap Growth

     27,612,712         (2,571,819     25,040,893         58,997,796   

International Growth

     4,062,272         (422,405     3,639,867         16,642,030   

Developing Markets Growth

     2,920,552         (698,455     2,222,097         8,258,305   

Net investment income and net realized gains differ for financial statement and tax purposes because of losses deferred due to “wash sale” transactions. A “wash sale” occurs when a Fund sells a security that it has acquired within a period beginning thirty days before and ending thirty days after the date of sale (a sixty one day period). The character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may also differ from its ultimate characterization for tax purposes. Also, due to the timing of dividend distributions, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year that the income or realized gains (losses) were recorded by the Funds. The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:

Year Ended June 30, 2013:

 

              Long Term           
     Ordinary Income        Capital Gain        Total  

Balanced

     $196,000                     $196,000   

Dividend Growth (Class I)

     12,385,536           $9,669,932           22,055,468   

Dividend Growth (Class S)

     1,802,627           1,637,246           3,439,873   

Global Dividend Growth (Class I)

     196,378           68,213           264,591   

Global Dividend Growth (Class S)

     39,623           15,464           55,087   

Large Cap Growth

     2,065,000           16,571,341           18,636,341   

Mid Cap Growth

               3,183,573           3,183,573   

Small Cap Growth

                           

International Growth

     323,000                     323,000   

Developing Markets Growth

     36,001           881,318           917,319   
Year Ended June 30, 2012:                         
              Long Term           
     Ordinary Income        Capital Gain        Total  

Balanced

     $167,000                     $167,000   

Dividend Growth (Class I)

     6,136,804           $2,673,682           8,810,486   

Dividend Growth (Class S)

     947,200           539,573           1,486,773   

Global Dividend Growth (Class I)

     136,621           90,583           227,204   

Global Dividend Growth (Class S)

     30,379           23,745           54,124   

Large Cap Growth

     2,117,000                     2,117,000   

Mid Cap Growth

                           

Small Cap Growth

                           

International Growth

     348,000                     348,000   

Developing Markets Growth

     36,913           955,760           992,673   

 

  

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As of June 30, 2013 , the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:

 

     Undistributed             Unrealized
     Ordinary      Accumulated      Appreciation
     Income      Gain (Loss)      (Depreciation)

Balanced

   $45,468      ($675,715)      $2,796,972 

Dividend Growth

   5,445,212      12,455,843       156,120,090 

Global Dividend Growth

   96,078      587,436       2,152,288 

Large Cap Growth

   794,468      11,615,370       56,668,944 

Mid Cap Growth

        7,449,670       54,254,462 

Small Cap Growth

        (1,621,438)      25,040,893 

International Growth

   197,482      (2,913,959)      3,636,722 

Developing Markets Growth

   16,575      596,525       2,221,654 

On the statement of assets and liabilities, as a result of permanent book-to-tax differences, reclassification adjustments were made to the following capital accounts:

 

     Undistributed      Accumulated       
     Net Investment      Net Realized      Additional
     Income      Gain (Loss)      Paid-in Capital

Balanced

   $557       $655       ($1,212)

Dividend Growth

   (150,252)      150,252       — 

Global Dividend Growth

   (1,685)      1,685       — 

Mid Cap Growth

   246,882       —       (246,882)

Small Cap Growth

   514,321       —       (514,321)

International Growth

   (1,149)      1,149       — 

Developing Markets Growth

   149       (149)      — 

These differences were primarily attributable to return of capital dividends received, 988 reclassifications, non-deductible net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards expiring.

Net capital loss carryovers and late year losses, if any, as of June 30, 2013, available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (“Act”), the Funds’ are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses, and will not be considered exclusively short-term as under previous law. The Funds’ first fiscal year end subject to the Modernization Act was June 30, 2012. The net capital loss carryovers and the expiration dates for capital losses carryover from pre-enactment taxable years and the late year losses deferred as of June 30, 2013, were as follows:

 

  

 

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Year Ended June 30, 2013 (Continued)

 

 

    

Pre-Enactment

Net Capital Loss
Carryover Expiring in:

  

Post-Enactment

Unlimited Period of Net
Capital Loss Carryover

  

Late Year

Losses

     Accumulated
Capital and
 
     2014    2015-2019    Short-Term    Long-Term    Deferred      Other Losses  

Balanced

       $661,124            $14,591         $675,715   

Small Cap Growth

      1,528,246            93,192         1,621,438   

International Growth

      2,913,959                    2,913,959   

For the year ended June 30, 2013, the Funds’ utilized pre-enactment capital losses and expired capital losses as follows:

 

     Utilized        Expiring In      Expired  

Balanced

     $116,608         2013        $1,212   

Large Cap Growth

     1,262,091         2018          

Small Cap Growth

     4,078,678         2018          

International Growth

     63,389         2013          
     370,045         2017          
     328,996         2018          

For the year ended June 30, 2013, the Global Dividend Growth Fund utilized post-enactment capital losses of $12,302.

Distributions

Distributions to shareholders are recorded as of the close of business on the record date. Such distributions are payable in cash or reinvested in additional shares of the Funds’ capital stock. Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly for the Balanced, Dividend Growth and Global Dividend Growth Funds and declared and paid annually for Developing Markets Growth, Small Cap Growth, International Growth, Mid Cap Growth, and Large Cap Growth Funds. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, will be made annually for each of the Funds.

Concentration of Investments

The Developing Markets Growth Fund may concentrate investments in countries with limited or developing capital markets which may involve greater risks than investments in more developed markets and the prices of such investments may be volatile. The consequences of political, social or economic changes in these markets may have disruptive effects on the market prices of the Fund’s investments and the income it generates, as well as the Fund’s ability to repatriate such amounts.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported results for the respective periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Guarantees and Indemnifications

Under each Fund’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to each Fund. In addition, certain of each Fund’s contracts with its service providers contain general indemnification clauses. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown since the amount of any future claims that may be made against each Fund cannot be determined and each Fund has no historical basis for predicting the likelihood of any such claims.

 

  

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(3)

Investment Security Transactions

The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of investment securities, other than short-term securities, for the year ended June 30, 2013, were as follows:

 

     Purchases      Proceeds  
     U.S. Government      Other      U.S. Government      Other  

Balanced

     $1,651,567         $3,107,863         $1,049,875         $2,720,901   

Dividend Growth

             433,839,221                 220,372,327   

Global Dividend Growth

             6,302,576                 3,868,197   

Large Cap Growth

             29,380,740                 114,583,470   

Mid Cap Growth

             24,658,110                 38,468,496   

Small Cap Growth

             22,390,181                 24,532,833   

International Growth

             5,526,965                 6,405,475   

Developing Markets Growth

             1,786,140                 2,743,512   

 

(4)

Affiliated Fees and Transactions

Investment Adviser

The Funds each have entered into an investment management agreement with Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (SIA), under which SIA manages the Funds’ assets and provides research, statistical and advisory services, and pays related office rental, executive expenses and executive salaries. The current fee for investment management and advisory services is based on the average daily net assets of the Funds at the annual rate of:

 

 

Balanced

     1.00
 

Dividend Growth Fund Class I and Class S

     1.00
 

Global Dividend Growth Fund Class I and Class S

     1.25
 

Large Cap Growth

     1.00
 

Mid Cap Growth

     1.25
 

Small Cap Growth

     1.50
 

International Growth

     1.50
 

Developing Markets Growth

     2.00

SIA is obligated to pay all of the Funds’ expenses (excluding extraordinary expenses, stock transfer taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, 12b-1 fees and other transaction charges relating to investing activities).

In addition to the annual management fees, the Class S shares of Global Dividend Growth and Dividend Growth Funds also have a 0.25% annual distribution (12b-1) fee, which is used to pay for distribution fees related to the sale and distribution of its shares.

 

  

 

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Year Ended June 30, 2013 (Continued)

 

Transactions with affiliates

The investment adviser, affiliates of the investment adviser, directors and officers of the Funds as a whole owned the following shares as of June 30, 2013:

 

              % Shares      
     Shares        Outstanding    

Balanced

     216,928           29.6           

Dividend Growth

     840,921           1.3           

Global Dividend Growth

     459,783           37.6           

Large Cap Growth

     299,281           7.2           

Mid Cap Growth

     2,887,188           33.6           

Small Cap Growth

     803,102           47.4           

International Growth

     715,902           51.6           

Developing Markets Growth

     232,545           35.9           

 

(5)

Capital Share Activity

Market Timing Settlements

The International Growth Fund expects to receive a settlement for approximately $275,505 from market timing settlements payable to the Fund for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2011. This amount is recorded upon notification of settlement proceeds from an appropriate authority and separately reflected on the statements of changes in net assets and in the financial highlights.

The impact on the Fund’s performance for the years ended 2011 and 2010 was:

 

     Year Ended June 30, 2011   Year Ended June 30, 2010
            Impact on          Impact on
     Proceeds      Total Return   Proceeds      Total Return

International Growth

     $114,003       0.60%     $229,242       1.20%

Short-Term Trading (Redemption) Fees

The Funds (except Balanced) charge a redemption fee equal to 2.00% of the proceeds on shares held for less than 30 calendar days. The fee is retained by the Fund for the benefit of its long-term shareholders and accounted for as an addition to paid in capital. For the year ended June 30, 2013, the Funds received the following redemption fees:

 

     Class I        Class S           

Dividend Growth

     $4,052           $691            

Global Dividend Growth

     2           —            

Large Cap Growth

     2,091           —            

Mid Cap Growth

     4,610           —            

Small Cap Growth

     365           —            

 

(6)

Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events that would require disclosure in or adjustments to the financial statements.

 

  

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

 

The Board of Directors and Shareholders:

Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund (each a series of Sit Mutual Funds, Inc.), Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc., and Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Inc., including the schedules of investments, as of June 30, 2013, and the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of June 30, 2013, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by performing other appropriate auditing procedures. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, and Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund as of June 30, 2013, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the years in the two-year period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the years or periods in the five-year period then ended, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

KPMG LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

August 20, 2013

 

  

 

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EXPENSE EXAMPLE (Unaudited)

 

As a shareholder of the Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; and other Fund expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.

The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013.

Actual Expenses

The first line of the following table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.

Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes

The second line of the table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.

Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs (redemption fees) were included, your costs would have been higher.

Fund   

Beginning
Account

Value

(1/1/13)

    

Ending

Account

Value

(6/30/13)

     Expenses
Paid During
Period*
(1/1/13-
6/30/13)
 
Balanced Fund   

Actual

     $1,000         $1,066.60         $5.12   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,019.84         $5.01   

    

                          
Dividend Growth Fund   

Actual

        

Class I

     $1,000         $1,131.80         $5.29   

Class S

     $1,000         $1,130.20         $6.60   

Hypothetical

        

Class I

     $1,000         $1,019.84         $5.01   

Class S

     $1,000         $1,018.60         $6.26   

    

                          
Global Dividend Growth Fund   

Actual

        

Class I

     $1,000         $1,082.60         $6.45   

Class S

     $1,000         $1,081.30         $7.74   

Hypothetical

        

Class I

     $1,000         $1,018.60         $6.26   

Class S

     $1,000         $1,017.36         $7.50   

    

                          
Large Cap Growth   

Actual

     $1,000         $1,093.90         $5.19   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,019.84         $5.01   

    

                          
Mid Cap Growth Fund   

Actual

     $1,000         $1,089.30         $6.48   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,018.60         $6.26   

    

                          
Small Cap Growth Fund   

Actual

     $1,000         $1,102.40         $7.82   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,017.36         $7.50   

    

                          
International Growth Fund   

Actual

     $1,000         $1,022.40         $7.52   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,017.36         $7.50   

    

                          
Developing Markets Growth Fund   

Actual

     $1,000         $910.10         $9.47   

Hypothetical

     $1,000         $1,014.88         $9.99   

*Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio of 1.00%, for the Balanced, Dividend Growth, Class I and Large Cap Growth Funds; 1.25% for Dividend Growth Fund, Class S, Global Dividend Growth, Class I and Mid Cap Growth Funds; 1.50% for Global Dividend Growth, Class S, Small Cap Growth and International Growth Funds; and 2.00% for Developing Markets Growth Fund, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period.)

 

 

  

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FEDERAL TAX INFORMATION (Unaudited)

 

 

Sit Equity Funds

 

For corporate shareholders, the percentage of investment income (dividend income and short-term gains, if any), for each of the Funds that qualify for the Dividends Received Deductions for the period of July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 is as follows:

 

Fund   Percentage  

Balanced Fund

    74.5

Dividend Growth Fund

    100.0   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

    94.4   

Large Cap Growth Fund

    100.0   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

    —      

Small Cap Growth Fund

    —      

International Growth Fund

    5.3   

Developing Markets Growth Fund

    63.2   

For the year ended June 30, 2013, certain dividends paid by the Funds may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 15%, as provided by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. Of the distributions made by the following Funds, the corresponding percentages represent the amount of each distribution which may qualify for the 15% dividend income tax rate.

 

Fund   Percentage  

Balanced Fund

    78.3

Dividend Growth Fund

    100.0   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

    100.0   

Large Cap Growth Fund

    100.0   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

    —      

Small Cap Growth Fund

    —      

International Growth Fund

    100.0   

Developing Markets Growth Fund

    100.0   

The following Funds designated the listed amounts as long-term capital gain dividends during the year ended June 30, 2013. Distributable long-term gains are based on net realized long term gains determined on a tax basis and may differ from such amounts for financial reporting purposes.

 

Fund   Amount  

Balanced Fund

      

Dividend Growth Fund

  $ 20,514,769   

Global Dividend Growth Fund

    671,113   

Large Cap Growth Fund

    28,186,711   

Mid Cap Growth Fund

    7,449,677   

Small Cap Growth Fund

      

International Growth Fund

      

Developing Markets Growth Fund

    881,318   
 

 

  

 

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INFORMATION ABOUT DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (Unaudited)

 

The Sit Mutual Funds are a family of no-load mutual funds. The Stock Funds described in this Annual Report are the Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund, Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, and the Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund (the “Funds” or individually, a “Fund”). The bond funds within the Sit Mutual Fund family are described in a separate Bond Funds’ Annual Report. The Sit Mid Cap Growth Fund and Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, and the corporate issuer of the Sit International Growth Fund, Sit Balanced Fund, Sit Developing Markets Growth Fund, Sit Small Cap Growth Fund, Sit Dividend Growth Fund, and Sit Global Dividend Growth Fund have a Board of Directors and officers. Pursuant to Minnesota law, the Boards of Directors are responsible for the management of the Funds and the establishment of the Funds’ policies. The officers of the Funds manage the day-to-day operation of the Funds. Information pertaining to the directors and officers of the Funds is set forth below. The business address, unless otherwise noted below, is that of the Funds’ investment adviser – 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. The Boards have a separate Audit Committee. The Stock Funds’ SAI has additional information about the Funds’ directors and is available without charge upon request by calling the Sit Funds at 800-332-5580.

 

Name, Age, and

Position

with Funds

  

 

Term of

Office  (1)

and Length of Time

Served

  

Principal Occupations During

Past Five Years

  

Number of Funds

Overseen in

Fund Complex

   Other Directorships
Held by  Director  (3)

INTERESTED DIRECTORS:

 

Roger J. Sit  (2)

Age:51

Chairman and

President

   Chairman since 10/08; Officer since 1998.    Chairman, President, CEO and Global CIO of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (the “Adviser”); Chairman and CEO of Sit Investment Fixed Income Advisors, Inc. (“SF”); Chairman of SIA Securities Corp. (the “Distributor”).    12    None.

 

William E. Frenzel  (2)

Age: 84

Director

   Director since 1991 or the Fund’s inception if later.    Guest Scholar at The Brookings Institution and member of several government policy committees, foundations and organizations; Director of the Adviser; Director of SF.    12    None.

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS:

Edward M. Giles

Age: 77

Director

   Director since 2012 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Senior Vice President of Peter B. Cannell & Co., 7/11 to present; Managing Member of GME Capital, 2005 to 2011; Advisory Director of Sit Investment Associates, Inc. 1/08 to 12/11.    12    Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.
(1992 - 2008).

Sidney L. Jones

Age: 79

Director

   Director since 1993 or the Fund’s inception, if later: Director from 1988 to 1989.    Lecturer, Washington Campus Consortium of 17 Universities.    12    None.

Bruce C. Lueck

Age: 72

Director

   Director since 2004 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Consultant for Zephyr Management, L.P. (investment management) and committee member of several investment funds and foundations.    12    None.

Donald W. Phillips

Age: 65

Director

   Director of the International Fund since1993, and since 1990 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Chairman and CEO of WP Global Partners Inc., 7/05 to present.    12    None.

Barry N. Winslow

Age: 65

Director

   Director since 2010 or the Fund’s inception, if later.    Vice-Chairman of TCF Financial Corporation, 7/08 to present.    12    TCF Financial Corporation.

 

  

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Name, Age, and

Position

with Funds

  

 

Term of

Office  (1)

and Length of Time

Served

  

Principal Occupations During

Past Five Years

  

Number of Funds

Overseen in

Fund Complex

   Other Directorships
Held by  Director  (3)

OFFICERS:

Mark H. Book

Age: 50

Vice President – Investments of Balanced Fund only

  

Officer since 2002;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Vice President and Portfolio Manager of SF.    N/A    N/A

Kelly K. Boston

Age: 44

Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

  

Officer since 2000;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Staff Attorney of the Adviser; Secretary of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Bryce A. Doty

Age: 46

Vice President - Investments of Balanced Fund only.

   Officer since 1996; Re-Elected by the Boards annually.    Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of SF.    N/A    N/A

Kent L. Johnson

Age: 47

Vice President - Investments

  

Officer since 2003;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Senior Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

Michael J. Radmer

51 S. 6th Street Minneapolis, MN

55402

Age: 68

Secretary

  

Officer since 1984;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Partner of the Funds’ general counsel, Dorsey & Whitney, LLP.    N/A    N/A

Paul E. Rasmussen

Age: 52

Vice President,

Treasurer & Chief

Compliance Officer

  

Officer since 1994;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Vice President, Secretary, Controller and Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser; Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Compliance Officer of SF; President and Treasurer of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Carla J. Rose

Age: 47

Vice President,

Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer

  

Officer since 2000;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Vice President, Administration & Deputy Controller of the Adviser; Vice President, Controller, Treasurer & Assistant Secretary of SF; Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Distributor.    N/A    N/A

Robert W. Sit

Age: 44

Vice President - Investments

  

Officer since 1997;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

 

Ronald D. Sit  (3)

Age: 53

Vice President - Investments

  

Officer since 1985;

Re-Elected by the Boards annually.

   Vice President - Research and Investment Management of the Adviser.    N/A    N/A

 

1 

Each Director serves until their resignation, removal or the next meeting of the shareholders at which election of directors is an agenda item and his successor is duly elected and shall qualify.

2 

Directors who are deemed to be “interested persons” of the Funds as that term is defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940. Mr. Sit is considered an “interested person” because he is a an officer of Sit Investment Associates, Inc., the Fund’s investment adviser. Mr. Frenzel is considered an interested person because he is a director and shareholder of the Fund’s investment adviser.

3 

Includes only directorships of companies required to report under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., public companies) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

 

  

 

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PROXY VOTING

Each fund follows certain policies and procedures for voting proxies for securities held in each portfolio. A description of the Funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580.

Information regarding how each Fund voted proxies relating to its portfolio securities during the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 is available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580, and is available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

AVAILABILITY OF QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES

The Funds’ file their complete schedules of portfolio holdings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Qs are available without charge upon request by calling the Funds at 1-800-332-5580 and are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, the Funds’ Form N-Qs may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-202-551-8090.

 

  

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Item 2: Code of Ethics.

The registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions. The registrant has not made any amendment to its code of ethics during the period covered by this report which must be described herein pursuant to Item 2. The registrant has not granted any waivers from any provisions of the code of ethics during the period covered by this report.


A copy of the registrant’s code of ethics is available without charge upon request by calling the registrant at 612-332-3223 or
1-800-332-5580, or by mail at Sit Mutual Funds, 3300 IDS Center, 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402.

Item 3: Audit Committee Financial Expert.

The registrant’s Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Edward M. Giles, Mr. Sidney L. Jones, Mr. Bruce C. Lueck,,Mr. Donald W. Phillips, and Mr. Barry N. Winslow are audit committee financial experts serving on its audit committee. Mr. Giles, Mr. Jones, Mr. Lueck, Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Winslow are independent for purposes of this item.

Item 4: Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

(a) – (d) Aggregate fees billed to the registrant for the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the registrant’s principal accountant were as follows:

 

     Audit
Fees (a)
     Audit
Related
Fees (b)
     Tax
Fees (c)
     Other
Fees (d)
 

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2013

     20,000         0         4,250         0   

Fiscal year ended June 30, 2012

     21,600         0         3,950         0   

Audit fees include amounts related to the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements and services normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings. Audit-related fees include amounts reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements, and/or are traditionally performed by the auditor. Tax fees include amounts related to tax compliance, tax planning, and tax advice. Other Fees include services provided to review the Fund’s order processing and trading procedures.

(e) (1) The Audit Committee is required to pre-approve audit and non-audit services performed for the registrant by the independent auditor in order to assure that the provision of such services does not impair the auditor’s independence. The audit committee also is required to pre-approve certain non-audit services performed by the registrant’s independent auditor for the registrant’s investment adviser and certain of the adviser’s affiliates if the services relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant. Services to be provided by the auditor must receive general pre-approval or specific pre-approval by the audit committee. Any proposed services exceeding pre-approved cost levels will require separate pre-approval by the audit committee.

The audit committee may delegate pre-approval authority to the audit committee chairman. The chairman shall report any pre-approval decisions to the audit committee at its next scheduled meeting. The audit committee does not delegate its responsibility to pre-approve services performed by the independent auditor to management.

 

(2) No services included in (b) – (d) were approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.

 

(f) Not applicable.

(g) The aggregate fees billed for the most recent fiscal year and the preceding fiscal year by the registrant’s principal accountant for non-audit services rendered to the registrant, its investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant were $4,000 and $4,000, respectively.

(h) The registrant’s audit committee has determined that the provision of non-audit services rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser, and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, that were not pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X is considered compatible with maintaining the principal accountant’s independence.


Item 5: Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 6: Schedule of Investments.

The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.

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

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 8: Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investments Companies.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

Item 9: Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

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

There have been 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) Based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days of the Filing Date, the Registrant’s Chairman and Treasurer have determined that the Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-2(c) under the Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant is recorded, processed, summarized and reported by the filing Date, and that information required to be disclosed in the report is communicated to the Registrant’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) There were no significant changes in the Registrant’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation, and there were no corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Item 12: Exhibits:

 

(a) The following exhibits are attached to this Form N-CSR:

(2) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) (certification required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).

(b) Certification required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (certification required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).


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.

 

Sit Large Cap Growth Fund, Inc.   
By (Signature and Title)*   

/s/ Paul E. Rasmussen

  
   Paul E. Rasmussen   
   Vice President, Treasurer   
Date August 30, 2013      
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/ Paul E. Rasmussen

  
   Paul E. Rasmussen   
   Vice President, Treasurer   
Date August 30, 2013      
By (Signature and Title)   

/s/ Roger J. Sit

  
   Roger J. Sit   
   Chairman   

Date August 30, 2013